Vanderbilt USA Team Rolls Out Webinar Training
The Vanderbilt USA team is rolling out several online webinars to help their customers navigate this time. Webinars will provide added training on the solutions customers have in place as well as product and software demos.
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ISC West 2020 Postponed Until July
Reed Exhibitions, producer of ISC West, announced that the global security industry event will be postponed due to concerns over the expanding coronavirus outbreaks. The event, which attracts more than 25,000 attendees, was scheduled to be held March 17-20 but many had cancelled plans to attend.
The July dates are yet to be announced.
The ACRE Brand at Intersec 2020 in Dubai
Product solutions trio Vanderbilt, ComNet and Open Options highlighted a collective experience and portfolio range at Intersec 2020 in Dubai, focusing on the ACRE brand’s strength in cloud solutions, open platforms, smart integrations and cybersecurity. ICYMI, read about the event and key takeaways, written by Vanderbilt’s team on the ground.
Open Options Announces New Advantage Platinum Status
In 2019, Open Options introduced an enhanced Advantage Dealer Program to recognize and reward dealers for demonstrating outstanding partnership and performance. They just announced the first six dealer partners to attain Advantage Platinum Status. Find out who made the list for 2020.
Kim Loy Selected for IFSEC Influencers 2020 Judging Panel
Kim Loy, Chief Product Officer at ACRE and Member of the Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA), has been selected to join the International Judging Panel for the IFSEC Global “Top Influencers in Security & Fire” for 2020.
Using Access Control to Protect Students and Staff
When a threat is made evident to an educational institution, immediate security protocol nowadays typically involves taking all measures necessary to keep intruders out.
While creating safe learning environments can be arduous, Vanderbilt and its integration partners can ensure that a campus is prepared to protect its people and assets.
SDM Magazine: 5 Top Network Design Considerations for Security Integrators
In this SDM article, Skip Haight, vice president of marketing at Communication Networks (ComNet), and other industry experts advise security integrators on what they consider to be the top five items to focus on when preparing for any network design project.
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.
Top 10 Security Industry M & A Stories of 2019
SecurityInformed.com takes a look back at the top mergers and acquisitions of 2019 as the industry landscape continues to transform in response to a changing market.
Appearing at #6 on the list: ACRE Acquires Access Control Companies Open Options And RS2
How to Open Up Opportunities With Open Architecture
Joe Grillo, an SSI Industry Hall of Fame inductee, discusses current trends in the access control market with Security Sales & Integration’s Rodney Bosch.
Balancing the Scales – How Open Options Acquisition Complements New Owner ACRE
This SecurityInformed.com article explores ACRE’s recent acquisition that will increase the breadth of solutions offered by the global provider of security systems.
A Busy Year: Rapid Mergers & Acquisitions Suggests More To Come In 2019
Discussed in this SecurityInformed.com Security Beat article: Forecasting what’s to come this year for mergers and acquisitions in the physical security industry and how ACRE has been a major contributor to the recent flurry of M & A transactions activity.
Open Options Appoints Steve Wagner as President
Open Options, the leader in open platform access control solutions and an ACRE brand, has appointed industry veteran Steve Wagner, former COO of HID Global and former President of Mercury Security, as the company’s new President.
SDM Magazine: ACRE’s Joe Grillo Discusses the Recent Acquisition of Open Options
To gain more insight on ACRE’s recent Open Options acquisition, SDM spoke with Joe Grillo about the company’s expansion and its plans for the future.
Security InfoWatch: Open Platform Solutions Fuels ACRE Acquisition
In a one-on-one interview with Security Technology Executive’s Steve Lasky, ACRE CEO Joe Grillo looks at how this move will affect the future of the business.
Press Release: ACRE to Acquire Texas-Based Open Options
ACRE announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Open Options based in Addison, Texas. This purchase will enhance ACRE’s strategic expansion plans for strengthening its access control business and product portfolio.
SecurityInformed Interview: What’s Next in the Pipeline for ACRE
Larry Anderson, Editor of Security Informed & Source Security, speaks to ACRE founder and CEO Joe Grillo about the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, ACRE’s future and new opportunities opened up by the Mercury Security sale.
