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Intelligent Access Systems to Receive Award from CED

CED Announces 2012 North Carolina Companies to Watch Award Recipients

Garner, NC, May 11, 2012—CED, the Southeast’s largest entrepreneurial support organization, today announced that Intelligent Access Systems will be a recipient of the third annual North Carolina Companies to Watch award. The award honors growth oriented, second-stage companies headquartered in North Carolina that demonstrate high performance in their market, exhibit innovative products and display other unique qualities that make them “worth watching.”

North Carolina Companies to Watch is presented by CED in partnership with the Edward Lowe Foundation.  “These 25 companies collectively tell the story of how North Carolina is growing jobs and revenue through innovation,” said Joan Siefert Rose, CED president. “We are pleased that the winners represent a wide range of the state’s regions and industry sectors.  Each company is unique and we will be sharing the stories of their success at the awards ceremony.”

“Our research shows that second-stage companies are the champions of sustainable job creation,” said Penny Lewandowski, director of entrepreneurship development at the Edward Lowe Foundation. “In addition to providing jobs, these companies are setting trends in innovation and discovery, powering economic growth in their region, in the state and for the nation.”

Ron Oetjen, President of Intelligent Access Systems commented, “Stage two is where all the action and excitement is and it can be a face paced, dynamic environment, but we are enjoying this stage in our companies’ history.”  Intelligent Access Systems is an electronic security systems integration firm headquartered in Garner, NC.  “Everyone at Intelligent Access Systems is thrilled about this announcement from CED and honored to be included in this exclusive list,” said Oetjen.

About Intelligent Access Systems

Intelligent Access Systems is a full service electronic security company delivering a wide range of technology solutions—from design, to project management, to installations, to service and maintenance—to help address client’s business and security needs. Intelligent Access Systems specializes in providing: Network/IP cameras, Video Management Software Solutions, Electronic Access Control, Wireless IP Locksets, Intrusion Detection Solutions, Wireless Mesh Networks, Visitor Management, and Managed Security Services to a wide variety of industries and clients. Intelligent Access Systems partners with the best-in-class product manufacturers and leverages its top notch employees to offer its clients a total integrated solution. To learn more about Intelligent Access Systems and our electronic security solutions, visit our website at www.intelligentaccess.com or call (800) 409-3992.

About CED

CED’s mission is to identify, enable and promote emerging growth companies and to accelerate the entrepreneurial culture of the Research Triangle and North Carolina. Learn more at http://www.cednc.org.

About The Edward Lowe Foundation

The foundation is a Michigan-based nonprofit organization that supports entrepreneurship through recognition, education and research with a focus on second-stage companies—those that have moved beyond the startup phase and seek significant, steady growth.

About Companies to Watch

Companies to Watch is a unique awards program developed by the Edward Lowe Foundation to honor second-stage companies that demonstrate high performance in the marketplace, exhibit innovative products or processes, or otherwise make those companies worth watching.

Press Contact:

Jenna Oetjen

Vice President, Human Resources & Community Relations

919.816.2013

Jenna.oetjen@iasnc.com

NEWS RELEASE

4/30/2012

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 Intelligent Access Systems to be Honored by the Greater Raleigh Chamber at the Pinnacle Business Awards

 The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce has announced that Intelligent Access Systems will receive the Steady Growth and Profitability Award during the 28th annual Pinnacle Business Awards event on Tuesday, May 22. Held in conjunction with National Small Business Week, the luncheon and awards ceremony will take place from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center.

The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce will be presenting awards to some of the Triangle’s most successful business executives at this prestigious event. Both emerging companies as well as companies that have exhibited a substantial history as an established business will be recognized. Entrepreneurial businesses will receive awards for their staying power, business growth, community involvement, and innovation along with their steady growth and profitability during the past three years.

Intelligent Access Systems is a Raleigh based electronic security integrator that has grown significantly over the last several years, nearly doubling its number of employees and increasing its geographical footprint. IAS President Ron Oetjen noted, “We’re excited to again be included on this exclusive list of growing Raleigh companies. IAS continues to expand the business and we’re enthusiastic about our forecast for 2012. 

About the Greater Raleigh Chamber

The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is the Triangle’s largest nonprofit business membership organization made up of more than 2,400 member firms representing two-thirds of the private sector employment in Wake County. The Chamber has represented the interests of the local business community since 1888.

About Intelligent Access Systems

Intelligent Access Systems is a Raleigh, NC based regional security integration firm with offices in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Richmond, and Tampa.  IAS provides electronic security solutions primarily to the critical infrastructure, healthcare, and higher education markets.  To learn more about IAS, please visit www.intelligentaccess.com.

