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ACRE Acquires The PremiSys Software and Hardware Portfolio and Assets from IDenticard

ACRE has completed its acquisition of the PremiSys software and hardware portfolio and assets. PremiSys’ technologies enable organizations to self-manage door access, view integrated video and lock down facilities.

ACRE Year-End Review: 2022 is Almost in the Rear View Mirror

Supply chain issues are still present, data leaks still pose a threat, and the slowdown of 2020 has left us playing catch-up. Despite these drawbacks, the ACRE team has not stopped pushing the boundaries of innovation and service. Here are a few ways that ACRE has made 2022 a productive year…

ACRE Announces Bruce Bianco General Manager of Canadian Operations

Bruce Bianco will join ACRE as the company’s new General Manager of Canadian Operations. Bruce has a long and successful track record serving the industry’s most recognizable brands.

A Focus on Emerging Threats: Cybersecurity Awareness Month

A holistic approach is required to cover applications and workloads during runtime wherever they may reside to protect our enterprise systems better.

ACRE Unveils ACT Mobile Service to Enhance Mobile Capabilities

ACT Mobile Service, a premier low code builder subscription, enables end users and integrators to build integrated, immersive user experiences by combining multiple tools and services into a single mobile application.

ACRE Completes Acquisition of Security Identification Systems Corporation

The combination of ACRE’s comprehensive security technology portfolio with SISCO’s solutions for credentialing and visitor management fortifies the ability to deliver a wide range of complementary technology options to ACRE’s customer base.

A Heartfelt Thank You

Today, our Founder Joe Grillo begins the transition of his role as CEO to the next generation of leadership. While he may have joked about retiring for some time, we never actually thought it would happen. But today, he’s closer to closing the book on this significant and impactful chapter. As we reflect on Joe’s history within the security industry, we are inspired and proud to be part of his evolution.

 ACRE Announces Don Joos as New CEO

ACRE announced that Don Joos will join the ACRE executive team as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 23, 2022. Don is a proven and experienced technology leader who is well-positioned to lead ACRE through its next phase of growth. 

 Joseph Grillo Announces Retirement from ACRE

ACRE announced today that Founder and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Grillo is retiring, effective May 20, 2022. A proven and respected leader, Grillo’s deep knowledge of the security and access control businesses resulted in strong operating results, a track record of 11 successful acquisitions, innovative solutions, and a relentless commitment to ACRE’s customers, partners, and employees.

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.

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    • A Heartfelt Thank You
      Today, our Founder Joe Grillo begins the transition of his role as CEO to the next generation of leadership. While he may have joked about retiring for some time, we never actually thought it would happen. But today, he’s closer to closing the book on this significant and impactful chapter. It isn't easy to retire […]
    • One Show, One Team, One ACRE
      We were excited to have the opportunity to attend ISC West 2022 in Las Vegas last month, and we're so thankful for those that came to visit with us at the event. It was a busy few days for us, so there's a lot to cover. While nothing is quite like being live and in […]
    • Intelligent Security, the ACRE Way
      Here at ACRE, we are always looking for innovative ways to connect with our team, customers, and dealers. Earlier this year, we hosted our first-ever virtual Dealer Days meeting to connect with our diverse dealer network. With close to 300 attendees on both days, we were able to share insights from ACRE leadership, discuss expanded […]
    • The Lastest is Here! DNA Fusion 8.1.1 is Now Available
      Introducing DNA Fusion 8.1.1! We are excited to announce that the newest version of DNA Fusion is available now. Let’s take a look at how the latest release can benefit you!  DNA Fusion 8.1.1 Benefits The new update improves several features while also adding new abilities to the DNA Fusion solution. Customers will find that […]
    • ACRE Dealer Days Announcement
      New 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 […]
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    • Announcing Razberi Monitor - Version 4.1 | Razberi
      The official release of Razberi Monitor version 4.1 is now available. Our development team packed this update with new features requested by users like you.
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      It’s easy to fool yourself into thinking your network is mostly protected from common threats. After all, if you have a security team watching out for anomalies, responding to alerts, and using top-quality software to uncover malware attempts and malicious websites, you might be forgiven for thinking you’re okay.
    • Improve Your Video Management System’s Performance with Razberi VMS Integration Tools | Razberi
      Forget Big Brother; the whole Universe is watching now. By the end of 2021, more than one billion surveillance cameras were estimated to have been installed worldwide, according to a recent IHS Market report. Video surveillance is rapidly becoming integrated into almost every type of security system, which means managing the video data for future […]
    • How to Choose Cloud, Fog, or Edge Computing for Your Video Surveillance Data | Razberi
      As the world begins to rely more and more heavily on video surveillance for purposes like evidence in critical situations, the platforms where you store and manage your data become increasingly important. Companies typically use cloud, fog, or edge storage facilities for surveillance data, but are these really created equal?
    • Securing an Existing Surveillance Video Network | Razberi
      Older networks are often heavy with vulnerabilities that degrade a company’s security posture. But hardening an existing surveillance video network is challenging. An integrator must discover system vulnerabilities, decide how to resolve weaknesses, plan for future growth, and then find the budget to upgrade (or even overhaul) the system.
    • How Rugged NVRs Fully Empower Edge Surveillance
      How Rugged NVRs Fully Empower Edge Surveillance As the demand for edge surveillance grows, so does the need for dependable technologies such as rugged NVRs (Network Video Recorders). These devices act as a hub for IP-based security cameras and can be deployed in areas with minimal infrastructure and harsh environments.
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    • The all-inclusive access control subscription
      Access control comes in many shapes and sizes. Clients often choose between on-premises, in the cloud, or a hybrid-cloud approach. Beyond the infrastructure design, solutions vary based on the facility size, usage requirements, environment types, occupancy, and much more. Customers can range from mom-and-pop businesses to startups or scaled global enterprises in size. Your finance […]
    • Access It! 9.2 is Now Available!
      The latest version of Access It!, version 9.2, is commercially available as of today and is packed full of powerful, in demand new features designed to streamline operations and increase user efficiency.
    • A Heartfelt Thank You
      Today, our Founder Joe Grillo begins the transition of his role as CEO to the next generation of leadership. While he may have joked about retiring for some time, we never actually thought it would happen. But today, he’s closer to closing the book on this significant and impactful chapter. It isn’t easy to retire […]
    • Unboxing the latest version of Access It!
      Good things just keep coming! The latest version of Access It! (9.1) has just been released, and it’s packed with all kinds of noteworthy updates. From unique, powerful integrations, enterprise-grade scalability opportunities, and updates for user experience to ensuring GDPR compliance, it’s all now available in Access It! 9.1. Here are a few of our […]
    • One Show, One Team, One ACRE
      We were excited to have the opportunity to attend ISC West 2022 in Las Vegas last month, and we’re so thankful for those that came to visit with us at the event. It was a busy few days for us, so there’s a lot to cover. While nothing is quite like being live and in […]