AMAROK has announced a significant strategic investment by acquiring a 45% ownership stake in Evolon Technology, Inc.
Evolon specializes in artificial intelligence-driven video monitoring and virtual guarding solutions for commercial entities. This partnership aims to blend AMAROK’s established perimeter security measures with Evolon's AI capabilities to enhance threat detection and prevention, offering commercial clients an advanced layer of security.
Enhancing Perimeter Security with AI
The collaboration seeks to integrate AMAROK's electric fencing systems with Evolon’s AI-powered video surveillance technology.
This integration is designed to deliver a comprehensive security solution that includes The Electric Guard Dog™ Fence, intelligent camera detection, gate access, and monitoring. The approach aspires to offer customers a unified and proactive defense mechanism, enhancing both visibility and threat detection capabilities.
Investment Strengthens Strategic Vision
AMAROK decided to solidify this relationship through a strategic equity investment
The relationship between AMAROK and Evolon began with the implementation of Evolon’s technology within AMAROK’s security operations. After rigorous technical evaluation and practical application, AMAROK decided to solidify this relationship through a strategic equity investment, highlighting its commitment to Evolon's cutting-edge solutions.
“From day one, our focus has been clear: to build the ultimate perimeter security solution in North America,” said Mark Wesley, CEO of AMAROK. “Our investment in Evolon is a natural extension of that commitment. By combining our proven perimeter defense system with Evolon’s intelligent monitoring, we are strengthening our ability to protect customers from the outside in.”
Unified Security Experience
This collaboration underscores a shared vision between the two companies. “AMAROK shares our conviction about the future of perimeter security: intelligent, highly integrated, and built around the people who rely on it,” commented Tom Galvin, CEO of Evolon. This investment is expected to accelerate the development of a cohesive security platform that integrates perimeter defense with AI-driven monitoring, providing an enhanced experience for security teams.
Leadership and Strategic Growth
As part of this investment, AMAROK has named Nathan Leaphart and Hayelom Tadesse to the Evolon Board of Directors. Leaphart, who has been AMAROK’s Chief Financial Officer since 2007, will lend his expertise in financial strategy and governance. Tadesse, AMAROK’s Senior Vice President of Strategy and Continuous Improvement, brings his extensive background in technology and operational excellence to the board.
The strategic alliance between AMAROK and Evolon is poised to redefine perimeter security in North America. By combining resources and expertise, the partnership is set to drive innovation and expand market reach, ultimately enhancing their ability to safeguard commercial businesses against the complex and evolving threat landscape.
AMAROK, an industry-pioneer perimeter security company, announces it has completed a strategic investment in Evolon Technology, Inc., acquiring a 45% ownership stake in the company. Evolon provides AI-powered video monitoring and virtual guarding solutions for commercial businesses. The partnership brings together proven perimeter defense and AI-powered monitoring to stop threats earlier, reduce losses, and deliver stronger outcomes for customers.
This investment reinforces AMAROK’s commitment to providing best-in-class, layered solutions to customers nationwide. As threats to commercial organizations continue to rise in frequency and sophistication, businesses require more advanced deterrents.
Electric fencing systems
By integrating AMAROK’s proven electric fencing systems with Evolon’s AI-enabled video surveillance and virtual guarding technology, customers gain a state-of-the-art, comprehensive perimeter security solution reinforced by real-time visibility and proactive threat detection. Strengthening the ability to deliver a truly layered, intelligent security solution - unifying The Electric Guard Dog™ Fence, AI-powered camera detection, gate access, and monitoring into one seamless customer experience.
The relationship between AMAROK and Evolon began through operational deployment, with AMAROK implementing Evolon’s technology within its own security ecosystem. After extensive technical evaluation and real-world application, AMAROK expanded the relationship through strategic investment, underscoring its confidence in Evolon’s technology and vision.
Perimeter security solution
“From day one, our focus has been clear: to build the ultimate perimeter security solution in North America,” said Mark Wesley, CEO of AMAROK.
“Our investment in Evolon is a natural extension of that commitment. After experiencing the power of its AI-driven virtual guarding technology in our own operations, we recognized the critical role it will play in the future of commercial security. By combining our proven perimeter defense system with Evolon’s intelligent monitoring, we are strengthening our ability to protect customers from the outside in. Just as important, this investment allows us to continue raising the bar for the customer experience by delivering smarter, more proactive protection and greater peace of mind.”
Proven perimeter defense
“AMAROK shares our conviction about the future of perimeter security: intelligent, highly integrated, and built around the people who rely on it,” said Tom Galvin, CEO of Evolon. “This investment accelerates a roadmap we're deeply excited about — unifying proven perimeter defense with AI-driven monitoring into a single, seamless experience for the security teams who depend on it every day. AMAROK is exactly the partner we hoped to find.”
With this investment, AMAROK has appointed two directors to the Evolon Board of Directors: Nathan Leaphart has been appointed to the Board of Directors. He has served as AMAROK’s Chief Financial Officer since 2007, overseeing the company’s financial strategy and execution, compliance, government relations, and legal functions. Leaphart is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, as well as Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.
Integrated security solutions
Hayelom Tadesse has been appointed to the Board of Directors. He serves as AMAROK's Senior Vice President of Strategy and Continuous Improvement, where he leads enterprise strategy, transformation programs, operations, product development, research and development, and mergers and acquisitions. Tadesse is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a Penn State alumnus with deep technology experience, driving operational excellence across complex organizations.
AMAROK’s strategic expansion, alongside Evolon’s continued growth, advances both companies’ shared vision to redefine the future of perimeter security in North America. The investment positions AMAROK and Evolon to accelerate innovation, expand their combined market footprint, and deliver more intelligent, integrated security solutions. Together, the partnership strengthens each company’s ability to protect commercial businesses against today’s evolving threat landscape while driving long-term value for customers, partners, and stakeholders.