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THE GREAT RECESSION? TELL THAT TO SECURITY DEALER & INTEGRATOR MAGAZINE’S FAST50

What can Intelligent Access Systems teach companies about good business practices

            Raleigh, NC (March 22, 2012) – How do some companies earn double, triple, even quadruple growth during tough economic times? Service, affiliate dealer expansion, strategy and increased marketing are the top reasons SD&I Fast50 companies cite for their growth between 2009 and 2011.  The SD&I Fast50, the fastest growing systems integrators in North America, are to be recognized in the March 2012 issue of Security Dealer & Integrator magazine, in a special awards ceremony at the ISC West 2012 security industry tradeshow, in the SD&I magazine iPad app and on SecurityInfoWatch.com. The SD&I Fast50 Rankings are based on a formula that factors in revenue and percentage growth.

           Intelligent Access Systems earned a spot on the SD&I Fast50 Ranking at # 29 as a security system integrator.  The company is based out of Raleigh, NC with regional offices in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Richmond, and Tampa.  Intelligent Access Systems has grown significantly over the last several years, nearly doubling its number of employees and increasing its geographical footprint. IAS President Ron Oetjen noted, “We’re happy to be included on this exclusive list of growing security integrators. IAS continues to innovate and meet the ever changing needs for its clients and the culture of the business environment.”

            “SD&I Fast50 companies are proof positive that innovative companies can grow, even during a recession. They know what their customers need and how to provide the right services to vertical markets,” said Editor Deborah O’Mara. She added that the fastest growing vertical markets were education and healthcare. “In terms of product categories access control and video surveillance were at the top with IT security close behind.”

          The SD&I Fast50 is the first-ever ranking of America’s Fastest Growing Systems Integrators. Awards and educational best practices will be given at the panel presentation at ISC West in Las Vegas from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 28 at the ISC Special Events Stage, Booth #14035. All interested persons are invited to attend the Fast50 awards presentation to celebrate and learn about these integrators’ growth.

            “The security dealer and integrator industry has made enormous strides,” adds O’Mara. “I think the most important piece of advice that can be gleaned is that firms must adapt, create and innovate.”

          The March 2012 issue of Security Dealer & Integrator will be available online March 20^th, and will showcase all 50 winners. A full list of overall winners in the SD&I Fast50 can be found at http://www.securityinfowatch.com/10656733 as well as in the March 2012 SD&I magazine iPad app (available from the iTunes app store after March 26, 2012).

          Security Dealer & Integrator (SD&I) magazine is the voice of the channel for security and fire system resellers, service providers, product distributors and monitoring firms. The magazine, published monthly, covers industry business trends and technology solutions that impact the businesses of electronic security dealers and integrators working in commercial, industrial, government and residential markets.

          Security Dealer & Integrator is published by Cygnus Business Media, a leading business-to-business media company.

Jack Johnson Moves to VP of Sales & Marketing Position

 Raleigh, NC. – November 9, 2011 – Intelligent Access Systems, one of the region’s leading electronic security integration firms, announced today that Jack Johnson has been promoted into the position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

 Mr. Johnson has over 20 years of sales and business experience in the security integration industry. Mr. Johnson will lead the IAS sales organization and will implement the company’s new sales strategy.  Located at IAS’s Atlanta, GA regional office, he reports to the company President & CEO Ron Oetjen. “Jack is a veteran of our industry and his tremendous understanding of our client base and the vertical markets we serve makes this the right move for the company” said Oetjen.

 Mr. Johnson has worked in all facets of the electronic security industry and will bring a unique prospective to the sales organization.   “We have some exciting opportunities brewing at IAS and it is a terrific time for Jack to assume this role.  Jack and I have worked together for many years and I cannot think of any better person to help IAS continue its growth pattern.” said Oetjen. 

 About Intelligent Access Systems

 Intelligent Access Systems is an independently owned electronic security integration firm with regional offices in Atlanta, Raleigh, Richmond, Pittsburgh, and Tampa.  The firm  is a leading provider of innovative electronic security solutions to include video surveillance, access control, wireless mesh networks, and intrusion detection to name a few.  Over the past couple years the firm has received multiple awards and recognition to include:

• #59 on the Security Dealer Magazines 2010 Top System Integrator Report
• 2010 and 2011 Inc. Magazines “Inc. 5000 Report” of fastest growing privately held companies in America.
• Ron Oetjen profiled in the Security Systems News “Top 20 Under 40” report in August 2010 edition featuring the profiles of the industry’s future.
• Triangle Business Journal recognized IAS in the annual “Fast 50” report of the fastest growing companies in the Raleigh-Durham area.
• National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) – 2011 Business Excellence Award Winner
• Ron Oetjen named to the Business Leader Magazine’s 2011 Top Triangle Catalyst Entrepreneur list

 For more information, please visit the firm’s web site at www.intelligentaccess.com.

