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Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Force Security Solutions (Force), a pioneering managed security services provider and systems integrator.

Founded in 2003, Force provides state-of-the-art security products and services, including risk assessments, the design and implementation of intrusion detection, access control, and IP video surveillance technology.

Smart security solutions

With an increasingly critical need for more effective physical security measures at organizations across the U.S., Konica Minolta U.S.A. is dedicated to developing and offering smart security solutions to protect assets, staff and operations, and to guard against potential threats and liabilities through its video security solutions (VSS) portfolio.

By acquiring Force, an end-to-end managed security service provider, Konica Minolta U.S.A. rounds out its established VSS offering and strengthens its ability to provide managed services and work closer with end customers.

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With Force, we will strengthen our vision for an AI-driven end-to-end secure service approach

Our customers have identified physical security as a top priority for them and the acquisition of Force is a continuation of our focus on helping our customers digitally transform their environments,” said Sam Errigo, President and CEO, Konica Minolta U.S.A.

He adds, “With Force, we will strengthen our vision for an AI-driven end-to-end secure service approach to the market.”

Cloud/AI/managed services

With a shared approach to growing with the cloud/AI/managed services, Konica Minolta U.S.A. sees great synergies for long-term success with Force.

The company has a full-service direct integration footprint in the Washington, D.C. area, building a high-value solution-based business across both commercial and government customers. Konica Minolta U.S.A. will also continue to work with other integrators nationwide to provide managed security services.

IOT security services

Force’s strong customer focus in both commercial and government spaces will enable our VSS"

As a security system service provider, Force’s strong customer focus in both commercial and government spaces will enable our VSS business unit to truly offer end-to-end solutions, using our award-winning AI software and solutions and Force’s strong service-based approach,” said Vijay Raghavan, Senior Vice President, Digital Transformation and Emerging Businesses, Konica Minolta U.S.A. 

He adds, “Combined with our already successful VSS portfolio, we look to help our customers execute on the next generation of AI-driven IOT security services.”

Electric security technologies

Through its consultative approach, Force performs thorough risk assessments and strives to educate its clients on the benefits of effective security processes, policies, and supporting electric security technologies that ultimately mitigate risk and exposure for their clients.

At Force, we are laser-focused on providing our customers state-of-the-art, proactive security services and products so they won’t be left vulnerable,” said Ken Kocher, President, Force Security Solutions. “We could not be more excited to join Konica Minolta U.S.A. and be part of its growing video security solutions. This strategic move offers the opportunity to scale our business and meet the needs of the market in protecting the community at large.”

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