ACRE Americas President Speaks With SGTV
David Sullivan, President, ACRE Americas got the chance to speak with Chuck Harold from SGTV at ISC West. The two discussed what’s new with ACRE, David’s new role, and what’s currently trending in the industry.
Check out the interview!
Kim Loy Named to 2022 SSI Hall of Fame & SIA Power 100 List
ACRE’s Chief Product Officer, Kim Loy, has been named to both Security Sales & Integration’s “2022 Hall of Fame” and the Security Industry Association’s “Women in Security Power 100 List.” Both recognitions celebrate those who have served as role models and shown leadership in the security industry. Congratulations, Kim!
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.
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 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.
Why manufacturers must change their cybersecurity mindset.
Kim Loy takes a critical look ahead at how manufacturers must incorporate cybersecurity in their product roadmaps to address potential vulnerabilities and ensure strengthened devices.
The “Security Beat” Report from Day 1 at GSX 2019
SecurityInformed.com reported a busy first day at GSX 2019. ACRE’s Joe Grillo attended and caught up with SI’s Larry Anderson at the RS2 booth for some industry talk.
SIW Video: Joe Grillo at GSX 2019
In this “Caught On Camera” segment, SecurityInfoWatch.com catches up with Joe Grillo to discuss what drives ACRE’s M&A strategy, what he’s looking for in potential acquisition targets and other hot topics.
Joe Grillo Weighs In on “State of the Access Control Market”
In part one of a two-part article covering the state of the access control market, Joe Grillo shares his thoughts as Security Systems News explores the major trends shaping this niche of the security industry.
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.
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