Tag: HID Global
ISS adds two new directors
December 6, 2024SSN Staff
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — ISS (Intelligent Security Systems) announced that security industry veterans Russell Compton and Brian Friedman have joined the company as its new director of strategic partnerships and regional sales director for the Western U.S., respectively.
Compton, who most recently served as director of strategic sales and partner management for identity access management at HID Global, will spearhead the company’s strategy relative to building a robust network of distribution...
SIA announces 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship winners
October 18, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named eight recipients for the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship – a program developed to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for the widest spectrum of people possible in the security industry.
In the 2024 scholarship program – open to employees of SIA member companies and SIA student members – each honoree will be awarded $7,500 to use toward...
The CMOOR Group adds Dan DeBlasio as director of business development
April 2, 2024SSN Staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The CMOOR Group, a provider of cloud-based compliance and continuous education solutions for the security, fire, and life safety industry, has announced the appointment of Dan DeBlasio as director of business development.
DeBlasio brings over 25 years of experience in enterprise software and enterprise sales, with a specific focus on security solutions, making him a valuable asset to The CMOOR Group team, according to the company.
In his new role, DeBlasio will spearhead...
ASSA ABLOY sees strong performance in commercial, but residential still challenging
February 7, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
STOCKHOLM – While ASSA ABLOY reported strong gains in its commercial business in the fourth quarter, there's a clear drag on profits in its residential business.
It was a strong quarter in many respects for the global manufacturing company, managing a total of six acquisitions in the quarter, and a record number of acquisitions for the year. Several of those acquisitions were in the South American market, where ASSA ABLOY President and CEO Nico Delvaux said the company continues...
ASSA ABLOY holds Q2 presentation, announces acquisition of Evolis
July 19, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
STOCKHOLM – ASSA ABLOY preempted its second fiscal quarter 2023 presentation with the news that the company would be acquiring Evolis through its subsidiary HID Global.
The news came roughly an hour before the company’s quarterly presentation detailing their intent to purchase approximately 98.5 percent of shares from the French manufacturer of ID card printers and consumables. "This operation is a tremendous development opportunity for our two groups," Evolis CEO Emmanuel Picot...
The hoi polloi, according to ABLOY
July 19, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
I just finished up ASSA ABLOY’s second quarter presentation and they’re still powering on with a new acquisition to sweeten the pot, but those darn residential numbers continue to be a thorn in their side.
Bearing that in mind the title of today’s blog is a little tongue in cheek, it's not the little people causing all that softness in the residential market, at least not to the degree that it's currently suffering, that’s a multi-aspected hydra that’s global...
Fournier welcomed at AMAG as VP Product Management
July 17, 2023SSN Staff
HAWTHORNE, Calif. – AMAG Technology has announced that they’ve hired Roland Fournier as their Vice President of Product Management.
Serving as the Lead Product Officer of AMAG Technology, Fournier as VP will be responsible for the vision, development, and strategy of all Symmetry products. The company said he will oversee the design and manufacturing planning of the AMAG product portfolio, defining the company’s product direction in line with their strategic goals.
“I...
Shooter Detection Systems welcomes new president, chief technology officer
July 6, 2023SSN Staff
ROWLEY, Mass.—Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and a global provider of gunshot detection solutions, has announced the appointment of Stephen Carney as the company's new president.
Additionally, Rich Onofrio, former managing director of SDS, has assumed the role of chief technology officer, leading the engineering team following the retirement of Ronald Fowler, the company's original CTO.
Carney previously served as vice president of global product...
HID introduces Technology Partner Program for mobile solutions
May 23, 2023SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas – Identity solutions provider HID Global has announced the release of its HID Origo Technology Partner Program with a focus on mobile technologies.
HID said the program was designed in response to an evolving security landscape, growing regulatory demands, and mounting privacy concerns. The program is designed to provide technology partners with the tools they need to innovate and grow market share.
“When HID Mobile Access was introduced more than a decade ago, smartphones...
SIA names Joseph Grillo as honorary member
March 21, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) Executive Committee has named Joseph (Joe) Grillo as an honorary member.
Grillo – a security industry veteran, a longtime SIA member and the founder and former CEO of ACRE, LLC – is one of only five individuals to have received this honor, joining fellow honorary members Les Gold, Sandy Jones, Dave McGowan, and Scott Schafer. SIA will recognize Grillo at its Executive Reception taking place March 28 during ISC...