EVENT TIMELINE
At Security Brands, we make history! View the timeline of events that paved the way below.
1979
American Access Systems Founder Don Allen helps out a friend by inventing a combination keypad-and-intercom system, and American Access is born in Denver, Colorado.
1984
American Access is incorporated, becoming American Access Systems, Inc (AAS).
1990s
AAS introduces the Advantage DKLP low-power keypad, one of the first low-power keypads on the market, with a current draw of less than 20 microamps, allowing for incredible versatility in solar applications.
AAS also launches the Advantage DKE economy keypad during this time, giving the customer a powerful keypad at an affordable price.
2000s
AAS launches the world’s first wireless telephone entry system, the PhoneAire, and the robust and reliable PhoneLink wired telephone entry system.
2012
AAS is acquired and renamed Security Brands, Inc. (SBI). With the acquisition, the AAS name is retained and becomes the premium brand of access control products. Two new brands, Summit Access Control and Kodiak Black, are added to round out the product offering.
2014
SBI launches the Ascent X1 cellular telephone entry system and the revolutionary Summit Control cloud platform and mobile app, allowing gate control and access management from anywhere in the world.
2019
SBI relocates from Colorado to the Dallas, Texas area. This year, SBI introduces the Ascent M Series, a complete line of cellular multi-tenant entry systems, and the Edge Family of smart keypads and card readers with mobile administrator app.
2022
SBI introduces new product lines including Wireless 300 and SecurePass and begins developing the next iteration of Summit Control.
2023
SBI releases Summit Control Sierra, the next version of its cloud platform, in June, which offers the whole-building access control solution customers have been asking for.
2024
SBI launches a completely redesigned cellular controller, which allows for automatic network selection via a smart SIM card, video calling, a touchscreen directory, and GuestPass QR-code quick access, among other features.
This innovation paves the way for the launch of a redesigned Ascent X1, Ascent X2, Ascent K2, and Ascent C2, the new Ascent Switch cellular switch, the new Ascent C4 cellular door controller, the new Ascent R1 residential cellular telephone entry system, and the new cellular multi-tenant Ascent M3 and Ascent M8, both with a vibrant 8-inch touch screen and beautiful, new user interface.
And in the fall, SBI releases the one-of-a-kind Advantage ONE with a color-changing LED-backlit keypad that gives brilliantly clear feedback on the current state.
2025
SBI launches the Ascent Link line of expandable wireless mesh products to make expanding any Ascent cellular install fast and convenient. Now, multiple access control devices can be easily added and used in conjunction with just a single primary Ascent cellular unit.
The Ascent M8 also gets a convenient new built-in proximity-card reader.
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