Tag: Convergint Technologies
Gallagher Security named Global Elite Partner with Convergint
January 8, 2026SSN Staff
HAMILTON, New Zealand — Gallagher Security, a global manufacturer of integrated access control, intrusion detection, and perimeter solutions, has announced it has been named a Global Elite Partner with Convergint Technologies.
The Global Elite Partner program was created by Convergint to deepen collaboration with top-tier technology providers through shared innovation, expertise, and customer support. As part of this program, Gallagher and Convergint will align their strategies...
Alcatraz appoints Matthew Powell as senior director of infrastructure markets
November 25, 2025SSN Staff
CUPERTINO, Calif.—Alcatraz, a provider of facial biometric authentication for physical access, has announced the appointment of Matthew Powell as the company’s first senior director of infrastructure markets.
Powell brings over two decades of experience helping secure the systems that power our economy. His career has focused on enabling infrastructure owners to protect their operations, manage risk and build long-term resilience through intelligent security technology.
Before...
Genetec unveils new state-of-the-art Experience Center in Sydney
February 28, 2024SSN Staff
SYDNEY—Genetec, a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has unveiled its new office and state-of-the-art Experience Center, located in Sydney, Australia.
Named SYXC, the new Experience Center is located within Sydney’s Tech Central precinct at 477 Pitt Street and features innovative solutions from Genetec and its large ecosystem of industry-leading technology partners. The new facility will serve as a hub for Genetec...
Women in Security Feature: Maria Castellanos
December 13, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—As part of Security Systems News’ and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum’s (WISF’s) continuing series highlighting the contributions of women in security, this month’s feature is on Maria Castellanos, account executive at global systems integrator Convergint Technologies, based out of Washington, D.C.
Castellanos’ focus is on supporting Convergint’s global accounts. She assists worldwide customers in creating...
Convergint acquires Simpson Security Systems
November 8, 2021SSN Staff
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Convergint announced the acquisition of Simpson Security Systems, a security systems integrator that provides services across Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, and Tennessee. This acquisition further strengthens and expands Convergint’s footprint across the Southeast and Central regions of the United States.
"We've celebrated tremendous growth this past year, and with each acquisition, we remain focused on two things: culture and service. We are honored...
Expanding Globally Through M&A
October 6, 2021Cory Harris, Editor
If you’ve read our website over the last month or so, you’ve noticed an uptick in the amount of merger and acquisition (M&A) stories we’ve posted, and as Karen Carpenter beautifully sang so many years ago, we’ve only just begun.
The wheeling and dealing in the security industry have been hot and heavy during the late summer and early part of the fall season. In case you have not been able to keep up with the goings-on of all the business transactions over the past several...
The secret to Convergint’s successful M&A strategy
October 4, 2021Cory Harris, Editor
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Convergint, a global service-based systems integration company based here, continues to expand its footprint and capabilities on a global scale through an M&A strategy that focuses on aligning company cultures and focusing on certain geographic areas.
Convergint’s most recent acquisition of two business units from ATS Companies, ATS Alaska and ATS Facility Systems, expands The company’s Northwest presence and brings its first technology center in Alaska.
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BriefCam and Convergint team up on DC National Mall project
August 23, 2021SSN Staff
BOSTON—BriefCam, a provider of video content analytics solutions, today announced that its software platform is now in place at the National Mall as part of a $3.3+ million technology donation led by systems integration leader Convergint.
By making surveillance video footage searchable, actionable and quantifiable, BriefCam can help the National Park Service (NPS) and the United States Park Police (USPP) ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors to the National Mall’s monuments,...
Convergint acquires Premier Security Group (PSG)
August 11, 2021SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Global systems integrator Convergint announced the acquisition of Premier Security Group (PSG), a diversified physical security company servicing the financial market vertical in California, Utah, and Arizona.
“We recently celebrated our 20th anniversary, and with it has come great excitement about our momentum and growth,” said Convergint CEO Ken Lochiatto said in the announcement. “We are thrilled to welcome new colleagues with deep expertise in the...
Convergint celebrates 20th annual Social Responsibility Day
June 21, 2021SSN Staff
SANTA ANA—For the 20th consecutive year, Convergint offices will close so more than 3,400 colleagues can give their time, expertise and resources at 85 locations across the globe. The $1.6 billion global system integrator’s efforts are part of their 20th annual Convergint Social Responsibility Day, launched to commemorate the founding of the firm in 2001, and to support the local communities where their colleagues live and work.
Helping underserved schools and organizations step up...