Vanderbilt Industries News

ACRE continues to rapidly expand presence in the global security industry ACRE, LLC, the holding company that owns Vanderbilt Industries, Mercury Security, and recently acquired ACT in Ireland, announced the acquisition of Communication Networks LLC (dba ComNet), a manufacturer of video and data transmission equipment. Wireless video and data transmission The acquisition of ComNet builds on the ACRE family of companies, providing complimentary communication technologies util...

The end of the year is a great time to reflect on what the security industry has accomplished and to look ahead. We invited our Expert Panel Roundtable to weigh in on what they expect looking forward to the new year. Most industry-watchers are familiar with the major trends, but how will those trends play out in 2017? Specifically, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What will be the biggest headlines for the security marketplace in 2017?

Vanderbilt‘s integration with Allegion provides a cost-effective solution to meet evolving security needs Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced the integration of its award-winning lite blue and bright blue access control solutions with Allegion's Schlage NDE Series wireless locks with ENGAGE technology. Streamlined security solution The integration between Vanderbilt and Allegion provides joint customers with a cost-effective solution...

Vanderbilt’s integrated security installation is providing flexible protection for Raymarine facilities Vanderbilt has worked with value added partner Network Security and Alarms Limited, an expert installer of electronic security systems, to develop a comprehensive yet efficient and cost-effective security solution for Raymarine's new purpose-built headquarters in Portsmouth. The installation, which incorporates tightly integrated access control and CCTV systems, is pr...

Bolton Wanderers FC installed Vanderbilt CCTV systems supplied by Thorne for over a decade Recently upgraded by security system specialist Thorne Access & Security, the CCTV installation at the Bolton Wanderers football ground, which uses equipment from Vanderbilt Security Products, is not only providing a dependable foundation for all safety and security operations in and around the ground, but is also helping the club to save money. The club, which prides itself in taki...

The system provides an ideal balance between security and convenience You want a security system that can solve your problems today, but you also want to plan for tomorrow. Vanderbilt integrated security systems are designed with the future in mind, making it easy for you to add new functionality, as and when you need it. The world-renowned Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in London treated its first patient in 1852. It currently offers the widest range of paediatric s...

In a fast-moving market like physical security, sharing information is an essential component of growth. However, there often seems to be more information available than an integrator or end user could ever digest and put to use. How does one go about finding the information he or she needs in an environment that can seem to be drowning in information (sometimes the wrong information). We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable to share their strategies and suggestions. Specifically, we...

The ACT brand will remain through the well-known products being added to the Vanderbilt portfolio Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced the completion of its purchase of Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd. 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. ACT365...

DNA Fusion is the standard in open platform access control software Open Options, a provider of open platform access control solutions, has partnered with Mercury Security to offer two new bridge technology integrations—with Software House iSTAR Pro and Vanderbilt SMS—that provide even more choices to use access control products such as DNA Fusion software. Open platform solution The new bridge technology developed by Mercury and implemented by Open Options for i...

Georges Quay presented a number of access management requirements including the control of car parks and lifts George's Quay in Dublin is one of Ireland's largest and most prestigious commercial developments comprising retail, office and leisure accommodation. The latest phase of the development saw the total floor area more than double to 45,000 sq. m with the addition of two new office buildings and a further 285 car parking spaces. Access management requirementsGeorges Qua...

The installation incorporates 30 cameras to observe the traffic flow on the road, all of which are PTZ domes CCTV equipment supplied by Vanderbilt Security Products Ltd has provided a versatile and effective basis for a temporary traffic-monitoring scheme devised, installed and operated by the Serco Group on the busy A282 road (M25 south of the Dartford crossing) in Kent. The construction project has been undertaken by Coastain Ltd on behalf of the Highways Agency. The CCTV s...

The SPC Enhanced E-BUS Gateway facilitates a cost effective migration strategy for Sintony customers, extending the advantages of latest security technology provided in the SPC range of products Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, has announced the availability of a new SPC Enhanced E-BUS Gateway to facilitate a cost effective migration strategy for Sintony customers. This provides Sintony users the ability to enjoy all of the advantages of the latest...

Components used in the new installation have been selected to allow easy and inexpensive expansion in the future Tasked with implementing a major upgrade to its client's security systems at the London HQ of one of the UK's leading information storage and management companies, Facilities Management company, FMS Limited, approached security expert Raysil for assistance. After evaluating the site's existing systems and finding them to be unsuitable for updating, Raysil recommende...

The central monitoring station allows News International to monitor activity from multiple systems from a single station News International Ltd is a British newspaper publisher owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. The company's major titles are published by three subsidiary companies, Times Newspapers Ltd, News Group Newspapers 1 and NI Free Newspapers Limited. At heart of the system at their new premises in Enfield is a scalable security management solution encompassin...

I have been unpacking from last week’s ASIS show in Orlando. It was a good show, except if you compare it to last spring’s ISC West in Las Vegas, which was especially well attended and generated a lot of excitement in the market. ASIS was definitely smaller, lower key and less crowded. And there were no big product announcements. But there was still plenty of technology on display. In particular, I saw the show reflecting several ongoing trends in the market. Impact of M&As Me...

