Tag: Allied Universal
Allied Universal’s EPS unit navigates one of its busiest periods on record
April 1, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
LAS VEGAS—Allied Universal’s Enhanced Protection Services (EPS) unit is operating at an elevated tempo as geopolitical conflict, domestic threat activity and rising executive exposure converge to create one of its busiest stretches, says Glen Kucera.
“What people think of as executive protection has changed dramatically,” said Kucera, who leads the EPS unit, during ISC West. “This is all executive protection...
Allied Universal launches HELIAUS Gov
March 26, 2026SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. — Allied Universal has announced HELIAUS Gov, the government-ready deployment of its award-winning HELIAUS workforce management system.
Purpose-built for federal and defense operations, HELIAUS Gov delivers the same HELIAUS capabilities – predictive analytics, digital post orders, geofenced activity tracking and AI-powered insights – in a compliance-segregated environment with no crossover to commercial infrastructure.
“Federal and defense agencies face...
Allied Universal launches HELIAUS Guest visitor management solution
March 20, 2026SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced the release of HELIAUS Guest, its automated enterprise visitor management system designed to replace antiquated clipboard visitor sign-in methods.
Part of the company’s AI-driven HELIAUS workforce management solution, HELIAUS Guest manages every stage of the visitor experience by simplifying pre-screening and automating compliance reporting.
“Organizations today are rethinking how they secure their facilities...
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners acquires Security 101
February 24, 2026SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Private equity activity in the security sector continues its rapid pace as Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle‑market private equity team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, has acquired Security 101, a national provider of commercial security integration services.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The MSCP deal marks the third private equity acquisition of a security provider since December, when Allied Universal sold...
GEODIS Park names Allied preferred ESP
February 19, 2026SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. — Allied Universal has been selected by GEODIS Park as its event services provider offering event staffing and security services.
Allied Universal’s expertise supporting large venues enables GEODIS Park to focus on promoting the success of high-profile Major League Soccer matches, as well as other sporting events and concerts.
Allied Universal Event Services division will be providing services related to venue access, monitoring gates,...
ISC West 2026 unveils keynote speakers and AI-powered learning platform
January 30, 2026SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC West 2026, hosted March 23-27 in collaboration with the Security Industry Association (SIA), has announced a robust SIA Education@ISC Program aimed to educate the industry on what’s new and next.
With a three-day keynote series and sessions featuring top cybersecurity experts and stakeholders from organizations across the private and public sector, 2026 sessions will provide attendees with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping...
Security surge in M&A: Tech adoption, recurring revenue models and consolidation push valuations to record highs
January 12, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—For security companies looking to increase their value, investments in artificial intelligence (AI), the cloud and cybersecurity aren’t optional anymore - they’re the price of admission. That message was clear at the recent Raymond James Security Investor Conference.
“If you’re not investing in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, you’re not just behind - you’re irrelevant,” said Alper Cetingok,...
AMAG breaks free: Bold spin-off from Allied will spark innovation
December 17, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
IRVINE, Calif.—Following a spin-off from Allied Universal and a strategic investment by Shore Rock Partners, AMAG Technology is accelerating product development and expanding its capabilities for high-security environments, says CEO David Sullivan.
Why now?
The spin-off was triggered after Allied recognized that a dedicated growth investor was essential to unlock AMAG’s long-term potential. Allied remains a minority...
Netwatch announces agreement to be acquired by PE firm GI Partners
December 17, 2025SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif. and CARLOW, Ireland—For the second time in less than 10 days, a major security provider has been acquired by a private equity firm. Netwatch has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by GI Partners. Terms were not disclosed.
Just eight days after Allied Universal sold a majority stake of AMAG Technology to Shore Rock Partners, Netwatch has also chosen to utilize an investment firm to support its next stage of growth.
"We are very...
Allied Universal spins off AMAG Technology in strategic deal with Shore Rock Partners
December 9, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced that it has sold a majority stake in AMAG Technology to Shore Rock Partners, a New York-based critical infrastructure-focused growth investor.
Allied Universal, which acquired AMAG in 2021, will retain a substantial minority interest in AMAG. With the transaction, AMAG President David Sullivan will become CEO. Additional terms of the sale are not being disclosed.
AMAG is a global provider of integrated high-security access control, identity,...