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Allied Universal completes the strategic acquisition of Attenti Group to enhance electronic monitoring solutions

Allied Universal®, the global security and facility services company, completed its strategic acquisition of Attenti Group, one of the electronic monitoring companies. This enables the combination of Attenti and G4S Monitoring Technologies, to create a pioneer in electronic monitoring solutions. With combined revenues of over $160 million and operations in 35 countries, the new company will offer customers access to technology innovation and an even greater depth of expertise and support....

Allied Universal Technology Services ranks as the fourth largest integrator in North America in the 2022 SDM Report

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services company in North America, announces the ranking of Allied Universal Technology Services as the fourth largest integrator in North America in the 2022 SDM Top Systems Integrators Report. SDM’s Top Systems Integrators Report ranks companies by their North American systems integration revenue, which includes solutions such as design, project management, product, installation, programming, start-up, and training sold directly to an end-u...

Security officers and businesses recognised as British Security Awards 2022 return to the live arena

The British Security Industry Association’s (BSIA’s) flagship event, the British Security Awards, returned to the live stage for the first time since July 2019 to recognise security officers and businesses working to keep people, property, and places professionally protected during the last 18 months. 25th BSIA awards In an emotional return to the live arena in its 25th year, the British Security Awards, held at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square in front of a sold-out audience,...

TSS outlines how the sector should respond in the face of the increasing and evolving threats

The retail sector continues to operate with an evolving security threat profile. Increases in violence and abuse towards frontline workers, combined with losses through shoplifting and petty crime mean security remains firmly in focus of the modern retailer. According to the British Retail Consortium Crime Survey Report 2022, retail crime cost the industry £1.5 billion in 2020/21, with a staggering 1,301 incidents of violent or abusive incidents every day. Increasing and evolving threats...

Allied Universal announces three acquisitions, continues strategic growth in North America and internationally

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services company, is continuing its global expansion with the acquisition of three companies, located in New York, USA, the Netherlands and Denmark. The largest of the three companies, International Protective Service Agency (IPSA), is headquartered in New York City, New York, and provides comprehensive security and event services for clients located throughout the New York and New Jersey regions, in the United States of America. IP...

Consolidation changing the face of the security market

Consolidation is a dominant trend in the security marketplace. Large companies typically swallow up smaller companies as a means of expanding both their technology portfolios and their geographic reach. Sometimes a big fish is swallowed up by an even bigger fish.   Despite the pandemic and resulting economic challenges, the security market has continued to be a desirable environment for both big players and startups, which then provide abundant acquisition targets for the larger compa...

Allied Universal® acquires South Carolina-based American Security

Allied Universal®, the global security and facility services company announced the acquisition of American Security, a security provider in the Southeast region of the United States. American Security Founded in 1975 by retired South Carolina Highway Patrol Sergeant Henry Harrison, American Security has more than 1,200 employees and serves a seven-state area that includes Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Although American Security compri...

Allied Universal’s Global Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Steve Jones, welcomed as the 1000th Interview on The CEO Show

The CEO Show’s broadcast interview of Steve Jones, the Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Allied Universal, marks the 1000th interview from the nationally syndicated programme, which can be viewed online. Robert Reiss, the Host of The CEO Show and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The CEO Forum Group, has interviewed more leading CEOs in depth on timeless leadership principles than any other media outlet on the nationally syndicated - The CEO Show. Steve...

G4S Secure Solutions UK appoints Tim Kendall as their new Managing Director

G4S Secure Solutions UK, an Allied Universal Company, announces the appointment of Tim Kendall, currently SVP of Enterprise Accounts, Allied Universal North America, as Managing Director of G4S Secure Solutions UK. Fiona Walters, Regional CEO for UK&I, Allied Universal - International said: “Tim has had a long and successful career with G4S since joining the company in 1999. He will bring a high degree of focus on operational efficiency and customer service while ensuring that our amb...

Allied Universal appoints Dan Marston to lead and expand Allied Universal Technology Services in Canada

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services company, has announced the appointment of Dan Marston as the Regional Vice President of Allied Universal Technology Services Canada, further solidifying the company’s place in the market, as a top technology security services partner. Allied Universal acquired G4S in 2021, thereby creating the leader in global security services. Prior to joining Allied Universal, Dan Marston served as Regional Sales Director at Telus,...

