There is always a lot going on at Open Options.  Here you will find all the latest news and information concerning our products, our partners, and our company.

 

January 16, 2012

Southwest Airlines selects Open Options

Southwest Airlines announced last week that they have chosen Open Options as the Access Control Software Manufacturer for their headquarters in Dallas, TX.  Open Options participated in a RFI and thorough evaluation process along with several other access control manufactures and Southwest Airlines selected DNA Fusion and Open Options as their preferred solution. 

 

Steve Fisher, president of Open Options, said, "Working through the evaluation with SWA has been a real pleasure. They took the time to thoroughly assess their needs in a software system and made their selection accordingly. All too often this important step is bypassed by prospective customers and only later do they ever become aware of limitations."  A formal announcement will be made jointly in the coming weeks.  SWA Announcement Letter.

 

October 12, 2011

Open Options welcomes ASG Integrated Systems

We are please to announce that ASG Integrated Systems of Lakewood, CO has signed on to carry and promote Open Options' products as part of their access control solution.  ASG’s focus has always been to deliver a superior product - backed with uncompromising customer service and support. Major corporations and multi-national organizations consistently choose ASG to secure their industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. To find out more about ASG Integrated Systems, please visit their website at http://www.asgsystems.com.

 

October 3, 2011

Featured article in Network-Centric Security

Steve Fisher, President and CEO of Open Options was recently featured in the October issue of Network-Centric Security Magazine. In his article, Final Convergence, Fisher discusses the final chapter, picking up the pieces that may have been left behind. He highlights the importance of understanding opportunities exist not only in creating new technologies but in bringing older technologies up to date. Read more at

http://netcentricsecurity.com/Articles/2011/10/01/Final-Convergence.aspx.

 

September 7, 2011

Open Options welcomes another new dealer

Congratulations to Hardware Agencies Ltd in Toronto on becoming Open Options’ newest dealer. With over 50 years of experience in the locksmith and door hardware industry, Hardware Agencies is a key supplier to the security industry. For more information please visit

http://www.hardwareagencies.com/.

 

August 17, 2011

Open Options Welcomes Keith Cahalen as Territory Sales Manager for the Western US

Open Options, Inc., is pleased to announce that Keith Cahalen has joined as the Western U.S. Sales Manager. Keith brings 24 years of security industry experience to the Open Options team. His experience includes business development, sales, marketing, product design and training. We are pleased to have Keith on board, and look forward to a prosperous future with him. For more information please visit

http://www.openoptionsinc.com/PR/library/2011/pr_08172011_kc.htm.

 

August 15, 2011

Open Options is bringing on new dealers in the West

Congratulations to HC Integrated Systems, Inc. on becoming the West Coast's newest Open Options dealer. HCI specializes in Fire Life Safety and Fire Suppression systems. To find out more about HCI, please visit their website at

http://hcisystems.net/.

 

July 27, 2011

DNA Fusion Version 5.4 Release

A new version of DNA Fusion is now available. This enhanced version of our award winning access control software is packed with new features! Upgrade to DNA Fusion 5.4 at no additional cost with Open Options' software maintenance. Contact us for more information.

 

July 26, 2011

Open Options dealer count continues to grow

Open Options continues to expand as more new distributors come on board. Peterson Enterprises in Barrie, Ontario and CastleCom LLC in Tulsa, Oklahoma are the latest official distributors to sell Open Options products. To learn more about CastleCom, please visit

http://web.me.com/amieroberg/CastleCom/Home.html/.

 

July 15, 2011

Tech Systems, Inc. to distribute Open Options products

Open Options welcomes Tech Systems as a new distributor located in Duluth, GA. Tech Systems has been a leading provider of enterprise electronic security systems with a core competency in the design, integration, and maintenance of business solutions for security, compliance, liability prevention, and asset protection. For more information visit

http://www.techsystemsinc.com/.

 

June 21, 2011

Fort Knox Fire and Communications to distribute Open Options products in the South East

Open Options, Inc. welcomes Fort Knox Fire and Communications, Inc. as their newest dealer in the South East. Fort Knox Fire and Communications has 20 years of low voltage experience installing cabling and specialty systems to meet your I.T, security and safety needs in the state of Florida. For more information about Fort Knox Fire and Communications, please visit

http://www.fortknoxfire.com/.

