dormakaba has introduced AVA Entryway Intelligence, a solution designed to help facility managers monitor and maintain automatic entrances through real-time visibility, early issue detection and remote diagnostics.

The solution, which stands for Awareness, Visibility, Alerts, will debut at the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) World Workplace, Nov. 18-20 in Anaheim, California.

According to dormakaba, building entryways are among a facility's most frequently used systems, yet facility teams often have limited insight into their condition until a problem occurs. Door failures can disrupt building operations, create safety concerns and lead to costly emergency service calls.

AVA aims to help facility teams take a more proactive approach by providing insights into entrance conditions and identifying potential issues before they become larger problems. The information can help teams determine when service is needed, plan maintenance more effectively and maintain greater control over budgets.

"Facility managers should know more about their entrances than whether they're working. AVA gives them a read on what's happening before it's a problem," said Derek Sarmas, senior vice president of Access Automation Solutions at dormakaba Americas. "This isn't an overengineered smart door. It's about fewer surprise phone calls at 2 a.m. and more control over something people depend on every day."

AVA is intended for a range of environments, including healthcare facilities, airports, retail properties, offices and higher education campuses. The solution can be managed through dormakaba's secure cloud or integrated into existing building management and automation systems (BMS/BAS) through an open API.

In the U.S., AVA is powered by EntriWorX Insights, which provides intelligence for dormakaba automatic doors. Future compatibility is planned for dormakaba Argus Air eGates.

dormakaba will demonstrate AVA at booth #1544 during IFMA World Workplace, where attendees can meet with company experts and learn how connected entryway intelligence can help facility teams move away from reactive maintenance toward more predictable operations.