Security update-1-2013

Emmi looking to the future –
and relying on CardLink
Emmi opts for a ﬂexible, cost-optimized and expandable access control
system and chooses Kaba as supplier. CardLink leaves the Emmi Group
plenty of scope for further growth.
page 8
From Mariachi via boxing to
Disney on Ice
In the Mexico City Arena, a Kaba system ensures safe access for more
than 22,000 visitors.
page 12
5-star locking system
Giardino Mountain in St.Moritz chose Kaba as its partner right from
the start for the access system. Convenience and user-friendliness
are the most obvious beneﬁts.
Security
updateNo 47, Edition 1/2013

Producing solutions that satisfy customers’ needs – that’s our
job. We always have to keep one step ahead in our develop-
ment work, so we can fulfil their requirements in the future
too. This is why we have our own internal worldwide network of
developers, and why we are always looking for opportunities to
collaborate with researchers and universities. We develop solu-
tions and products that deliver clear added value for custom-
ers and users. Three examples:
Emmi, one of the most innovative premium dairies in Europe,
grew strongly last year and is pursuing a long-term expansion
“We see innovation
as a mandate from our
customers”
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kong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (p. 24), Caleffi Group (p. 25), Gras Savoye (p. 25), Cour des Comptes (p. 26), Seisenbergklamm (p. 27), Ursina Schwarz
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strategy. We have implemented an access solution for Emmi
that can grow along with the business. It gives the company
the flexibility it needs, and future-proofs its investment.
It’s an understatement to say that Mexico City is a lively place.
The city offers a huge variety of leisure activities, boasts a very
diverse theater scene, and is now also home to the largest
indoor arena in North America. The complex includes bars, res-
taurants, a shopping center and a hotel. Kaba has made sure
that visitors have easy access to all the facilities on offer.
The Giardino Mountain Hotel in the Swiss Alps is dedicated to
the ultimate in luxury. Thanks to the Kaba CheckIn hotel solu-
tion, it’s easy for staff to manage the guests’ access badges and
reprogram them whenever necessary. The hotel and its guests
very much appreciate the convenience, reliability and design of
Kaba’s access solution.
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p. 8
From Mariachi via boxing to Disney on Ice
In the Mexico City Arena, a Kaba system ensures safe access
for more than 22,000 visitors.
p. 12
5-star locking system
Giardino Mountain in St.Moritz chose Kaba as its partner right from
the start for the access system. Convenience and user-friendliness
are the most obvious benefits.
Content
Taschkent’s new architectural jewel 10
Uzbekistan’s capital has one of the most modern football
stadia in the world. Access to it is controlled by an integrated
Kaba system.
Our brand promise “Beyond security” 11
Two words express what the Kaba mission is.
Flexible locking system for the 2012 Summer
Olympics 14
A locking system for thousands of athletes.
Travelling through Uzbekistan at 250 kph 16
Kaba keeps mobile hotels safe and secure 19
The right solution for every door 20
The first Winter Olympics in the subtropics 22
Spotlights 24
What is Kaba ARIOS – security for RFID systems 28
Products 30
News 34
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Emmi looking to the future – and relying on CardLink
Emmi opts for a flexible, cost-optimized and expandable access con-
trol system and chooses Kaba as supplier. CardLink leaves the Emmi
Group plenty of scope for further growth.

Security update 1/20134
Emmi looking to
the future – and
relying on CardLink

The Emmi Group has been growing for many years. Which
is why the producer of dairy and fresh products opted for a
flexible, cost-optimized and expandable access control
system supplied by Kaba. Twelve locations have been fully
integrated, with others to follow. CardLink leaves the Emmi
Group plenty of scope for further growth.

maintaining its market leadership in Switzerland and achieving
targeted growth abroad.
Thinking of tomorrow today
This robust growth presents a number of major challenges to
the Emmi Group. In particular, the Group-wide IT infrastructure
with its various component systems needs to be flexible to keep
pace with changing requirements. One example of this is the
networked access control system. When the Emmi Group com-
missioned Kaba to design the access solution, the task was
clear: to plan for tomorrow already today. “For the Emmi Group,
the main issue, besides security, was the need to protect their
capital assets,” says Roger Bregenzer of the Kaba sales team,
recalling the beginning of the project.
The access solution implemented by Kaba can grow as the Emmi
Group grows and is therefore a lasting solution. All the compa-
ny’s local access control systems are networked with each other
and can be expanded in a flexible manner. Furthermore, new
production locations can easily be integrated into the system
whenever necessary — without disrupting production. “When
Kaba integrated our Ostermundigen plant, we did not even
notice the switch and the system being incorporated into the
network,” confirms Martin Loosli, System Administrator at the
Emmi Group. That is important, since any disruption of produc-
T
he Emmi success story began 106 years ago. In 1907,
62 central Swiss cooperatives banded together to set
up the Lucerne Milk Association, or MVL in short. In
1919, the MVL took over the Neuhüsern cheesemak-
ers’ cooperative in Emmen. From this place name, the brand
name “Emmi” was derived, and applied for the first time in 1947
to soft cheese and yoghurt products. In 1993, the Lucerne Milk
Association decided to separate its activities as an association
from its commercial activities, resulting in the establishment of
Emmi AG. Today, Emmi is the leading Swiss producer of dairy
and fresh products and counts as one of the most innovative
premium dairies in Europe.
Strong brands, popular products
The Emmi Group develops and manufactures its products in
Switzerland and markets them worldwide. Its full range is enor-
mous: Under the Emmi brand it sells yoghurt, muesli, fondue,
cream, and butter, under the Kaltbach brand cave-aged cheeses
such as Emmentaler or Gruyère, and under the Caffè Latte
brand milk-based beverages with perfectly roasted and freshly
brewed coffee. In addition, it markets a number of well-being
products, such as Aktifit and Benecol.
The Emmi Group has seen strong growth in recent years and
pursues a sustainable growth strategy with the objective of

