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From the desk of one of our preferred vendors…
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- Mobile access
This has seen a great push to improve operations and guest experience in hotels.
Having the right solution in place can offer additional revenue streams for hotels and also greatly improve efficiency for both guest and hotel.
- Cloud based access control software
The Vostio Software offered by Assa Abloy is an advancement that allows for running of an access control system without the need of a server on site. The licensing is regarded as SaaS (Software as a service) and can be paid from Opex on an annual, monthly or quarterly basis. Analysis done shows that in the long run this is significantly more cost effective.
- Refurbishments
A great many hotels have seen the need for refurbishments and with the limitations of revenue, don’t have the normal capital. The refurbs range from soft refurbs all the way to complete overhauls. A significant focus has been on upgrading existing technology instead of replacing and the offerings from Vingcard allow for the upgrade of older obsolete equipment to the latest standard is a great way to save money on the locks to be redirected onto other necessary updates.
- Key Cards
Personalized keycard costs have dropped dramatically and is a great way to get your brand out there.
Sustainability
The industry has seen a surge in the request to decrease it’s carbon footprint and one elegant way to achieve this is to use recyclable keycards such as:
- Paper keycards
Similar to PVC cards. It is Eco friendly, 100% biodegradable, a Matt or gloss finish options.
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- PETG Keycards
Thermoplastic polyester that delivers high chemical resistance and durability
- Wooden keycards
Manufactured with wood or bamboo which is easily biodegradible and the greenest
option for unique aesthetic sustainability
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- Upgrade of existing technologies instead of exchanging in it’s entirety
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- Increase of service life
By implementing regular services of equipment on site through the signing of a maintenance SLA – This has been proven on many occasions and with an effective SLA in place often the service life of the equipment can be improved often times by a factor of two.
As an example, Assa Abloy has installations with locks that were installed prior to 2005 and the system is still being maintained and supported.
Exiting new Products
- Vostio Cloud based Software
- No on-premises servers
- Easy to install
- Audit trails and traceability
- Built-in training material
- Easy troubleshooting and replacements
- Customized key cards
- Promotes your property & property amenities.
- New business opportunities
- Multi-application support.
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- Mobile Access
- iOS and Android compatible
- Allows users to skip check-in.
- Powered by Seos, the world’s first multi-platform ecosystem for issuing, delivering, and revoking digital keys.
- Increases loyalty and profitability.
- Only Compatible with VingCard Classic, Signature, Allure, and Essence
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