Tag: Kevin Engelhardt
Securitas acquires U.S.-based Supreme Security Systems
December 2, 2021SSN Staff
STOCKHOLM—Securitas Electronic Security, the world's leading intelligent protective services partner, has announced it is acquiring Supreme Security Systems, a top 50 alarm monitoring company in the U.S. The purchase price is approximately $20 million.
The acquisition increases Securitas’ service capabilities and client offerings in the northeast U.S. and aligns with Securitas’ ambition to double the size of its security solutions and electronic security business.
Founded...
Securitas promotes Tony Byerly and Kevin Engelhardt to key leadership roles
November 29, 2021SSN Staff
UNIONTOWN, Ohio—With the promotion of Tony Byerly to President, Global Electronic Security, and Kevin Engelhardt to President, Securitas Electronic Security, Inc. and Electronic Security Business Leader for North America, Securitas continues to align organizational structures to intensify its focus on their electronic security (ES) and solutions growth strategy.
In Byerly’s expanded role as President, Global Electronic Security, he will lead the global strategy solidifying electronic...
Byerly to lead Diebold security division
June 25, 2012Martha Entwistle
Updated on June 27, 2012 with interview with Tony ByerlyNORTH CANTON, Ohio—Six weeks after leaving Stanley CSS, Tony Byerly on June 25 was named EVP, electronic security for Diebold. Byerly takes over for Bradley Stephenson, who retired from this role last November.“There is not one current provider of this scale and brand awareness that is better positioned to drive innovation into the security industry,” Byerly told Security Systems News in an email interview.In his new role,...
Introducing Security Industry Mentors: Meet the Class of 2012
May 22, 2012Martha Entwistle
For six years now, one of our most popular news stories of the year has been our annual “20 under 40” list of future leaders of the security industry.Every year, when the editors of Security Systems News interview the candidates we've chosen for the list, we hear stories about their mentors, people in the industry who've not only been successful themselves, but also have taken an active interest in encouraging and helping the leaders of tomorrow.We thought it was about time that we acknowledged...
Diebold and DVS on when to use bleeding-edge technology
February 15, 2012Martha Entwistle
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—In deciding to use bleeding-edge technology, you need to eliminate legacy alternatives, weigh the risks and rewards, ensure all stakeholders are informed and aboard, and then proceed very, very carefully, according to Kevin Engelhardt, VP of security operations for Diebold, and Phil Santore, principal and managing partner for consulting group DVS.
“There's a reason they call it bleeding edge,” Engelhardt said.
Engelhardt and Santore participated in an...
Personnel changes at Diebold, Pivot3
November 1, 2011Martha Entwistle
Pivot 3 has a new CEO, and Diebold is looking for a new leader of its security division, according to announcements, released today by the two companies.
Excepts from releases below:
Diebold's Stephenshon to retire, Engelhardt to serve as interim VP
Diebold announced that Bradley J. Stephenson is retiring from his current post as leader of the company's security division. Diebold is conducting a national search to identify a replacement for Stephenson, according to the company.
In the meantime, Kevin...
ASIS 2011: News and notes from the show floor
September 22, 2011SSN Staff
ORLANDO, Fla.—There was plenty of news being made at ASIS 2011, which took place at the Orange County Convention Center Sept. 19-21. Below are some editor round-ups from ventured out onto the show floor to collect news and other goings-on.
Here's Martha's round-up:
The ASIS news started rolling in well before the show floor opened with the news released around 7 a.m. yesterday that Tyco International plans to split into three independent, publicly traded companies.
Over...
TechSec 2012 preliminary educational program announced
September 22, 2011SSN Staff
ORLANDO, Fla.—Details of the TechSec 2012 educational program were announced by conference organizers on Sept. 20, the second day of the ASIS show here.
The eighth annual TechSec conference, sponsored by Security Systems News and Security Director News, will take place Feb. 7-8 in Delray Beach, Fla.
"TechSec is the place for integrators, end users, consultants and manufacturers to discuss and debate how new and emerging technology is affecting the security landscape,” said Tim Purpura,...
The push for standards
September 12, 2011Martha Entwistle
NEW YORK—Will a marquee security project like the World Trade Center affect how enterprise-level projects are designed and implemented in the future? Or, will this project, which involves multiple manufacturers working together, translate to momentum for establishing standards in the security industry? Several of those involved in the project believe that may be the case.
“From an industry perspective, I think this project will have a major impact. It spans multiple vertical market applications,”...
Collaborating and constantly adapting: The World Trade Center security team at work
September 8, 2011Martha Entwistle
NEW YORK—The World Trade Center security team of engineers from Ducibella, Venter & Santore and integrators from Diebold spend a lot of time together.
They have official meetings at least twice a week to track progress. Since the collaboration began early this spring, long days have been the norm. And, with the Sept. 11 opening of the Memorial site approaching, longer days along with unofficial dinner and breakfast meetings are increasingly common.
“Normally when you work with an integrator...