Tag: X7
David Sullivan named CEO of SDI
May 21, 2014Martha Entwistle
CHICAGO—Systems integration firm SDI today announced that David Sullivan, whose background includes leadership roles at IR and HID, has been named CEO. David Gupta, founder and former CEO of SDI, will now serve as vice chairman of the SDI Board of Directors.SDI grew rapidly in the past year, making two major acquisitions. It is now a $70 million company with plans for further growth.“IT IQ is a critical differentiator for us. We think [successful integration firms] need to have a strong...
SDI redesigns sales effort
October 23, 2013Martha Entwistle
CHICAGO—With two major acquisitions closed in the past several months, SDI has grown rapidly and is now turning its attention to its sales organization. It announced Oct. 17 that it has hired former Jeremy Howard, a former Avigilon VP, to set up a national vertically focused sales effort.“We have a nice footprint around the country. It's time for us to up the game,” Brian Diver, president and COO for SDI, told Security Systems News.“I'm thrilled to have Jeremy on board,”...
SDI redesigns sales effort
October 18, 2013Martha Entwistle
CHICAGO—With two major acquisitions closed in the past several months, SDI has grown rapidly and is now turning its attention to its sales organization. It announced Oct. 17 that it has hired former Jeremy Howard, a former Avigilon VP, to set up a national vertically focused sales effort.“We have a nice footprint around the country. It's time for us to up the game,” Brian Diver, president and COO for SDI, told Security Systems News.“I'm thrilled to have Jeremy on board,”...
SDI is now $70m business after buying X7
August 28, 2013Martha Entwistle
CHICAGO—In a deal that adds $15 million in revenue and brings design-build capabilities, important industry certifications and major government and commercial clients into its fold, systems integration firm SDI has acquired X7, a Washington, D.C.-based integration company.“It's our second merger within 60 days,” Brian Diver, SDI president and COO, told Security Systems News. SDI in June acquired i-sys, a systems integrator based in Charleston, S.C. Diver said SDI is now a $70 million...