Tag: Canada
EnGenius names Rachel Saunders vice president of sales for North America
September 18, 2026SSN Staff
COSTA MESA, Calif.—EnGenius Technologies has appointed Rachel Saunders as vice president of sales for North America, a move the company said supports its channel-focused growth strategy across the United States and Canada.
In her new role, Saunders will lead EnGenius' North American sales organization, focusing on expanding distributor and partner relationships, developing new routes to market and enhancing sales enablement efforts.
Saunders brings more than 17 years of experience...
Allied Universal acquires Canada-based IRM to expand investigative services
May 27, 2026SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has acquired Investigative Risk Management (IRM), an Ontario-based provider of workplace and insurance claims investigations, as well as risk management services.
IRM will be integrated into Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations, the company’s global insurance claims services unit, expanding its investigative footprint across Canada.
The acquisition establishes a dedicated Canadian investigative workforce, enabling Allied Universal to provide...
Speco Technologies expands in Canada and prepares for Florida launch
October 2, 2025SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y.—Speco Technologies, a provider of video surveillance and security solutions for over 60 years, has announced two major expansions designed to enhance customer experience and strengthen partnerships across North America.
New Canadian warehouse: faster shipping, greater access
Speco Technologies is establishing a brand-new warehouse in the Greater Toronto Area to better serve Canadian customers. This strategic initiative stems from years of careful evaluation...
Speco Technologies expands into Canada with new Ontario warehouse and new hires
September 11, 2025SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y.—Speco Technologies, a video surveillance and security solutions provider, has announced its newest venture into Canada with the establishment of a warehouse in Ontario.
This milestone marks a major step in strengthening Speco’s footprint in the Canadian market by offering local inventory and warehousing.
The Ontario facility means faster delivery times, and improved service for Canadian customers. By moving operations closer to its partners, Speco is ensuring more...
ADI upgrades its website with new enhancements
May 6, 2022SSN Staff
MELVILLE, N.Y.—ADI Global Distribution, a leading wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced it has launched new upgrades to its websites across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico to deliver an enhanced online shopping experience at ADI.
According to the company, these improvements will make it easier for customers to navigate the site, find product information and shop related products.
ADI’s websites and e-commerce platform, known as the Digital Branch,...
Tech Systems expands in Canada
March 15, 2016Martha Entwistle
DULUTH, Ga.—Systems integrator Tech Systems Inc., based here, is actively working to expand its business in Canada and has hired Antoinette Modica as GM of TSI Canada to work with current TSI Canadian customers and to oversee the expansion across the country.Modica is based in Toronto. Before joining Tech Systems, Modica held management roles with Mitsubishi Electric Sales, Samsung Techwin, and Panasonic, all in Canada.Daryl Keeler, TSI founder, CEO and chairman of the board told Security Systems...
Two new accolades for Genetec
October 28, 2014SSN Staff
MONTREAL—Genetec, a provider of unified IP security solutions, has recently received two honors.
President Pierre Racz was named EY's 2014 Quebec Entrepreneur of the Year in the Technology and Communications Category. (EY was formerly known as Ernst and Young.)
The award program, in its 21st year, honors Canada's “most impressive entrepreneurs from all areas of business,” according to a prepared statement. Finalists are chosen based on their vision, leadership, financial...
Input sought on bus video plan
May 29, 2014SSN Staff
VICTORIA, British Columbia—BC Transit is looking for input on its plan to install video surveillance, according to a report in the Times Colonist.
The BC Transit authority plans to issue a request for a contract in late summer to install and operate a digital surveillance system for the authority's buses, BC Transit spokeswoman Meribeth Burton said in the report. The potential cost was not immediately available.
A draft of that request has been released to seek industry feedback prior...
Honeywell Security Group-Canada has new GM
October 1, 2013SSN Staff
TORONTO—Honeywell has named JP Lapointe as general manager of Honeywell Security Group-Canada, the company announced recently. He was previously national accounts manager.
Lapointe will oversee security product activities and lead efforts to pinpoint ways to build relationships with customers, driving and sustaining growth, according to the news release.
Based here, Lapointe will also manage sales, marketing, technical and customer support teams in Canada.
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Vivint rapidly automating Canadian homes
December 5, 2012Tess Nacelewicz
Vivint signaled it was one of the nation's home automation market leaders nearly two years ago when it changed its name from APX Alarm to Vivint, rebranding to reflect its expansion beyond home security into home automation services. The company has done so well that it has entered into a deal to be sold to the Blackstone group for more than $2 billion.
Now the Provo, Utah-based summer model company seems to be turning its focus to Canada. A recent press release from the company says that country...