Kyle Parker

Kyle Parker
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Arecont Vision Costar (AVC), the industry pioneer in IP-based megapixel camera technology and video surveillance solutions, has named experienced sales provider Geoff Stoliker as regional sales manager for Northern California and the Pacific Northwest Region. “Geoff brings a wealth of security industry knowledge to Arecont Vision Costar, which will be appreciated by our growing customer base across the region, including his own extensive customer and partner contacts,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas Sales. “I’m confident Geoff will make an immediate impact, having experience with our original Arecont Vision MegaIP products, and already fully conversant with the other components of the Total Video Solution, including our advanced ConteraIP cameras, cloud-enabled ConteraVMS, and cloud-managed ConteraCMR recorders.” Cyber-secure hybrid cloud surveillance system Total Video Solution delivers cyber-secure hybrid cloud surveillance system, integrated with megapixel cameras" The Northern California and Pacific Northwest Region is international in nature, including Northern California, Northern Nevada and the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington in the USA. The Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia are also part of the territory. Mr. Stoliker is supported by two manufacturer’s representative firms in the region – Axiom Technologies for the Pacific Northwest, and Badger Reps for Northern California and Northern Nevada. “Our Total Video Solution delivers a powerful, cyber-secure hybrid cloud surveillance system, integrated with the industry’s best megapixel cameras, and easily accessible from a range of devices from just about anywhere” stated Mr. Stoliker. “I look forward to bringing this outstanding solution to the attention of new and existing Arecont Vision Costar customers throughout the entire region.” Focus on video surveillance Mr. Stoliker’s career includes 21 years security sales assignments across industry manufacturers through to distributors, all with a focus on video surveillance. He previously served from 2009 – 2014 with Arecont Vision Costar’s predecessor company, familiar to his customers and partners as a knowledgeable and trusted advisor. “I’m thrilled to add Geoff and his sales acumen to this large, critically important portion of our region,” said Steve McGlasson, regional sales director. “Customers and partners will immediately appreciate the benefit of his knowledge and expertise, working in conjunction with our manufacturer’s reps, inside sales, and field application engineering teams.”
Arecont Vision Costar, globally renowned network-based video surveillance solutions provider, has announced that Intelligent Network Sales, LLC has joined the Authorized Manufacturer’s Representative Program. The experienced firm will deliver pre-sales support to AV Costar customers and partners across the New England Region of the United States. Intelligent Buildings expert “Steve Chase and his team bring years of experience in supporting customers throughout the New England region,” stated Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas, Arecont Vision Costar. “I believe that customers and consultants in all six states – Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont – will quickly appreciate working with Intelligent Network Sales for their surveillance needs when employing our proven and award-winning Total Video Solution.” Intelligent Network Sales is a manufacturer’s representative agency based in Walpole, Massachusetts Intelligent Network Sales is a manufacturer’s representative agency based in Walpole, Massachusetts. The company brings a focus on intelligent buildings and data centers across multiple vertical markets that will be strongly complemented by the full suite of video surveillance cameras, NVRs, servers, video management software, and cloud services that form the Total Video Solution provided by Arecont Vision Costar Video surveillance products “We’re excited to add the Arecont Vision Costar portfolio of video surveillance products to our quality offerings from other global industry manufacturers,” stated Steve Chase, Principal, Intelligent Network Sales. “Our customers across biotech, data centers, education, financial services, government, healthcare, industry, smart and connected buildings, and the enterprise already expect the best products from Intelligent Network Sales. AV Costar products fit well into their needs.” “Intelligent Network Sales is respected by its customers and is counted on as a trusted advisor to address their unique requirements,” added John Bujarski, Senior Sales Director, who leads all of Arecont Vision Costar’s teams across the Eastern US & Canada. “We could not have partnered with a better organization to provide pre-sales support our customers throughout New England.” Cyber-secure video surveillance Intelligent Network Sales and all other members of Arecont Vision Costar’s Manufacturer’s Representative Partner Program are focused on bringing the industry’s best, cyber-secure video surveillance offerings to their assigned regions. Participants in the program extend the reach of Arecont Vision Costar by providing expert pre-sales assistance while interfacing with and educating customers, consultants, system integrators, and distributors on available solutions for even the most challenging video surveillance requirements.
