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MASTER LOCKS
PROTECTING THE CLASSROOM
IT professionals at Stanislaus State needed to streamline access to locked equipment, while deterring theft and keeping devices secure
By Matt Sumner
SITUATION
California State University, Stanislaus serves a diverse student body of more than 9,000 at two locations in the Central Valley of California—a beautiful 228-acre campus in Turlock and the Stockton Center, located in the city’s historic Magnolia District. Widely recognized for its dedi- cated faculty and high-quality academic programs, the university offers more than 100 majors, minors and areas of concentration, along with 24 master’s degree programs and a doctorate in educational leadership.
Information Technology Consultant Luis Segovia is responsible for maintenance of the university’s technology and audio visual resources across campus that support administrative requirements and academ- ic development. The university has been using a set of older Kensing- ton MicroSaver locks, specifically in Naraghi Hall of Science since its opening in 2007, to secure a variety of computing and audio visual equipment and deter theft.
“A former IT consultant originally purchased individual locks and keys for individual equipment, making it difficult to sort through
“We have a variety of assets that need protection, including document and pan to zoom cameras, conference phones and projectors,” said Segovia. “With the Kensington locks, we’ve eliminated the need for IT to access this equipment with multiple individual keys. A master key that allows access across multiple devices greatly streamlines the process for us.”
– Luis Segovia, Information Technology Consultant, Stanislaus State
which keys belonged to which locks,” Segovia said. “This can use up a lot of unnecessary time when we are checking and testing equipment for maintenance purposes.”
The university was in need of a solution that would not only help mitigate theft and protect valuable IT and AV assets, but simplify the locking and unlocking process to improve the efficiency of equipment maintenance.
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