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Securitas Technology, a world pioneer and global provider of security, health, and safety technologies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Sonitrol of New Orleans. This strategic move underscores Securitas Technology's ongoing commitment to innovation, client-centric solutions, and expanding its geographic footprint to better serve clients across North America. Sonitrol solutions Sonitrol of New Orleans, known for its expertise and pioneering Sonitrol audio sensor technology joins the Securitas Technology portfolio. With this acquisition, Securitas Technology strengthens its position as one of the largest providers of Sonitrol solutions in North America. "This acquisition aligns with our focus to deliver cutting-edge security solutions while keeping our clients at the centre of everything we do. We are proud to welcome the talented Sonitrol of New Orleans team to Securitas Technology and look forward to driving technology innovation that adds value for our clients," said Tony Byerly, Global President and CEO, of Securitas Technology. Advanced security technology Sonitrol's rich legacy dates back over 60 years, such as reducing false alarms and enhancing verified responses Sonitrol's rich legacy of innovation dates back over 60 years, with achievements, such as reducing false alarms and enhancing verified responses. Together, Securitas Technology and Sonitrol of New Orleans will combine their expertise, leveraging advanced security technology for clients in North America. Sustainability, innovation, and excellence "This partnership brings together two leaders in the security industry, blending Sonitrol's unique capabilities with Securitas Technology's expansive technology resources," said Kevin Engelhardt, President of North America, Securitas Technology. He adds, "It marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide innovative solutions that safeguard what matters most to our clients." Securitas Technology continues to enhance its offerings and maintain a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and excellence in client service.

Securitas Technology, a world pioneer and global provider of security, health, and safety technologies, is proud to announce the acquisition of Sonitrol New Orleans. This strategic move underscores Securitas Technology’s ongoing commitment to innovation, client-centric solutions, and expanding its geographic footprint to better serve clients across North America. Securitas Technology portfolio Sonitrol New Orleans, known for its expertise and pioneering Sonitrol audio sensor technology, now joins the Securitas Technology portfolio. With this acquisition, Securitas Technology strengthens its position as one of the largest providers of Sonitrol solutions in North America. “This acquisition aligns with our focus to deliver cutting-edge security solutions while keeping our clients at the centre of everything we do. We are proud to welcome the talented Sonitrol New Orleans team to Securitas Technology and look forward to driving technology innovation that adds value for our clients,” said Tony Byerly, Global President and CEO, Securitas Technology. Advanced security technology Sonitrol’s rich legacy of innovation dates back over 60 years, with achievements such as false alarms Sonitrol’s rich legacy of innovation dates back over 60 years, with achievements such as reducing false alarms and enhancing verified responses. Together, Securitas Technology and Sonitrol New Orleans will combine their expertise, leveraging advanced security technology for clients in North America. “This partnership brings together two pioneers in the security industry, blending Sonitrol’s unique capabilities with Securitas Technology’s expansive technology resources,” said Kevin Engelhardt, President North America, Securitas Technology. Innovative solutions Engelhardt added: “It marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide innovative solutions that safeguard what matters most to our clients.” Securitas Technology continues to enhance its offerings and maintain a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and excellence in client service.

Securitas Technology is proud to announce its recognition as one of the SDM 100 Top Technology Partners of 2024.  This recognition emphasises their position as a pioneer in the electronic security industry and is driven by innovation and excellence.  Excellence and client satisfaction “We are honoured to be recognised as one of the SDM 100 Top Technology Partners of 2024. This is a testament to our team and partners' dedication and innovative spirit,” said Tony Byerly, Global President, of Securitas Technology & CEO of Securitas Technology Corporation.   “This recognition highlights the strength of our brands and our unwavering focus on excellence and client satisfaction. Together, we are shaping the future of security."  Advanced security technologies Securitas Technology has excelled in a year marked by increased client demand for advanced security Securitas Technology has excelled in a year marked by increased client demand for advanced security technologies such as video, access control, and integrated systems. Their inclusion in the top manufacturer's list, featuring brands 3xLOGIC, PACOM, and SONITROL, highlights significant contributions to the industry. Industry trends Industry trends emphasise the strengths of Securitas brands: Cloud: PACOM’s VIGIL CORE solution uses the cloud for seamless integration and increased efficiency. Data: 3xLOGIC’s Trends business intelligence solution provides valuable insights for retailers. False Alarms: SONITROL’s Audio Sensor ensures accurate information and fast police response. Reporting: SONITROL and PACOM offer flexible management tools, and 3xLOGIC’s VIGIL CLOUD™ facilitates easy information sharing. Security focus “We are proud to be rated so highly by integrators as a business partner they can rely on. Our dealers, integrators, and distributors are critical to our success in the industry, and we are fortunate to have so many strong, capable partners that sell our brands," said Brad McMullen, President of 3xLOGIC, PACOM, and SONITROL. "As part of a large, international organisation 100% focused on security, we are positioned to continue bringing great technology to the market to support our dealers and end users."