 

June 9, 2011

Open Options welcomes Onepath Systems, LLC

Open Options welcomes Onepath Systems, LLC in Marietta, GA as becoming Open Options' newest dealer. Onepath Systems is the leading provider of building technology solutions in the southeast. For more information visit

http://onepathsystems.com/.

 

June 6, 2011

Two new dealers on board with Open Options

Open Options welcomes two new dealers. C-Tech, Inc. located in Hendersonville, TN and MC2, Inc. located in Sanford, FL as the most recent distributors to team up with Open Options. Learn more about each of our new dealers at their websites below.

http://www.c-techinc.com/

http://www.mc2inc.net/

 

April 20, 2011

Open Options dealer count continues to grow

Open Options continues to expand as more new dealers come on board. Sprig Electric, Co. in San Jose, CA is the latest official distributor to sell Open Options products. Learn more about our new dealer at the link below.

http://www.sprigelectric.com/

 

April 12, 2011

Open Options welcomes new dealers from around the nation

More and more new dealers are partnering with Open Options. In March JMG Security Systems, Inc. in Fountain Valley, CA and Meridian Automation & Communication, Inc. in North Charleston, SC came on board to distribute Open Options products. For more information on our new dealers please visit the following websites.

http://www.jmgsecurity.com/

http://www.meridianac.com/

 

March 16, 2011

Featured article in Security Products

Steve Fisher, president and CEO of Open Options was recently featured in Security Products Magazine commenting on how recessionary pressures strain distribution results. He discusses recessionary pressures such as: Price and profit erosion; Increasing costs in labor, training and retention and; Changes in the formulation of the customer. Read more at http://secprodonline.com/Articles/2011/03/08/Storms-in-the-Channel.aspx/.

 

March 8, 2011

Open Options exhibits at MIPS 2011

Open Options participated in the annual Milestone Integration Platform Symposium (MIPS) and demonstrated the DNA Fusion integration with the Milestone VMS. The event took place March 2-4 in San Antonio, Texas and this year Open Options was recognized for their integration of access control events and door control into the XProtect Smart Client using the new MIP SDK from Milestone Systems. We would like to thank all those that came by the technology showcase to view this integration first hand.

 

February 28, 2011

Open Options welcomes another new dealer

Congratulations to WBE Network Systems, Inc. in Novato, CA on becoming Open Options' newest dealer. WBE provides technical staffing for both short and long term projects ranging from moves, adds, and changes to a complete network redesign and installation. For more information please visit

http://www.wbeinc.com/network.php/.

 

February 22, 2011

Two new dealers on board with Open Options

Open Options welcomes two new dealers. Pathway Technologies, Inc. located in Raleigh, NC and Eagle Controls Pte Ltd. located in Singapore as the most recent distributors to team up with Open Options. Learn more about each of our new dealers at their websites below.

http://www.pathwaytechnologies.net/

http://www.eaglecontrols.net/

 

January 25, 2011

Welcome Schneider Electric as Open Options dealer

Open Options has a new dealer on board from Concord, NC. Schneider Electric, global specialist in energy management provide innovative ways for their customers to become more energy efficient. To learn more about Schneider Electric visit

http://www.schneider-electric.us/.

 

January 17, 2011

Open Options welcomes Electronic Security Concepts

Open Options welcomes Electronic Security Concepts LLC in Scottsdale, AZ as becoming Open Options' newest dealer. Electronic Security Concepts is a full service systems integrator specializing in commercial, government and residential security installations and services. For more information visit  

http://electronicsecurityconcepts.com/index.html.

 

January 14, 2011

New Open Options reseller in North Texas

Open Options is proud to announce Executive Protective Systems in Fort Worth, TX as the newest dealer on board. Executive Protective Systems has been providing security products and services in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for more than 20 years. To learn more about Executive Protective Systems, please visit

http://executiveprotectivesystems.com/.

 

November 2, 2010

Open Options welcomes another new dealer

Congratulations to Beckwith Electronic Engineering Co. in San Antonio, TX on becoming Open Options' newest dealer. For over 40 years Beckwith Electronic Engineering Co. has brought security solutions to the healthcare, education and commercial industries. For more information please visit

http://www.beec.com.