tion can soon become very expensive.
The project team was finished after only
three weeks, in which time the Kaba exos
9300 access system was seamlessly tied
into the existing IT environment.
Easier, more convenient and
more secure
The flexible system can be expanded
almost without limit. Thanks to the Card-
Link function, stand-alone doors without
a cable connection and online doors with
a cable connection can be operated using
the same access control system. All data
are configured in a single user interface
and need to be entered only once. This
makes it much easier to administer the
system, i.e. to manage personnel data,
modify access authorizations, replace
lost ID cards or issue visitor passes.
Access authorizations for doors without
a cable connection are saved on the ID
card and verified directly on site by the
stand-alone component.
The unique validation procedure checks
whether these access authorizations are
valid every time the ID card is used. If an
authorization needs to be updated, the
system signals this to the user there and
then at the door. Cards can be updated
easily and conveniently at the card reader
or via computer using the system oper-
ator’s desktop reader. The new access
authorizations are then simply transferred
from the card. In this way, the stand-alone
component always has the latest data, even
though it is not networked.
“A unitary access solution saves a
lot of time, and its consistent
processes guarantee reliable
outcomes. That cuts costs.”
Pius Rösch, Head of Security, Emmi Group
No card is quite like any other
Thanks to CardLink, the only associates
who can pass through an access point
secured by a stand-alone component are
those in possession of an ID card with an
unexpired authorization that has under-
gone additional validation. The time for
which an access authorization remains
valid can be set on a case-by-case basis
according to differing security require-
ments. What is more, with CardLink all
access- and security-related events can
be entered via the card into the Kaba exos
system, which can be modified and
upgraded whenever required. And lost ID
cards are blocked immediately, without
any need to reprogram the stand-alone
components. In this way, CardLink im-
proves operational security at little cost.
In choosing CardLink, the Emmi Group
also decided in favor of RFID (radio fre-
quency identification) technology. The
reader devices on all online and stand-
alone components read the cards without
any contact. “We wanted a system with a
future,” explains Pius Rösch, Head of
Security at the Emmi Group, “and thanks
to Kaba that’s what we’ve found. I’ve been
impressed by the professionalism with
which the Kaba experts have answered
every one of our questions. Kaba also pro-
vided us with in-depth knowledge concern-
ing RFID technologies.”
> info@kaba.ch

S
ince the Mexico City Arena was first opened in late Feb-
ruary 2012, it has hosted performances by Santana, Lin-
kin Park and Maroon 5, among others, as well as the
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the
Monster Jam Truck Show and Disney on Ice.
600 visitors in just one minute
22,300 is a lot of people. Especially when they want to find their
seats in a hurry. A+I, our sales partner in Latin America,
designed an access system with 44 tripod barriers, seven dou-
ble tripod barriers and twelve half-height swing doors for wheel-
chair users or people with children’s buggies. The system checks
in up to 600 spectators per minute, so that the whole hall can
be filled within 36 minutes. The system is simple and efficient:
visitors insert their tickets, each bearing a bar code, into the
electronic readers, the computer checks the access entitlement
and releases the barrier.
Because the Arena complex also houses a hotel with 126 luxury
suites, a number of bars and restaurants and a shopping center,
the system controls access to all the separate areas. So, for
instance, admission to the suites is via fully automated revolv-
ing security doors. A computer carries out real-time checks on
access authorizations and compares them with the database.
From Mariachi
via boxing
to Disney on Ice
In the Mexico City Arena (Arena Ciudad de México), North
America’s largest indoor arena, a Kaba access system
ensures that up to 22,300 visitors can enter and exit safely.

Each ticket allows the visitor access to
only those areas for which he or she is
authorized. A+I joined forces with the
high-tech integrator Human Factor to
develop an interface which links the tick-
eting and access systems with each
other.
Real-time system communication
Anyone buying a ticket for a Mariachi con-
cert or a boxing match can reserve a hotel
suite at the same time. The ticketing sys-
tem generates a ticket with a bar code and
sends all the information to the Mexico
City Arena’s computer system, where it is
saved in the central database. As a result,
every tripod barrier and revolving door
“knows” who has access and when. If a
guest cancels his booking, the data are
automatically deleted. “In this way, we can
be sure that only those people who hold
valid tickets will have access to the event”
explains Javier Elizondo, managing direc-
tor of the ticketing firm Superboletos.
But the access system can do lots more
besides. For example, based on the ven-
ue’s operational rules and the number of
tickets sold, the system determines how
many entrance points to open up in order
to manage the flow of visitors in the best
possible way. Also, the tripod barriers
operate only if the power supply is main-
tained. If it cuts out suddenly, the barriers
fold down, leaving all escape routes clear.
The barriers can also be opened from the
control center, e.g. in the event of a fire. In
this way, the system reduces the potential
for panic and enhances the safety of
visitors.
Icon of the city
But the Arena’s building is not noticeable
for its architectural design and high-tech
functions alone. Its impact on one of the
biggest cities in the world goes deeper.
Guillermo Salinas, CEO of the Avalanz
Group, puts it this way: “I wanted it to be
astonishing on an urban level, like an icon
of the city.” Salinas knows the signifi-
cance of the venue: “This Arena built for
the people will modernize the current
entertainment infrastructure, since the
last place built for that kind of purpose
was the Sports Palace Dome, constructed
in 1968.” It already shows lasting influ-
ence in one particular aspect: around
2,500 permanent jobs have been created.
> info@kgb.kaba.com
“We have chosen Kaba and the
integrator Human Factor because
of their experience when it comes
to cost-effective alternatives, high
performance, world-class tech-
nologies, punctual delivery,
immediate response and tailored
solutions for clients. The access
control system designed for the
arena fulfills the requirements of
a high-caliber venue.”
Miguel Ángel Murillo, COO of Superboletos

