2017 Physical Security Industry Influencer: Joe Grillo, CEO, Vanderbilt
The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2017 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry’s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to Joe Grillo, CEO, Vanderbilt. We reached out to Joe to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market.
Remote Monitoring With Vanderbilt’s Cloud-Based Solutions
Cloud technology has resulted in a society that is always connected. For the security industry, this means it is now possible to remotely monitor many locations from hundreds of miles away. This is an area where Vanderbilt solutions carry particular depth. A browser and an internet connection are all that’s required to access Vanderbilt’s flagship cloud products, ACT365 and SPC Connect. ACT365 is an integrated access control and video management solution while SPC Connect is one of the strongest intrusion detection solutions on the market. Remote monitoring is a backbone feature of these solutions.
A Seed Takes Root: The Vanderbilt Industries Story
In 2012, Schlage Electronic Security is spun off from Ingersoll Rand to become Vanderbilt Industries. In the following years, Vanderbilt has continued to stand on its own feet and grow even stronger within the industry. We caught up with Mitchell Kane, President, Vanderbilt, and chatted about how Vanderbilt has grown over the years. Kane has been with Vanderbilt for 32 years now and has seen the company, industry, and marketplace make significant changes over those three decades.
Vanderbilt Boosts Cloud-Based Solution Offerings With Addition Of SPC Connect
Vanderbilt, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced the addition of SPC Connect to its SPC product portfolio, a hosted cloud-based solution designed specifically for installers to monitor, manage, and maintain SPC panels remotely from any location. The Vanderbilt SPC series of hybrid intrusion detection systems offer a cost-effective design and installation concept, with both wired and wireless capabilities for intrusion coverage. SPC can be tailored to small businesses, with applicability through large multinational enterprise organizations.
Vanderbilt And Citel Join Forces For Greater Security In Italy’s Financial Sector
Vanderbilt, a global leader in providing state-of-the-art security systems, has announced a new partnership with Citel Spa, a premier supplier of physical security information management (PSIM) software to Italy’s financial and industrial sector. Citel Spa uses IT solutions to improve security, safety, and Building Management processes, supporting operations and management with compliance to PSIM paradigm and Business Continuity rules.
Vanderbilt Integrates ACTEnterprise And Eventys For A Plug-And-Protect Security Management Solution
The latest product offering from Vanderbilt, a global leader in state-of-the-art security systems, blends access control with video management as ACTEnterprise now supports integration with Eventys EX NVRs. Simple to set up and operate, Eventys network video recorders (NVR) offer powerful, seamless, reliable, yet inexpensive video recording of up to 16 IP-cameras. Now, ACTEnterprise allows cameras connected to an Eventys EX NVR to be associated with access control doors.
Vanderbilt Delivers Freedom Of Choice Through Open-Platform Design And Technology Partnerships
Vanderbilt, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering open systems solutions through its compliance with open standards and close collaboration with aligned technology providers. In its effort to further extend system flexibility and customer options, the company recently completed its integration with Mercury Security and is now an Authentic Mercury partner.
Open Options Announces New Bridge Technologies With Software House And Vanderbilt
Open Options, the industry leader in 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. The new bridge technology developed by Mercury and implemented by Open Options for its DNA Fusion access control software provides end users a simple, yet effective, way to transition to an open platform solution from proprietary Software House and legacy Vanderbilt SMS hardware.
Vanderbilt Finalizes Acquisition Of Access Control Technology Ltd.
Vanderbilt, a global leader providing 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.
Vanderbilt To Acquire Dublin-Based Access Control Technology (ACT) Ltd.
Vanderbilt, a global leader providing 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.
Vanderbilt Eventys IP-Cameras/NVRs For Small To Medium Installations
The Eventys range offers variants of up to H.264+ IP compression efficiency and optimized codec technology, alongside two network video recorders (NVRs). With a simple set up procedure, these products offer outstanding functionality and flexibility and are perfect for small to medium sized installations. The Eventys IP-cameras feature 1.3MP to 2MP resolution with both fixed and varifocal lens options. Powering and connecting the cameras is a simple and straightforward exercise thanks to the use of Power over Ethernet (PoE), which allows energy to be supplied via the IT network infrastructure. This is coupled with automatic IP address allocation, along with auto-device detection and connection, making Eventys truly plug and play.
Mark Mabee Is Vanderbilt’s New Southeast Regional Sales Manager
Mabee joins Vanderbilt with more than 25 years in the security industry as a sales professional in enterprise security systems and applications, systems integration, digital video, access control and associated networking technologies and products. Mabee brings valuable experience in building strategic relationships with valued partners, and developing opportunities in existing and emerging markets.
Vanderbilt Provides High-Level Security for Oregon State University
Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organizations ensure safety and security, announced that Oregon State University relies on Vanderbilt’s Security Management System (SMS) to provide access control for its 100,000-square-foot Austin Hall. The state-of-the-art facility for students and faculty members houses 21 project rooms, 10 classrooms, 10 faculty conference rooms, IT closets, a four-room research suite, a mailroom, and an assortment of event spaces.
Vanderbilt Debuts Expanded Product Portfolio at IFSEC International 2015
Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organizations ensure safety and security, has announced it will showcase its latest innovations during IFSEC International 2015, held June 16-18, at ExCeL London. IFSEC marks the first time the Vanderbilt organization will exhibit its expanded solutions suite since it completed its purchase of the Security Products business from Siemens.
Vanderbilt Completes Acquisition of Siemens Security Products
Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organizations ensure safety and security, announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Security Products business from Siemens. The purchase, originally announced in October 2014, expands Vanderbilt’s global business, and adds significant technology capabilities and advantages to the existing product portfolio. The combined operation, now known as Vanderbilt, will be headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, and Joseph Grillo, Managing Director, will lead the organization.
Vanderbilt Announces Strategic Alliance With SwiftData Technology
Vanderbilt, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organizations ensure safety and security, announced today a strategic partnership with SwiftData Technology, a provider of custom-configurable data management systems. The partnership combines Vanderbilt’s industry-leading access control and security management solutions with SwiftData’s Pinwheel Data Management Engine (DME) to form Vanderbilt VI Connect powered by Pinwheel.
Vanderbilt Industries Agrees to Acquire Siemens’ Security Product Business
Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Security Products business, part of the Siemens’ Building Technologies Division. The business will be renamed Vanderbilt International. Security industry veteran Joseph J. Grillo will be Managing Director, working from the new operational headquarters in Germany.
Vanderbilt Industries Continues to Build North American Sales Network
Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in access control innovation, today announced that three proven veterans of the security industry have recently joined the company—Brian Mathieu, Jennifer Martin, and Christopher Burton.
Vanderbilt Industries Announces New Lite Blue Web-Based Access Control Solution
Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader in access control innovation, today announced the introduction of lite blue™, a new 2-door web-based access control system with expansion capabilities to 8 devices. lite blue boasts the same easy-to-use software as the company’s bright blue® Intelligent Access Management System and is easily upgradeable to a full bright blue 32-door […]
ACRE Announces Don Joos as New CEO
ACRE announced that Don Joos will join the ACRE executive team as the company’s new CEO, effective May 23, 2022. Don is a proven and experienced technology leader who is well-positioned to lead ACRE through its next phase of growth. Joos is a creative leader with a proven track record of building and modernizing businesses through mergers, acquisitions, and innovative growth plays. He is a central driving force for global companies and works to consistently deliver customer, stakeholder, and shareholder value.