Tag: Steve Jones
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...
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,...
Allied Universal named to Forbes list of America’s Best Companies
November 20, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. — Allied Universal has been named to the 2026 Forbes list of America’s Best Companies honoring overall excellence.
Allied Universal noted that it was the only provider of physical security services to make the list.
“This distinction recognizes the extraordinary work our team does every day to help protect America’s people, businesses and communities,” said Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal. “It is a testament to our...
Taylor Carr named president of Allied Universal Technology Services
October 30, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced the promotion of Taylor Carr to president of Allied Universal Technology Services, one of the largest security systems integrators in the U.S.
Carr takes the helm as Carey Boethel departs to pursue new personal and professional growth opportunities outside of the security industry. Boethel will continue his relationship with Allied Universal as an advocate and investor.
Carr has more than 25 years of executive leadership and operational...
Seton Hall University selects Allied Universal for campus security services
October 29, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced that it has been selected by Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J., to provide campus security programs.
This move strengthens the University’s commitment to providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Allied Universal will deliver comprehensive campus security services, including trained personnel, safety patrols, and emergency response support. The new security program...
Allied Universal names Cameron Kilberg vice president of government relations
October 7, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced the appointment of Cameron Kilberg as vice president of government relations, reporting to the chief communications and investor relations officer.
Kilberg will lead the company’s engagement with local, state and federal officials, agencies, and policymakers.
Kilberg brings extensive background in government affairs and policy leadership across multiple industries, including technology, on-demand commerce, and personal transportation...
Allied Universal’s Nate Meininger honored for heroism at GSX
October 2, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. — Allied Universal has announced that one of its security professionals, Nate Meininger, received an honorable mention for the 2024 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award in recognition of his actions during an active shooter incident.
In June 2024, while on duty at the Harford Mall in Bel Air, Md., Meininger heard gunshots erupt at the Harford Bounce Party Place, a popular children’s entertainment center. He immediately ran to the scene and evacuated...
Allied World Security Report: Sharp rise in threat of violence to U.S. executives
September 24, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Concern about the safety of senior company leaders has surged, with nearly half (46%) of U.S.-based chief security officers (CSOs) reporting that the threat of violence toward executives has increased in the last two years, according to results from Allied Universal’s 2025 World Security Report.
The report revealed that the threat to executives increases to 49% for publicly traded companies and soars to 66% for technology companies.
More companies in the technology...
Allied Universal named finalist for 2025 U.S. OSPAs
August 7, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced that six of its team members, its entire executive protection team and one of its training programs have been named finalists for the 2025 U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).
The OSPAs recognize and celebrate the work of individuals, companies, and teams that deliver outstanding security products and services. The U.S. OSPAs awards ceremony will take place on Sept. 28 at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in New Orleans.
Allied...