Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, a leading global provider of security and safety solutions and manufacturer of contactless smart credentials and readers, and the CBORD Group, Inc., the leading provider of campus card and integrated security solutions to colleges and universities, today announced the successful roll-out of near field communication (NFC)-enabled campus card credentials at the University of San Francisco (USF) for door access and spending at laundry terminals. The project's first phase was recently completed with high acceptance, and further expansion is planned. The USF solution is comprised of the CS Gold(R) campus card system from CBORD(R) and Ingersoll Rand's aptiQmobile(TM) web-based credential services and multi-technology readers.

In the residence hall included in the pilot, USF uses NFC for door access and laundry payments. Instead of presenting their USF One Cards, participating students use the aptiQmobile application on their personal iPhones to enter the building and pay for laundry using their existing credentials. The NFC credential seamlessly integrates with USF's CS Gold campus card system from CBORD.

"We want our use of Near Field Communications to enhance the USF One Card experience on many levels, which is why we introduced it for both door access and laundry payment," said Jason Rossi, Director of One Card and Campus Security Systems, University of San Francisco. "Our students have embraced it, telling us they prefer the convenience of their iPhones to digging for their One Cards. This convenience is important to us, but equally important is the security of using their existing contactless credentials, keeping our transactions secure. The combination makes for a first-rate experience for our students and our staff."

CS Gold, the one-card system in use at USF, fully supports NFC credentials and seamlessly integrates with the aptiQmobile web service, so the credential download process is easy. Students download the aptiQmobile application from the iPhone App Store to install USF One Card credentials to their phones. To use the credentials, they simply open the app and present the phone to the reader. Access and spending are quick, easy and secure.

"An added benefit of the aptiQmobile NFC solution is that USF did not need to change readers," added Raj Venkat, business leader for readers and credentials at Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies. "This is because if Schlage(R) AD-Series locks or Ingersoll Rand's multi-technology readers are already installed, it's simply a matter of downloading the credentials to the students' phones and they are ready to go."

"We really enjoy partnering with forward-looking campus environments like the one at the University of San Francisco," commented Max Steinhardt, President, The CBORD Group, Inc. "The USF pilot, and now this roll-out of NFC technology, means better benefits for students and system users, while at the same time fully supporting the integrity and manageability of campus security. We've seen interest in this approach from other customers, and we'll be looking to work with them on NFC implementation as soon as we can."

About Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands--including Club Car(R), Ingersoll Rand(R), Schlage(R), Thermo King(R) and Trane(R) --work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; secure homes and commercial properties; and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies' market-leading products include electronic and biometric access control systems; time-and-attendance and personnel scheduling systems; mechanical locks; portable security; door closers, exit devices, architectural hardware, and steel doors and frames; and other technologies and services for global security markets. Ingersoll Rand is a $14 billion global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For more information, visit http://www.ingersollrand.com or http://www.securitytechnologies.ingersollrand.com.

About The CBORD Group, Inc.
The CBORD Group serves colleges and universities, healthcare facilities, corporations, senior living facilities, supermarkets, and a host of other market segments. CBORD's products are used in access control, integrated security, campus ID card privilege control, housing services, food service, catering, nutrition services, online ordering, and other institution-wide activities. Founded in 1975, The CBORD Group serves more than 6,000 clients in the U.S., Canada, Europe, South Africa, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia. To learn more about CBORD, visit http://www.cbord.com.

The CBORD Group, Inc. operates as a unit of Roper Industries, Inc. Roper Industries is a market-driven, diversified growth company and is a constituent of the S&P 500, Fortune 1000, and the Russell 1000 indices. Roper provides engineered products and solutions for global niche markets, including water, energy, transportation, medical, education, and SaaS-based information networks.

Contacts:
Cindy English, Ingersoll Rand
317-810-3756, cindy_english(at)irco(dot)com

Tom Brigham, Brigham Scully
207-941-110, tbrigham(at)brighamscully(dot)com

Sarah Ledwith, The CBORD Group, Inc.
607.257.2410 x2713, sel(at)cbord(dot)com

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