Auckland, NEW ZEALAND, 20 March 2013: ADT Security has been selected to upgrade the access control security system at Auckland Airport. 
Auckland Airport is one of Australasia’s busiest airports and facilitates more than 14 million passenger movements each year. As part of the contract, ADT Security will install the innovative CEM AC2000 AE access control system at the airport’s domestic and international terminals, ancillary buildings and car parks. Once installed, the ADT Security team will be responsible for maintaining and servicing the access control system for the duration of the contract.
“Security is a crucial part of airport management and the solution offered by ADT Security will provide an outstanding level of security for staff, passengers and the public,” said Anil Varma from Auckland Airport. “The CEM AC2000 AE is a proven security management system and is in use in major airports throughout the world. With the upgrade to this new system, careful planning and preparation is vital so as not to compromise airport security at any time. We are confident that the ADT Security team has the experience and technical expertise to achieve this.”
The sophisticated AC2000 AE is the industry’s only airport-specific access control system and is one of the most reliable and resilient airport security solutions. Its flexibility means that the system can be customised to meet the specific needs of each airport and integrated with external security systems such as network video systems. The AC2000 AE incorporates a host of aviation specific features including check-in desk enabling, passenger mode and air-bridge monitoring. The access card technology has one of the highest levels of encryption technology, protecting the airport against cloning and illegal copying.
The use of CEM portable card readers was central to the security upgrade at Auckland Airport. These readers enable on-site airport security staff to validate cards at remote sites or areas with no mains power supply and they can also be used as mobile devices for random checks in emergency evacuations. The readers offer the flexibility of setting up controlled access points instantly, without
having to physically commission a fixed access controlled door.
David Tombs, National Manager – Commercial, ADT Security New Zealand said, “The CEM AC2000 system is in use in major international airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Dubai and Hong Kong and will ensure a high level of security at Auckland Airport. Our team will work to complete the project with minimum disruption to airport operations and the portable readers will enable us to manage the system switchover without any loss of access integrity. By using existing cabling at the airport to complete the installation, our team will also help keep the project cost effective and on time.”
ADT Security is part of Tyco International.