The on-the-pitch success of Bunyodkor
Tashkent meant that the club soon out-
grew the old stadium. So, on 13 November
2008, work began on the construction
of a new ground designed to hold up to
34,000 spectators.
In spite of a number of difficulties, such
as the collapse of one general contractor,
the country’s president Islam Karimov
was able to formally open the new sta-
dium on 28 September 2012. With its
futuristic roof design consisting of back-
lit sail-like structures giving it the appear-
If you think of Uzbekistan, football scarcely springs to mind. That
could soon change. The capital Tashkent now has one of the
most modern football stadia in the world. Access to it is controlled
by an integrated system implemented by Kaba.
I
t reads like a fairytale – a football
fairytale, to be precise. Bunyodkor
Professional Futbol Klubi – Bunyod-
kor Tashkent for short – was founded
on 6 July 2005. At the first attempt, the
club won promotion to the second divi-
sion, and a year later repeated the feat to
reach the first division. In only its third
year of existence, Bunyodkor Tashkent
won the first of (so far) four champion-
ship titles. In 2008 and 2012, the club
also reached the semi-final of the AFC
Champions League, in which the best
teams from Asia and Oceania compete.
ance of a crown, the arena is an architec-
tural jewel. UEFA president Michel Platini
likened it to the top football stadia of
Europe and confirmed that it meets all
UEFA requirements. This is due in no
small measure to the physical access con-
trol system installed by Kaba, with its 24
turnstiles, four security barriers and fully
integrated ticketing. The entire system
can be operated centrally via a dedicated
software solution.
> info@kgb.kaba.com
Tashkent’s new
architectural jewel

M
any companies add a brand
promise to their logo – like
Nike’s “Just do it” or McDon-
alds’ “i’m lovin’ it”. The
promise should sum up the main message
about the product or service. The Kaba
project group’s task was to create a brand
promise that can be used all over the
world, taking account of cultural differ-
ences. It also had to be descriptive as well
as inspiring.
Beyond security
The unanimous choice was “Beyond
security”. In just two words, “Beyond
security” expresses our mission. We
offer our clients security, but that is not
all – we go further: Beyond security. For
example, Kaba’s products also meet
very high standards of design, they are
compatible with a wide range of tech-
nology platforms, can be integrated into
many different types of infrastructure
and provide solid investment protection.
What is more, Kaba products also help
simplify organizations and improve
efﬁciency.
By adding the “Beyond security” tagline to its logo, Kaba is making a brand
promise, i.e. that the customer should get more than “just” a security solution.
The introduction of the promise around the world will help make people’s
perceptions of Kaba simpler and more accurate.
Brand promise
“Beyond security”
Kaba has been following a single-brand
strategy since 2006, presenting itself in
the same consistent way to customers,
suppliers and investors all over the world.
Internationally active customers in par-
ticular want to get all the products and
services they need worldwide from the
same supplier at exactly the same high
quality. By focusing on one brand, Kaba
can increase its impact in more than 60
sales markets. At the same time, a strong
brand raises the company’s credibility
and creates trust.
> info@kaba.com

5-star locking
system
T
he Hotel Giardino Mountain in
St. Moritz promises the ultimate
in luxury, providing everything
its guests could possibly wish
for. Unsurprisingly, the hotel demanded
the very highest standards of security and
convenience for its new locking system.
The Giardino Group went for Kaba as its
partner right from the start. It chose the
Kaba evolo access system and the inno-
vative Kaba Checkln software, which is
specially designed for hotels. The hotel
has been impressed with how simple the
products make it to manage and program
access authorizations for guests and per-
sonnel while also meeting the needs of
apartment owners.
> info@kaba.ch

“The many different security
requirements within the project
determined the choice of system.”
Roland Hinzer, architect
Interview with Katrin Rüfenacht,
Resident Manager at the Hotel Giardino
Mountain
Mrs. Rüfenacht, your hotel has
no fewer than 350 doors. How do you
manage to keep track of them all?
It really is a big building, so in the plan-
ning phase we played through every pos-
sible scenario. By separating the hotel
and staff areas as well as the apartment
area from each other, we have come up
with a very good solution.
What if a guest accidentally forgets
to hand a key in? Wouldn’t this present
a security risk?
It is no problem for us if a guest takes a
key away by mistake because keys are
automatically deactivated on checkout.
Most keys are returned, but if someone
forgets, it is not a big deal.
What feedback have you had
from guests?
Feedback has been positive on the whole.
Guests naturally like the fact that they do
not have to carry huge keys around with
them anymore. Most guests hang on to
their keys rather than handing them in at
reception when they go out. It is much
more practical for guests, and they appreci-
ate this.
All the staff have badges too —
what is their take on the system?
Our experience with staff badges has been
very positive. We had a couple of issues in
the ﬁrst few weeks, of course, and quickly
had to do a little reprogramming. But we
expected this because we knew how hard it
is to cover every tiny detail in the planning
phase. We have already had to move some
ofﬁces since opening, and it only took a
single mouse click to immediately give the
employees concerned the right access
authorizations again.
Security was obviously an important factor
when we chose this locking system. So far,
we have only had good experiences in this
regard.

