Tag: Ken Lochiatto
Convergint appoints Ann Fandozzi as CEO
February 14, 2024SSN Staff
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Convergint, a global provider of service-based systems integration, has appointed Ann Fandozzi as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately.
After a decade-long tenure, Ken Lochiatto will move from his role as CEO to continuing to serve Convergint in an advisory role on its Board of Managers. He will support the company and its colleagues during this period of transition.
Lochiatto has played a pivotal role in Convergint’s growth and success during...
Convergint acquires Middle East-based MVP Tech
September 20, 2022SSN Staff
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Convergint, a global provider of service-based systems integration, announced it has acquired MVP Tech, a UAE-based security and IT systems contractor serving private enterprises and government clients for the past two decades.
The acquisition will add more than 200 colleagues to Convergint and expand the company’s presence to countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East.
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dubai, MVP Tech has three offices across...
Convergint acquires Simpson Security Systems
November 8, 2021SSN Staff
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Convergint announced the acquisition of Simpson Security Systems, a security systems integrator that provides services across Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, and Tennessee. This acquisition further strengthens and expands Convergint’s footprint across the Southeast and Central regions of the United States.
"We've celebrated tremendous growth this past year, and with each acquisition, we remain focused on two things: culture and service. We are honored...
The secret to Convergint’s successful M&A strategy
October 4, 2021Cory Harris, Editor
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Convergint, a global service-based systems integration company based here, continues to expand its footprint and capabilities on a global scale through an M&A strategy that focuses on aligning company cultures and focusing on certain geographic areas.
Convergint’s most recent acquisition of two business units from ATS Companies, ATS Alaska and ATS Facility Systems, expands The company’s Northwest presence and brings its first technology center in Alaska.
Sean...
Convergint acquires Premier Security Group (PSG)
August 11, 2021SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Global systems integrator Convergint announced the acquisition of Premier Security Group (PSG), a diversified physical security company servicing the financial market vertical in California, Utah, and Arizona.
“We recently celebrated our 20th anniversary, and with it has come great excitement about our momentum and growth,” said Convergint CEO Ken Lochiatto said in the announcement. “We are thrilled to welcome new colleagues with deep expertise in the...
Convergint acquires for third time this month
April 13, 2021SSN Staff
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Convergint Technologies announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Custom Vault Corporation, which includes BranchServ and CustomVault. The combination brings together two exceptional security service providers in the financial industry to deliver best-in-class customer service and results. The agreement is expected to close on May 3, 2021.
“Today’s announcement marks an exciting new chapter for both companies, our customers in the...
Convergint acquires in Latin America and Asia Pacific
April 6, 2021Cory Harris, Editor
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Convergint Technologies has made two acquisitions already this month, expanding the global systems integrator’s reach into Latin America and Asia Pacific regions. As Convergint’s CEO Ken Lochiatto told Security Systems News last month, they will be very active over the next few months.
“You’ll probably see one, if not two, acquisitions per month, that will allow us to continue to grow into verticals that we’re already established in, that we’re...
Convergint CEO talks latest buy, bright future
March 11, 2021Cory Harris, Editor
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Security Systems News caught up with Convergint Technologies’ CEO Ken Lochiatto to talk about the company’s latest acquisition of Advantage Medical Inc. (AMI), its strengthened position within the healthcare safety and security market across the U.S., and its bright future coming off approximately $1.4 billion in revenue last year.
Advantage Medical Inc., a leader in the deployment and support of wireless patient security systems in acute care hospitals, brings...
Convergint acquires Life Safety Solutions Integrators
September 6, 2019SSN Staff
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Convergint Technologies announced today the acquisition of Virginia-based Life Safety Solutions Integrators (LSSI), an innovative provider of fire alarm, life safety and security solutions, with over four decades of experience in the market.“LSSI has built strong relationships with its customers by focusing on a service-driven business model that complements our own,” Ken Lochiatto, CEO of Convergint Technologies, said in the announcement. “We share in the...
Convergint expands in Ireland
January 29, 2019Paul Ragusa
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.—Convergint Technologies, a global service-based systems integrator, recently acquired MTS Security, one of the largest independently owned security systems companies in Dublin, Ireland, supplying a single-source solution to clients in the U.K. and Europe.Ken Lochiatto, CEO of Convergint Technologies, said that MTS Security enables Convergint to deepen its service offerings and capabilities in Europe while adding high-level talent in Ireland.“We've known the entire MTS...