Transact + CBORD and ASSA ABLOY Partner to Enhance Campus Security and Student Experience

Transact + CBORD and ASSA ABLOY have partnered to help schools modernize campus security with mobile-enabled wireless access. The collaboration supports nearly 100 campuses worldwide in enhancing safety and convenience by transitioning from mechanical locks to more flexible, mobile-first access solutions. The partnership aims to help schools blend technology into daily life, offering benefits such as student-first convenience, stronger security, and seamless deployment.

Transact + CBORD and ASSA ABLOY have formed a strategic partnership to enhance campus security and student experience through mobile-enabled wireless access. This collaboration, which supports nearly 100 campuses worldwide, aims to transition from traditional mechanical locks to more flexible, mobile-first access solutions. The partnership reflects a broader trend where nearly 40% of organizations now actively use mobile credentials for access control, up from 32% in 2022 [1].

The collaboration focuses on integrating mobile credentials into existing campus ID systems, reducing complexity and speeding up adoption. Rasheed Behrooznia, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Campus ID and Commerce, Transact + CBORD, stated, "Together with ASSA ABLOY, we’re making it easier for schools to integrate this technology into the campus ID systems they already rely on—reducing complexity and speeding up adoption" [1].

Key benefits for schools include student-first convenience, stronger security, and seamless deployment. Mobile credentials allow students to unlock dorm rooms with a tap, eliminating the need for key rings. Additionally, lost devices can be quickly deactivated, reducing the cost and hassle of rekeying locks or issuing new keys [1]. The partnership supports a network of security integrators and door-hardware specialists for installation, software integration, and service, ensuring a smooth transition to mobile access control [1].

Angelo Faenza, Head of U.S. Commercial Digital Access Solutions, ASSA ABLOY, emphasized the importance of a seamless customer journey, stating, "Together, we streamline everything from hardware selection to on-site commissioning, ensuring campuses get reliable, future-ready wireless locks from day one" [1].

Transact + CBORD and ASSA ABLOY are committed to supporting a smarter, mobile-first campus that evolves alongside the needs of tomorrow’s students. This commitment includes ongoing investment in tools and experiences that enhance the campus environment [1].

For schools interested in exploring mobile-enabled access control, more information can be found at [Transact Campus](https://www.transactcampus.com/company/partners/assaabloy) [1].

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[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250807693774/en/Mobile-Access-Made-Easy-Transact-CBORD-and-ASSA-ABLOY-Partner-to-Improve-Campus-Security-and-the-Student-Experience