TECHNOLOGY

Hotel Door Lock System How It Works

Published

3 years ago

Hotel Door Lock System How It Works

The working of hotel door locks varies depending on the specific type of hotel door lock but generally the type of hotel door locks that are of the same category type working in similar ways and most of the time using the same or similar technology. We would be looking into how hotel door lock systems such as those on offer at Pulmos work in securing rooms and spaces where they are installed.

Hotel door locks are essential to the safety of guests and employees. A hotel door lock system should be easy to use, effective and safe. There are many different types of door locks that can be used in hotels, but they all have one thing in common: they keep the guests safe by preventing unauthorized access to their rooms.

What is a Hotel Door Lock System?

A hotel door lock system is a series of components used to ensure that only guests have access to hotel rooms and that each guest is the only one who can enter their room. A door lock system prevents theft, vandalism, and disruption from other guests. In addition, it helps protect against intruders who might access the area by force. In order to understand hotel door locks in greater depth, we must first look at how they work with other pieces of equipment within a facility like a hotel or motel.

How Do Hotel Door Lock Systems Work

Hotel door lock systems are one of the most important parts of a hotel. The locks allow you to check in and out of your room, as well as provide safety during your stay. A typical lock system includes a magnetic strip that contains information about the guest in the room, including their name and room number.

When a guest checks into or out of their room, this information is updated within the computer system connected to all other rooms with locks on them (as well as other parts of the hotel). This allows for easy identification if anyone tries to enter without proper identification or tries to break into another guest’s room without permission from management.

How do Magnetic Door Locks Work

Magnetic locks use a magnetic card to unlock and lock the door. The card contains a chip that is programmed with a unique number, which is read by the lock when you slide it through. If all goes well, you’ll hear a beep or some other sound indicating that the device has recognized your room number and has unlocked itself for you.

That’s not all there is to it though, magnetic locks are also wired into the main computer system of your hotel or apartment complex, so if anyone else tries to use your keycard (but not your actual key) they’ll get denied access until maintenance can come let them in manually via another door somewhere else in the building this prevents unauthorized people from wandering around freely.

How Do Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Door Locks

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) door locks are a newer technology that many hotel operators are turning to in order to upgrade their security. RFID doors do not use magnetic strips, but instead, use a small chip that can be accessed through RFID readers. The benefit of this is that hackers cannot easily copy the code and gain access like they can with magnetic strip cards.

However, installation for these types of locks takes more time than installing the more common magnetic strip card door locks and may cost more depending on the model you choose. If you want your guests’ security at its best then it might be worth investing in an RFID system for your hotel doors as are have on Pulmos. If nothing else it’ll make them feel safer staying at your property knowing nobody can easily get into their room without permission.

A hotel door lock is wired to the main computer system within the Hotel

The hotel door locks are usually connected to a computer system, which is connected to the internet. The same computer system that communicates with your room’s TV and other networked devices can also be accessed by employees of the hotel via their own access points (APs). This allows employees to control key functions of your room, such as turning on or off lights, controlling the temperature in your room, and managing other environmental conditions, including how much illumination there will be in all rooms at various times of the day.

When a guest requests a room, an available room is assigned and the computer updates to reflect the correct room number. The key card that was given to the guest by the front desk will now match the new room number.

Important Components of Doors

To get into your hotel room, you need to know the combination. The combination is not just the numbers on the dial. Combination locks are made up of more than one piece, and each piece has its own set of numbers that must be aligned in order for it to work properly. Another important component of a door lock, and particularly electronic magnetic door locks, is its electronic card reader, which can be either be built into a wall or surface-mounted with a separate frame.

Card readers are devices that read the magnetic strip on a credit card or other smart card. They can be either built into a wall or surface-mounted with a separate frame. Card Readers are typically small boxes with slots to insert your ID (which contains the information needed to unlock your door). They’re located near the door so they can pick up your signal when you swipe your ID through it as you pass through; this action unlocks the door for you.

Magnetic Locks

While modern hotel doors employ a number of security methods to protect hotels and their guests, one of the most crucial components in any door lock system is the electronic magnetic lock. An electronic magnetic lock, also known as a Maglock, is a type of electromagnetic lock. These locks are used to secure doors and other objects that need to be opened or closed by a magnet.

Magnetic locks may be installed on any door that needs access control, including office doors and bathroom stalls. They can also be found on hotel room doors and vending machines. The way these devices work is simple: when the correct combination is entered into the electronic keypad, an electromagnetic field activates and allows the door to open without force being applied.

