Corporate News
Interface Security Systems Changes Trading Name to Interface Systems
In a move designed to better reflect the ever-expanding portfolio of solutions offered to customers, Interface Security Systems today announced it is changing its trading name to Interface Systems. While Interface has built its reputation as a leading managed services provider of business security solutions, the company specializes in offering innovative solutions that span physical security, network, voice connectivity, and business intelligence. This integrated suite of services enables Interface to unlock actionable insights for consumer-facing distributed enterprises.
HID Global Acquires Vizinex RFID to Expand Portfolio of High Performance Passive RFID Tags
HID Global announced it has acquired Vizinex RFID. The acquisition increases HID Global?s presence and relevance in key vertical markets including healthcare/medical, manufacturing, oil & gas, data centers, etc. and adds a key technology to HID Global?s industry-leading RFID tag portfolio. The acquisition advances HID Global?s stature within the quickly growing RFID tag market, as Vizinex RFID provides high-quality standard and custom tags to clients that help create new efficiencies, save money and improve tracking, security and authentication. Vizinex?s expertise especially lies in delivering tailor-made RFID tags that are completely integrated into and compatible with different product designs.
Allied Universal Acquires South Carolina-Based American Security
Allied Universal announced the acquisition of American Security, a top security provider in the Southeast region of the United States. Founded in 1975 by retired South Carolina Highway Patrol Sergeant Henry Harrison, American Security has more than 1,200 employees and serves a seven-state area that includes Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Although American Security comprises mostly security professionals, the company provides a range of security services.
Prosegur Security USA Announces New Chief Executive Officer
Prosegur Security has appointed Ty Stafford as Group CEO of Prosegur Security USA. As Group CEO, Stafford will lead day-to-day operations for all of Prosegur?s business units in the U.S., accelerating the company?s growth with a special focus on security technologies. Prosegur places its employees and innovative solutions at the forefront of its service offerings.
Liteye Systems Awarded $12.1M Contract for Air Defense Systems
Liteye Systems announced the award of a $12.1M, multi-year contract by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to provide its entire portfolio of integrated multi-domain, multi-mission Air Base Surface and Ground Defense systems, including Counter UAS (C-UAS) solutions. The contract award demonstrates the DoD?s prioritization of air and ground defense platforms and the Department?s commitment to partnering with industry to develop technology and solutions to maximize capabilities domestically and overseas.
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.
Keynote Speakers and Education Program Announced for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022
ASIS International has announced its programming lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022 with in-person and digital experiences taking place 12-14 September at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA and via the online GSX event platform. GSX will offer timely general session presentations from acclaimed global keynote speakers.
Interface Systems Appoints Brent Duncan as Chief Executive Officer
Interface Systems announced that Brent Duncan, the company?s Chief Operating Officer and President, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds the company?s founder, Michael Shaw, who will take on the role of Executive Chairman, where he will focus on a range of strategic initiatives in Interface?s next phase of growth. Duncan joined Interface three years ago as Chief Revenue Officer and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and President in November 2020.
Arctic Wolf Launches Arctic Wolf Labs to Advance Security Operations Research and Intelligence Reporting
Arctic Wolf announced the launch of Arctic Wolf Labs, a new research-focused division focused on advancing innovation in the field of security operations. Security and IT teams are consistently under-resourced and overburdened, unable to keep up with the thousands of alerts they receive each day, let alone find the time or proper resources to conduct their own threat research or develop new detection techniques needed to outpace today?s well-resourced threat actors.
Commend Outlines Best Practices for Unified Communications
Commend Americas announced the availability of its Unified Communications Best Practices Guide that outlines recommendations and considerations to help organizations unlock the full potential of audio, video and security intelligence in mission-critical applications. The amount of information businesses process each day continues to increase exponentially. The advent of the Internet of Things and the connected world drive data capture, communication, and information analysis to new levels.
The Toggery Deploys Arcules to Monitor Operations Remotely
The Toggery is a country and western store that has been in business for 100 years in Bishop, Calif., a small town of about 5,000 people located on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. This charming store serves thousands of customers from across Inyo County and the eastern Sierras region, as well as thousands of travelers who are headed up to ski at the popular ski resort, Mammoth Mountain.
Allied Universal Appoints Dan Marston to Lead and Expand Allied Universal Technology Services in Canada
Allied Universal? announces the appointment of Dan Marston as Regional Vice President, Allied Universal Technology Services Canada; further solidifying its place in market as a leading technology security services partner. Allied Universal acquired G4S last year creating the leader in global security services. Prior to joining Allied Universal, Dan Marston served as Regional Sales Director at Telus where he developed a high performing sales team across Eastern Canada.
