ACRE Dealer Days February Event
Start 2022 off with ACRE’s Dealer Days, a virtual meeting event on Feb 15 & 16 to network and learn about the latest tools and technology for growing your business.
Featuring Access It! and DNA Fusion, it’s easy to attend one of two days for your specific product interest.
Razberi Monitor Wins Detektor International Award
ComNet’s Razberi Monitor, a software platform that provides a top-down view of the physical security network and ecosystem without IT resources, is winner of the prestigious 2021 Detektor International Award in the Best Surveillance Video category.
Kim Loy wins Top 50 Women in Technology Award
Kim Loy, ACRE’s Chief Product Officer, is an awardee of the Top 50 Women in Technology award at the 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference. The award honors professionals who are change-makers across various industries, who advance the mission of an inclusive community.
Brilliance Security: A Podcast with Kim Loy
In this episode of the Brilliance podcast, ACRE’s Chief Product Officer Kim Loy discusses the end-user adoption rates of cloud-based physical access systems, potential cybersecurity risks with physical access data, and the Cloud Security Shared Responsibility model.
Vanderbilt Launches New Kit List Builder Tool
The kit list builder tools supports customers in building a Vanderbilt access control system. The tool isn’t just ideal for security businesses; the system is ideal for an end-user, specifier or consultant looking to create a bespoke access control solution with just a few clicks for a wide range of projects. It is fast, straightforward and best of all it’s free to use!
Security Magazine Names Kim Loy to "Women at the Forefront"
ACRE Chief Product Officer Kim Loy is featured in this article on “Security Leadership: Women on the Frontline”. In her interview, Kim talks about perseverance in the enterprise security industry, and a passion to serve, protect and facilitate public/private safety and security.
How do ComNet products work in extreme temperatures?
ComNet products are rated operationally up to 75°C or 167°F. This is very hot for standard electronic equipment but ComNet products are designed to be tough. This Vanderbilt article explains the importance of Comnet’s hardened products and, in layman’s terms, how Comnet’s thoughtful product design provides thermal management.
IoT Expert Commentary from Kim Loy on SecurityInformed.com
ACRE CMO and industry veteran Kim Loy writes Shifting Focus: Internet Of Things From The Security Manufacturer’s Perspective, exploring manufacturers’ responsibility for safeguarding data, engaging in vulnerability testing of products and incorporating stringent protections at every stage of the product development process.
ACRE Announces Key Acquisitions of Feenics & Matrix to Close Out 2021
ACRE announced today the strategic acquisitions of Feenics and Matrix Systems. “Our goal is to bring the industry’s best technology innovators into our network of brands,” said Joe Grillo, CEO, ACRE.
ACRE acquires Dublin, Ireland based TDS (Time Data Security)
ACRE announced today the acquisition of TDS based in Dublin, Ireland. This purchase will enhance ACRE’s strategic expansion plans for strengthening the product portfolio and geography in the UK and Europe and bringing new cloud-based visitor management and access control products to North America.
Security Today: Management, New Owner See a Brighter Future
ACRE CEO Joe Grillo and Chief Product Officer Kim Loy talk about the recent acquisition by Triton, the state of the industry during pandemic times, and ACRE’s future growth in this Security Today interview.
Triton Invests in ACRE
Funds advised by Triton signed an agreement to acquire ACRE, a leading end-to-end security solutions provider based in Dallas/USA and Dublin/Ireland. Triton will invest alongside the current management team of ACRE. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
ACRE Reflects on 2020
There wasn’t a whole lot about 2020 that screamed “normal,” but ACRE and its brands have remained confident and hopeful that the physical security market will stand this test like it has done so many times before. In this blog article, we’re reflecting on the year and sharing some of the biggest highlights.
ACRE Acquires Texas-Based Razberi Technologies
Today ACRE announced the acquisition of Razberi Technologies based in Farmers Branch, Texas. This purchase will enhance ACRE’s strategic expansion plans for strengthening its video and communications business and product portfolio.
ACRE Partners with WaveLynx Technologies to Drive Mobile Access Control Growth Across its Brands
ACRE announced today that the ACRE brands will launch ACT ID, a new cloud-based mobile credential application that enables organizations to utilize both iOS and Android smartphones with existing WaveLynx multi-technology readers.
Kim Loy Honored as a 2020 Women of Technology and IoT Recipient
Kim Loy, ACRE’s Chief Product Officer, was recently recognized in Connected World’s annual 2020 Women of Technology and IoT list of up-and-coming powerful women in technology who are driving insights and innovation across a host of vertical markets.
International Security Journal speaks to ACRE President David Sullivan
ACRE’s David Sullivan talks about the power of leadership during times of crisis, how Vanderbilt Industries and ComNet are teaming up to maximize effectiveness and his history in the security industry.
A Video Conversation with Joe Grillo and Inside Access Control Podcast
Joe Grillo sits down with host Lee Odess to discuss the impact that the current COVID-19 pandemic has had on business and how ACRE is navigating these unpredictable times.
ACRE Brands Respond to Coronavirus Pandemic
Each of the ACRE brands has established business continuity plans and guidelines to help guide us through every step of the coming days while maintaining the customer support and service that each of them is known for providing.