ACRE, AlertEnterprise Announce Strategic Alliance
ACRE, Vanderbilt and its subsidiaries, has entered into a strategic alliance with AlertEnterprise to expand and diversify technology options for customers. The AlertEnterprise suite of security convergence software, combined with the Vanderbilt Security Management Solution, will offer predictive analytics, compliance and advanced insider threat management capabilities.
Webcast: ACRE COO Ron Virden Speaks with Security Systems News
Ron Virden joined Security Systems News Editor Paul Ragusa for his weekly Leadership Talks Webcast, covering a variety of topics.
IFSEC Interview with Joe Grillo: Key Focuses for 2018
Joe Grillo discusses Vanderbilt’s recent wins in the European market, long-term strategies and the merits of ACT365, a new cloud-based access control and video management solution.
ACRE CEO Named as IFSEC Global Security & Fire Influencer 2018
CEO Joe Grillo has been named as a 2018 IFSEC Global Security & Fire Influencer in the Security Tech Leaders category for his ability to drive technological innovation and elevate the industry globally.
ACRE CEO Joe Grillo Inducted into SSI Hall of Fame Class of 2018
CEO Joe Grillo has been inducted into the Security Sales & Integration Industry Hall of Fame, joining nearly 100 security leaders recognized for their unforgettable impact on the industry over the course of their career.
ACRE Announces Senior Leadership Changes
Press Release: ACRE announced the promotion of Andrew Acquarulo Jr. as President of ACRE Americas. Ronald Virden, who was recently named ACRE COO, will also assume the role of President of ACRE International.
ACRE Announces Appointment of Ron Virden as Chief Operating Officer
PRESS RELEASE: Today ACRE announced the appointment of Ronald Virden as Chief Operating Officer, effective April 1, 2018. Virden is a seasoned global executive with extensive experience with Fortune 50 organizations.
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- ACT365 integration helps protect marina facilities in Danish cityVanderbilt’s ACT365 was recently added to the beautifil Danish city of Vejle.The cloud-based access control and video management system was recently installed at the…
- We answer your most FAQ on: Facial Recognition Terminals with Temperature DetectionVanderbilt recently added ZKTeco Facial Recognition Terminals with Temperature Detection to their access control portfolio.These products are touchless technology that…
- Part III: Helping Get People Back to WorkAs we start actively planning to open our places of work safely, Vanderbilt is providing our customers with smart and reliable strategies to help create a safer…
- ACT365 Tools & Updates: QR generation and readerQR code systems offer a convenient and cost-effective method of maintaining order and flow within the workspace.QR codes can be issued from the existing access control…
- Product Spotlight: Facial Recognition Terminals with Temperature DetectionEarlier this month, Vanderbilt introduced Facial Recognition Terminals into their access control portfolio.These products are touchless technology that enables skin…
Latest updates from ComNet
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Open Options
- Overcoming the Disruption of Employee Departures on Access ControlA property management company that had a workforce reduction was having trouble logging into DNA Fusion because one of the operators was no longer with the company. Without a password that was required, this existing Open Options customer was in dire need to solve the problem. Their main contact at their dealer, unfortunately, had also […]
- Professional Services Aids School with Conversion Amid Data Inconveniently Spread OutThe Open Options Professional Services was tasked with assisting in gathering as much data as possible to build the system in-house before going on site to install DNA Fusion and test the system. But then this happened…
- The Creative Use of DNA Fusion – The New Challenge of Temperature Checks at Entry PointsDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, an end-user customer was required to create security points where temperature checks would be conducted of each employee who is entering certain buildings.
- Reopening Training Class at Open Options: On the Road AgainTraining is back in person! The Training team at Open Options hit the road running with an on-site training in Casper, Wyoming recently. It marked the restart of in-person training sessions offered by our company in the aftermath of the lifting of stay-at-home orders.
- A Smarter Way to Transition State Government from Proprietary to OpenState government officials discovered that having a proprietary access control system for their state government has limitations, inefficiencies and lingering drawbacks, surely holding them back. They saw that moving to an open approach for access control was the future. After an evaluation, this state government selected Open Options’ DNA Fusion as the access control platform […]