The main advantage of magnetic locks over traditional types is their versatility. Because they require no physical contact between users and their environment during operation, these systems are very easy for guests or employees who have disabilities or injuries which would otherwise make opening conventional doors difficult for them.

There are different systems for making sure only guests have access to your room

You may want to consider a card key system, a magnetic key system, or an RFID key system. These systems have their advantages and disadvantages.

Card Key: This is the most commonly used method in hotels because it’s easy to use and inexpensive. You simply swipe your card at the door and it automatically unlocks the door (you can also set it up so that you must enter a PIN number first).

Magnetic Key: This is another simple method but isn’t as popular because there’s no real security involved—anybody with a magnet can open your door! However, if you’re looking for something inexpensive this might be good for you. RFID: An RFID (radio frequency identification) chip embedded inside your access card will allow remote entry through electromagnetic waves transmitted from your reader device (this means no physical contact between yourself or other devices).

Biometric: These systems use fingerprints or retina scanning technology as identification methods instead of traditional keys and cards; these are usually reserved only for high-end hotel rooms where security is paramount.

Conclusion

The hotel door lock system is designed to make sure only guests have access to their rooms. The door locks are wired to the main computer system within the hotel, which updates when a guest requests a room and assigns an available room number. One of the most important components of any door lock is its combination code. Another important component of a door lock, and particularly electronic magnetic door locks, is its electronic card reader which can be either built into a wall or surface mounted with a separately framed unit as we have discussed.

Might Like:

Pulmos Fingerprint Door Locks for Hotels, Smart Office & Home Installation Now In Nigeria

BEST HOTEL DOOR LOCKS IN LAGOS

More from my site

TECHNOLOGY

Europe’s Network and Information Security (NIS2) directive raises the stakes for African businesses to comply with European Union’s (EU) cyber security standards

Published

7 months ago

Christopher

The European Union’s NIS2 cyber security directive has significant implications for African businesses trading with the continent. This is according to Check Point Software Technologies (www.CheckPoint.com), a leading AI-powered cloud-delivered cyber security provider, which urges African businesses with strong ties to the EU to take steps to comply with this new, stringent cyber security regulation.

The European Union’s NIS2 Directive, came into effect this month and requires member states to amend their national legislation. The NIS2 Directive imposes strict cyber security requirements, including enhanced management liability, reporting to authorities, risk management, and business continuity planning, placing African companies trading with the EU under increased scrutiny.

CheckPoint-NIS2-infographic-EN (1)

The NIS2 Directive builds upon the original NIS1 Directive introduced in 2016, expanding its scope to cover a wider range of sectors including Energy, Banking, Transport, Digital Infrastructure, Healthcare, Food Production, and Research. More than 80% of European enterprises are now within the scope of this legislation, which extends to global supply chain partners—including many businesses in Africa.

Collins Emadau, Check Point Partner and Director at Westcon, explains, “Europe is still Africa’s leading trading partner. African businesses, particularly in leading economies such as South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, need to understand the far-reaching impact of NIS2. Compliance is not just about meeting EU standards—it’s about securing their future in a globalised market. Failure to comply will result in not only heavy fines but also the potential loss of critical trade partnerships with EU member states.”

What’s at Stake for African Businesses?

The EU remains the largest trading partner for Africa, with over 18 Economic Partnership Agreements and trade worth billions annually. African businesses, especially in sectors like Energy, Banking, Transport, and Manufacturing, are key partners in the EU’s supply chains. To continue doing business with EU companies, African organisations must comply with NIS2, which mandates strict cyber security measures to protect critical infrastructure and supply chains.

Issam El Haddioui, Head of Security Sales Engineering: Africa, Check Point Software Technologies, says, “NIS2 sets a new standard for cyber security, and African businesses must act now. Many organisations are unaware of the depth of these requirements, which go beyond local regulations. Compliance is essential not only for maintaining business relationships with the EU but also for enhancing the overall resilience of African economies against cyber threats.”

Compliance will exact a cost for African organisations, which according to Interpol’s 2021 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report, spends an average of only 0.05% of their revenue on cyber security, far below the global average of 0.3-0.5%. The Report also estimated the financial impact of cyber crime in the region at over $4 billion USD, representing about 10 percent of Africa’s total GDP.

