Tag: Netwatch
Netwatch taps Kris Slimmer to lead sales growth
October 1, 2026SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Netwatch has named Kris Slimmer senior vice president of sales, tasking the security industry veteran with leading the company’s North American sales organization as it looks to expand adoption of its AI-enabled proactive video monitoring services.
Slimmer brings nearly 30 years of experience in sales, business development and operations within the security industry. He joins Netwatch after serving as division vice president at Admiral Security Services, where he...
Netwatch names Tenner senior HR business partner for North America
July 30, 2026SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Netwatch has appointed LaShonda Tenner as senior human resources business partner for North America.
In the role, Tenner will lead people and culture initiatives supporting Netwatch's continued growth across North America, with responsibilities that include talent recruitment and development, employee engagement, workforce planning and organizational culture.
Tenner brings more than 12 years of human resources leadership experience spanning the security, facilities...
Netwatch appoints Justin Nagy as chief executive officer
May 20, 2026SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Netwatch has announced the appointment of Justin Nagy as chief executive officer, succeeding Kurt Takahashi.
Nagy brings more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, with a strong track record of driving operational transformation, accelerating growth and scaling customer-focused organizations. Most recently, he served as CEO of The SEER Group, a multi-brand home services platform, where he led the company through a period of rapid expansion.
Prior...
In brief: Netwatch names new CEO, dormakaba takes flight, ADT goes DIY
May 20, 2026SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif.—Netwatch has announced the appointment of Justin Nagy as chief executive officer, succeeding Kurt Takahashi.
Nagy brings more than 20 years of experience in the security industry, with a strong track record of driving operational transformation, accelerating growth and scaling customer-focused organizations. Most recently, he served as CEO of The SEER Group, a multi-brand home services platform, where he led the company through a period...
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners acquires Security 101
February 24, 2026SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Private equity activity in the security sector continues its rapid pace as Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle‑market private equity team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, has acquired Security 101, a national provider of commercial security integration services.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The MSCP deal marks the third private equity acquisition of a security provider since December, when Allied Universal sold...
Security surge in M&A: Tech adoption, recurring revenue models and consolidation push valuations to record highs
January 12, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—For security companies looking to increase their value, investments in artificial intelligence (AI), the cloud and cybersecurity aren’t optional anymore - they’re the price of admission. That message was clear at the recent Raymond James Security Investor Conference.
“If you’re not investing in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, you’re not just behind - you’re irrelevant,” said Alper Cetingok,...
PE in security: Poll reveals concerns
January 7, 2026Ken Showers
YARMOUTH, Maine — Private equity (PE) made waves in the security industry in 2025 with several high-profile acquisitions and a flurry of smaller deals consolidating companies under investment firms. But according to the latest Security Systems News (SSN) poll, what benefits investors may not always benefit the industry.
The push for private equity has been driven by the opportunity for companies to access larger amounts...
Netwatch announces agreement to be acquired by PE firm GI Partners
December 17, 2025SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif. and CARLOW, Ireland—For the second time in less than 10 days, a major security provider has been acquired by a private equity firm. Netwatch has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by GI Partners. Terms were not disclosed.
Just eight days after Allied Universal sold a majority stake of AMAG Technology to Shore Rock Partners, Netwatch has also chosen to utilize an investment firm to support its next stage of growth.
"We are very...
Actuate appoints industry veteran Ken Francis as CEO
November 7, 2024SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Actuate, a global provider of vision-based AI monitoring solutions, has announced the appointment of Ken Francis as CEO.
With over two decades of experience at the helm of industry-leading companies such as Eagle Eye Networks and AMAG Technology, Francis brings a proven track record in building and scaling global security technology businesses. He will lead Actuate’s continued global expansion, strengthen its channel partnerships, and advance its position as one of the fastest-growing...
Not quite wrapped
September 27, 2023Ken Showers
I hope you will be both refreshed and comfortable as you read this week’s blog, safe in the knowledge that you will have achieved more restful sleep than I have, dear readers.
That’s right, I’m burning the midnight oil lately as I have spent this week chasing the last of my GSX content out the door. Well, there’s bound to be some leftovers, but come next week I’ll be back into the normal flow as I gear up to tackle October (it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month,...