Founded in 1969, Panavidéo is a leading security systems integrator that meets customers’ complex business and security challenges with advanced and emerging IP video and access control technologies. Nearly 40 local Panavidéo colleagues will join Convergint, enabling the company to better service its customers in the region and accelerate growth, according to an announcement.

“As customer demand for advanced access control and video surveillance technology continues to grow, Convergint is focused on delivering the most secure, comprehensive, and innovative solutions in the market,” said Ann Fandozzi, CEO, Convergint. “This acquisition extends our capabilities in Canada to benefit both global and regional customers — and we’re thrilled to welcome Panavidéo colleagues to Convergint Nation.”

“Joining forces with Convergint enables Panavidéo to continue delivering best-in-class service to our growing customer base, while giving us the resources to expand our business with global enterprises,” said Maxime Boivin, Panavidéo. “Convergint shares our strong corporate culture, commitment to emerging technology, and drive to be our customers’ best service provider — we look forward to expanding our combined reach and creating new opportunities for our customers and colleagues.”

Convergint is a $2.5 billion global systems integrator that designs, installs and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation and A/V systems. Listed as the No. 1 systems integrator in SDM’s Top Systems Integrators Report for the past six years, Convergint staffs over 10,000 colleagues and more than 220 locations worldwide.