ADT Commercial Establishes Standalone Organization, Rebrands Company to Everon as GTCR Completes Acquisition
ADT Commercial announced that it will move forward as a standalone organization and rebrand as Everon, with the acquisition completion of ADT Inc.’s (“ADT”, NYSE: ADT) commercial security and fire segment to GTCR, a leading private equity firm. The Everon brand will be connected to the company’s go-forward strategy, rooted in a deep dedication to customer service, the technological expertise, and willingness to innovate.
Security.World Q&A with Chris Fowler, Director of Emerging Technologies at ADT Commercial
We’re seeing a rise in violent incidents at businesses and storefronts across the country. What types of industries/workplaces are most impacted? Workplace crime and violent incidents can happen anywhere within any organization. We are particularly concerned about the safety of front-line workers – from retail to public transportation to financial services. Employers must step in with better policies and tools to protect their greatest asset: their workforce.
ADT Commercial Announces First EvoGuard Pilot Sale of Tando Autonomous Indoor Drones to Movado
ADT Commercial announced at ISC West 2023 that it has completed its first pilot sale for its EvoGuard brand of autonomous intelligent guarding solutions. The company recently sold the Tando autonomous indoor drones to existing pilot partner, luxury Swiss watchmaker Movado to continue field-testing the solution in their distribution center. Movado has been testing the indoor drones at the group’s distribution center in Moonachie, New Jersey, since June 2022.
ADT Commercial Enters Guarding Space with Launch of EvoGuard Brand at CES 2023
ADT Commercial unveiled its new EvoGuard intelligent autonomous guarding solutions brand at CES 2023 in Las Vegas.
ADT Commercial Selects Philippe Sawaya as First-Ever Director of Artificial Intelligence
ADT Commercial announced recently that Philippe Sawaya has been selected as its first-ever Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In his new role, Sawaya is leading company efforts in the development and deployment of AI with exceptional analytical capabilities to support the specialized needs of commercial customers across industries. Sawaya leads newly formed Artificial Intelligence team to help mobilize ADT Commercial?s purposeful innovation efforts by building the tools necessary to automate and streamline commercial customers? security programs to encourage adoption of future technologies.
ADT Commercial Nears Commercialization of Robots, Drones for Intelligent Autonomous Guarding
ADT Commercia is nearing commercialization of its intelligent autonomous guarding solutions, and is showcasing new updates to its innovative humanoid robotics and indoor drone technologies Sept. 12?14 at GSX 2022. ADT Commercial?s suite of intelligent autonomous guarding solutions will use AI and AR in combination with autonomous humanoid robots and indoor drones for comprehensive security surveillance of a wide variety of commercial areas.
ADT Commercial Acquires Denver-Based Key-Rite Security
ADT Commercial continues its strategic M&A strategy to expand its nationwide geographic footprint with announcement that it has purchased Key-Rite Security, based out of Denver, Colo. . The purchase of Key-Rite Security further deepens the ADT Commercial organization?s integration capabilities and security, fire and life safety expertise to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers across the state of Colorado and the U.S.
ADT Commercial Acquires Edwards Electronic Systems, Inc.
ADT Commercial announces that it has purchased premier fire, life safety and security systems provider, Edwards Electronic Systems, Inc., based out of Clayton and Concord, NC. The purchase of Edwards Electronic Systems further deepens the ADT Commercial organization?s integration capabilities and fire and life safety expertise to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers in the Carolinas region.
ADT Commercial Acquires SAFE Electronics, Inc.
ADT Commercial continues its strategic M&A strategy to expand its nationwide geographic footprint with announcement that it has purchased SAFE Electronics, Inc., based out of Las Vegas, NV. The acquisition comes just a month after ADT Commercial purchased the assets and customer agreements of Atlanta-based Ackerman Security Systems? commercial sales and service division. SAFE Electronics has been a family-owned and operated low-voltage systems integrator, helping to protect people and property across the state of Nevada.
ADT Commercial Enters Electronic Article Surveillance Market To Deepen Retail Security Capabilities
ADT Commercial announced its expansion into the electronic article surveillance (EAS) market through a strategic alliance with WG Security Products, Inc. ADT Commercial will install and service WG Security Products? comprehensive EAS portfolio in the U.S., including a full range of detection systems, hard tags, specialty tags, disposable labels, deactivation devices and detachers. ADT Commercial will help customers build and maintain their current EAS solutions that utilize 58 kHz AM frequency technologies.
