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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

Brand trio Vanderbilt, ComNet and Open Options will highlight a collective experience and portfolio range at Intersec 2020, taking place Jan 19-21, 2020 in Dubai, focusing on ACRE brands’ strengths in cloud solutions, open platforms, smart integrations and cybersecurity. The ACRE companies will be at Stand S1 C19. One-on-one meetings are available by advance request.

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.

A customer needed to migrate their Open Options DNA Server to Windows 10, a seemingly easy request but the customer was using outdated Windows XP OS and had corrupted data files with no database backup. It was an opportunity for Open Options’ Tech Support to step in and get creative, parsing through multiple errors until the customer’s database was rebuilt and back online.

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.

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.

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.