Convergint acquires Surveillance Systems Incorporated

LAS VEGAS – Convergint has entered the gaming market, acquiring Surveillance Systems Incorporated (SSI), a provider of integrated surveillance and security solutions serving the gaming industry.

The acquisition will allow the company to establish a foundation for growth in a market with significant opportunity across North America and globally.

SSI brings deep expertise in complex gaming environments, longstanding relationships with leading gaming operators, and a strong reputation for technical excellence and customer service. By combining SSI’s specialized market knowledge with Convergint’s global resources and broad systems integration capabilities, Convergint is positioned to build a focused gaming practice and expand its ability to serve customers in this highly specialized and regulated market.

“Gaming represents a significant growth opportunity for Convergint, and SSI provides the expertise, relationships, and market knowledge to establish a strong foundation in this market,” said Sean Flint, president of Convergint. “Together, we see an opportunity to build on that foundation, bring Convergint’s scale and resources to the market, and create a platform for long-term growth in North America and around the world.”

SSI customers will gain access to Convergint’s broader service organization and global capabilities, while Convergint will benefit from SSI’s deep experience supporting surveillance and integrated security requirements within gaming environments.

“For more than two decades, SSI has built its reputation on a simple principle: deliver the best possible customer experience,” said Todd Flowers, president & CEO, SSI. “As we looked toward the future, it was essential to find a partner whose culture and values aligned with our own.”

The transaction reflects Convergint’s broader strategy of pairing organic growth with targeted acquisitions that add specialized expertise and create opportunities to serve customers in new industries and geographies.

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