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Kevin Engelhardt has been appointed as chief operating officer (COO) of Securitas Electronic Security Inc. (SES), SDM’s 2019 Systems Integrator of the Year. Prior to COO, Kevin served as executive vice president, field operations and enterprise solutions. 

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Maureen Carlo, director of strategic alliances – North America at BCDVideo, as the 2019 recipient of the SIA Progress Award, an honor presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum celebrating individuals who pave the way to success for women in the security industry. 

As one of six distinct security-related divisions of a global powerhouse, this year’s Systems Integrator of the Year draws on the history of not one, but two long-standing companies, along with a deep commitment to its employees and customers, and a strong understanding of technology to distinguish itself from the competition.

ESA has recognized the distinguished group of companies supporting the industry in 2019 through its Executive Strategic Partnership program.

ADT Inc., No. 1 on the SDM 100 Report, today announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell ADT Security Services Canada Inc. to TELUS Corporation for approximately CAD $700 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments.

Transformation is defined as “a change in form, appearance, nature or character.” Today, the physical security industry is faced with the fact that digital transformation has redefined business risk.

Allied Universal, a security and facility services company in North America, announced the appointment of Caress Kennedy as a member of The Committee of 200 (C200) — a prestigious network of top level women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators. 

Security ONE Alarm Systems, a regional electronic security and life safety company headquartered in Leamington, Ontario, has acquired customer accounts from R&T Security Services out of Chatham, Ontario. 

Interlogix, a provider of commercial and residential security, announced it will close its businesses in the U.S. and Canada after a “thorough portfolio review” of its security business. 

Bold Group, a provider of alarm monitoring, business management and cyber security software for the security industry, is showcasing efforts this October in observation of Cyber Security Awareness Month.