ISC West 2020 Goes Virtual
Reed Exhibitions, producer of ISC West, announced that the global security industry event will be transformed into an all-virtual format occurring on October 5-7, 2020.
The in-person event, which attracts more than 25,000 attendees, is in the planning and protocol stage for ISC West 2021, which will take place March 23-26, 2021.
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.
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.
ACRE Completes the Sale of Mercury Security to HID Global
Access Control Related Enterprises, LLC (ACRE) has completed the sale of Mercury Security (Mercury) to HID Global (HID), a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY, AB.
ACRE Announces the Sale of Mercury Security Products
PRESS RELEASE: In a strategic move, ACRE, owner of Vanderbilt and ComNet, divests of Mercury Security Products to HID Global, a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY, AB.
ACRE Announces the Acquisition of ComNet
PRESS RELEASE: The acquisition of ComNet builds on the ACRE family of companies, providing complimentary communication technologies utilized across its access control, intrusion, video and cloud-based product ranges.
Vanderbilt Acquires Dublin-Based Access Control Technology (ACT)
PRESS RELEASE: Vanderbilt’s CEO, Joseph Grillo, stated that this transaction will continue to expand Vanderbilt’s competitive position in a highly fragmented market with great growth potential.
Joe Grillo Named #1 Influencer in Security, Discusses Vanderbilt, Emerging Trends
Joe Grillo has been named IFSEC’s #1 Influencer in Security. In this video interview with IFSEC Global News, Joe discusses Vanderbilt’s growth as well as current and emerging trends in the access control industry.
Vanderbilt Completes Acquisition of Siemens Security Products
PRESS RELEASE: Strategic global expansion delivers more comprehensive range of products. The purchase, originally announced in October 2014, adds significant technology capabilities and advantages to the existing product portfolio.
Vanderbilt Acquires Ingersoll Rand Software & Controllers Unit
PRESS RELEASE: Vanderbilt Industries is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Ingersoll Rand Software & Controllers business unit effective August 31, 2012. The product portfolio includes SMS, SEVMS and the “bright blue” access control systems.
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Open Options
- Professional Services in the Thick of a Conversion to DNA FusionIf you have ever wondered when is a good time to call the Professional Services team at Open Options, consider the scenario one customer had: Conversion from a Vanderbilt Control System to DNA Fusion. Change out controllers to talk to the existing system’s sub-controllers. No experience with Vanderbilt hardware or Mercury hardware. Only scattered reports […]
- Access Control in the COVID-19 Age: Changes You Weren’t Expecting. Here’s How to NavigateBy Chuck O’Leary, President of Open Options Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the security industry has changed dramatically in just a few short months. Integrators and security directors are faced with new challenges since the coronavirus has hit which requires them to think beyond just physical access security. They are beginning to break […]
- Training Was Never Like ThisAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues and our customers look for ways to reopen their facilities safely Open Options training sessions have looked at a variety of new challenges and solutions. The ongoing training events, both online and in-person, have seen questions shift from normal installation and operating questions to the integration of medical devices, sanitization […]
- Open Options’ Tech Support Team is Always Ready to “Engage”A customer wanted to use one of Open Options newer integrations of the Engage IP doors but soon “hit a wall” when they were unable to add any additional gateways beyond 255. The fact that this is a common hard stop in technology didn’t make the customer feel better, as the project came to a […]
- Training on How to Combine Access Control and Health Checks for the COVID-19 EraSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are instituting a new policy requiring that all employees, contractors, and visitors pass through a temperature checkpoint prior to granting them access into a building. Training on how to link access control with medical technology, such as thermal scanners to take people’s temperature, is available from […]