Tag: North America
Mobile Pro Systems appoints Colin DePree as VP of sales and marketing
January 30, 2026SSN Staff
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Mobile Pro Systems, a provider of mobile surveillance platforms for remote and dynamic environments, has announced that Colin DePree has joined the company as vice president of sales and marketing.
DePree joins Mobile Pro Systems as organizations across North America increasingly rely on mobile and distributed surveillance to complement fixed security infrastructure. Recent market analysis shows that mobile surveillance deployments grew 28% year-over-year, highlighting a...
dormakaba signs agreement to acquire Avant-Garde Systems
December 18, 2025SSN Staff
RUMLANG, Switzerland—dormakaba has signed a binding agreement to acquire Avant-Garde Systems Inc., one of the largest independent solution providers for entrance systems control products in the U.S.
This acquisition represents a core-in-the-core acquisition, strengthening dormakaba’s North American go-to-market in access automation solutions.
Founded in 2015 and based in Clarksville, Ind., Avant-Garde is a solution provider in the entrance systems control business, providing a “one-stop-shop”...
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...
Prosegur Security appoints Ty Stafford executive chairman, Daren Lopez named CEO
April 25, 2025SSN Staff
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla.—Prosegur Security, a global provider of security services and technology-driven solutions, has announced a strategic leadership transition to support the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.
Ty Stafford will assume the role of executive chairman, while Daren Lopez, currently the chief operating officer, will become the company’s chief executive officer.
Stafford, who has served as CEO since 2022, has played a pivotal role...
Relyon expands personal safety solutions across North and South America
March 18, 2025SSN Staff
TEL AVIV, Israel—Relyon, a provider of an innovative approach to personal safety solutions, has announced its strategic expansion into North and South America.
This expansion marks a significant milestone in Relyon’s mission to provide cutting-edge safety and security technology to individuals, families, and organizations across the Americas.
Relyon’s comprehensive safety app utilizes advanced technology, including real-time location sharing, video emergency calls, geofencing,...
Five Questions with Bob Appleby
April 22, 2020SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Recently appointed as Vice President and General Manager, ADI North America, Bob Appleby has 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical distribution industry, working to ensure patients and healthcare providers had access to the drugs they needed. He now uses his talents in the security industry to help protect families, companies, employees and assets.
Are you married? Any kids? Pets?
I have been married for more than 26 years to my college sweetheart. We have two daughters,...
Brian Wiser named Bosch Security Systems president of sales for North America
August 4, 2014SSN Staff
FAIRPORT, N.Y.—Brian Wiser has been named president of sales, North America, for Bosch Security Systems. In this position, he will lead the sales, support, training, customer service and marketing organizations in North America. Joining Bosch in August, Wiser will replace Jeremy Hockham, who will take on a new assignment for Bosch in Europe, effective October 1. In the interim, Wiser, Hockham and the Bosch management team will work together to ensure a smooth transition for customers. Wiser...
De Fina named to SIA leadership role
March 4, 2014Martha Entwistle
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.— Frank De Fina, Samsung Techwin SVP of sales and marketing, North America, has been appointed to the Security Industry Association Board of Directors Executive Committee.
De Fina will serve as vice chairman of the six-member committee, which is composed of industry professionals who represent a broad spectrum of electronic security interests.
“These are exciting times for the electronic security industry in terms of technology development and the expanded vision...
North America owns 70 percent of mobile video surveillance market
October 7, 2013Leif Kothe
LONDON—By a vast margin, North America remains the dominant sales region for mobile video surveillance equipment, according to a recent report from IHS, a global market research firm.In 2012, the Americas contributed $346.6 million in revenue, good for 70 percent of the global share. The lion's share of this revenue comes from the United States and Canada, which together account for more mobile video surveillance sales than the Europe-Middle East-Africa region ($83.3 million) and the Asia region...