Allegion US, a leading provider of security products, technology and solutions, announced the launch of Overtur Key System Management, a cloud-based subscription solution that offers authorized users a simpler way to view, manage, track and update a building’s key system – regardless of complexity. Overtur Key System Management is an extension of the Overtur digital environment, which empowers project teams to collaborate in real time on the design, specification, construction, and management of openings – helping them to be more effective and efficient all while improving project outcomes and client satisfaction.
With the new Overtur Key System Management offerings, facility managers, locksmiths, and distributors can now access complementary key system design tools that empower users to survey conditions, collaborate, filter data, design hierarchies, assign symbols, utilize cloud-based features, and create detailed key schedules. Moving to one of the subscription-based levels of Overtur Key System Management can unlock features that will help protect sensitive information, manage key control and building access, helping to create secure and efficient management of key systems.
“Overtur was created to facilitate collaboration, with the mission of making it easier for project teams to design, construct, and manage door openings and the corresponding hardware,” said Holly O’Haver, Overtur Business Leader at Allegion. “Overtur Key System Management is the evolution of this vision, offering advanced tools to streamline key system design and management, helping to preserve the integrity and simplify management of the key system through the use of innovation solutions.”
Three Tiers
Overtur Key System Management is available to security professionals in three tiers:
Overtur Key System Design is complementary for Overtur users and streamlines key system design and data capture with features that allow users to:
- Build and visualize a key system hierarchy and schematic
- Survey existing conditions on site using the mobile app
- Conduct key meetings using the collaborative tools and add notes directly within the platform
- Assign and view as many key symbols as needed per building and per opening
- Focus on specific data using customizable data filters
- Enjoy unlimited users, automated updates, and secure cloud storage
- Generate comprehensive key schedules with fully configured part numbers
Level 1: Key System Design + Manage Bitting/Pinning: A level 1 subscription lets users do more by utilizing all the complementary aspects of the Overtur digital environment plus:
- View available bittings
- Request next available change keys and get results within minutes
- Get on-demand bitting lists and pinning charts
- Import key symbol descriptions and associated openings
- Get started with an online hour-long training session with an onboarding specialist
Level 2: All Level 1 Features + Key Control: The level 2 subscription builds on previous levels with customized onboarding and advanced features that include:
- Track issuance and return of keys and key rings
- Upload key holder list
- View and manage key holder by opening/associated symbol
- Create key rings
- Identify a specific key holder by key assignment using system designated serial numbers
- Store key holder agreements as attachments
- Create and save custom views to quickly filter and search information
- Enjoy customized training and personalized step-by-step set-up assistance for a faster start
Without a proper key system management solution, organizations can face significant challenges such as difficult auditing, security risks, and inefficient tracking of key issuances. Overtur Key System Management addresses these issues by providing a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that provides the tools for secure data storage, efficient key control, and accurate tracking. By leveraging Overtur software, organizations can enhance their security, streamline operations, and maintain precise control over their key systems.
For more information, visit: discover-overtur.allegion.com/key-systems-management. To purchase a subscription, contact your locksmith distributor.
Allegion Unveils Overtur For Revit Plugin Enhancements
Allegion US has announced a new release of the Overtur for Revit Plugin. It’s important that all users update to this version by mid-August to use the plugin.
The release provides compatibility for the latest 2026 version of Revit, an updated Room to Door Renumbering tool, and more. Additionally, premium feature users will have the ability to link directly to a specific door in Overtur, offering significant time savings.
“We designed these enhancements with architects and security design teams in mind,” said Mark Casey, Vice President, National Electronics Sales. “The latest release makes working with Overtur even easier and quicker.”
The Overtur for Revit Plugin release includes:
- Revit 2026 Compatibility: The latest plugin will replace all others and is compatible with the 2026 version of Revit as well as 2023-2025. The plugin may still work with Revit versions 2022-2019 but is unable to be supported.
- Hyperlinks: Premium feature users can now use the updated Advanced Retrieve function to quickly navigate from Revit to the specific door in Overtur to easily see associated hardware, cutsheets and more.
- Room to Door Renumbering: Updated tool functionality helps users save time by creating renumbering rules and applying them to their project.
- Modeless Send and Retrieve: Users can work in Revit while the plugin is processing the send or retrieve functions.
- Save Preferences: Users can save preferences for send and retrieve to make it even easier to pull from Overtur.
- Saving Logs: Error logs will be saved to Overtur for the support team to cut down on support time and questions.
Mark Vigren, Vice President, Sales and Field Marketing at Allegion said, “We’re committed to enabling strong team collaboration and unlocking efficiencies for teams involved with the design, construction, and management of openings. As with every release, we continue to improve the user interface and ease of use.”
To learn more, visit https://support.overtur.allegion.com/hc/en-us/sections/32069203359892-Overtur-for-Revit-Plugin.