conducting this audit, be sure to note whether or not the technology is open or closed. Th is will be particularly helpful information as you look to augment and future proof your ecosystem. Step three is a discovery discussion about the campus' future state and how to get there. Once the group understands what exists today, they can identify hardware and technology that needs to be implemented to get to your future state. Take note of which things need to be adopted all at once or can be transitioned over time. Looking Ahead Th e technology a campus chooses today can directly impact what it's able to do in the future. Th e fl exibility of an interoperable access control solution helps colleges future-proof their ecosystem so that updates are simpler and less costly to adopt down the road. It's advantageous to select an open solution today that's more likely to work with new technological advancements in access control - especially with the rate at which technology is advancing and the promising future of mobile credentials Prevent the Spread of Germs JUST WAVE TO ENTER! NoTouch® infrared wave action Four touch free sizes Adjustable relay latch 0.5~20 sec. Dual color state LED Simply open a door with wave of hand Detection range 1.5 ~ 6 " deployed at campuses. To help a college or university future-proof their choices, encourage them to answer the following questions: ▶Does this solution work with mobile credentials today, or is there a clear path to mobile down the road? ▶Does it work across multiple manufacturers and vendors? ▶Will my campus have control over future credential decisions, like adopting new technology or working with vendors of our choice? As integrators continue to assist campuses with upgrading to an open and interoperable system, it's important to keep the big picture in sight. Designing an ecosystem of hardware, credentials and software that will deliver the most value to the university - today and in the future - is the way to go. SSI JEFF KOZIOL is Business Development Manager - PACS Partners at Allegion. TOUCH-FREE IR SWITCHES www.sti-usa.com/sesa95 | 248-673-9898 2022 securitysales.com MAY 2022 Security Sales & Integration 49http://www.sti-usa.com/sesa95 http://www.securitysales.com