M
ore than 10,000 sportsmen
and women from all over the
world competed for gold, sil-
ver and bronze and for pride
at the 2012 Summer Olympics. For the
duration of the Games, most of them
lived in the Olympic Village in East Lon-
don. The athletes’ security was a top pri-
ority for the organizers, so they asked
Kaba to come up with a locking system
that could be easily adapted to different
security requirements before, during and
after the Olympic Games. The solution:
pExtra cylinders with “1-2-3” functionality.
Flexibility and sustainability
These cylinders can be reconfigured with
a master key to be activated with differ-
ent sets of keys. During construction,
only the architects’, construction work-
ers’ and suppliers’ keys could open the
doors. During the Games, only the ath-
letes’ keys worked. And following the
planned conversion of the residential
units into apartments, the doors will only
be able to be unlocked by tenants. This
flexible solution ensures that the right
degree of security is applied at all times,
and that access is controlled reliably. It
also guarantees the longevity of the capi-
tal investment. This kind of sustainability
was very important to the organizers.
Olympic village, Stadium and Velodrome
As well as fitting locks for 3,300 residen-
tial units at the Olympic village, Kaba also
supplied pExtra cylinders and keys for
the Olympic Stadium in Stratford and the
Velodrome in Leyton in the Olympic Park.
In the Olympic Stadium, which holds
80,000 spectators, 700 cylinders and
1,000 keys help to control access, while
the Velodrome required 300 cylinders
and 466 keys. The project is the largest
key system Kaba has ever installed in the
UK.
> info@kaba.co.uk
The 2012 Olympic Games in London are well and truly over, but memories
remain of the breathtaking opening and closing ceremonies, and the many
outstanding performances of the athletes. Kaba is proud to have played
an important role at the 2012 Games.
Flexible locking
system for the 2012
Summer Olympics

Travelling through
Uzbekistan
at 250 kph

W
hen the Talgo 250 acceler-
ates, the villages, fields
and woods begin to rush by
in a blur. Since 8 October
2011, the Spanish-built high-speed train,
which on some stretches of normal track
can travel at speeds of up to 250 kilome-
ters per hour (kph), has linked Uzbeki-
stan’s capital, Tashkent, with its third city,
Samarkand. Between the two lie 344 kilo-
meters and four provinces (Tashkent,
Syrdarya, Jizzakh and Samarkand). Yet
the Afrosiyob, to give the train its official
name, takes just under two hours – half as
long as the journey used to take. Once all
stretches of the line have been modified to
take high-speed traffic, the journey time
will become even shorter.
Fast trains for rail routes with lots
of bends
The Talgo 250 was developed and manu-
factured by Patentes Talgo in Las Matas,
near Madrid. The company specializes in
producing trains that can travel faster on
routes containing lots of bends – routes
of the kind that occur very frequently
in Spain. To achieve this, the engineers
reduced the mass of the locomotives and
carriages and improved their bogie
design. Today, trains made by Patentes
Talgo operate principally on the highly
developed rail networks of Europe and
North America. For instance, until the
December 2012 timetable alterations, the
Talgo train Pau Casals operated as a luxu-
rious hotel train and sleeper service, link-
ing Zurich and Barcelona Estació de
França three times a week in 16 hours.
A prestigious project for Uzbekistan
In the Afrosiyob, Uzbekistan has the first
high-speed train to run in Central Asia, a
region which (as defined by Unesco) also
includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia,
The Afrosiyob is the pride of Uzbekistan. This high-speed
train service links Tashkent, the country’s capital, and
Samarkand – in only two hours. The State railway
company has purchased two Talgo 250 sets, expanded
the rail network and modernized the stations in both
cities. Kaba has supplied the electronic security barriers
that control access to the platforms.
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajik-
istan, and Turkmenistan. Although a
number of Talgo sets also operate in
Kazakhstan, these are pulled by Chinese
four-axle electrical locomotives with a
top speed of 200 kph. Compared with
the other countries of Central Asia,
Uzbekistan is technologically advanced
and a leader in many areas. As such, a
project like the Afrosiyob is an important
way of boosting the prestige of this
young nation.

Free to go – whatever the gauge
The Talgo 250 sets acquired by Uzbekistan are delivered ready-
made from Spain. The two Afrosiyob trains running daily
between Tashkent and Samarkand since May 2012 are made up
of two power cars, eight passenger carriages, and a buffet car.
The trains are divided into three classes – Economy, Business,
VIP – and can seat up to 257 passengers with plenty of space.
The sets have variable-gauge axles and can automatically switch
gauge from 1,435 millimeters to 1,668 millimeters. This will be an
important capability if the Central Asian countries ever decide to
develop and expand their high-speed rail network – for instance,
to connect with the Arabian Sea, since the region currently has
no direct access to the world’s maritime routes.
Kaba system controls access at railway stations
In parallel with the development of the line between Tashkent
and Samarkand, the terminals at either end needed to be mod-
ernized. To control physical access to the platforms, the State
railway company Uzbekistan Temir Yo’llari opted for half-height
electronic barriers supplied by Kaba. The control technology
allows for safe and convenient passenger access even at high
throughput rates. With the L-shaped sensor corridor separating
out each passenger so that the system can tell immediately if a
second person enters at the same time in an attempt to outwit
the system – a feature that was very important to Uzbekistan
Temir Yo’llari. In addition, because they are made of strong, low-
maintenance stainless steel, the half-height barriers blend
inconspicuously into the station architecture, and their motor-
driven operation guarantees them a long useful life, even out-
doors. Following positive initial experiences, in August 2012 the
State railway ordered a further eleven electronic barriers for the
two stations, including four of the wider, 900-millimeter design
for use by wheelchair users.
> info@kgb.kaba.com

A
Snoozebox hotel is built
out of container rooms
that can be put together
in different configura-
tions. A hotel can be set up anywhere in
the world and be ready for the guests
within 48 hours. Every Snoozebox has its
own water and power supply, and it can
be built on uneven terrain if necessary.
The rooms each have their own bath, air
conditioning, TV and free WiFi. The size
of the hotel can range from 40 to 400
rooms. One of the main advantages of
the Snoozebox concept is that it lets peo-
ple stay directly on location at big events.
Locking solution without card reader
Everyone can sleep soundly in a Snooze-
box hotel thanks to Kaba’s state-of-the-
art locking solution for the doors: the Ilco
E790 contactless electronic lock. This
uses RFID to verify guests’ identity using
electromagnetic waves. The locks are
tamperproof and provide a log of the last
400 transactions. From the very first
tests, Ilco locks have performed extremely
well for Snoozebox and have now been
rolled out nationally.
Debut at Formula 1
The Snoozebox Hotel made its debut at
the British Grand Prix in 2011. This was
largely thanks to former F1 driver David
Coulthard (see picture), who immediately
recognized the benefits of the Snoozebox
concept. During the 2012 Olympic Games,
Snoozebox operated a large temporary
Olympic hotel in Essex. Simpler versions
can also be used on building sites or in
military settings.
> info@kaba.co.uk
Kaba keeps mobile
hotels safe and secure
The innovative Snoozebox concept has already provided portable, temporary
hotels at Formula 1 events and the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Security
is provided by one of Kaba’s premium hotel locking solutions.