 

October 20, 2010

Open Options exhibits at ASIS International in Dallas, TX

Open Options participated in exhibits at ASIS International in Dallas, TX.  At this year's show Open Options presented our DNA Fusion access control software along with our line of IP based intelligent controllers and network door controllers for the complete network access control solution.  Open Options also debuted our newest web browser interface to the DNA Fusion system that allows users to remotely manage much of the system administration and monitoring from any web browser.  In addition, Open Options demonstrated our initial interface with the Milestone Corporate Smart Client based on the soon-to-be-released 4.0 SDK from Milestone Systems. 

 

The annual industry sponsored party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Victory Plaza was a huge success and a big thanks goes out to all our customers and partners that helped make it such a great event.  Overall, it was a very successful show and we look forward to seeing everyone next year in Orlando, Florida.

 

September 9, 2010

Open Options dealer count continues to grow

Open Options continues to expand as more new distributors come on board. ICx/DAQ Electronics in Piscataway, NJ , Hypower, Inc. in Ft Lauderdale, FL and SecureSafe Solutions in Guam are the latest official distributors to sell Open Options products. Learn more about our new dealers at the links below.

http://www.hypowerinc.com/index.php

http://daq.icxt.com/

 

August 19, 2010

Three new dealers on board with Open Options

Open Options welcomes three new dealers throughout the United States. Surveillance Specialties (SURV) in Wilmington, MA, FiSec Technology Convergence in Miami, FL and Integrated Systems Solutions in Cottage Grove, WI are the most recent distributors to team up with Open Options. Learn more about each of our new partners at their websites below.

http://www.surv.com/

http://integratedsecuritysolutions.biz/index.html

 

June 4, 2010

Open Options is bringing on new dealers in the East

Congratulations to Digital Surveillance Solutions in Buffalo, NY on becoming the East Coast's newest Open Options dealer. DSS specializes in IP Video consulting and Systems integration. To find our more about DSS, please visit their website at http://dssvideo.com/index.htm.

 

May 10, 2010

Congratulations to SCI on becoming the newest Open Options dealer

Open Options is proud to announce Security Control Integrators (SCI) as the East Coast's newest dealer. SCI is located in Rockaway, NJ and develops and delivers comprehensive security solutions that fulfill the unique needs of businesses of varying sizes and industry. To learn more about SCI, please visit  http://securitycontrolintegrators.com/index.html.

 

March 30, 2010

Open Options Exhibits at ISC West

Open Options took part in exhibits at ISC West at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada March 24-26.  This year Open Options debuted the DController Intelligent Door Controller and presented it in the Security Industry Association's New Product Showcase.  Other products such as DNA Fusion access control software were also demonstrated at ISC West. For more information about the show, please visit http://iscwest.com/.

 

March 2, 2010

York Lock & Key to distribute Open Options products in the South East

Open Options, Inc. welcomes York Lock & Key as their newest dealer in the South East. York Lock & Key is located in Miami Beach, Florida and specializes in residential, commercial, automotive, safes, electronic access controls, intercoms, closed-circuit video, door closers, electric door releases, and high-security locks. For more information about York Lock & Key, please visit

http://www.yorklock.com/YORK.HTM

 

December 22, 2009

Two new dealers on board with Open Options

Open Options is proud to announce two new Certified Solutions Partners. Seneca Gorham Security System is located in Bloomfield, NY and specializes in both residential and commercial security systems.  The other new addition is Beishir Lock & Security in St. Louis, MO. Beishir specializes in professional locksmith services, security and fire alarm systems, and access control and CCTV solutions. For information on both dealers, please visit the following links.

http://www.sgsecurity.com/

http://stlsecurity.com/

 

October 9, 2009

WayPoint 2009 v2 Visitor Management Software Released

Open Options is proud to announce the latest version of our visitor management software, WayPoint 2009 v2.  New features and changes to make WayPoint more efficent and user-friendly include increased start-up speed, new visitor search features, redesigned reports dialog, and many more.  For questions regarding WayPoint 2009 v2, please contact your Open Options sales representative.

