At the same time, operators and integrators are confronted with a major obstacle: the so-called "rip-and-replace" challenge. End users are often reluctant to replace infrastructures that have evolved over decades due to the significant costs and operational disruption involved. To remain competitive, solution providers need systems that support seamless retrofitting while maintaining compatibility with existing installations and enabling modern mobile technologies.
A large-scale European university project demonstrates how organizations can bridge the gap between legacy systems and future-ready access technologies. Originally published in the German trade magazine TÜR.TOR.FENSTER, the article explores the role of universal RFID readers, mobile credentials, and scalable integration strategies in creating flexible, future-ready access infrastructures.
The full original article is available in German only.