Arecont Vision Costar, the provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announces the addition of Desjardins Technologies to its Authorized Manufacturer’s Representative Program to increase coverage for customers in Canada. Desjardins Technologies will deliver French and English pre-sales support in much of Eastern Canada, including the National Capital Region and the provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick. “Desjardins Technologies brings a wealth of experience in both the Ottawa area and throughout the provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas, Arecont Vision Costar. “They offer expertise in both security and home automation systems that will be of benefit to our customers in this part of Canada, including for training and design assistance in both English and French.” Video surveillance products I look forward to the opportunity to bring the company’s solutions to customers throughout the Ottawa area" Based in Blainville, Quebec, CEO and Founder Jean Pierre Desjardins brings twenty-five years of experience providing outstanding pre-sales support and assistance to customers across the region. “Arecont Vision Costar and its web-enabled Total Video Solution are an ideal fit for those in the region who are looking for proven video surveillance products combined with an easy to deploy and manage offering,” stated Mr. Desjardins. “I look forward to the opportunity to bring the company’s solutions to customers throughout the Ottawa area and across both Quebec and New Brunswick.” Cloud-Enabled offering “Jean Pierre and his team will enable Arecont Vision Costar to reach many new customers in this region for the first time,” stated John Bujarski, Senior Regional Sales Director, Arecont Vision Costar. “Our Total Video Solution is proven, simple to deploy, and a truly modern cloud-enabled offering that will benefit those in this part of Eastern Canada, just as it has across the United States and around the world.” Desjardins Technologies and the other members of Arecont Vision Costar’s Manufacturer’s Representative Partner Program are focused on bringing the industry’s best, cyber-secure video surveillance offerings to their assigned regions. Participants in the program extend the reach of Arecont Vision Costar by providing expert pre-sales assistance while interfacing with and educating customers, system integrators, and distributors on available solutions for even the most challenging video surveillance requirements.
Arecont Vision Costar, the pioneer in network-based video surveillance solutions, announces the addition of GT Reps, LLC to its Authorized Manufacturer’s Representative Program. GT Reps will deliver pre-sales support across the US Great Lakes Region, which includes the states of Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Indiana. “We’re excited to add GT Reps to our sales organization to broaden our coverage with skilled professionals,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas, Arecont Vision Costar. “We have a well-established and growing customer base throughout the territory that will benefit from the quality pre-sales support that GT Reps will bring to the territory.” Cost-Effective infrastructure solutions Our customers will benefit from the company’s award-winning single-, dual-, and multi-sensor megapixel cameras"GT Reps is a manufacturer’s representative agency based in Avon Lake, Ohio. The company brings strong knowledge of emerging standards and technology improvements to assist and guide customers in choosing cost-effective infrastructure solutions for datacom and security that will perform to the highest standards. “GT Reps is pleased to add Arecont Vision Costar and their Total Video Solution to our product portfolio,” stated Leigh Taylor, Principal, GT Reps. “Our customers will benefit from the company’s award-winning single-, dual-, and multi-sensor megapixel cameras, cloud-enabled video management system and web services, and cloud-managed video recorders for even the most demanding surveillance needs.” Cyber-Secure video surveillance offerings John Bujarski, Arecont Vision Costar’s Senior Sales Director, Eastern USA & Canada, agreed, “Leigh Taylor and the GT Reps team are already assisting customers and sales partners across the territory. We expect that they will be important members of the Arecont Vision Costar regional sales organization by increasing our pre-sales coverage throughout the region for years to come.” Members of Arecont Vision Costar’s Manufacturer’s Representative Partner Program like GT Reps are focused on bringing the industry’s best, cyber-secure video surveillance offerings to their assigned regions. Participants in the program extend the reach of Arecont Vision Costar by providing expert pre-sales assistance while interfacing with and educating customers, system integrators, and distributors on available solutions for even the most challenging video surveillance requirements.
Arecont Vision Costar, the provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announces the addition of Apex Technology Sales, Inc. (Apex) to its Authorized Manufacturer’s Representative Program. A proven and experienced representative agency, Apex will provide expert pre-sales assistance for Arecont Vision Costar’s Total Video Solution offerings across the US North Central Region, including Minnesota, both North and South Dakota, and Western Wisconsin. “Mike Pride and his team at Apex are outstanding additions to our sales organization,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas, Arecont Vision Costar. “Their commitment to their customers, demonstrated industry knowledge, and multi-faceted product experience will be of significant benefit to customers, industry consultants, and systems integrators seeking to learn about and deploy Arecont Vision Costar’s Total Video Solution.” Superior service and technical expertise Arecont Vision Costar and its Total Video Solution are the perfect video offerings for our clients"Established in 1992, Apex Technology Sales, Inc. is a multi-line manufacturer’s representative agency for the leading manufacturers in the data communications, data center, and security markets. The company is committed to providing customers with superior service and technical expertise for the products that they represent, now to include Arecont Vision Costar. “Apex is extremely excited about representing Arecont Vision Costar in Minnesota, North and South Dakota, and Western Wisconsin,” stated Michael Pride, Owner, Apex Technology Sales, Inc. “As the security industry moves further into the networking world, Arecont Vision Costar and its Total Video Solution are the perfect video offerings for our clients. The company is well known for its innovation and in leading the industry with cutting-edge technologies in video surveillance.” Cloud-Enabled video surveillance solutions Participants in the program extend the reach of Arecont Vision Costar by providing expert pre-sales assistanceBen Barry, Regional Sales Director for Arecont Vision Costar agrees, “I look forward to working with Mike and his team, engaging together to demonstrate the ease of use, unmatched capabilities, and reliability of Arecont Vision Costar’s wide range of Made in USA, world class, and cloud-enabled video surveillance solutions.” Mr. Barry directs the entire Central Region, which includes the states represented by Apex and those by other Manufacturer’s Representative Partner Program member firms. Apex and the other members of Arecont Vision Costar’s Manufacturer’s Representative Partner Program are focused on bringing the industry’s best, cyber-secure video surveillance offerings to their assigned regions. Participants in the program extend the reach of Arecont Vision Costar by providing expert pre-sales assistance while interfacing with and educating customers, system integrators, and distributors on available solutions for even the most challenging video surveillance requirements.