The right solution
for every door
W
ith more than 1,100 associates, Hahn Group is one
of Germany’s largest motor vehicle dealers. A fam-
ily ﬁrm founded back in 1919, it has grown from a
small vehicle repair workshop into a Group with 24
branches in the Stuttgart region with headquarters in Fellbach.
The brands it deals in are Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial
Vehicles, Audi, Porsche and Škoda. To guarantee the best pos-
sible service quality, Hahn branches are continuously developed
to ensure they remain modern customer centers. Over the past
16 years, Hahn Group has invested more than EUR 70 million in
refurbishments, extensions and additions to its dealerships.
Flexible system
Hahn Group’s steady growth and continual acquisition of new
branches have had implications for the security systems
deployed by the Group companies, creating an urgent need for
standardization. “It got to the point where we had 37 premises
that needed to be locked up, with around 1,600 keys and 1,500
doors,” explains Thomas Wöhrle, head of Premises and Energy
Technology at Hahn, describing the situation before the security
systems were reorganized. Problems were bound to arise when-
ever keys were lost, employees transferred location or external
service providers (tradesmen, suppliers, etc.) needed access,

because of the limited number of desig-
nated key-holders for each locking-up cir-
cuit. Therefore, in 2009, the search began
for a suitable, standardized system to be
installed at all Hahn Group locations. The
project specifications included the incor-
poration of all the existing doors, man-
ageable refurbishment costs and high
security standards. “We were looking for
a flexible system that was easy to man-
age, user-friendly and of course secure,”
Wöhrle explains. After talking to various
manufacturers and carrying out a num-
ber of pilot projects, Hahn decided in
favor of the Kaba exos access manage-
ment system combined with mechatronic
Kaba evolo components. It was ultimately
won over by the quality of the digital cyl-
inders, the ARIOS security software con-
cept and the flexible system for managing
access entitlements. “Thanks to its broad
product range, Kaba was able to offer us
the right solution for every door,” says
Wöhrle.
Phased introduction
Responsibility for technical implementa-
tion and installation of the complete sys-
tem was assumed by Hahn’s own project
team – an ambitious undertaking, espe-
cially as a number of challenges had to be
overcome when implementing the concept
and putting the system in place. Once all
the preparatory work was completed, the
next step was to install the Kaba exos sys-
tem and Kaba evolo components in Hahn’s
administrative offices in Fellbach. After
that, further Group locations were incor-
porated into the system in stages. Every
employee carries a card on which his or
her personal access entitlements are
stored. In addition, a validation procedure
checks whether those entitlements are
still current, since all Hahn Group entitle-
ments are limited in duration: They remain
valid for only ten hours, after which they
must be revalidated by the employee.
So far, 74 exterior doors and more than
300 interior doors have been secured at
seven locations. “We now have a secure
access system for all doors to our buildings
and to important indoor areas. If an identity
card is lost, we can immediately block the
access entitlements that were on it. We no
longer need to change any locks. All the
installed equipment is working well, as is
the Kaba time-recording system we have
been operating for quite some time,” com-
ments Wöhrle. The project still has several
years to run before all locations have been
linked into the system, but so far Hahn
Group is very satisfied with its collabora-
tion with Kaba.
> info@kaba.de

The ﬁrst Winter
Olympics in
the subtropics

The next Winter Olympics will take place in Sochi, a bathing
resort on the Black Sea. In just a few years, the organizers have
redeveloped the area’s entire infrastructure. Kaba has
designed and installed the physical access control systems
for a number of important facilities.
T
he Russian city of Sochi is situ-
ated on the Black Sea. It is a
popular bathing resort and spa
that lies on the same latitude
as Nice. Summers in Sochi are long and
hot, winters short and mild. Tempera-
tures seldom fall below zero degrees Cel-
sius. And yet, the 2014 Winter Olympics
are being held here. Or, more precisely, in
Sochi and the town of Krasnaya Polyana,
some 70 kilometers away. Sochi will host
the opening and closing ceremonies and
all indoor events, while Krasnaya Polyana
will be the venue for all events held on
snow, the toboggan run and the ice track.
The Caucasus Mountain skiing area is
considered a safe bet for snowfall: in Jan-
uary, February and March, it is usually as
much as two meters deep.
All venues and facilities built
from scratch
The Games were awarded to Sochi in 2007.
Back then, the organizers had to rely on
computer simulations in their presenta-
tions to the International Olympic Com-
mittee, because none of the ﬁve venues
had yet been built. A huge construction
project in which Kaba was determined to
be involved. To that end, we joined forces
with our Russian partner RTC KG to set up
a showroom on the spot in Sochi to pro-
mote our range of physical access control
solutions. This generated a number of pilot
projects with the system integrator SOGO
Nikiret, which resulted in several orders,
including for the Olympic Park, the Shayba
Arena ice hockey hall and the railway con-
necting Sochi with Krasnaya Polyana.
The right access control solution
for every requirement
Access to the Olympic Park is controlled by
33 TPB-E01 turnstiles with 13 PGB-E01 per-
sonal guiding bars and ten HSD-E01 swing
doors. Space-saving and robust, the turn-
stiles have proved their worth in many sta-
dia and sports parks. Six FTS-L01 full-height
turnstiles regulate access to the Shayba
Arena, which can be fully dismantled and
rebuilt in a different location. The FTS-L01
turnstiles are mounted on palettes for
mobility, in case the venue does actually
relocate one day in the future. Meanwhile,
access to the railway stations at Sochi and
Krasnaya Polyana is controlled by 20 HSB-
M04 security barriers. Six of these are
designed in a wider, 900-mm format to
allow easy access to wheelchair users.
> info@kgb.kaba.com

