ATLANTA, GA – August 5, 2009 – Just one month after the official launch of Onity’s ADVANCE RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) contact-less electronic locking solution, 28 hotels and resorts in 12 countries have placed orders for the new locks, and installation has already begun at over half of those properties. Worldwide sales for ADVANCE RFID currently total nearly $1 million and represent over 5,000 hotel rooms in every region of the globe. Onity, one of the world’s leading providers of electronic locking solutions, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

Since the world’s first installation of Onity’s ADVANCE RFID locks took place

ADVANCE by Onity is a modular two-piece locking system that allows hoteliers to easily upgrade to the latest security technology without replacing the entire lock. The RFID reader technology is the most recent option to be added to the ADVANCE line.

ADVANCE RFID was engineered with the most advanced, secure and reliable reader technology, which is MiFare and NFC (Near Field Communication) compatible, and meets the most stringent standards in the industry, including ISO14443A, ISO14443B, and ISO18092. It is also BHMA 156.25 and BHMA 156.13 certified.

The ADVANCE line features a selection of aesthetic options, including designer finishes, handle styles, and cover plates that allow hoteliers to blend the guest room door locks into any hotel décor. The modular design also allows a cost-effective upgrade path, making it easy and affordable to keep up with the latest security technology as it evolves.

For additional information, please contact Suzanne Fritz at 1-866-86-ONITY (66489), or visit www.onity.com.

About Onity
Onity (formerly TESA Entry Systems, Inc.), a leading global provider of electronic locking systems, offers innovative technological solutions and services for the Hospitality, Corporate, Education, Government and Marine markets. The company’s ever-expanding family of facility management solutions includes electronic locks, in-room safes, and Senercomm® energy-management systems. Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, Onity has R&D and manufacturing operations in Spain, Mexico, China, and the U.S., as well as an extensive sales and service network that spans more than 115 countries around the globe. For information about Onity’s electronic hospitality solutions please visit www.onity.com.

About UTC Fire & Security
Onity is part of UTC Fire & Security, which provides fire safety and security solutions to more than one million customers around the world. Headquartered in Connecticut, UTC Fire & Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp., which provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries worldwide. More information can be found at www.utcfireandsecurity.com.

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