Iglu

Learn how Iglu enhances cool reputation for student residence safety with connected door locks using RUCKUS® IoT Suite

Not all college students can or want to live in student dormitories. Perhaps they want to be part of campus life, but also enjoy the vibrant cities where their schools are located. They want to be close to campus and have access to public transportation. For accommodation, they want a combination of amenities and affordability. Iglu is answering these needs and, in the process, becoming Australia’s coolest student accommodation provider.

Iglu, headquartered in Sydney, is a privately held company founded in 2010. Iglu clearly has its finger on the pulse of young adults. Built on the values of cool design and warm hospitality, Iglu creates fully furnished private or shared apartments and spacious communal areas. They have five locations in Sydney, Iglu enhances cool reputation for student residence safety with connected door locks using RUCKUS® IoT Suite two in Brisbane and one in Melbourne. They have additional properties in the planning and development stages.

The safety and security of its residents will always be of the highest priority for Iglu. “Technology has always played an important role in how we implement smarter and more effective security,” says Brad Magri-Olson, IT Manager at Iglu. “We’re always looking for innovative ways to improve the security of our facilities. Without question, applications coming out of Internet of Things (IoT) are offering cutting edge capabilities. We are interested in how we could use IoT for connected or wireless door locks.”