Arecont Vision Costar, global provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announced the addition of sales and technical resources with two new hires. Matt Bernfeld has been appointed as the Regional Sales Manager for the US Mid-Atlantic Region. Mark Wicinski has joined the company as a Field Application Engineer for the US East and Canada regions. Total Video Solution Products “We are committed to providing outstanding pre- and post-sales support to our customers and partners across the country, and we are focused on bringing onboard new field team members who can help deliver both,” stated Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas Sales. “With the additions of Matt and Mark within the Eastern area, I believe those buying and selling our Total Video Solution products will notice an immediate improvement in our support and assistance.” Matt Bernfeld joins Arecont Vision Costar with a strong background in sales and government Matt Bernfeld joins Arecont Vision Costar with a strong background in sales and government. Most recently Mr. Bernfeld held a sales assignment at Vidsys, Inc. and previously with memoryBlue. He earlier served as a legislative assistant with Capitol Hill Consulting Group, and as a public affairs staff member with the US Department of Defense. Based out of the Washington D.C. metro area, Mr. Bernfeld is a graduate of George Mason University, with a bachelor’s degree in Government and International Politics. IP Cameras, NVRs And Cloud-Based VMS Provider “I’m excited to have Matt onboard to increase our sales coverage of the Mid-Atlantic region,” stated John Bujarski, Senior Sales Director, Eastern US and Canada. “He will work with our partners in the area to bring the new Arecont Vision Costar and our Total Video Solution to new and existing customers.” “As a new company with a very large product family of industry-leading megapixel cameras, video recorders, and cloud-enabled VMS and web services, we have much to offer our customers that they can greatly benefit from,” said Mr. Bernfeld. “I look forward to assisting our partners to across the Mid-Atlantic region in bring Arecont Vision Costar to new and existing customers.” Video And IP Security Solutions Expert Mark Wicinski is Arecont Vision Costar’s newest Field Application Engineer and brings a wealth of technical skills and experience in video, IT, and related disciplines Mark Wicinski is Arecont Vision Costar’s newest Field Application Engineer and brings a wealth of technical skills and experience in video, IT, and related disciplines. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Wicinski’s career included technical assignments with Aimetis, 3VR, and DVTel in both individual contributor and management roles. He has earned numerous certifications for surveillance cameras as well as Cisco CCNP, Microsoft MCSE, and Comptia A+ ratings. “Arecont Vision Costar has a long legacy of megapixel technology leadership, and its newest products are providing to be outstanding in terms of features, designs, and reliability,” stated Mr. Wicinski. Video Surveillance Systems Major Mr. Wicinski added, “Bringing this technology to our customers and working to ensure that they get the most from our megapixel cameras, video recorders, VMS, and cloud services is going to change how many uses, administer, and support their surveillance systems.” Based in New Jersey, Mr. Wicinski’s territory will provide technical assistance across much of the eastern United States and Canada. “We are very pleased to be able to bring Mark and his expertise into our Field Application Engineering team in support of our partners and customers,” commented Mr. Parker. “His skills reflect the new Arecont Vision Costar, offering the Total Video Solution to bring so much more to the market to benefit from.”