Intelligent Access Systems (IAS) Welcomes Mike Baranski as Vice President of IT

 Raleigh, NC. – October 10, 2011 – Intelligent Access Systems, one of the region’s leading electronic security integration firms, announced today it has hired Mike Baranski to the position of Vice President of IT.

 Mr. Baranski has over 12 years of IT and software development experience and has built several successful software applications. Mr. Baranski will lead the IAS IT organization to include the technology requirements at all regional branch offices.  Located at IAS’s Raleigh, NC headquarters, he reports to the company President & CEO Ron Oetjen. “Mike’s extensive experience in our industry and his tremendous understanding of the vertical markets we serve makes him a terrific person for this role” said Oetjen.

 Mr. Baranski has held several positions in the security industry including Vice President of IT for a successful security consulting firm.  He has developed several successful security related software products to assist clients with data synchronization between disparate databases and also products to assist clients in regulated environments with compliance.

 Mr. Baranski joins IAS at a great time.  “Mike is coming aboard at a very exciting time for our company.   Physical security is a major issue for most of our clients, but compliance is becoming the pinnacle.  Mike and his team will give us the ability to better serve the compliance needs of our clients ” said Oetjen. 

 About Intelligent Access Systems

 Intelligent Access Systems is an independently owned electronic security integration firm with regional offices in Atlanta, Raleigh, Richmond, Pittsburgh, and Tampa.  The firm  is a leading provider of innovative electronic security solutions to include video surveillance, access control, wireless mesh networks, and intrusion detection to name a few.  Over the past couple years the firm has received multiple awards and recognition to include:

• #59 on the Security Dealer Magazines 2010 Top System Integrator Report
• 2010 and 2011 Inc. Magazines “Inc. 5000 Report” of fastest growing privately held companies in America.
• Ron Oetjen profiled in the Security Systems News “Top 20 Under 40” report in August 2010 edition featuring the profiles of the industry’s future.
• Triangle Business Journal recognized IAS in the annual “Fast 50” report of the fastest growing companies in the Raleigh-Durham area.
• National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) – 2011 Business Excellence Award Winner
• Ron Oetjen named to the Business Leader Magazine’s 2011 Top Triangle Catalyst Entrepreneur list

 For more information, please visit the firm’s web site at www.intelligentaccess.com.

Inc.Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc.500|5000

 Intelligent Access Systems Ranks No. 2025 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 125%

 NEW YORK, September 7, 2011 — Inc. magazine today ranked Intelligent Access Systems NO. 2025 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. This is Intelligent Access Systems’ second appearance on the list and this year ranks no. 32 in the security sector, no. 3 among security companies in NC, and no. 52 among all NC companies on the list.

In a stagnant economic environment, the median growth rate of 2011 Inc. 500|5000 companies remains an impressive 94 percent. The companies on this year’s list report having created 350,000 jobs in the past three years, and aggregate revenue among the honorees reached $366 billion, up 14 percent from last year.

Intelligent Access Systems has grown significantly over the last several years, nearly doubling its number of employees and increasing its geographical footprint. IAS President Ron Oetjen noted, “We’re happy to again be included on this exclusive list of growing companies. IAS continues to innovate and meet the ever changing needs for its clients and the culture of the business environment.”

“Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 500/5000 companies to spur innovation, provide jobs, and drive the economy forward.  Growth companies, not large corporations, are where the action is,” says Inc. magazine Editor Jane Berentson.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database, can be found at www.inc.com/5000. Intelligent Access Systems’ Inc. 5000 listing can be found at  www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/intelligent-access-systems-of-nc

CONTACT:   Ron Oetjen  ron.oetjen@iasnc.com

Methodology

 The 2011 Inc. 500 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2007 to 2010. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2007. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2010. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2007 is $100,000; the minimum for 2010 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at www.inc.com/500.

 About Intelligent Access Systems

Intelligent Access Systems is a full service electronic security company delivering a wide range of technology solutions—from design, to project management, to installations, to service and maintenance—to help address client’s business and security needs. Intelligent Access Systems specializes in providing: Network/IP cameras, Video Management Software Solutions, Electronic Access Control, Wireless IP Locksets, Intrusion Detection Solutions, Wireless Mesh Networks, Visitor Management, and Managed Security Services to a wide variety of industries and clients. Intelligent Access Systems partners with the best-in-class product manufacturers and leverages its top notch employees to offer its clients a total integrated solution. To learn more about Intelligent Access Systems and our electronic security solutions, visit our website at www.intelligentaccess.com or call (800) 409-3992.