Hong Kong – The Peninsula Hotels is a subsidiary of The Hong-
kong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) and is a by-word for
five-star luxury accommodation. Opened in 1928, The Penin-
sula Hong Kong is HSH’s flagship hotel property. It sets global
standards in the topmost category of luxury hotels. It has 300
guestrooms and suites, a number of restaurants and bars, a
spectacular spa and an exclusive shopping arcade. All guest-
rooms are equipped with Quantum RFID hotel locks and con-
nected via the Saflok Messenger LENS system. “Kaba has
supplied us with first-rate, non-contact Saflok RFID locks for
the guestrooms together with an online control system, which
gives our guests even greater peace of mind,” comments
Shane Izaks, General Manager Information Technology of
HSH.
› lodgingsaflok@kaba.com
The Peninsula
Hong Kong
Munich – With over 1,800 events and performances a year, the
Gasteig, Munich’s premier center for culture, education and
conferences, offers its audiences a colorful and highly varied
program. Open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., the center attracts
nearly 6,000 visitors every day. Since it was first opened in
1985, this cultural and educational hub in the Bavarian capital
has served – as it was designed to – as a place for meetings
and encounters, an open house for all. Even so, certain rooms
and spaces are closed off and need to be protected against
unauthorized access. The security of the backstage areas of
the halls, offices and numerous technical areas is ensured by a
Kaba exos system with 1,300 mechanical cylinder locks and
800 Kaba evolo digital cylinder locks. “We have found a fully
integrated solution from a single provider which gives us a
high degree of security and lots of transparency concerning
access entitlements,” comments Martina Beauchamp, head of
the center’s premises and construction department.
› info@kaba.de
Gasteig Munich
Spotlights

Puteaux – Gras Savoye, France’s number one in insurance
broking, is a 100-year-old company that is also active in rein-
surance and risk management. Gras Savoye decided to review
and standardize its entire personnel information system (PIS).
The main aim of the project was to harmonize the individual
HR modules and create a single interface to the HR Access
system. For its time and attendance records, Gras Savoye
opted to employ Kaba B-Net 93 20 terminals. The collected
data are transferred to Access via the communications plat-
form B-COMM ERP. The integrated solution involving HR
Access and Kaba results in considerable time savings for Gras
Savoye in its personnel administration. The system was imple-
mented in all Gras Savoye group offices in France and the
French overseas territories and successfully went live on the
same day.
› contact@ksp.kaba.com
Gras Savoye
Caleffi Group
Fontaneto d’Agogna – The Caleffi Group is Italy’s leading
manufacturer of components for domestic and industrial
heating as well as for air conditioning and plumbing systems.
The group has various offices and production sites in Italy, as
well as sales units and representative branches in Europe,
America, China, Japan and Australia. The Group sells its prod-
ucts in more than 50 countries. In its production sites in
Northern Italy, the company has installed 15 new B-web 93 00
terminals, equipped with individually configured Legic reader
technology, to manage time recording for 700 associates.
These user-friendly terminals have an attractive design fea-
turing a full-face glass screen and integrated display. The data
is integrated directly into the client’s salary accounting sys-
tem. In addition, Kerberos TPB-E02 turnstiles have been
installed at the entrance to the company’s two staff
restaurants.
› info@kib.kaba.com

Paris – The Cour des Comptes, France’s “Court of Auditors”,
conducts audits of, for example, government finances, pub-
lic institutions and public and private-sector organizations
that receive state support. The Cour des Comptes has been
based in the Palais Cambon in Paris since 1912. Faced with
the need to update its security, the court decided on a Kaba
exos 9300 solution with traceable access, Kaba elolegic digi-
tal cylinders and badges containing Legic chips. The Cour
des Comptes often has to handle strictly confidential docu-
ments, so it always has to be able to control who has access
and at what time. It was also important that the new prod-
ucts could be integrated seamlessly into the existing archi-
tecture. The locks and electronic cylinders were fitted with
polished brass surfaces imprinted with the Cour des Comptes
logo.
› contact@ksp.kaba.com
Cour des Comptes
Paris
Flemington – The Victorian Racing Club runs Australia’s best-
known horse race track, Flemington. The track is home to the
world-famous Melbourne Cup, an event which attracts
120,000 spectators each year. Kaba has worked with the Vic-
torian Racing Club for many years, forging a relationship built
around an understanding of the venue and the Club’s needs,
and was chosen to update Flemington’s physical access sys-
tems prior to this year’s Spring Racing Carnival. Seven new
tripod barriers were installed at the stadium’s entrances, as
well as two swing gates to allow for services and diability
access. Each barrier was fitted with a scanner for two-dimen-
sional barcodes and a full graphic display, while eleven of the
Club’s existing tripod barriers were retrofitted with barcode
scanners to match the technology at the other access points.
> info@kaba.com.au
Victorian Racing
Club
Spotlights

Deerfield – Walgreens is the USA’s largest drug retail chain
and one of the country’s 500 largest firms. It has more than
8,000 sales outlets in all 50 states as well as in Puerto Rico,
and it employs 240,000 people. Walgreens uses Kaba’s Gitcon
locks to secure access to its entire fleet of around 2,200 trail-
ers throughout its 19 distribution centers. Using a dedicated
project manager, deployment took place over an 18-month
period. These locks control access to each container based on
templates/schedules programmed via the client/server soft-
ware. The lock’s integrated RFID unit displays a seal number
that is used by the receiving location as assurance that the
integrity of the Walgreen’s supply chain has not been
compromised.
› stephen.pollack@kaba.com
Weissbach bei Lofer – The Seisenberg Gorge is a natural fea-
ture that gives visitors a profound insight into the irresistible
force that flowing water can exert. Now protected, this place
of special natural beauty was formed some 12,000 years ago.
The first path giving access to the gorge was built in 1831.
Nowadays, visiting the gorge involves a 90-minute walk along
sturdy wooden walkways. Recently, Kaba Kerberos tripod
barriers were installed to regulate access and facilitate
ticket control. With their strong and almost entirely smooth
stainless steel housings, the tripod barriers reduce the
staff’s workload. They are linked via network to the till sys-
tem, allowing staff to carry out remote checks on site
entrances and prevent tickets from being misused. Clear
symbols and color-coded signals provide guidance for users
and ensure that visitor access is quick and reliable.
› office.at@kaba.com
Seisenberg-
klamm
Walgreens