More information on WayPoint Visitor Management

 

October 1, 2009

Open Options debuts new products at ASIS International

Open Options exhibited premier access control products at this year's ASIS International in Anaheim, CA.  In addition to showing our flagship DNA Fusion security management software suite, Open Options debuted two new products in the hardware line.  Our latest RSC-IP which is an IP-based sub-controller that works in conjunction with our line of network controllers.  Also on exhibit was the SSP-D1 Intelligent single door controller with PoE support.  The SSP-D1 is scheduled for release Q4 2009.  In addition, Open Options demonstrated seamless interface to Axis cameras and the Stentofon IP-based Alphacom with our latest software product, Intercept.  Open Options would like to thank all our partners and customers for coming together to make this a great show.

More information on new RSC-IP

 

July 22, 2009

Open Options welcomes Deep South Systems Integration and ACS

The South East US has two new Open Options dealers; Deep South Systems Integration and Access Control Systems LLC.  Deep South is located in Lake Charles, LA and ACS is located in Nashville, TN. For more information about ACS, please visit

http://www.acs-llc.com

 

July 14, 2009

Shanahan's and NSI to carry Open Options products

Two news dealer have joined in to distribute Open Options products.  Shanahan's Limited Partnership in British Columbia has specialized in building projects since 1928 and NSI in California specializes in commercial security system installations.  For more information about out new dealers, please visit their websites below.

http://www.shanahans.com

http://www.nsihq.com

 

June 17, 2009

Arose, Inc. to distribute Open Options products

Open Options welcomes Arose, Inc. as a new distributor. Arose, Inc. is located in Westville, NJ and operates as a Systems Design Consultant and Project Manager for the construction of communication transport systems. 

 

April 20, 2009

Open Options welcomes a new dealer

Open Options has a new dealer on board in Detroit, MI.  Security by Design is an integrator of advanced security systems, and e-security products and services.  For more information please visit

http://sbdcompanies.com/

 

March 23, 2009

Two new dealers on board with Open Options

Two new dealers will be distributing Open Options products.  Paragon Solutions Group is located in in Corcoran, MN and TFE is located in in Hewitt, TX adding more distribution to the South Central and Midwestern US.

 

March 20, 2009

Open Options, Inc. Announces Immediate Move to Met Laboratories

Open Options has announced an immediate move to Met Laboratories for all product safety testing and certification. This decision was based on years of poor customer service and incompetent handling of our account by UL and should have no affect on our customers.  Met Laboratories is the first Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in the United States and has been certifying, listing, and labeling products for electrical product safety for more than 40 years.

 

See full announcement and FAQs:

http://www.openoptionsinc.com/news/bulletins/notices/2009/MET-09.htm

 

February 20, 2009

Open Options wins award at MIPS

Open Options was named Milestone Solution Partner of the Year at MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium) 2009 at Red Rock in Las Vegas.  This year Open Options also participated in the Technology Showcase and attended SDK training and certification.  See the full press release at

http://www.openoptionsinc.com/pr/library/2009/pr_0209_mips.htm

 

February 11, 2009

Welcome Team LINX as Open Options dealer

Team LINX is the latest dealer on board to sell Open Options products.  LINX is an expert in the design, installation, and support of Network Infrastructure, Audiovisual Systems Integration, Voice & Data Services, Security, and Wireless Systems.  For more information please visit

http://www.teamlinx.com

 

February 3, 2009

Open Options welcomes Sierra Detention Systems

Sierra Detention systems in Golden, Colorado is Open Options newest dealer.   Sierra specializes in providing fully integrated solutions to correctional facilities and has over 40 years of experience. 

 

January 14, 2009

New dealer on board with Open Options

Open Options welcomes its newest dealer in the Midwest US.  Current Technologies Corporation in Lombard, Illinois specializes in access control, IT services, network monitoring, IP video surveillance, and voice and data.  For more information about Current Technologies please visit

http://currenttech.net/home.html

 

December 31, 2008

Open Options welcomes its newest dealer

Georgia-Florida Burglar Alarm Co., Inc. is Open Options Newest dealer in the Southeast US. Georgia-Florida Alarms specializes in the planning, design, and installation of electrical and electronic systems.