About Inc. Magazine

 Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 710,106, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at www.inc.com.

Small Business Insights magazine interviewed Ron about 3 months ago regarding the success of IAS over the past couple years.  The article came out in the magazines premier edition for the Triangle Area version of SBI.  Here is the link:

http://issuu.com/smallbusinessinsight/docs/raleighjunejuly2011/15

News Alert——It appears that the electronic security industry has decided that managed services are good for business.  It’s the new buzz and we’re reading about the subject in all the trade magazines now.  It seems that managed services in the security industry have finally gone mainstream.

For several years, we at Intelligent Access Systems have been providing hosted and managed security services for our clients.  We toyed with it 4-5 years ago, but the technology on the video side just made it too hard.  Now that H.264 compression has arrived on the scene, it’s easier but still difficult for the average security integrator.  It’s no longer about the technology because that riddle has mostly been solved; now it’s about the security integrators training, networking competence, and experience.  Security integrators have notoriously been slow to move during this “convergence era” with the IT industry and it seems that sometimes we have too many people stuck on the digital dialer.

The truth is that hosted and managed security platforms are great for our clients and, from my perspective, not a hard concept to sell.  In the age of efficiency, not everyone wants to be doing server configurations, ID badges, database backups, and hard drive monitoring.  Many clients in the small to mid-size market just want someone to handle it.  That’s exactly where managed security services come into play for the security integrator.

Several years ago we started a quest to figure out a managed video surveillance model that we could provide to our clients.  We got the platform up and running, and found a small base of customers to give the idea a try.  We did well with this service and decided to try managed access control too.  To kick that service off, we decided to buy some accounts from another integrator who had been providing managed access control a while and managed access control took off for us.  Today, we regularly talk to all our potential clients on the East coast about managed security service options and recently closed a nice deal with a natural gas company for managed video surveillance and access control.

From my perspective, managed security services are a Win-Win for everyone if the security integrator does a good job of laying out the infrastructure for the services.  The integrator gets a healthy revenue stream and the client gets a quality service for a fraction of the cost of doing it themselves.  Now those are the kind of situations we like at Intelligent Access Systems.

NEWS RELEASE

 5/3/2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Intelligent Access Systems to be Honored by the Greater Raleigh Chamber at the Pinnacle Business Awards

 The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce has announced that Intelligent Access Systems will receive the Steady Growth and Profitability Award during the 27th anniversary celebration of the Pinnacle Business Awards on Tuesday, May 3. The reception and awards ceremony will be held from 5 – 8:45 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center.

 The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce will be presenting awards to some of the Triangle’s most successful business executives at this prestigious event. Both emerging companies and companies that have exhibited a substantial history as an established business will be recognized. Entrepreneurial businesses will receive awards for their staying power, business growth, community involvement, and innovation along with their steady growth and profitability during the past three years.

Additional award winners include:

 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Wellness Works Award

Marbles Kids Museum

First Citizens Bank Exceptional Customer Experience Award

Five Star Staffing & Accounting Recruiters

 Integrity in Business Award Sponsored by Greene Resources, Inc.

Bland Landscaping Co., Inc.

Community Leadership Award Sponsored by Progress Energy

Pretty In Pink Foundation

Smith Seal of North Carolina Sustainable Business Awards

Small Business Sustainability Award – Green Planet Catering

Large Business Sustainability Award – Wake Technical Community College

Small Business Lifetime Sustainability Award – The Irregardless Cafe/Catering

Large Business Lifetime Sustainability Award – IBM Corporation

 Individual Entrepreneurial Company Awards

1 – 5 Employees – The DiLeone Law Group

6 –9 Employees – Accuro

10 – 25 Employees – Confero, Inc.

26 – 100 Employees – McDonald York Building Company

101+ Employees – LM Restaurants

 Steady Growth and Profitability Award

BioResource International, Inc. (BRI)

BodyLase Skin Spa

FeatureTel, LLC

LM Restaurants

McKee Building Group, Inc.

Progressive Benefit Solutions

Risk Management Associates, Inc.

TriMark Solutions

VisionPoint Marketing

 Steady Growth and Profitability Master Award

BBH Design PA

BJAC, pa

Environmental Holdings Group, LLC

Excel Moving & Storage, Inc.- Allied Van Lines

Innovative Talent Solutions

Micro Epsilon America

MMI Public Relations

 About the Greater Raleigh Chamber

The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is the Triangle’s largest nonprofit business membership organization made up of more than 2,400 member firms representing two-thirds of the private sector employment in Wake County. The Chamber has represented the interests of the local business community since 1888.