Open Options and Convergint Technologies partner in global dealer agreement
Addison, TX, April 1, 2015 — Open Options, a leading provider of innovative access control solutions, has executed a global dealer agreement with international security systems integrator Convergint Technologies.
The new partnership will allow Convergint to add Open Options access control software and supporting products to its extensive line of security integration offerings, expanding both Open Options’ North American and international reach. Based outside of Chicago, Convergint is a service-based global integrator of electronic security, fire alarm, life safety, healthcare technologies, communication, and building automation with a diverse group of vertical markets served.
Because Open Options and Convergint promote an open architecture approach in delivering security solutions “it’s a very strong collaboration,” said Open Options Vice President and General Manager Jonathan Berman.
“Open Options was among the first to embrace true open architecture in an industry that offered proprietary, closed systems that trapped users into an expensive and limited model. Convergint has long emphasized that choosing a non-proprietary security solution is paramount as it enables customers to avoid sole source dependency while ensuring long-term system flexibility and maintaining cost-effectiveness,” said Berman.
Open Options’ DNA Fusion access control software has a very deep integration portfolio with leading suppliers of video surveillance, intelligent locks, and cards and alarm hardware, which will compliment Convergint's product offerings, said Convergint General Manager Phil Kertz.
“We are very excited about our partnership with Open Options and feel our cultures are very similar,” said Kertz. “One of Convergint’s core values and beliefs is to ‘Be Our Customer’s Best Service Provider’ and from what we have seen from Open Options is we both place a very high emphasis on customer service. Working together with Open Options’ support teams we can expand our horizons and obtain our goals of having happy customers.”
To kickoff the partnership, Open Options representatives visited the Convergint teams from Dallas, Oklahoma, and Kansas at the Convergint office in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex this week. Reps demonstrated the Open Options product line headlined by DNA Fusion — the most feature-rich, IT-centric access control solution available offering One Source/One Touch Control that combines the best in open architecture access, video, data, and audio security.
About Open Options
Open Options is a leading provider of innovative access control solutions with a commitment to customer service and open platform products. Our products work together to provide a complete security solution including visitor management, photo ID, and more. Our flagship access control software, DNA Fusion, is an open platform solution that interfaces seamlessly with other systems such as video, biometrics, and intercom. Open Options has been providing superior access control solutions worldwide since 1998, and we continue to grow each year due to our firm commitment to open architecture hardware and by consistently providing both reliable and cutting-edge technology. To learn more about Open Options solutions, www.ooaccess.com
About Convergint Technologies
Convergint Technologies is an industry-leading global organization that designs, installs and services integrated building systems including electronic security, fire alarm and life safety, and building automation solutions. To learn more about Convergint, visit www.convergint.com
