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AMAROK Invests in Evolon, Unites Industry Leaders to Redefine Commercial Security

By SDM Editors
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April 23, 2026

AMAROK, a perimeter security company, completed a strategic investment in Evolon Technology Inc., acquiring a 45% ownership stake in the company. Evolon provides AI-powered video monitoring and virtual guarding solutions for commercial businesses. The partnership brings together proven perimeter defense and AI-powered monitoring to stop threats earlier, reduce losses and deliver stronger outcomes for customers.

This investment reinforces AMAROK’s commitment to providing layered solutions to customers nationwide. As threats to commercial organizations continue to rise in frequency and sophistication, businesses require more advanced deterrents.

By integrating AMAROK’s electric fencing systems with Evolon’s AI-enabled video surveillance and virtual guarding technology, customers gain a perimeter security solution reinforced by real-time visibility and proactive threat detection, strengthening the ability to deliver a layered, intelligent security solution by unifying The Electric Guard Dog Fence, AI-powered camera detection, gate access and monitoring into one seamless customer experience.

The relationship between AMAROK and Evolon began through operational deployment, with AMAROK implementing Evolon’s technology within its own security ecosystem. After extensive technical evaluation and real-world application, AMAROK expanded the relationship through strategic investment.

“From day one, our focus has been clear: to build the ultimate perimeter security solution in North America,” said Mark Wesley, CEO, AMAROK. “Our investment in Evolon is a natural extension of that commitment. After experiencing the power of its AI-driven virtual guarding technology in our own operations, we recognized the critical role it will play in the future of commercial security. By combining our proven perimeter defense system with Evolon’s intelligent monitoring, we are strengthening our ability to protect customers from the outside in. Just as important, this investment allows us to continue raising the bar for the customer experience by delivering smarter, more proactive protection and greater peace of mind.”

Tom Galvin, CEO, Evolon, said, “AMAROK shares our conviction about the future of perimeter security: intelligent, highly integrated and built around the people who rely on it.  This investment accelerates a roadmap we're deeply excited about — unifying proven perimeter defense with AI-driven monitoring into a single, seamless experience for the security teams who depend on it every day. AMAROK is exactly the partner we hoped to find.”

With this investment, AMAROK has appointed two directors to the Evolon board of directors:

  • Nathan Leaphart has served as AMAROK’s chief financial officer since 2007, overseeing the company’s financial strategy and execution, compliance, government relations and legal functions. Leaphart is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, as well as Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.
  • Hayelom Tadesse serves as AMAROK’s senior vice president of strategy and continuous improvement, where he leads enterprise strategy, transformation programs, operations, product development, research and development, and mergers and acquisitions. Tadesse is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a Penn State alumnus with deep technology experience, driving operational excellence across complex organizations.

AMAROK’s strategic expansion, alongside Evolon’s continued growth, advances both companies’ shared vision to redefine the future of perimeter security in North America. The investment positions AMAROK and Evolon to accelerate innovation, expand their combined market footprint and deliver more intelligent, integrated security solutions. Together, the partnership strengthens each company’s ability to protect commercial businesses against today’s evolving threat landscape while driving long-term value for customers, partners and stakeholders.

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