Keeping up with innovations in the ever-changing tides of the door supplier industry has never been more relevant and important to providing customers with safe, efficient, and profitable spaces. AccessNsite will continue to partner with end users, design teams, contractors, and integrators to deliver totally integrated safety and security solutions. …
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DoD and Federal agencies rely on Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) to confirm that an employee, contractor, or visitor is authorized to access a site and its critical assets. Stay compliant with Department of Homeland Security’s FIPS 201-2. Request the Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) specifications sheet here. PACS are…
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Staying relevant – it’s the crux of any organization, and in today’s contract hardware climate, business innovation has never been more critical. Technological advancements have placed the door industry in a pivotal position to become not just a product supplier but a total security solution provider. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2XmI5ZU…
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As our industry changes, the media takes notice. Byron Whetstone, CEO of American Direct, has defined 3 trends impacting Contract Hardware in the “Closing Thoughts” of the March issue of DHI.
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by Byron Whetstone, American Direct President and CEO For some time, I have commented on the catalytic transformation in business from what Thomas Friedman has called the “4th Industrial Revolution” and another phrase he has coined as the “age of accelerations”. The reference is at once an allusion to the…
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Total Access Magazine is your source for the latest news, resources, and insights on totally integrated security solutions at the door opening. Read about the latest developments in the access control industry. The convergence of Division 28 and 8 is opening opportunities for a new type of security service provider capable…
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Let’s be honest, doors can be a real pain. For each door opening, there are dozens of mechanical and electrified components, specified and sourced from multiple manufacturers. The end product must meet the design, form, and budget of the architect, security consultant, and end user. The general contractor has to…
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Total Access Magazine is your source for the latest news, resources, and insights on totally integrated security solutions at the door opening. Read about the latest developments in the access control industry. The convergence of Division 28 and 8 is opening opportunities for a new type of security service provider…
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The entire industry of access control is evolving minute by minute and companies are taking note. Those that have sat idle with their existing security systems are now perking up. They are not only intrigued by the kinds of technology now being utilized, but they are buying and implementing the…
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We all are reading about AI, and the benefits of using algorithms to predict outcomes, and automations that will displace humans, and do jobs that will make humanity obsolete. Is that disruption or game changing? Driverless cars, flying taxis, robotics, is this the Jetsons or what? Read the article: http://bit.ly/32kJGPY
Read MoreApril 5, 2018 LENEXA, KS — AccessNsite®, the security software division of American Direct, announced today significant new features to the software that allow integration to key physical security and surveillance devices. The updates include integration with elevator manufacturers Otis Elevator Company and Thyssenkrupp Elevator, intercom manufacturers 2N Intercom and…
Read MoreNew Updates Create Software Compatibility with IN120 Locks AccessNsite by American Direct announced upgrades to its software, creating unique usability features with ASSA ABLOY IN120 locks. “The changes we’ve made to AccessNsite give us the ability to do some unique things with the IN120,” said Jerry Glynn, Chief Information Officer…
Read MoreNew Updates Create Software Compatibility with Allegion and Von Duprin April 2, 2019 LENEXA, KS — Today, AccessNsite by American Direct announced upgrades to its software, creating increased compatibility with Allegion products. “These updates allow users increased flexibility and usage with Allegion products,” said Jerry Glynn, Chief Information Officer with…
Read MoreMarch 29, 2018 LENEXA, KS — AccessNsite, the security software division of American Direct, announced today a new way for AccessNsite users to interface with Allegion™ Schlage® NDE and LE wireless locksets: Wi-Fi mode. This option provides clients with an economical way to efficiently secure low-security areas, such as interior…
Read MoreNew import/export/API functionality improves connectivity and user experience March 28, 2019 LENEXA, KS — Today, AccessNsite by American Direct announced major upgrades to its software, creating a powerful new data tool and API. This new data transfer tool allows users to create and save their own templates, supports continuous data…
Read MoreAccessNsite by American Direct announces major updates and features to its software platform March 26, 2019 LENEXA, KS— The Greek God Mercury was known for, among other things, communication. To continue its tradition of security communications in the age of 28/8 integration, AccessNsite® by American Direct, announced today, significant new…
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Some say, the history of mechanical locks started over six thousand years ago in Ancient Egypt, where locksmiths managed to create a simple but effective pin tumbler lock that was made entirely from wood. The modern version, still in use today, was invented by an American, Linus Yale, Sr. in…
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There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to access control. Whether it be education, healthcare, multifamily, or government, every project has its own site and vertical-specific needs and requirements. Healthcare systems need to protect sensitive information and patients, schools need to control visitors and implement lockdown, and multifamily end…
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Partnership and the Path to a Totally Integrated Safety and Security Solution by Byron Whetstone, American Direct President and CEO Let’s be honest, doors can be a real pain. For each door opening, there are dozens of mechanical and electrified components, specified and sourced from multiple manufacturers. The end product must…
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How to Empower Human Capital in the Digital Age by Byron Whetstone, President and CEO, American Direct Digital technology has transformed nearly every aspect of our daily lives — in large part due to the influence of companies like Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Alibaba (GAAFA). As a result, most…
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