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Jeff Huggins is the director of government programs for ASSA ABLOY’s Door Security Solutions (DSS) group. His team of Government Business Development spe- cialists supports the sales, business development and compliance activity necessary for the vast network of DSS offices and distribution partners across the U.S.
fication (PIV) card. The lock and reader technology are integrated into a single device, which will not only make the operation more efficient, but more affordable, as well.
The company’s innovative systems have yet to launch officially, but Huggins said they will be soon.
In fact, the technology is already gathering attention. At this year’s ISC West security show, the HES 1500/1600 Electric Strike Platform re- ceived a Platinum GOVIES Award in the Access Control category, pre- sented by Security Today for technology achievements in the govern- ment sector. Also in Access Control, the ASSA ABLOY IN220 Power over Ethernet Lock won a Gold GOVIES award, and the Adams Rite 8800 Series Narrow Stile Rim Exit Device received a Gold GOVIES award. In the GOVIES Fire & Life Safety category, the ASSA ABLOY, Attack Resistant Door Opening earned a Platinum award.
Moving forward, Huggins said the government team will contin- ue evolving, something that it’s done continuously since it launched. Education and awareness have been increased, and the team is work- ing ever more closely with manufacturing plants on product compli- ance to meet strict federal regulations. The ground-up approach is one that the team will continue to take, focusing on the local teams needs while ensuring we understand all of the necessary compliance requirements relevant to the public market.
“We are laser-focused on our ability to support publicly-funded projects,” Huggins said. “Our focus on being able to align ourselves with the procurement objectives of the government—federal, state or local—are very important to our program, and to the success of our customers.”
Lindsay Page is the editor of Campus Security & Life Safety, and the senior editor of Security Today magazines.
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