American Direct Announces Lance Simpson as President and Chief Executive Officer
Founder and former CEO, Byron Whetstone, to remain on the company’s board of directors to help drive the strategic vision of the business. LENEXA, Kan.,…
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Integrated Hospitality Fosters Peace of Mind
As millions of Americans take the highways and airports for vacations, holidays, or corporate travel, hotels across the country are ready to welcome them and…
Read More7 Access Control Data Points for Building Owners
Your access control system can provide useful data points to help make business decisions on building management.
Read MoreVisualizing the Future of Campus Security
For those of you who could not join us at NACCU this year, the following is a recap of the session presentation Byron Whetstone, American…
Read MoreAmerican Direct at NACCU
Members of the American Direct team are in Austin, Texas for The National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU) conference. Gathering decision-makers from across the…
Read MoreAmerican Direct is heading to Vegas
Hello I’m Byron Whetstone, CEO of American Direct and we’re headed next week to the International Security Conference in Las Vegas. We’re very excited because…
Read MoreISC West Follow Up
We did it again! Coming out of another fantastic ISC West we continue to be surprised by the quality and quantity of conversations we are…
Read MoreNew Hybrid Channel Paradigm = “Disruption”?
Recently there has been some extensive speculation about the need for disruption/change in the “contract hardware distribution” channel. Examples given, include “pre-install of hardware before…
Read MoreCreate, Integrate, Control
I’m Byron Whetstone, CEO of American Direct. Since the start of 2022 I’ve been thinking an awful lot about context. What I mean by context…
Read MoreYour Bottom Line is Our Top Priority
Our clients love us because we offer a comprehensive, collaborative approach that suits their site needs first and foremost. Working with American Direct National Accounts…
Read MoreAccessNsite – A total access control solution that is smart, simple and seamless
AccessNsite is a total access control solution with powerful systems interoperability and automation configurable to a building’s distinct needs — whether you have two doors…
Read MoreVideo Surveillance and VMS, another piece of American Direct’s Total Security Solution
When it comes to video surveillance and management, AccessNsite integrates seamlessly with legacy platforms, partners and IP technology. Whether you have an existing system, or…
Read MoreSupply Chain Alternatives?
I’m Byron Whetstone, CEO of American Direct. The supply chain issues in the security industry are becoming very interesting. Lead times are extended, it is…
Read MoreAccessNsite Latest Release: 7.9.31
AccessNsite 7.9.31 is now available and brings a list of improvements and bug fixes. First, there has been a major upgrade of DMP (Digital Monitor…
Read MoreBLACK-DIALLO-MILLER RESIDENCE HALL
Location: University of Georgia, Athens, GA General Contractor: Turner Construction The University of Georgia, founded in 1785 and commonly referred to as UGA or simply…
Read MoreMissouri Western State University Adds Access Control
Location: Missouri Western State University For more than 30 years, American Direct has been one of the nation’s leading providers of architectural doors, frames, and…
Read MoreThe Subtle Balance of Museum Access Control:
Inviting, yet secure. Open, yet protected. Location: Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston, TX The Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) is an expansive, multi-story…
Read MoreTotal Security Solutions and the Future
Hello I’m Byron Whetstone the CEO at American Direct, and we have just finished with our annual leadership summit and it was very rewarding…
Read MoreTop three reasons to visit us at ISC West
We are only a couple of weeks out from touchdown in Las Vegas for ISC West. We’ve witnessed first hand a massive growth in attendance…
Read MoreAccess Control
Since acquiring AccessNsite in 2016, American Direct has been providing both Divisions 8 and 28 products, service, and expertise to deliver totally integrated safety and…
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