Tougher Penalties and Personal Responsibility

NIS2 introduces personal liability for business leaders in the event of a cyber attack, meaning that executives themselves can be held financially accountable for breaches. Penalties include fines of up to EUR 7 million or 1.4% of a company’s global annual turnover, whichever is higher. This goes beyond the GDPR, placing even more responsibility on corporate leadership to ensure robust cyber security practices are in place.

NIS2 mandates that organisations must report cyber incidents to authorities promptly and inform their stakeholders, suppliers, and customers. Therefore, African businesses must ensure they have a comprehensive incident response plan in place, along with regular cyber security training for both IT and leadership teams.

Steps for African Businesses to Ensure Compliance

To successfully implement NIS2 and avoid devastating penalties, Check Point recommends the following four steps for African businesses:

Knowledge: Business leaders must gain a basic understanding of cyber security to effectively communicate with their IT teams and ensure sound decision-making.
People: Establish an agile IT security department, including key roles such as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), to manage and distribute responsibilities efficiently.
Audit: Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Continuous monitoring is essential to stay compliant with evolving threats.
Incident Management: Develop clear procedures for responding to cyber incidents, including swift reporting to national authorities, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Long-Term Commitment to Cyber Security

Compliance with NIS2 is not a one-time process; it requires a long-term commitment to cyber security. From 2028, organisations will be required to annually document their NIS2-compliant IT infrastructure and demonstrate that their cyber security measures are aligned with the latest technological advancements.

“African countries, especially economic leaders like South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, should also consider using the NIS2 framework as a model for strengthening their own national cyber security regulations. By improving cyber-readiness, African businesses can not only comply with international standards but also protect their data, operations, and reputations from evolving threats,” El Haddioui continues.

El Haddioui, concludes, “The NIS2 Directive marks a significant shift in the cyber security landscape. African business leaders must recognise that cyber security is now a matter of survival, not just compliance. By taking proactive measures, they can safeguard their future, avoid heavy penalties, and ensure their organisations thrive in an increasingly interconnected global economy.”

CheckPoint-NIS2-infographic-EN (1)

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd..

TECHNOLOGY

VFS Global appointed to roll out Australian biometric collection centres in Sub-Saharan Africa

Published

7 months ago

Christopher

With the recent addition of Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, VFS Global has become the exclusive biometrics collection service provider to Australian visa applicants across all nine regions globally.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 16, 2024/ —

Services to be rolled out at 12 locations in seven countries in Sub-Saharan Africa by February 2025

VFS Global becomes the exclusive biometric collection service provider for Australian applicants in all the nine regions globally – Americas, Europe, Mekong, Middle East and North Africa, Pacific, South Asia, South East Asia, North Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa

Core services include Biometric Collection and Identity Verification, Digital Assistance with online visa applications submission and Online Payment Assistance.
Additional (as required services) include remote interview hosting, document and claim checking, paper digitisation and local addressing and document delivery.

The Department of Home Affairs, Australia has appointed VFS Global to provide biometric collection services for Sub-Saharan Africa. VFS Global is the world’s leading outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments and diplomatic missions. This is in addition to the seven regions awarded in August 2023 to provide biometric collection services –the Americas, Mekong, Middle East and North Africa, North Asia, Pacific, South Asia and Southeast Asia. With the recent addition of Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, VFS Global has become the exclusive biometrics collection service provider to Australian visa applicants across all nine regions globally.

The Sub-Saharan Africa region includes seven countries in total with Australian Biometric Collection Centre services to be rolled out at 12 locations in 13 countries by February 2025. This includes setting up Centres in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

According to the agreement, VFS Global’s core services include Biometric Collection and Identity Verification, Digital Assistance with online visa applications submission and Online Payment Assistance on the Department’s ImmiAccount portal. The company would also provide additional (as required services) such as remote interview hosting, document and claim checking, paper digitisation and local addressing and document delivery.

“We are pleased to extend our Agreement with VFS Global to include Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. We will continue to work closely with VFS Global to ensure the delivery of high-quality biometric collection and visa support services for our visa applicants worldwide.” said Anthony Phillips, Director Offshore Service Delivery Partners Section, Department of Home Affairs.

“Securing these two regions is a testament to our dedication, expertise, commitment to excellence, and trusted partnership with the Department of Home Affairs, Australia. This decision not only reflects our ability to meet highest standards but also reinforces our resolve to deliver innovative solutions. Under the Department’s guidance, we will continue to elevate the experience of Australian applicants across the world,” said Jiten Vyas, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Business Development, VFS Global.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VFS Global.