What is
Secure ordering of ID cards
Card manufacturers receive a temporary
code called the “production key,” which is
valid only during the production process:
no unnoticed copying of ID cards!
Secure system installation
Invisible, randomly system-generated system
keys: no misuse or theft!
Security of system
components
Security chips in all components protect
the data keys using recognized encryption
mechanisms: no unprotected data keys!
Security of ID cards
Each individual ID card is protected by
its own unique access key: no data theft
during operation!
Kaba ARIOS –
security for
RFID systems

N
owadays, RFID applica-
tions are as much a part
of everyday life as using a
mobile phone. People use
non-contact RFID technology all the time:
for example, whenever they use their
staff ID cards to pay for their lunch, to
clock on and off, or to gain access to their
office. For their users, such applications
are convenient, easy to use and intuitive.
To provide underlying protection for the
application, system operators have to
stick to strict security procedures. This is
why Kaba has developed the Kaba ARIOS
(Advanced RFID Operation Security) secu-
rity concept, which protects access con-
trol systems that employ RFID technolo-
gies.
How it works without Kaba ARIOS
To enable the card reader to access the
data on the card, an access key (data
code) is required. The access key is com-
parable to the PIN code for a credit card.
It is defined by the system operator when
the system is first installed. When Mifare-
based systems are installed, the data key
is entered into the system by the techni-
cian and then distributed to the compo-
nents. In addition, the system operator
entrusts this access key to its card manu-
facturer, who programs the access key
onto the cards. It is thus unavoidable
that a number of different persons will
become aware of the access key during
installation, operation and maintenance.
And what happens if the system operator
switches suppliers or an associate leaves
the company? Even with the strictest
security precautions it is impossible to
establish and maintain fool-proof protec-
tion of RFID keys – a loophole in the secu-
rity setup that has defied all previous
attempts to plug it.
How it works with Kaba ARIOS
The Kaba ARIOS security concept pro-
tects the data by operating with non-read-
able access keys. The access key is not
known to anybody, is never visible and is
stored securely on a security card. In addi-
tion, every card has a different access key,
and security chips in the system compo-
nents ensure that the data key never
appears externally in unencrypted for-
mat. The key remains secret even during
the card production process, since Kaba
ARIOS automatically generates a tem-
porary code (the “production key”) that
the card manufacturer programmes onto
the card. When the new ID card is presen-
ted to the card reader for the first time,
the system registers the credential num-
ber and automatically replaces the tem-
porary production key for the secret, per-
manent access key.
Secure and certified with Kaba ARIOS
With the Kaba ARIOS security concept,
Kaba has opened up new avenues for
RFID technology security. So far, Kaba
ARIOS is the only concept in the world
that ensures process security over the
complete Mifare supply chain and con-
forms to security guideline BSI TR RFID
03126-5: This guideline issued by the BSI
(the German Federal Office for Security
in Information Technology) lays down
methods for achieving the requisite level
of security in RFID-based system solu-
tions.
> cc-eac@kaba.com

Products
Oracode is an electronic code-activated lock specially designed
to meet the needs of resort and holiday rental property manag-
ers. The access codes needed by holiday guests renting the
properties can be generated via the E-Code website with vari-
able periods of validity depending on the length of stay. The
codes are e-mailed directly to the guests in advance. This
reduces the administrative workload and eliminates the risk of
keys being lost. For cleaning and maintenance purposes, codes
can be generated separately for associates. The code genera-
tion website has now also been designed for use via mobile
devices. Property managers can go to the website using their
tablet or smartphone and log in using their usual ID and pass-
word. Once generated, codes are then forwarded to the guests
automatically.
› oracode@kaba.com
Oracode E-Code mobile website
New Legic advant components
The new access management and remote reader modules offer
enhanced investment protection and all the beneﬁts of Legic
advant technology. For instance, remote readers can now be
deployed in a Kaba evolo system. In any switch to the Kaba exos
system class, they are simply assimilated. Furthermore, all com-
ponents are already compatible with future expansions. By
means of a simple update, new security functions and expansions
can easily be added, ensuring that the system always remains at
the cutting edge of technology. In addition, all the peripheral
appliances are near ﬁeld communication (NFC)-capable, so that
they are ready to be used via mobile telephone for upcoming
access applications. Mifare-compatible variants of the compo-
nents are also available.
› cc-eac@kaba.com

The Kaba doorframe reader, part of the Evolo series, ﬁts in
stylishly and unobtrusively in any building. It can be inte-
grated seamlessly into Kaba systems as an online or stand-
alone solution. It supports various RFID standards, including
Legic prime or advant, and Mifare. Thanks to their slim and
compact design, Kaba doorframe readers can easily by ﬁtted
even where space is limited – on the frames of automatic slid-
ing doors, elevators, garage doors or car park barriers. They
are built to withstand the weather and so can also be installed
outside without any problems. The introduction of Kaba’s
doorframe readers is planned for mid-2013.
› awm.info@kaba.com
The new Release 3.1 for the Kaba exos 9300 access system
brings many advantages for new and existing clients: Legic
advant offers cutting-edge technology and secure applications.
Does the system operator wish to switch the exterior access
points or the complete building over to secure Legic advant
technology? With the Kaba exos 9300 Release 3.1, such a switch
can be made either in stages or in one fell swoop on a set date.
CardLink with Legic advant also offers faster read and write per-
formance and on demand now automatically transfers door
data via the card into the system. The integration of Kaba
TouchGo into the Kaba exos system likewise makes new conve-
nience applications possible: With Kaba TouchGo, doors can now
be opened at the merest touch, without the need to use a key or
access card.
› cc-eac@kaba.com
Kaba doorframe reader
Kaba exos 9300 Release 3.1