Vanderbilt’s acquisition of ACT will expand their reach with cloud-based access control system and VMS Vanderbilt, a global provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Access Control Technology Ltd (ACT), based in Dublin, Ireland. This purchase will enhance Vanderbilt’s strategic expansion plans for strengthening its access control business and product portfolio. This is the latest M&A activ...

The Vanderbilt Solaris Dome system was the solution of choice for the Monitoring Project Thailand's palm-fringed beaches are a magnet for tourists and, at Pattaya Beach, a sophisticated network of surveillance cameras is helping to ensure that visitors have a holiday to remember - for all the right reasons. Pattaya Beach The main beach at Pattaya, on the South China Sea just a couple of hours from Bangkok, is a majestic three-kilometre curve of white sand shaded with palm tr...

The Vanderbilt and ESI ally ensures SPC intrusion detection solution within CMS environments Vanderbilt, a provider of state-of-the-art security systems, has announced that the integration of its SPC intrusion detection solution within central monitoring stations (CMS) has just become easier thanks to a landmark partnership with security software solutions developer, European Systems Integration (ESI). This has resulted in the first completely Internet protocol (IP) enabled en...

ASIS attendees can visit Open Options  to experience its access control software on its various platforms Access control provider Open Options will unveil the latest features of DNA Fusion and new integrations with AXIS Communications, Isonas, and Allegion at ASIS International’s 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits this September in Orlando.   ASIS 2016 “ASIS is always a terrific opportunity to share the latest features in our DNA Fusion access control pro...

IT access control offers significant cost savings per unit or door as less hardware is required to cover a large area Over the last several years, there has been a revolution in access control methodologies including increased integration with video management software and video surveillance capabilities that better protect businesses and enterprise applications. But nowhere is the integration space more progressive in scope than the collaboration between the IT department and...

Since its acquisition of Security Products from Siemens, Vanderbilt has caused a buzz in the security industry Vanderbilt will attend Security Essen for the first time this year, and will be exhibiting the latest developments across all three of its product ranges – Access Control, Intruder Detection and Video surveillance. Recent activity Since its acquisition of Security Products from Siemens 15 months ago, Vanderbilt has caused quite a buzz in the security industry....

Part 8 of our healthcare series Hospitals are challenging environments. A hospital requires oversight 24 hours a day, seven days a week Access control in particular has advanced significantly to offer healthcare facilities the ability to control access remotely, through mobile applications, confirm identity quickly and easily and program varying levels of access for visitors, patients, doctors and staff. Hospitals are challenging environments. A hospital requires ov...

Part 6 of our Security in Healthcare series Lockdown capabilities are an important aspect of safety and security for hospitals, doctor’s offices and medical facilities Hospitals and healthcare institutions increasingly face a reality of workplace violence, attacks on patients, and threats to doctors and other support staff. When these types of conflicts arise, there is an urgent need to lock the facility down quickly. Security professionals and their teams need...

The Eventys range offers variants of up to H.264+ IP compression efficiency and optimised codec technology, alongside two NVRs Vanderbilt, a global leader in providing state-of-the-art security systems has announced the latest addition to its innovative CCTV portfolio. Designed to meet the need for a cost effective solution that doesn't compromise on functionality and ease of use, Eventys offers more than you need for less than you think. Building services sector With the gr...

Expoprotection brings participants the keys to understanding and anticipating the major changes of tomorrow Expoprotection, the trade show for risk prevention and risk management, will take place 7-9 November 2016 in Paris – Porte de Versailles – Pavilion 1. Held every two years, the event brings together the top experts and the most innovative solutions from two complementary sectors – Occupational, Natural & Industrial Risks and Security & Fire fig...

Ripon needed to upgrade outdated and unsupported access software and poorly supported controllers and readers Ripon College Spanning more than 250 acres, with 26 buildings, Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin, is home to more than 840 undergraduates. An intense engagement with and concern for the academic, artistic and personal development of students has defined Ripon since its founding in 1851. With approximately 92 percent of students residing on campus, and many of the scho...

Mabee brings valuable experience in building strategic relationships with valued partners Vanderbilt, a provider of technologies that help organisations ensure safety and security, announced today that Mark Mabee has been named the company’s new Southeast Regional Sales Manager. Security sales experience Mabee joins Vanderbilt with more than 25 years in the security industry as a sales professional in enterprise security systems and applications, systems integration, d...

The Innovation Talks will include two presentations from John O'Donnell, Product Manager at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt has announced that it will host a series of free to attend Innovation Talks at IFSEC International 2016, which takes place on 21st-23rd June at ExCeL, London. Experts from the company will be joined by guest speakers from its technology partners, who will offer insight and guidance on a number of hot topics that are currently affecting the security industry. Each...

Qognify/Vanderbilt integration enables optimal handling of scenarios triggered by alarm panels, motion detectors, and other smart intrusion detectors Qognify, formerly NICE Security, has announced that it has completed the integration of Vanderbilt’s SPC Intrusion Detection system with its market-leading Situation Management solution, Situator. The integration was initially designed for a security-conscious customer in the banking sector, and is now available to customer...

It’s a challenging time for security integrators and installers. Equipment prices are going down (along with margins), and commoditisation is wiping away what used to be the advantage of exclusively offering a top product brand. Integrators can continue to succeed by finding a way to move ahead of the pack – but how? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How should integrators/installers differentiate themselves or make themselves stand out in today’s market?