ENVIRONMENT

Nigerian Company MMNL to invest $50 Million to scale up its Tubular Batteries Production to 100,000 with backward integration in Next 5 years

Published

12 months ago

Christopher

Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (MMNL); also ventures into multiple business verticals in backward & forward integration and into the Mining segment to stay ahead of its competitors

Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (MMNL); also ventures into multiple business verticals in backward & forward integration

To cater to the rapidly growing demand of Nigeria’s energy sector; Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (MMNL), Nigeria’s largest tubular battery company is aiming to double its expansion capacity to 60,000 pcs per Month in the next financial year. The company is planning to invest around $50 million in capacity expansion, new greenfield projects in the energy backup segment, R&D, Mining & Beneficiation, Plastic container and carton manufacturing units along with brand building and channel partner engagement to accelerate its ambitious growth target.

Being the First Company to produce the Tubular Batteries in Nigeria; MMNL have had its fair share of challenges & hurdles. Over the past 5 years, MMNL has conquered several obstacles including a lack of skilled manpower, a duopoly of supply chain vendors, hurdle of sourcing raw materials, unstable power supply, exorbitant hike in electricity tariff & gasoline price and machinery and scarcity of spare parts in the region. Despite of providing thousands of employments of opportunity; battery manufacturing sector is struggling for survival and desperately in need of government policy support such as raising import duty of foreign importers and export duty for raw materials.

Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (MMNL); also ventures into multiple business verticals in backward

These problems would often demoralize and demotivate any company in tubular battery manufacturing sector and make it unviable for any business to operate in such a situation. Despite their 14 years of manufacturing experience in Nigeria, it found itself in a despondent situation which has led the company to explore other verticals to optimize the supply chain cycle. MMNL has taken several initiatives to address the stated challenges. For example, to address the issue of lack of skilled manpower, the company has conducted hundreds of technical training sessions to locals to enhance & upgrade their skill set and it is continuing to invest in manpower training. Similarly to ensure a steady supply of raw materials, the company has ventured into the mining business, beneficiation plant and other business verticals like plastic container & carton manufacturing. The company has also launched its dedicated service centre to resolve customer issues.

“Despite several challenges; the company has achieved stable production of 30,000 units per Month by 2024. MMNL is proud of the fact that it is the first & only Made-in-Nigeria inverter battery company which dominates over 35% to 40% of market share. It means every 5 batteries sold in Nigeria; 2 batteries are from MMNL”, said Mr. Amit Kumar, CEO of Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited. “As an Industry leader; company is continuously striving to delight the customer with quality and innovation in the product and making significant contributions in local employment opportunity as well as saving foreign exchange”

Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (MMNL); also ventures into multiple business verticals in backward & forward integration and into the Mining segment to stay ahead of its competitors

MMNL is bound to focus on completing its end-to-end supply chain cycle with a backward and forward integration expansion to proliferate its growth plan and to survive in the highly volatile environment. MMNL has already invested $25 million in Battery production, lead & Oxide manufacturing plant in Shagamu, Ogun state. MMNL’s current production capacity is 30,000 units of inverter batteries. Company is all set to boost its battery production capacity to 60,000 at the start of the new financial year and over 100,000 production capacity by opening a new battery greenfield production plant by 2027-2028 along with backward integration including lead-zinc ore mining and beneficiation.

To make the brand available and accessible for the end customers across Nigeria, MMNL is also expanding geographically across the country, forging multi-channel partnerships, executing its retail strategy and to make use of eCommerce & digital channels.

Being an Industry leader with 14 years of manufacturing experience in Nigeria; MMNL has certainly created a high entry barrier for both existing and new players which are considering to start their tubular battery manufacturing operation. Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited is a shining example of how a true leader can sail through turbulence of political, economical, social & technological hurdles.

About Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (MMNL)

Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (MMNL) is the largest tubular battery manufacturing company. MMNL is the most trusted and ‘Proudly Made in Nigeria’ brand with over 14 years of industry experience. Recently; MMNL won 3 awards in a row 1) ECOWAS Inverter Battery Company of the Year 2) ECOWAS Inverter Battery Manufacturing Company of the year and 3) ECOWAS Renewable Company of the year. MMNL provides over 1000 direct and indirect local employment opportunities.

The Company also got pioneer status accreditation from Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC). Currently MMNL is present across 6 major locations along with a strong network of channel partners consisting 3000+ Installers, 1000+ Dealers and 100+ Distributors and over a half million of satisfied & happy customers.