 

November 24, 2008

Stentofon IP Products now distributed through Open Options

Open Options is now an official distributor of Stentofon IP products.  Stentofon is a brand of communication systems by Zenitel that can be ingetrated with CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.  For more information please visit

http://www.zenitel.com

 

 

November 10, 2008

Midwest Alarm Company, Inc. is Open Options' newest dealer

Open Options welcomes its newest dealer in Sioux City, IA.  Midwest Alarm Co. is a nationally recognized systems integrator and plans to distribute Open Options products in IA, SD, and NE.  For more information please visit

http://www.midwestalarm.com/

 

 

October 14, 2008

Open Options welcomes new dealers from around the nation

More and more new dealers are partnering with Open Options.  In October Renaissance Communication Systems, Inc. in Franklin Park, IL, Security Integrators, Inc. in North Highlands, CA, and North American Video in Brick, NJ came on board to distribute Open Options products. For more information on our new dealers please visit the following websites

http://rc-systems.com/

http://www.navcctv.com/

 

 

September 23, 2008

Open Options Travels to Atlanta for Annual ASIS Show

This years ASIS Seminar and Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia was a success for Open Options.  A new exhibit and demonstrations of the soon-to-be released DNA Fusion access control software brought in attendees from across the nation to see what was new at Open Options.  For more information please visit

http://www.asisonline.org

 

July 29, 2008

Two new dealers on board at Open Options

Open Options welcomes two new dealers in the Northern US and Canada.  National Industrial Communications in Winnipeg, Manitoba specializes in building communications systems and Low Voltage Technologies is located in Flint, Michigan.  For more information about National Industrial Communications please visit

http://nici.mb.ca

 

July 21, 2008

Open Options secures University of Central Florida

Open Options has partnered with Signature Systems of Florida to provide a comprehensive security solution for the University of Central Florida (UCF).  Open Options' access control system, NPower DNA, will be utilized to secure all of the computer services and telecommunication areas and expanding campus-wide to all university buildings and dorms.  UCF is also using OpenDX, personnel data exchange software, to manage cardholder information from existing data systems.  Video surveillance at the University is accomplished using Axis IP cameras and Milestone IP Video recording platform tightly integrated into the NPower DNA system.    

 

April 7, 2008

Open Options makes its yearly trip to Las Vegas for ISC West

Open Options exhibited at ISC West 2008 in Las Vegas, NV to demonstrate the latest in technology and celebrate 10 years of innovation.  Dealers, installers, integraters, distributors joined together for exhibitions and seminars on the latest in security technology. 

 

 February 12, 2008

Open Options heats it up in Puerto Rico with Milestone

February 5-9 Open Options exhibited at the 2008 MIPS (Milestone Integration Platform Symposium) in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  At MIPS Open Options demonstrated the most comprehensive integration in the technology showcase with NPower DNA and Milestone's open platform software, XProtect Enterprise.  Open Options and Milestone partnered in 2007 to bring IP video technology and IP Access Control together for a best of breed security solution.

http://www.milestonesys.com/microsites/mips2008/

 

January 7, 2008

Open Options partners with Pelco for DVR interface

Open Options, Inc. has partnered with Pelco to deliver a seamless interface between the NPower DNA security management system and the Pelco DX8100 series digital video recorders.  Cameras are easily associated with various access points and in the event of an alarm the related video is available with a single click. The interface also allows users to determine pre and post recording times for alarm video and supports single and multiple video viewing windows. See the full press release at  http://www.openoptionsinc.com/pr/library/2008/pr_0108_pelco.htm

 

December 6, 2007

Welcome Microview Systems as Open Options Dealer

Open Options has a new dealer on board, Microview Systems in Houston, TX.  Microview specializes in implementing access control, security, and fire detection systems during the construction phases of buildings. 

 

November, 26, 2007

Open Options Welcomes two new dealers

Two new dealers have come on board with Open Options to resell our products.  Utah-Yamas Controls in Draper, Utah specializes in providing open building control systems. To learn more please visit

http://utahcontrols.com/.

Florida Integrated Systems in Miami Beach, Florida focuses on providing an integrated approach for total security.  For more information please visit

http://www.floridaintegrated.com/.

