Tag: Vanderbilt
ACRE brands bringing wide-ranging product selection to Intersec Dubai
November 29, 2021SSN Staff
WIESBADEN, Germany—ACRE’s stand at Intersec 2022 will emphasize the Vanderbilt, ComNet, Open Options, and TDS brands’ wide-ranging high-quality security solutions across multiple product lines. Intersec Dubai takes place Jan. 16-18, 2022.
“Intersec is the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety and fire protection and, from our various past attendances at this event, we know that it produces high-quality visitors every time,” said Alex Holmström,...
Vanderbilt unveils Zero-touch, cloud-issued mobile credentials
October 14, 2020SSN Staff
PARSIPPANY, N.J.—Vanderbilt, a global provider of state-of-the-art video, access control and intrusion security systems, announced the introduction of Vanderbilt Mobile ACT ID, featuring zero-touch, cloud-issued credentials for seamless integration into its access control solutions.
The result is the ability to easily issue new credentials, as well as instantly grant and restrict access for office buildings, government facilities, healthcare institutions, schools, residences and a growing...
Five Questions: Eric Widlitz, Vanderbilt
September 4, 2019Paul Ragusa
Eric Widlitz, VP - North American sales, Vanderbilt, is dedicated to expanding the company's reach in target markets. When he's not leading the North American sales team, he told SSN other things of interest to him.Are you married? Any kids?I have two daughters — ages 12 and 15 — and have been married to my wife for 16 years.What are some of your hobbies?I love the outdoors. I'm a die-hard fly fisherman — all fishing really — but mostly fly fishing. I also love kayaking, enjoying...
ACRE, AlertEnterprise announce strategic alliance
September 12, 2018SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS—ACRE, a provider of integrated technology solutions and services, announced today that ACRE, Vanderbilt and its subsidiaries, have entered into a strategic alliance with AlertEnterprise to expand and diversify technology options for customers.The AlertEnterprise suite of security convergence software, including its Physical Identity and Access Management solution, combined with the Vanderbilt Security Management Solution, will offer predictive analytics, compliance and advanced insider...
Vanderbilt prepares to launch new product in North America
April 26, 2017Spencer Ives
WIESBADEN, Germany—Vanderbilt acquired ACT—Access Control Technology, based in Dublin—in November 2016; Mitchell Kane, company president, talked with Security Systems News about Vanderbilt's expectations for introducing its first cloud-based access control technology in the U.S.ACT 365 is Vanderbilt's new cloud-based access control technology, gained through its acquisition of ACT. The company officially plans to launch ACT 365 later this year, around ASIS 2017, and “the heavy...
ComNet getting into access control market
April 26, 2017Paul Ragusa
DANBURY, Conn.—ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, a manufacturer of transmission and networking equipment based here, recently announced its entry into the access control marketplace, the company's first big move since joining the ACRE family of companies back in December of 2016.ComNet is introducing two systems, the CNA100 line, a 2- to 8 door solution for smaller applications and the CNA200 for up to 32 doors for bigger applications; both are network compatible and operate seamlessly...
Vanderbilt finalizes acquisition of ACT
November 9, 2016Paul Ragusa
WIESBADEN, Germany—Vanderbilt, a global security systems provider, finalized on Nov. 1 its purchase of Access Control Technology Ltd., a Dublin-based company that specializes in cloud-based access control and video management solutions.
Vanderbilt CEO Joe Grillo said the integration of ACT's product line into Vanderbilt's core offering brings significant depth to the company's access control and video surveillance while also bringing a new cloud-based solution to the portfolio....
Vanderbilt to acquire Ireland-based access control company
September 7, 2016Paul Ragusa
WIESBADEN, Germany—Vanderbilt, a global provider of security systems based here, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Access Control Technology Ltd (ACT), a Dublin-based company that designs and manufactures enterprise-level and cloud-based access control and video management solutions.
Although the financial details of the deal were not released, the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016.
“We really like the strategic fit with ACT, which has...
Vanderbilt eyes future acquisitions
March 11, 2015Martha Entwistle
WIESBADEN, Germany—Though Vanderbilt's acquisition of Siemens Security Products will not close for another month, Vanderbilt CEO Joe Grillo says plans for more acquisitions and more collaboration between U.S. and overseas R&D groups are well underway."Once we actually own it we'll start to look at other opportunities to acquire businesses that might fit well,” Grillo said.Grillo moved to Germany in the fall in anticipation of the Siemens acquisition. Vanderbilt established its world headquarters...