Andrew Scothern

Chief Architect, Gallagher Security

Andrew Scothern is the Chief Architect at Gallagher Security. With 28 years of experience in IT and software development fields – 18 of which have been spent with Gallagher across various technical and leadership roles – Andrew thrives on enterprise-level problem solving, business strategy, and product road mapping. He is a strong advocate of Agile and Lean principles, particularly when applied to building cohesive and high-impact teams, with aligned goals and individual empowerment. Andrew loves a challenge, whether through developing people and great teams, advancing his own business and technical skills, or running a marathon.

Round table contributions

How is the Internet of Things (IoT) impacting physical security?

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionised many industries, including physical security. By connecting physical devices to the internet, IoT technology offers significant enhancements to security...

What’s new in command-and-control systems for security?

A software platform designed to centralise and manage various physical security systems within an organisation used to be called a PSIM (physical security information management) system. Generally spe...

What current technology is a game changer for security?

Ideally, every new product or technology serves a need in the market, but not all new products are created equal. The impact of some new technologies is so profound that they make us rethink our preco...

Are the lifecycles of security systems getting shorter?

Some products may become obsolete faster than others, while some may have a longer life span due to ongoing innovation and demand. Technology and security threats are continuously evolving, and...

News mentions

How is the Internet of Things (IoT) impacting physical security?

What’s new in command-and-control systems for security?

What current technology is a game changer for security?

Are the lifecycles of security systems getting shorter?

Some products may become obsolete faster than others, while some may have a longer life span due to ongoing innovation and demand. Technology and security threats are continuously evolving, and...

Gallagher is predicting the global market will remain difficult for businesses throughout 2023

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher is predicting the global market will remain difficult for businesses throughout 2023 but believes that its customer-centric strategy will help the company to in...