The 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…
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Missouri 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 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 MoreHow an idea with heart is transforming an entire industry
No one could have predicted this moment 30 years ago – not even us. Our CEO, Byron Whetstone set out on a journey to solve…
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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreDisruption in the Contract Hardware space
We are the technology provider at the edge of the door I’m Byron Whetstone the CEO of American Direct and recently there’s been some fairly…
Read MoreAmerican Direct helps Cal Poly South Student Housing project attain LEED platinum certification
USGBC’s core value is their commitment to transforming buildings, they believe every person deserves a better, more sustainable life. For over 25 years the…
Read MoreEverything is Changing – Disrupting the Status Quo
Four steps that American Direct is taking to meet change head on and how we are thriving with disruption. I recently came across an article…
Read MoreStaying safe with rising crime
In the past year 71% of people interviewed during a study conducted by Harris Poll stated that they perceived the crime rate in the U.S….
Read MoreReturning to Normalcy
Did you know, 70% of people are afraid to return to public activity and at the same time 55% miss going to events according to…
Read MoreAdapting to Change
It has been about 14 months since COVID 19 lockdowns were first issued and America faced a challenge that was new and frightening. Through the…
Read MoreBelmont Village Senior Living
by Juliette B. Bradley It used to be that when senior Chicagoans could no longer age in place at home, or when they were ready…
Read MoreYour Building Project :: Do you have complete control at every door?
Smarter Buildings = More Complex Challenges Technology marches on leaving End Users and General Contractors contemplating how to leverage current access control technology into their…
Read MoreSecurity By Design
Data is key Credential technologies have come a long way since first introduced over 30 years ago. Despite the availability of newer, more secure options,…
Read MoreComplete Security Solutions For Campus Administrators
Total Control & Peace of Mind Total access control eliminates the need for thousands of keys and allows security personnel to monitor all door openings…
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