RS2 Dealer Conference Feb 16-17th
The RS2 Annual Dealer Conference will be held February 16-17, 2021 as an interactive, virtual networking experience.
The event, powered by WebEx-Events, will bring the best of innovation, insights and tools to help RS2’s dealers and partners build a stronger, more sustainable business. More details to be announced soon on the RS2 Tech website.
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.
The Show Goes On: ISC West 2021
Reed Exhibitions, producer of ISC West, transformed the global security industry event into an all-virtual format for 2020 but is planning to return to an in-person show for 2021. The in-person ISC West 2021 event, which attracts more than 25,000 attendees, is in the pre-registration phase and will take place July 19-21, 2021 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, NV.
Security Magazine Names Kim Loy to "Women at the Forefront"
ACRE Chief Product Officer Kim Loy is featured in this month’s 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.
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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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.
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.
Q & A with Egis Capital Partners’ Robert Chefitz, an ACRE Equity Partner
SIW recently caught up with Robert Chefitz, Managing Partner at Egis Capital, to get his thoughts on industry trends and what makes a company investable.
ACRE CMO: Leverage the Tech Customers Already Use
CMO Kim Loy believes the pace of innovation in the security industry is finally catching up to that of technology already available to consumers. In this SSI article she discusses the industry’s technology advancements and opportunities for women in the global workforce.
Video: Joe Grillo Interview with Security Systems News
SSN Editor Paul Ragusa speaks with ACRE CEO Joe Grillo live in this video interview from the ISC West media studio.
Press Release: ACRE to Acquire Indiana-Based RS2 Technologies
ACRE announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RS2 Technologies, a technology-driven manufacturer of cutting-edge access control hardware and software.
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.
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Latest updates from ComNet
- ComNet Introduces Link Guardian Unidirectional Media ConverterCNGEMUMC4+2(TX, RX)/M prevents cybersecurity attacks from an unsecured entry point on the network reaching a secured part of the network by creating a hardware-based physical layer of protection.
- Security Appliances: What They Do & How to Select ThemAs appliances have added functionality to appeal to the enterprise market, they are moving farther afield from their roots as embedded, dedicated devices. Security Integrators must stay on top of their evolution.
- ComNet Adds Razberi line to product offeringRazberi solution suite combined with innovative ComNet communication products will enable companies to deploy a simple, secure, video surveillance system.
- ACRE Acquires Texas-based Razberi TechnologiesRazberi will significantly increase ACRE’s position in the communications and video market, enhancing the ComNet portfolio and providing complimentary technologies to its access control brands. Razberi products will now be available from ComNet.
- ComNet Introduces Intelligent Media ConverterNew Media Converter allows for redundant connections while preventing network video flooding
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Open Options
- COVID-related Changes Lead to Need for More TrainingBecause of COVID-related changes that shifted responsibilities, an end-user customer became increasingly responsible for being more hands-on with managing his organization’s access control solution: DNA Fusion.
- 2020: Year in Review
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- Limited AC System causes school district to turn on the “Fusion,” while facing a major hurricaneA large school district with more than 120 campuses` was having difficulty using their Paxton access control system, which was set up with 4 separate servers to accommodate the size of the school district.
- A Tale of Two Integration Setups: Fixing an Idemia Integration IssueDuring their setting up the Idemia integration, a customer was having issues enabling full functionality for secure access control. The dealer was not able to resolve it, so they called into Tech Support at Open Options. Living up to its reputation for fast and skillful support of DNA Fusion users, Tech Support figured out the […]
Razberi Technologies Blog
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