 

November, 12, 2007

Open Options Announces New Dealer

Williams Electric, Co. of Fort Walton Beach, Florida is Open Options' newest dealer.  WEC specialized in a wide range of projects including CCTV, ESS. and SCADA systems.  For more information about Williams Electric please visit

http://williamselectric.com/

October 22, 2007

Two New Dealers to carry Open Options products

Open Options welcomes two new dealers as resellers of our products.  Congratulations to Superior Access Control in Oviedo, FL and Securatech Solutions in Waukesha, WI.

 

October 17, 2007

Open Options Announces new dealer

Congratulations to Preferred Technology Solutions in Richardson, TX on becoming an Open Options dealer.  They will be reselling Open Options products throughout the state of Texas.

 

October 3, 2007

Welcome American Time Data, Inc.

American Time Data, Inc. in Columbia, South Carolina is now Open Options' newest dealer.  For more than 40 years, American Time Data has been providing businesses with automated solutions and technical support.  For more information please visit

http://www.americantimedata.com/

 

September 24, 2007

Open Options exhibits at ASIS 2007

Open Options participated in the ASIS International 2007 53rd Seminar and Exhibits.  New products such as Waypoint Visitor Management, InfoReader CM, and more were demonstrated to attendees.  For more information please visit

http://www.asisonline.org

 

September 12, 2007

Welcome Alterman Communications

Open Options welcomes Alterman Communications as our newest dealer.  They are located in San Antonio, TX and have completed a long list of industrial and commercial projects in the area.  Please visit their website to learn more at

http://www.nalterman.com/products.asp

 

 August 27, 2007

Welcome new dealer

Accent Alarms in Denver, CO is the newest carrier of Open Options' products. They have over 30 years of in-house experience in providing security systems and services. For more information about Accent Alarms, please visit their website at      http://www.accentalarms.com/default.asp 

 

August 7, 2007

Open Options announces CPS as a new dealer

Open Options welcomes Corporate Protective Services as a new dealer.  CPS is in Cheyenne, Wyoming and specializes in both home and corporate security products and services.

 

July 13, 2007

Open Options teams up with Milestone

Milestone and Open Options have teamed up to provide new access control solutions.  Please see the press release on Open Options' integration with Milestone to learn more at

http://www.milestonesys.com

 

May 30, 2007

Welcome Specialty Entrance Technologies of Urbana, IN

Open Options welcomes Specialty Entrance Technologies, LLC as a new dealer.  Out of Urbana, IN, Specialty Entrance Technologies specializes in securing facilities with entrance technology. 

 

May 18, 2007

Open Options announces DHS Security LLC as new dealer

DHS Security LLC of San Antonio, TX has signed to be a dealer of Open Options products.  DHS provides security products to both commercial and residential clients. To learn more about DHS Security please visit

http://www.dhssecurity.com/

 

May 10, 2007

Open Options to participate and co-sponsor ASIS Golf Tournament

Monday, May 14 Open Options will be participating and taking sponsorship in the 17th Annual ASIS International Charity Golf Tournament.  Over the years, ASIS International Houston Chapter members have raised thousands of dollars for charity with the tournament and Open Options is looking forward to helping the event grow.

To learn more about the 17th Annual ASIS International Charity Golf Tournament please visit

http://www.asishouston.org/

 

April 16, 2007

Open Options announces ACI as new dealer

Congratulations to Access Control Integration, Inc. of Memphis, TN on becoming a new dealer of Open Options products. ACI specializes in fully integrating complete access controlled packages.

To learn more about ACT please visit

http://www.myaccesscontrol.com

 

April 4, 2007

Open Options announces new dealer

Open Options is proud to welcome Advance Design Electronics, Inc. of Evington, VA as a new dealer.  Advance Design Electronics serves as a high tech electronics consultation and installation provider in the Central Virginia Region and Shenandoah Valley.  

To learn more about Advance Design Electronic, Inc., please visit

http://advancedesignelectronics.com

 

April 2, 2007

Shannon Gale to manage North Texas and Oklahoma sales for OOINC

We would like to welcome Shannon Gale to the Open Options sales team. Shannon has spent the last several years as Sales and Marketing Coordinator for Open Options and has done a terrific job.  In her new role, she will be responsible for Open Options sales in North Texas and Oklahoma. 

