Bill Gates unlocks new computer science building using intelligence; Intellikey controls access to high-tech center.

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 1996--Bill Gates, chairman and chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., officially opened to the public a new computer science building at Stanford University named in his honor.

The building, a showcase of technology, was opened using an Intellikey, the world's most intelligent access control system. In a special dedication ceremony, Gates, the lead donor for the new building, spoke to the crowd before the debut of the center and its computerized access control system, which is manufactured by Intellikey of Melbourne, Fla.

"Intellikey is proud to have been chosen as the computerized access control system for the Gates Building, not only because of the many contributions Mr. Gates has made, but because of what the building represents for the advancement of future technologies," said Frank N. Tsamoutales, vice president of marketing for Intellikey.

Stanford University chose Intellikey for its track record in the access control industry, but because the university also wanted a cost-effective and high-tech system that would operate standard mechanical locks. In addition, the building's architect wanted a locking system that would not affect the aesthetics of the building design. Intellikey is also one of the few access control systems that operates on Microsoft's Windows 95.

The Intellikey system is also used by some of the country's busiest airports, including Orlando International Airport, Washington National Airport, Miami International Airport and Logan International Airport and universities including Yale, Pepperdine University, Georgia Tech and the University of Florida. Intellikey is also used in government and financial centers including the World Bank.

Utilizing an electronic key containing a microprocessor, memory and an encrypted infrared communication link, Intellikey enables the building's security system to allow or deny employee or student access to 10 doors or thousands for a matter of minutes, days or indefinitely.

The Intellikey system also records and reports who is using a particular key and when, allowing security to control access to valuable information and equipment.

"The difference between Intellikey and other access control products is the intelligence built into the key," said Tsamoutales. "This empowers the key with decision-making capabilities while other systems have only memory capabilities."

The active link between two integrated, full-function computers, (one in the key and the other in the lock), is the heart of Intellikey. Because the system does not rely on a centralized computer, it is not vulnerable to network failure or sabotage.

In August 1992, Gates donated $6 million to complete the funding for the project, which the university had been planning for about 10 years. "I want to invest in the future of the industry, and Stanford is one of the five best computer science schools in the country, one where many fundamental breakthroughs have occurred," said Gates.

"To match the groundbreaking ingenuity of its benefactor, the Gates Building had to also be a showcase for advanced technology in every aspect -- down to its access control system," added Bill Verge, president of Intellikey.

Intellikey was founded in 1988, and began a manufacturing partnership with Siemens ATEA the following year. Last year Intellikey entered into a strategic alliance with Electronic Data Systems (EDS) for joint marketing and future project development targeting major airport facilities and airliners worldwide. -0-

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