Tag: M.C. Dean
System Surveyor previews agenda for inaugural THRIVE 2026 conference
August 17, 2026SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—System Surveyor has released the agenda and speaker lineup for its inaugural THRIVE 2026 conference, scheduled for Sept. 28-30 in Austin, Texas.
The event will bring together security integrators, end users and technology partners for education sessions, networking opportunities and discussions focused on improving efficiency across the physical security project lifecycle.
"THRIVE was created to give our growing community and industry an opportunity to explore emerging...
Gallagher Security expands strategic partnership with M.C. Dean
February 17, 2026SSN Staff
CANTON, GA — Gallagher Security, a provider of integrated access control, intrusion detection, and perimeter solutions, has announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with M.C. Dean through a new strategic solutions partner agreement.
Partnered since 2016, M.C. Dean designs, builds, operates, and maintains cyber-physical solutions for some of the world’s most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure,...
M.C. Dean expands California operations
November 13, 2025SSN Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif.—M.C. Dean, a systems integrator for cyber-physical solutions, celebrated the opening of its new San Jose office on Nov. 12.
The new office strengthens its 12-year presence in California and enhances customer access to engineering, procurement, and logistics expertise with reduced lead times and increased operational agility.
“Our regional presence enables us to be a true partner in our customers’ long-term resilience,” said David Sealock, M.C. Dean...
M.C. Dean expands Germany operations
October 8, 2025SSN Staff
STUTTGART, Germany—M.C. Dean, a systems integrator for cyber-physical solutions, opened its newest office in Stuttgart, Germany during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 7.
Expanding on 30+ years in the region and a workforce of over 100 employees, the new facility marks a strategic step in extending M.C. Dean’s global presence, deepening its ability to serve mission-critical operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
“Our Germany office has long been recognized...
Women in Security Profile: ‘A broader spectrum of diversity’ is needed, says Julaine Simmons
May 6, 2025Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Julaine Simmons believes the security industry needs to take a more holistic approach to diversity, not only expanding the roles of women in the field but also adding experienced professionals in various areas, especially technology.
“While it's crucial to have women in leadership and engineering roles, true diversity goes beyond that,” said Simmons, senior vice president, M.C. Dean. “It means having women in the field actively implementing...
M.C. Dean launches Managed Services platform
March 26, 2025SSN Staff
TYSONS, Va.—M.C. Dean, a systems integrator for cyber-physical solutions, has launched a Managed Services offering tailored to enhance operational efficiency and security posture across mission critical facility systems - electronic security, automation, and cybersecurity.
“Our roots in mission-critical environments make us the go-to partner for large-scale enterprises where systems must remain operational,” said Julaine Simmons, M.C. Dean’s senior vice president of...
SIA releases new report on operational security technology
March 25, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released an impactful new resource – Operational Security Technology: Principles, Challenges and Achieving Mission-Critical Outcomes Leveraging OST.
Authored by cyber-physical security experts John Deskurakis and Chris Lynch and developed with support from sponsors Allegion, M.C. Dean, ONVIF and Wesco, this in-depth report explores prominent types of operational security technology (OST) and their corresponding challenges,...
M.C. Dean names Ryan Kaltenbaugh as security global sales leader
March 19, 2025SSN Staff
TYSONS, Va.—M.C. Dean, a systems integrator for cyber-physical solutions, has announced the appointment of Ryan Kaltenbaugh as its first global sales leader for its security & electronic systems business.
Kaltenbaugh’s appointment marks a significant step forward for M.C. Dean’s commercial sector portfolio expansion.
In this new role, he will oversee the strategic acquisition and growth of enterprise-level customers who require integrated security solutions. Kaltenbaugh will...
SIA announces winners of 2024 Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship
August 18, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named two recipients for the 2024 Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship, a program offering $5,000 scholarships for young professional SIA members to help further their education in the field of identity management.
The winners for the 2024 Hébert Scholarship are Mariana Lima, data privacy analyst, legal, at dormakaba USA, and Samuel Silvamolina, electronic security systems engineer...