ACRE to Strengthen Its Management Team with Two New Key Hires
Press Release: ACRE announced today that it will be adding two key industry people, Jim Kelly and Chuck O’Leary, to the ACRE management roster.
ACRE Brands to Present at ISC West 2020
Join ACRE brands Open Options, RS2 Technologies and Vanderbilt during ISC West 2020 as they present the SIA Education Session “Building a Focus on Customer Service and Training.”
Joe Grillo Chats with SP&T News in Canada
Get rare insight into ACRE’s backstory and Joe’s takeaways from the past seven years as he talks about the past, his vision for the ACRE brands and addressing the changing needs of the marketplace.
Joe Grillo on the “State of the Access Control Market” (Pt2)
In part two of this series covering the state of the access control market, Joe Grillo shares his thoughts as Security Systems News explores the customer’s point of view while identifying the strengths and market gaps shaping this niche of the security industry.
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Open Options
- ACRE Dealer Days AnnouncementNew year, new opportunities, and we are excited to announce the ACRE Dealer Days 2022 virtual meetings! Dealer Days is an exclusive virtual conference where ACRE brands will gather to network, have interactive sessions, exciting giveaways, and more. We will be discussing ACRE solutions like Access It!, DNA Fusion, and the dealers that support and […]
- Glancing Back: ACRE’s Year in ReviewNo matter where you were in 2021, we all shared some very similar experiences to what we experienced in 2020 — ones that redefined the way we worked, lived, and supported each other. This year, for ACRE, we continued to highlight our resilience as an organization, our ability to adapt, and how we came together […]
- Throwback Thursday: The Challenges of Securing a CityThe Open Options and City of Belluve Success Story Bellevue is the fifth-largest city in Washington, with a population of about 120,000, and is the high-tech and retail center of the Eastside. The city spans more than 31 square miles between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish and is short of the Cascade Mountains. The population […]
- Happy Thanksgiving!On behalf of the Open Options and ACRE Family, we want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Before we all take a break this week to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends, family, and loved ones, we want to send a quick message to let you know how much we appreciate your support and partnership. As […]
- Security for Higher Education: Access Control on the College CampusAn Open Options and Young Harris College Success Story Young Harris College is a private, baccalaureate degree-granting college located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through the highest quality liberal arts education. The college currently […]
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- Transform a Fortune 100 or 500 Customer’s Solution With Razberi | RazberiAmerica’s top-performing companies have achieved enviable success, yet they face more cybersecurity and surveillance challenges than one might guess. Hackers tend to target these large organizations, and every breach is a potential disaster for reputation and revenue.
- The Benefits of Razberi for Integrators [Save Time & Make Money] | RazberiThe Benefits of Razberi for Integrators [Save Time & Make Money] Razberi makes it simple to install intelligent video surveillance server appliances, operate an automated cybersecurity software that protects IP cameras, and manage a video health monitoring software that provides real-time alerts on video health issues and cyber vulnerabilities.
- Razberi ServerSwitchIQ™ Optimizes IP Video in the EnterpriseAs reported on microchip.com, our PoE, Ethernet and Adaptec SmartRAID Solutions Enable Innovative Design.
- Solving IP Surveillance Camera Bandwidth Issues | RazberiBandwidth is the capacity of a network to transfer data. It is quantified as the number of bits transferred through a network system for a measured period (bitrate). For data transfer and storage, current network bitrates are measured in gigabytes (1 billion bytes) or terabytes (1 trillion bytes) per second, respectively.
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- ACRE Dealer Days AnnouncementNew year, new opportunities, and we are excited to announce the ACRE Dealer Days 2022 virtual meetings! Dealer Days is an exclusive virtual conference where ACRE brands will gather to network, have interactive sessions, exciting giveaways, and more. We will be discussing ACRE solutions like Access It!, DNA Fusion, and the dealers that support and sell these […]
- New Year, New Version: Access It! 9.0Stronger performance, more agility, and enhanced security are just the start with Access It! Version 9.0 The world of security is evolving at breakneck speeds, now keeping pace isn’t an option, getting ahead is the only way to protect what matters most. With the release of Access It! 9.0 you will unlock powerful new performance […]
- Glancing Back: ACRE’s Year in ReviewNo matter where you were in 2021, we all shared some very similar experiences to what we experienced in 2020 — ones that redefined the way we worked, lived, and supported each other. This year, for ACRE, we continued to highlight our resilience as an organization, our ability to adapt, and how we came together […]
- On behalf of the RS2 Technologies team, we wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Before we all take a break this week to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends, family, and loved ones, we want to send a quick message to let you know how much we appreciate your support and partnership. RS2 remains committed to delivering powerful, easy to use, and feature rich security systems and services to power access […]
- The Ongoing Battle Between Security and ConvenienceWe all need to feel safe and secure. Along with that, we want our safety to be streamlined and straightforward. How can we accomplish both? For many of us security professionals, we understand that there is an unspoken battle going on between security and convenience. To have maximum protection, one must sacrifice convenience. Comprehensive security […]