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VingCard's Signature RFID locks up five star Thailand hotel

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Hospitality security provider VingCard, part of the ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Group, has completed installation of its Signature RFID contactless electronic door locks with NFC cell phone compatibility at the Grand Millennium Sukhumvit in Bangkok, Thailand.

Signature RFID locks allow for contactless guest room entry and are compatible with NFC cell phones.

Additionally, Signature RFID locks require fewer battery changes than traditional electronic locks, meaning less waste. The lock’s sealed hardware design also means less maintenance because the mechanism does not require cleaning. [end] 

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