 

March 26, 2007

Jessica Nickerson joins Open Options Marketing team

Open Options is pleased to announce that Jessica Nickerson has joined Open Options as Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Jessica comes to Open Options with a degree in Communications and has gained valuable experience working with a local marketing firm.  The position will be increasingly more focused on the marketing of our company and products.  We look forward to many great contributions from Jessica.

 

January 25, 2007

Ben Vestal takes on South Texas region

Ben Vestal has accepted the position of Regional Sales Manger for South Texas.  Ben has spent the last several years with Open Options as Purchasing Manager giving him a broad knowledge of all the products and services offered by Open Options.  Ben will be covering all markets south of DFW and West to El Paso.  We look forward to bringing integrators in these areas a better option in access control products.   

 

November 13, 2006

Open Options welcomes Pat Welsh

Open Options is pleased to announce that Pat Welsh will be taking over the management of the Midwest and Eastern US sales territory.  Pat brings years of experience in several areas of security and access control and will be a valuable asset to Open Options and our customers in the region. 

 

September 29, 2006

ASIS 2006 in San Diego

Thanks to all who came by to see us at this year's ASIS International in San Diego, California.  Open Options was very pleased to be demonstrating the preview of the upcoming release of NPower DNA along with integrations to the DMP XR-500 panel and the ONSSI IP video recording solution.  DNA appeared to once again outshine the competition as being the most advanced access control software on the show floor.  Also, a great big thank you to all our friends and partners that made the 3rd Annual industry-hosted party such a huge success. 

 

 

September 1, 2006

Open Options announces DMP Integration

Open Options has completed the first stage of an integration effort to the DMP XR-500 intrusion detection panel.  In conjunction with NPower DNA, we can now accept messages directly from the XR-500 panel and display them in the event grid or throw them to the alarm grid with specific priorities.  Phase two of this integration effort will allow DNA users to send controls to the DMP XR-500 thus creating a truly seamless bi-directional interface.  Please come by our booth (3957) at ASIS in San Diego to see this exciting new addition in action. 

 

July 27, 2006

Welcome new dealers

Open Options welcomes new distribution partners in the Southeastern US.  We look forward to a very successful partnership with all of them.  ID Shop is a full service integration company with strong background in credentials.  Together with partner companies Laminex and BadgingSolutions, they have offices in Greenwood, SC, Atlanta and Charlotte, NC.  To find out more about this group of companies, click the links below.

 

www.idshop.com   |   www.laminex.com   |   www.badgingsolutions.com

 

Quality Communications Fire & Security has several offices throughout Florida and does everything from voice/data to security integration.  To find out more about Quality Communications Fire & Security please link to their respective web sites below.

 

Quality Communications Fire & Security www.qcfsi.com

 

April 10, 2006

ISC West show a huge success

Open Options received overwhelming response at the ISC West exhibition in Las Vegas, NV.  New products that were on display included the new NController and NController-X access control appliances as well as a preview of the upcoming version 4 release of NPower DNA.  Open Options demonstrated the ability to handle smart card enrollment for the convergence of physical and logical security for the  enterprise customer.  In addition to the many interfaces to video recording, Open Options also showed how we interface with 3rd party databases for the sharing of personnel information using OpenDX data exchange application.  Thank you to everyone who came by the booth to see the Open Options open architecture product line.  We look forward to doing business with you.

 

April 10, 2006

Open Options Announces European Distributor

Open Options has signed an agreement with Open Options UK, LTD to open up a European distribution channel for all Open Options products.  Open Options UK is based out of England and will serve all European dealers in all markets. 

 

 

March 2, 2006

Open Options releases NController

Open Options is please to introduce the FIRST EVER access control appliance designed specifically to meet today's IT environment standards.  The NController fits in a standard network rack and requires a mere 1u of space.  It plugs directly onto your tcp/ip network and communicates all system activity in real time back to the NPower DNA security management software suite for monitoring and recording.  The NController is capable of managing up to 64 access control door or any combination of door controllers, input boards and output boards.  With standard plug-and-play features such as standard PC power cord and traditional RJ45 Ethernet connectors, the NController is right at home in any company's network environment.  Please contact your Open Options sales representative for more information.

