Verkada’s partner event in Denver brought together over 1,600 security professionals to showcase cutting-edge cloud-based solutions, AI-enabled products, plus insights into the evolving role of physical security technologies.

Verkada’s newly released 2024 State of Cloud Physical Security report is based on insights from IT and physical security leaders across various sectors.

Verkada announced that Eric Salava has joined the company as its chief revenue officer.

This integration allows Verkada customers to bridge the gap between existing investments in legacy infrastructure and the purchase of new Verkada hardware, using the HiveWatch GSOC OS to bring together the disparate systems as an organization scales.

Verkada announced new additions of new marketing team members with experience in demand generation, field marketing, channel and product marketing.

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A new Verkada Premier Services designation is reserved for partners who exhibit exceptional design, installation and services capabilities.

The round was led by Alkeon Capital, with additional investment from Lightspeed Venture Partners and others.

Driven by a shared commitment to safety and customer service, paired with Convergint’s vast global footprint and Verkada’s best-in-class technology, the partnership will empower both organizations to serve a broader global customer base, according to the announcement.

According to the announcement, Davies will oversee Verkada’s privacy and government affairs programs as the company continues to expand its product offerings and operations globally.