Allied Universal acquires Star Protection Agency to enhance their services and business in Hawaii

Allied Universal®, the global security and facility services company, announces the acquisition of Star Protection Agency (Star), the largest locally-owned security firm in Hawaii. Star Protection Agency has been in business since 1991, growing into the largest Hawaiian-owned and veteran-owned security company in the state. Although Star is primarily a guard patrol service, with workers at 125 sites throughout the state, it provides a range of security technology and consulting services. E...

British Security Industry Association recognises security officers for keeping people and property safe

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) announces its regional security personnel winners for 2022, recognising security officers across the United Kingdom for their commitment to keeping people and property safe. The BSIA’s regional security personnel awards are part of the Association’s British Security Awards, which returns to the London Marriott Grosvenor Square on 29 June. All regional winners will now go forward as national finalists. Security personnel categories T...

Allied Universal announces the appointment of Darren Pedersen to lead and expand Canadian operations

Allied Universal, the global security and facility services company, has announced the appointment of Darren Pedersen as President of Allied Universal Canada, with the expansion of security services in Canada, under the Allied Universal brand. Allied Universal acquired G4S Secure Solutions Ltd. in 2021, thereby creating the leader in global security services. Darren Pedersen joined G4S Cash Solutions in 1997, starting as Operations Supervisor and worked his way up to General Manager for Mississ...

Allied Universal expands global footprint in electronic monitoring with the acquisition of Attenti Group

Allied Universal, the renowned global security and facility services company, continues its strategic growth with the acquisition of Attenti Group, one of the world’s renowned electronic monitoring companies. Allied Universal will integrate Attenti Group with G4S Monitoring Technologies, to create Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring Services. The combined business has pro-forma 2021 revenues over US$ 150 million, with operations in more than 35 countries, and will establish Allied Univ...

G4S secures contract with Magnox Ltd to provide security for Europe’s largest nuclear decommissioning project

G4S Secure Solutions UK (G4S Technology Ltd.), an Allied Universal company, has been awarded a £24 million contract with Magnox Ltd, which manages one of the largest nuclear reactor decommissioning programmes in Europe. The new contract will see G4S providing security services for the nuclear Shared Service Alliance, a complex consortium comprising 21 sites across the UK. Commencing in March 2022 and lasting three years, G4S will be deploying 226 staff across the UK to provide security of...

Allied Universal partners with The Teen Project, in order to help victims of human trafficking globally

Allied Universal, the world’s renowned corporate services company, has announced its continued commitment to preventing human trafficking, by partnering with The Teen Project - a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to providing healing and hope to young women, who have survived human trafficking and homelessness. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to receive involuntary labour or services. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Unit...

G4S Secure Solutions UK announces the acquisition of T.S.S (Total Security Services) to strengthen market position in the United Kingdom

G4S Secure Solutions UK, an Allied Universal company and globally renowned provider of security services, has announced the acquisition of T.S.S (Total Security Services), strengthening its position as a major UK provider of security services, with industry renowned talent, expertise and market coverage. G4S and T.S.S (Total Security Services) both have long and deep experience in security and strong corporate values that complement each other. They also share a central focus on providing servi...

Allied Universal’s Cory Meredith highlights the need to ramp up event security at global festivals, in light of the recent Astroworld tragedy

On so many levels, the advent of COVID-19 and the tragedy at Astroworld music festival drastically altered the event security landscape. After the Astroworld tragedy, event security experts saw that the rampant gate-crashing could become an indication of what was to come. This is why Coachella spent a lot of money installing a large solid fence with cement underground, according to Cory Meredith, the President of Allied Universal Event Services. Access to cutting-edge technology, such as AI C...

Allied Universal’s Caress Kennedy and Floria Chiu selected as inaugural honourees for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100

Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, is proud to announce that two company leaders, Caress Kennedy and Floria Chiu, were selected as inaugural honourees for the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum Power 100.   This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honours 100 women in the security industry each year who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation, and leadership in the community. Pre...

Knightscope partners with Allied Universal to provide Autonomous Security Robots to their U.S. based customers

Knightscope, Inc., a developer of advanced physical security technologies focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, announces a strategic partnership with Allied Universal®, a global security and facility services company with revenues at approximately $20 billion and more than 800,000 employees worldwide, to provide Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) to the company’s U.S.-based customers to help deter crime, enhance situational awareness and improve security professional safety....