As security embraces IT-centric solutions, it can provide business value over and above security. Now in charge of managing a variety of data – e.g., from video platforms – a company’s security function has access to a range of new metrics. While security may use video to analyse a security event, machine learning can analyse the same data for other business capabilities, such as quality control or when a policy has been breached. “It’s the same camera, but with dual purpose,” says Matt Kushner, President of STANLEY Security. STANLEY Security, one of the largest integrators with a global footprint, has positioned itself at the centre of the industry’s transformation by information technology (IT) and the Internet of Things. “Security will become an expanded business partner with corporations,” Kushner comments. In response to the trend, STANLEY is hiring more IT-oriented technicians and salespeople within the IT community and who can “speak at the C-level”, Kushner comments. Sonitrol is the most recognised brand by law enforcement for verified response Data centres, higher education and logistics STANLEY manages very large, multi-national clients. As a consequence, the STANLEY security organisation has some of the best and brightest minds for enterprise-class security. To maintain that level of talent, STANLEY is committed to education. “We bring them into the family and focus on education, such as IT and IoT training. That’s critical in a world where unemployment is less than 3%. Finding good people, growing good people, and retaining good people – we do that exceptionally well at STANLEY,” says Kushner. STANLEY’s strong vertical markets including data centres, higher education, and logistics. They are also strong in multi-location installations (such as banking.) STANLEY has a big footprint throughout North America and Europe.  PACOM access control and 3xLOGIC cloud-based solutions In addition to STANLEY’s core integrator business, the company also manages several manufacturing brands such as PACOM access control and 3xLOGIC cloud-based solutions.Mergers and acquisitions have been commonplace in the integrator space Beyond its company-owned integrator locations under the STANLEY brand, the company also owns Sonitrol, the strongest brand in the market for verified response with 65 franchises in North America. Sonitrol is the most recognised brand by law enforcement for verified response. Mergers and acquisitions have been commonplace in the integrator space, and Kushner says that STANLEY is “open and actively looking for properties that fit our commercial growth strategy”. He notes that STANLEY focuses on the commercial side of the market, where there are good margins and continuing growth. They pay less attention to the residential side which is “being heavily disrupted”. Strong partnerships with manufacturers STANLEY has strong partnerships with several manufacturer partners, through which they bring new breakout technologies to market from emerging companies. An example is Evolv Technology, a manufacturer of gun and bomb detection technology. “We see them as a leading provider of the technology, and they are, in my mind, a very disruptive provider,” says Kushner. STANLEY is also collaborating with a company – to be announced – that provides a unique gunshot detection technology, he says. STANLEY is also cooperating with dormakaba to implement Switch Tech, a Bluetooth wireless core that can replace any standard mechanical lock core. Existing locks can be transformed into electromechanical locks in minutes. STANLEY is also developing a tight integration with Lenel’s mobile credentialing system. STANLEY is also cooperating with dormakaba to implement Switch Tech GSX 2019 and ISC West 2020 At the recent GSX 2019 show in Chicago, Kushner says STANLEY heard a lot about cybersecurity, especially customers wanting to make sure they are investing in cyber-hygiene and who are looking to expand into providing cyber protection. “In concert with cyber-hygiene, they are looking for health monitoring or assurance that network devices are operating properly,” he says. “They want to ensure their security platforms are cyber-secure and up to date with the latest software versions.” STANLEY is also a big proponent of cloud offerings, and Kushner hints at a big announcement at the upcoming ISC West show in Las Vegas of additional cloud offerings and/or partnerships. “There will be a variety of new solutions to be introduced, including hosted solutions and applications that benefit both security and that add new value to businesses overall.”