Per Mar Security Services, a provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, Iowa, and ranked No. 26 on the SDM 100, announced it has hired its first student, Luis Miranda, through its “Grow Our Own" Program.
Convergint, founded 16 years ago and ranked No. 2 on SDM’s Top Systems Integrators Report, has made 11 acquisitions in the past 18 months with no plans to slow down its global expansion. SDM Associate Editor Tim Scally spoke with Dan Moceri, Convergint’s co-founder and executive chairman, about the company’s growth strategy and what has driven Convergint’s continued acquisitions.
While many security companies lack the tools, experience and knowledge necessary to deliver an engaging and successful webinar, host John Hunepohl has devised methods to overcome the challenges of conducting a live and engaging, highly effective session and offers training through his company Crystal Ball Creations.
On June 28 and 29, industry representatives and representatives from the educational field went to Washington, D.C., to take part in the Congressional School Safety Caucus, a caucus that SIA along with the Secure School Alliance and several SIA members helped to launch with Congresswoman Susan Brooks from Indiana and Congressman Rick Larsen of Washington for the purpose of spreading awareness about the technology, funding and education needed for safe schools.
Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) announced the DMP Family Clinic Grand Opening is scheduled for July 10, 2017. The company will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on July 10 in the DMP lobby.
Hikvision USA Inc., a North American provider of video surveillance products and solutions, received the Koorsen Fire & Security Circle of Excellence Award.
Capital One provided a senior revolving line of credit to Owen Security Solutions, ranked No. 99 on the SDM 100. Owen plans to use the facility to support both organic growth and M&A, the company reported.
ASIS International, an association for security management professionals, announced that U.S. President George W. Bush will address attendees at the opening of the ASIS International 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits (ASIS 2017), Sept. 25-28 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.
With Puget Sound as a backdrop, the Electronic Security and Technology Association (ESTA) held its annual meeting at the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle, Wash., on April 30 – May 3, 2017. The theme of the meeting was “Grow What You Value,” with a focus on growing business through new revenue streams generated by new technology.
The International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection (IFCPP) and Yale University Cultural Properties are partnering to host the IFCPP 18th Annual Conference, Seminar, Exhibits & Certification Program in New Haven, Conn., September 16-20, 2017.