Allied Universal announces the appointment of Ryan Manning as the Chief Compliance Officer (COO)

Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, has recently appointed Ryan Manning as the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). He will be based in the Santa Ana corporate office of Allied Universal. Ryan Manning will be responsible for overseeing all enterprise compliance globally for Allied Universal. With operations in over 90 countries around the world, he will contribute to the company’s ESG and sustainability goals, by furthering the company’s commitment to the h...

Allied Universal® acquires Atlanta-based Norred & Associates, Inc.

Allied Universal®, a global security and facility services company, recently announced the acquisition of Norred & Associates, Inc., an Atlanta, Georgia-based full-service security firm. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. With revenues over $36 million and more than 830 employees, Norred & Associates has been providing clients with a full range of security services encompassing manned guarding, investigations, pre-employment screening, and security consulting.   “...

What change would you like to see in security in 2022?

Here’s a news flash: 2022 will be a pivotal year for the security industry. As we enter the new year, continuing change is a safe prediction for any fast-moving, technology-driven marketplace. Recent history confirms the ability of the security industry to shift and adapt to changing conditions and to provide an ever-expanding menu of technology solutions to make the world a safer place. Given that the new year will bring change, what will that change encompass? More to the point, what sho...

What are the security challenges of the healthcare industry?

The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the task of securing hospitals and healthcare facilities by adding new concerns about disease transmission to the long list of other threats healthcare security professionals face. Hospital security must also crack the code to both allow open public access to healthcare facilities while keeping out violence and other security threats. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the security challenges of the healthcare industry?   

Allied Universal acquires The Millard Group, LLC to expand its janitorial services division

Allied Universal®, global security, and facility services company, recently announced the acquisition of The Millard Group, LLC, a Morton Grove, Illinois-based commercial facility services company. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1915 under the name Chicago Window Cleaning, The Millard Group is a third-generation family-owned business with a long history in commercial facility services. The Millard Group provides clients with an integrated solution through its full rang...

Allied Universal’s recruitment team utilises AI to hire candidates in tight labour market

Allied Universal®, global security, and facility services company, is leveraging highly advanced technology to meet the company’s aggressive hiring demands of onboarding 50,000 security professionals, administrative and managerial staff during the 4th quarter of 2021. Allied Universal’s AUHireSmart™ tool allows candidates to complete the application process online including a video interview with some candidates receiving a job offer within an hour.  Seasonal and reg...

Emerging jobs & career opportunities in the security industry

A new generation of security professional is waiting in the wings. They will be faced with unprecedented challenges, as they seek to transform the security marketplace to the ‘next level’. Technology changes ensure the market will be very different 10 years from now and the fresh labour pool will need to be able to meet the host of new challenges. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What exciting career opportunities in the security industry await the next generation?

Allied Universal ranked as best employer in the US states of Colorado, Georgia, New Jersey, South Carolina and Wisconsin, in Forbes survey

Allied Universal, a globally renowned security and facility services company in North America, has announced that Forbes’ America’s ‘Best Employers by State’ survey, partnered with market research company - Statista, ranked Allied Universal as a best employer in the US states of Colorado, Georgia, New Jersey, South Carolina and Wisconsin. ‘Best Employers by State’ survey The list is divided into 51 rankings, one for each of the 50 US states, plus the Distric...

Allied Universal to showcase security products and host expert sessions at the GSX 2021

Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, will be showcased at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) conference (Booth #901) slated for September 27 – 29 at Orlando’s Convention Center. “With the acquisition of G4S finalised in April 2021, we are now the leading integrated security and facility services company in the world,” said Steve Jones, Global Chairman & CEO of Allied Universal. “We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safe...

Allied Universal acquires MSA Security, national pioneer in threat protection and explosive detection canine teams

Allied Universal a global security and facility Services Company announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire New York-based MSA Security (MSA) from GreyLion, a middle-market private equity firm focused on investing in leading high-growth businesses. MSA is a provider of comprehensive threat protection solutions to clients nationwide including K9 security services. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Security resources “The acquisition of MSA Security will not...

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