ADT Commercial Acquires CLS Technology Inc.
ADT Commercial announces that it has purchased premier fire, life safety and security provider and integrator, CLS Technology, Inc., based out of Katy, TX. The purchase of CLS Technology further deepens ADT Commercial?s capabilities to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers in the Houston, TX area. This marks the organization?s 24th acquisition.
CLS Technology, Inc. has been a high-quality commercial integrator serving the metropolitan Houston area.
ADT Commercial Acquires Deterrent Technologies, Inc.
ADT Commercial continues its strategic M&A strategy, expanding its nationwide geographic footprint and deepening its capabilities to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers in New York and New Jersey with the announcement it has purchased Deterrent Technologies, Inc., based out of Ocean, NJ. Established in 1982 by David and Carol Hersh, Deterrent Technologies, Inc. has been a premier leader in designing, installing and servicing comprehensive physical security and life safety systems.
ADT Commercial Announces New Appointments to Enterprise Security Risk Group
ADT Commercial announced the hiring of three senior-level security professionals to join ADT Commercial?s Enterprise Security Risk Group (eSRG). The new members of the team boast wide-ranging experience in Fortune 500 companies, healthcare and law enforcement to help commercial organizations as they focus on business continuity, resiliency and adopting best practices in disruptive and uncertain times.
ADT Commercial Purchases Alliant Integrators, Inc.
ADT Commercial continues growing its geographic footprint and strengthening its capacity to serve mid-market, national and large-scale commercial customers with today?s announcement that it has purchased Alliant Integrators, based in Louisville, KY. Established in 2006 by Beverly and Jim Bozarth, Alliant Integrators, Inc., is one of the largest providers of commercial fire alarm detection, installation, inspection and maintenance services in the Kentucky and Southern Indiana region.
ADT Commercial Announces New Executive Leadership Team
ADT announces the leadership team for ADT Commercial. ADT Commercial is a leading provider of enterprise security, fire, and life safety solutions to meet the complex needs of its commercial and National Accounts clients. ADT Commercial is built on the foundation of customer service excellence and strengthened by a broad portfolio of security, fire, and risk management solutions.
ADT Strengthens Commercial Offering with the Purchase of Denver’s Systems Group and Fusion Fire Protection in DC Metro
ADT continues to broaden its commercial presence announced two asset purchase agreements with Systems Group and Fusion Fire Protection. These agreements will continue to enhance technical capabilities and expand the organization?s geographic reach. Both Systems Group and Fusion Fire Protection are staffed by NICET-Certified professionals to assist customers.
ADT and Google Announce Availability of First Integrated Smart Home Security System for DIY Customers
ADT announced the availability of the new ADT Self Setup smart home security system –its most advanced and complete DIY system ever and the first fully integrated DIY offering from ADT and Google. ADT Self Setup integrates Google Nest smart home products with ADT security and life safety technology as well as ADT SMART Monitoring– all with the convenient control of the new ADT+ app.
Aiphone Introduces a New IP Video Guard Station for Multi-tenant/ Commercial Spaces
Aiphone has added the IXG-MK IP Video Guard Station to its robust portfolio of solutions in its IXG Series Multi-Tenant Video Intercom System. The IXG-MK provides visitors a convenient way to call a building?s concierge, receptionist, or security guard directly from the entrance station. This is helpful when visitors are unsure how to reach a tenant or if they are simply trying to deliver a package to the front desk.
ADT Invests in Percepta Labs ?Ethical AI? Security Technology Startup
ADT announced that via its commercial channel, it is investing in Percepta Labs. ADT Commercial is a premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety, and risk consulting services in the U.S., and through its investment will fund the commercialization and application of the startup?s cutting-edge AI technology to help detect and deter shoplifting. ADT Commercial will work directly with Percepta to further test and develop the application of Percepta?s AI technology.
ADT Partners with Dollar Tree Inc. to Deliver Industry-Leading Solutions to Retail Locations Nationwide
ADT announced that via ADT Commercial, its commercial channel, it is joining forces with Dollar Tree to help provide protection to its retail locations nationwide. ADT Commercial, a premier provider of commercial security, fire, life safety and risk consulting services in the U.S., will provide comprehensive and innovative security solutions and monitoring services at the majority of Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations across the U.S.