Products
Kaba’s half-height electronic self-boarding barriers are now
available in a wider (900 mm) variant that makes it possible for
wheelchair users and equipment trolleys to pass through with
ease. Kaba offers all models of the Argus HSB product family in
this variant. They have exactly the same design as the standard-
width stainless steel and glass series. However, their greater
width also means that two persons can pass through the barrier
side by side, so that they form an exception to the single-file
passage enforced in other stages of the security process. But
this is only a minor drawback, given that this kind of barrier is
normally installed in areas supervised by security personnel
(e.g. reception areas). The swing-gate motor is designed to have
the same useful life as in standard-width models, despite the
greater size and hence weight of the swing gate.
› info@kgb.kaba.com
Argus HSB 900-mm-wide
Orthos detect PIL-M06
This Kaba innovation is the world’s first personal interlock to
combine reliable detection of hazardous substances with effi-
cient individual screening and access control. The interlock com-
bines the advantages of tried-and-tested scanning sensor tech-
nology with an advanced ion mobility spectrometer which
permits detection of dangerous substances in even microscopic
quantities. Using a sealed-off volume of air in the interlock allows
the analysis of samples taken from all parts of the clothing, body
and possessions of the person passing through. The entire detec-
tion procedure is lengthened by a mere ten seconds to approxi-
mately 25—30 seconds. The analysis can be calibrated to detect
all currently relevant explosives, poisonous gases and narcotics.
Sixteen of the current list of 240 substances can be selected for
detection per machine. This product is still in its pilot phase.
› info@kgb.kaba.com

Smarty is the latest innovation in new key material proposals
from Silca S.p.A., a Kaba subsidiary. It is an ultralight,
extremely resilient bit and double bit key type, made out of a
special polymer for which a patent has been requested. This
smart key has inside mineral fibers, making it very resistant
to bending, twisting, compression and breaking in compari-
son to brass keys. Its peculiarity relies on the material capac-
ity to return to its shape due to this polymer ability to adjust
while fitting the lock mechanism. Smarty returns each time
to its original shape without breaking. The state-of-the-art
material of which the Smarty is made guarantees its durabil-
ity and a competitive advantage. But the Smarty is more than
just cutting-edge technology in action: It is also cool, coming in
five different colors with a highly distinctive design.
› info@silca.biz
The locks of the Paxos family are redundant, motorized safe
locks that are a byword for maximum reliability as well as easy
and intuitive operation. The new safe lock Paxos advance allows
for a simple connection of multiple locking and input devices in
one locking system, even with smaller lock dimensions. The con-
nected components are detected and configured automatically.
Existing safe installations may be retooled without difficulty
and, thanks to the system’s modular design, may also be retro-
fitted whenever required. The standard version of Paxos
advance already incorporates a wide range of functions, such as
individual scaling of code rights, input of eligible code profiles
and code groups, event recording and many other features that
satisfy even the most demanding client requirements.
› safelocks@ksw.kaba.com
Smarty
Paxos advance

SAP TechEd in Pudong
News
ZISC day
Knowledge and technology transfer between academia,
business and society is one of the goals of ZISC, the
Zurich Information Security and Privacy Center at the
Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, known as the ETH
for short. Kaba has asked ZISC to carry out various proj-
ects as part of a research funding partnership. At the
beginning of October, the doctoral students working on
the research presented their latest ﬁndings to the busi-
ness partners – Kaba, Google, Credit Suisse and Arma-
suisse – in the beautiful surroundings of the Villa Hatt.
They reported on subjects including privacy for smart-
phones, secure data deletion and the development of a
new generation of access systems.
SAP TechEd took place at the Shanghai International Confer-
ence Hall in Pudong (China) in December 2012. This technology
conference brings together IT specialists who develop, imple-
ment, optimize and update SAP systems.
The 2,400 guests from more than 400 companies who attended
could choose between 120 sessions, product and application
demonstrations and workshops. Kaba had a stand at the con-
ference where it presented data recording systems with inter-
faces to SAP applications.
Sukrit Bansal, Managing Director Dorset Kaba

Intersec in Dubai
Intersec took place in Dubai from 15 to 17 January 2013. This year’s event,
formally opened by HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Mak-
toum, featured some 990 exhibitors, around 10% more than in the previous
year. Intersec is the most important trade fair, trading platform and network-
ing event for the security industry in the Middle East. As in previous years,
Kaba made a strong impression at this year’s Intersec with its innovative prod-
ucts, such as the Orthos detect personal interlock, a space-saving interlock
capable of detecting explosives and narcotics. Kaba solutions incorporating
near field communication (NFC) technology also made a big splash.
Over the entire duration of the exhibition, some 20,000 boarding passes were
handed out at the show’s registration point. These enabled exhibition visitors
to try out the self-boarding gates set up by Kaba and, by so doing, to enter a
prize draw to win one of five Airbus flights from Dubai to Zurich and back. The
winning tickets were generously donated by SWISS International Airline.

Passenger Terminal Expo 2013
9.4.—11.4.2013
Geneva
ISC West
10.4.—12.4.2013
Las Vegas
PoP 2013 – Power of People
18.4.—19.4.2013
Rust
Safety & Security Asia
7.5.—9.5.2013
Singapore
Exposec
14.5.—16.5.2013
São Paulo
SicherheitsExpo
3.7.—4.7.2013
Munich
ALOA
18.7.—20.7.2013
Baltimore
Security in Government Conference
12.8.—14.8.2013
Canberra
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