 

View the Product information sheet 

 

January 3, 2006

Viking Security Systems to carry Open Options products

Viking Security Systems of Orlando, Florida has signed on as a distributor of Open Options products.  Viking specializes in the planning, design, and installation of electrical and electronic systems.  www.vikingsecurity.us

 

December 27, 2005

Open Options initiates iLearn 

We are excited to announce that NPower DNA training is now available by WebEx Training Center. WebEx Training Center is an internet conference system that allows Open Options to deliver live training to you using your facility's computer and phone. Open Options classes are still led by an Open Options instructor. However, instead of the instructor being in front of you, the instructor is presenting the same DNA training through your computer in real time. Open Options will be offering monthly hour long webinars as well as end-user training and courses customized to fit your needs.

 

October 18, 2005

Total Security Management to distribute Open Options solutions 

Open Options is pleased to announce that Total Security Management (TSM) of Toronto, Canada is now an authorized independent distribution partner for that region.  We look forward to working with and partnering with quality integrators such as TSM to help bring advanced security solutions to end users all over the world.  To find out more about TSM please visit their website at www.totalsecurity.ca.

 

September 15, 2005

ASIS International 2005, Orlando, FL 

Open Options would like to say thank you to everyone that came by our booth at the 2005 ASIS Convention in Orlando. It was a pleasure to learn more about your business needs, and we always appreciate the opportunity to discuss the great advantages and features of the NPower DNA security management solution.  At this show Open Options also unveiled the new 1U rack mountable NController™ Intelligent Network Appliance that communicates with all Mercury I/O panels and seamlessly into DNA and NPower Visitor Management software complete with auto-enrollment, internet/intranet pre-registration, and ID scanning.  

 

September 1, 2005

Open Options partners with XceedID 

Open Options, Inc. has signed an OEM agreement with XceedID to resell XceedID’s line of multi-technology cards and readers for access control solutions.  Open Options will offer XceedID cards and readers as part of its line of access control products.  XceedID is committed to developing innovative ideas in the area of RFID and contactless smart cards into leading edge products that reduce undue risks of development and assure lower cost and quicker time to market. 

See full press release
 

August 25, 2005

ISC East 

Open Options exhibited at the ISC East show for the first time since our inception in 1997. The show proved to be a wonderful opportunity to continue our growth in the Northeast regional market place. The Open Options seamless integration between NPower DNA software and the Fargo 600 printer gained much attention and many sales opportunities.  Congratulations to Howard Langer of DDC and Jeffery Thompson of MITG, who both won iPods in our giveaway.

 

June 2, 2005

NPower DNA v3.0 RELEASED! 

NPower DNA version 3.0 release is now available.  This enhanced version of our award winning access control software offers the added security and convenience of a USB license key, improvements in reporting, enhanced operator profiles, and support for a COM+ interface allowing simple integration to other business objects.  There is no charge to upgrade to this version for customers that have a current software maintenance agreement.  Contact us for more information.

 

May 6, 2005

Open Options announces MMS End of Life (EOL) 

Increased market demands for technology innovation and the addition of a functionally richer access control software product has prompted us to announce the End of Life/End of Sale of NPower MMS.  Effective April 15, 2006 NPower MMS will no longer be available for sale and all technical support discontinued except for those noted enterprise customers.  Open Options strongly recommends that customers begin planning migration strategies for moving to the improved NPower DNA software platform.  See the announcement.

 

April 6-8, 2005

Open Options shows DNA at ISC West in Las Vegas, NV 

Open Options would like to thank everyone who came by our booth this year at ISC West.  NPower DNA received an overwhelming response and was given first ranking in the advanced access control category.  Open Options also showed the Visimetrics products and initial integration efforts with their state of the art video recording devices.  NPower DNA, complete with InfoReady™ architecture demonstrated to everyone just how simple it can be to get your access control information and manage large complex sites. 

 

January 31, 2005

Strategic Partnership with Visimetrics (UK) Ltd 

Open Options has entered a strategic relationship with Visimetrics to deliver a tight integration to their line of digital evidence recorders.  The initial integration will be on display at this years' ISC West show in Las Vegas, NV.  Visimetrics specializes in development, manufacture, and distribution of high performance digital systems for CCTV and video surveillance.

www.visimetrics.com

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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