Cozaint Kicks Off Capital Raise Campaign through WeFunder
Cozaint Corp, the developers of the Cozaint Physical-Security-as-a-Service (PSaaS) software platform, has launched it’s capital raise campaign through WeFunder in order to accelerate the company’s growth. Cozaint selected WeFunder.com it allows anyone ?whether or not they?re an accredited investor? to become an angel investor in Cozaint.
Teledyne FLIR Donates 100 Scion Handheld Thermal Cameras to Help Stop Poaching in Kenya
One hundred new FLIR Scion OTM Thermal Monocular cameras will soon be deployed across Kenya as a tool to help end illegal poaching, thanks to a donation to World Wildlife Fund (WWF) from Teledyne FLIR. The company has been working with WWF since 2016 to support the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and rangers from regional conservancies to stop illegal poaching at Kenyan wildlife parks. These efforts include the Kifaru Rising Project, a 2019 collaboration between Teledyne FLIR and WWF aimed at leveraging millions of dollars of FLIR thermal technology, expertise, and support to end the poaching of rhinos in 11 parks and game reserves across Kenya.
ACRE Announces Don Joos as New CEO
ACRE announced that Don Joos will join the ACRE executive team as the company’s new CEO, effective May 23, 2022. Don is a proven and experienced technology leader who is well-positioned to lead ACRE through its next phase of growth. Joos is a creative leader with a proven track record of building and modernizing businesses through mergers, acquisitions, and innovative growth plays. He is a central driving force for global companies and works to consistently deliver customer, stakeholder, and shareholder value.
SONITROL Announces New Gunshot Detection Solution
SONITROL announced the availability of a new, award-winning Gunshot Detection Solution for the company?s thousands of existing and prospective customers. In any organization, keeping people safe is the top priority. Unfortunately, unpredictable active-shooter situations happen all too often. So, it?s essential to have safety measures in place to help ensure quick, effective responses in an emergency. Gunshot Detection can be an important part of any active shooter safety and security plan. By integrating this technology into an existing SONITROL system, an organization?s security team can be better prepared to act in the event of an active shooter.
Qognify Appoints Brian Laurienzo as Director of Transportation, Americas
Qognify announced the appointment of Brian Laurienzo as its Director of Transportation, Americas. Qognify provides physical security software solutions to national rail operators and infrastructure owners, international airports and mass transit systems around the world. Earlier this month, Qognify launched a new solution ? Qognify VMS. This next-generation video management system enables transportation organizations to maximize the outcomes of their physical security strategies thanks to advanced integration capabilities, true enterprise-class functionalities and unparalleled low total cost of ownership.
Allied Universal Acquires Hawaii’s Largest Locally-Owned Security Firm
Allied Universal announced the acquisition of Star Protection Agency (Star), the largest locally-owned security firm in Hawaii. Star Protection Agency has been in business since 1991, growing into the largest Hawaiian-owned and veteran-owned security company in the state. Although Star is primarily a guard patrol service, with workers at 125 sites throughout the state, it provides a range of security technology and consulting services. President and Owner of Star Protection Agency Robin Medeiros, along with Vice President Anderson Hee have agreed to join Allied Universal to ensure a seamless transition for customers and employees.
dormakaba?s Mesker Business to Become Mesker MBM, LP
ormakaba has signed an agreement to sell its Mesker hollow metal doors business to the key Principals of Trimco (Oceanside, California) and Metal Manufacturing Industries/MMI (San Luis Potosi, Mexico). The sale is expected to close the latest by June 30, 2022, the end of the current financial year. After, Mesker will operate under a new entity known as Mesker MBM, LP. Trimco is a recognized leader in the North American market for innovating, designing, and manufacturing architectural hardware products. MMI is the premier hollow metal doors and frames manufacturer in the Mexico market and exports its products to both Central and South America.
Joseph Grillo Announces Retirement from ACRE
ACRE announced that Founder and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Grillo is retiring, effective May 20, 2022. A proven and respected leader who has driven ACRE’s business transformation and growth strategy, Grillo’s deep knowledge of the security and access control businesses resulted in strong operating results, a track record of 11 successful acquisitions, innovative solutions, and a relentless commitment to ACRE’s customers, partners, and employees.