Electric Guard Dog CEO Jack DeMao won a Gold Stevie Award as Maverick of the Year, Business Services, while the company won the Bronze Stevie Award for Company of the Year, Business Services in The 15th Annual American Business Awards.
The Security Industry Association (SIA), the nonprofit association representing global security companies, and University of Phoenix have awarded full-tuition scholarships to 11 full-time employees from SIA member companies. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix.
Convergint Technologies, a provider of service-based systems integration, acquired Operational Security Systems Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, and with an additional location in Orlando, Fla. Operational Security Systems is a full-service provider of the design, installation and maintenance of electronic security systems.
PSA Security Network has acquired USAV, a team of professional audio-visual (ProAV) integrators. USAV’s affiliate CI Edge, a buying group designed to support middle market commercial technology integrators, was also acquired as part of the transaction.
G4S Secure Integration’s corporate office in Omaha, Neb., achieved registration to the Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001:2007 specification. OHSAS is an internationally recognized standard for safety management systems, focusing on the management of risk, legal compliance and continuous improvement.
The recent designation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) granted “Full Operating Capability” of General Dynamics’ remote video surveillance systems (RVSS) deployed for protection across the southern border of the United States.
Iverify, a provider of comprehensive life-safety and property protection solutions for commercial clients throughout North America, recently appointed James Fanella as its new CEO.
Anixter, Tri-Ed and CLARK announced the continuation of Tri-Ed’s Stadium Tour training & networking events in cities across the U.S., during the 2017 baseball season. These one-day events feature technical trainings and exhibits from security industry suppliers, dinner and an exciting night out at the ballgame.
Dallas/Fort Worth-based Fortress Security, a home and business security system installation provider, has secured new funding and investments worth up to $2 million to expand residential security systems and commercial security systems. This funding, the company said, will allow it to better serve its customers in service areas across Texas, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Houston.
Securitas Electronic Security Inc. (SES) unveiled its new headquarters during a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on the afternoon of Thursday, April 21, 2017.