January 2021: Vanderbilt Industries recently launched Mobile Act ID, a mobile app which provides zero-touch, cloud-issued credentials that are seamlessly integrated into Vanderbilt's access control solutions. Mobile Act ID makes it easy to issue new credentials, grant and restrict access, and manage all credentials. There are no separate subscriptions or fees with Mobile Act ID.
Pricing for a Vanderbilt Industries' ACT365 system is quote-based, so you'll need to contact a dealer to get pricing specific to your business. Below is more about ACT365 and its distinguishing features:
ACT365
- Designed for businesses with multiple sites, such as retail shops, gyms and restaurants
- Provides cloud-based access control as well as video recording and playback
- Uses PIN codes, key cards and fobs
- Easily integrates with video management
- Supports up to four cameras per unit
For small businesses, Vanderbilt's web-based solutions, Lite Blue and Bright Blue, allow business owners to immediately lock down the facility with the push of a button.
Pricing for these systems runs between $1,000 and $3,000. For example, the Brite Blue 32-door reader controller costs between $2,500 and $3,000, and the Lite Blue two- to eight-door reader controller costs between $1,000 and $1,200. Maintenance contracts for both systems start at $550, and a software maintenance agreement starts at $875 for one year.
Lite Blue
- Monitors up to eight doors
- Supports up to 5,000 cardholders
- Easily integrates with video surveillance and recording equipment
Bright Blue
- Designed for midsize businesses
- Supports up to 5,000 card users
- Monitors up to 32 doors
- Interface accessible on any internet-connected computer, with a full log of your employees' entry history
- Unlimited memory
With the reporting and administration interface, you can monitor your employees' activities and set up notifications for activities you deem suspicious.
All of Vanderbilt's systems give you complete control over the security of your building with the recent introduction of Mobile Act ID, a cloud-based, zero-touch credential option that allows administrators to easily control access and authenticate users via the cloud. The credential seamlessly integrates with all of Vanderbilt's access control platforms. There are no extra subscriptions required or additional fees. Mobile Act ID allows users to quickly issue new credentials and to grant and restrict access to facilities.
The company's security management system integrates your facility's access control technologies with your digital video and alarm monitoring systems, allowing you to manage all of your security from a single platform. Fire and intrusion alarms (made by Vanderbilt) can also be connected to the system.
Vanderbilt Industries is a manufacturer that works with distributors and dealers. If you have a question or concern about your system, the best resource is your local dealer, but the company offers some support resources for customers. It has live chat, and you can call the company's toll-free number or submit a request to be contacted on Vanderbilt's website.