Arecont Vision Costar, the provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announces that COM-TECH Systems, Inc. has joined as a new authorized manufacturer’s representative for the US Southeast region. “Clint and his experienced team will add immense benefit to our customers and partners in the Southeast,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas Sales. “COM-TECH will bring key sales resources to assist John Bujarski’s regional team in spreading the good word about the new Arecont Vision Costar, and our expanded product and services portfolio.” We look forward to working with the regional sales team to provide better customer service and support to systems integrators"COM-TECH Systems, Inc. is proven throughout the Carolinas in the sale of structured cabling, data center and audio/visual products, and security technology. It supports customers through three regions, those being Charlotte/Western North Carolina, Raleigh/Eastern North Carolina, and South Carolina. Arecont Vision Costar will be the company’s lead video surveillance offering through this partnership. Providing better customer service “We sought a strong manufacturing partner in the video surveillance market, and found just that in Arecont Vision Costar, a company that manufactures the majority of its products here in the USA,” stated Clint Webster, President, COM-TECH Systems, Inc. “We look forward to working with the regional sales team to provide better customer service and support to systems integrators, security dealers, and consultants across the region.” “We are pleased that we were able to engage with a proven manufacturer’s representative firm for the region,” stated John Bujarski, Senior Sales Director, Eastern US and Canada. “COM-TECH Systems, Inc. will make a big difference to our end user customers, integrators, and other security professionals across the Carolinas with increased sales support and project assistance.”
Arecont Vision Costar, the provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announces the signing of TMG Sales Agents, Inc. (TMGSA) as a new Authorized Manufacturer’s Representative. TMGSA will be focused exclusively on increasing sales support to customers and prospects in the state of Florida. Supporting Customer Needs “The TMG Sales Agent team that Olivier has assembled has strong expertise in supporting customer needs,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas Sales. “Those in the state of Florida are going to really appreciate TMGSA as a result.” Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, TMGSA operates three offices across the state that provide extensive customer coverage. The company’s portfolio is focused on leading products in the security, access control, surveillance, fire safety systems, structured cabling, and other low voltage industry products. Expand Surveillance Offering “Arecont Vision Costar is our new lead surveillance offering, and it fits in very well with the rest of our outstanding product portfolio,” stated Olivier de La Ronciere, President, TMG Sales Agents, Inc. “We are very pleased to be able to add Arecont Vision to the product mix for our customers across the state.” “With a number of high-profile customers across the state of Florida, I am excited that we were able to engage with TMGSA,” stated John Bujarski, Senior Sales Director, Eastern US and Canada. “The Arecont Vision Costar regional sales team is already working TMGSA to expand our coverage and enhance our support levels.”
Arecont Vision Costar, global network-based video surveillance solutions provider, announces the addition of Bongiorno and Associates, Inc. as a new Authorized Manufacturer’s Representative. The company will provide additional sales resources to the Arecont Vision Costar team in the North Eastern United States, including the New York City Metro Area. “The Bongiorno team brings expertise in security and related industries with long-standing relationships with key VARs and Architect & Engineering firms,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas Sales. “I am very excited to add Bongiorno to provide enhanced sales support to our partners across New York and the Northeast region.” Data Communications Expert The new Arecont Vision Costar is a strong fit within our product portfolio" Bongiorno and Associates, Inc., headquartered in Woodbridge, NJ, is well positioned to support and grow sales activity with customers and partners throughout the North Eastern US, and in particular the NY metro region. The company is focused on representing leading vendors in the audio/visual, data communications, and security industries. With a team of 10 sales representatives, Bongiorno will be a force multiplier for the region. “The new Arecont Vision Costar is a strong fit within our product portfolio,” stated Rob Bongiorno, NYC Metro Principal for Bongiorno and Associates, Inc. “Our team is already engaged with new opportunities throughout the region thanks to the complete video solution that the company brings to the professional surveillance market.” Total Video Solutions Provider “I am truly excited to add the team of experienced sales professionals that Bongiorno and Associates offer to the region,” stated John Bujarski, Senior Sales Director, Eastern US and Canada. “The addition of this skilled group will greatly benefit our customers and provide outstanding support to our partners.”
Arecont Vision Costar, global supplier of network-based video surveillance solutions, announces the appointment of John Sprague as Regional Sales Manager. Mr. Sprague is responsible for customer and partner sales support across the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. The company is a new business unit of Costar Technologies, Inc. (CTSI) that first launched on July 13th, 2018 and is continuing to expand its sales and support teams across the Americas. MegaIP Megapixel Product Line The Northeast US and Eastern Canada is an important growth region with a large, diverse Arecont Vision customer base already leveraging our products for their video surveillance,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas Sales. “John’s previous experience with our successful MegaIP megapixel product line and in addressing customer needs makes him an ideal choice for this assignment.” Mr. Sprague most recently was a Territory Manager with manufacturer’s representative Southeast Security Products, where he assisted end user customers, sales partners, and industry consultants with the sale of Arecont Vision and other security products. Previously, his career included a decade of educational assignments, as a professional teacher, coach, and administrator in New York and Georgia. Total Video Solution The Total Video Solution is a comprehensive product offering introduced by the company in the first half of 2018 “John has already proven his ability to educate customers and partners in the benefits of Arecont Vision Costar products and services,” stated John Bujarski, Senior Sales Director, Eastern US and Canada. “I have no doubt that he will quickly become invaluable to our Northeast customers and partners in designing and demonstrating solutions utilizing our new Total Video Solution.” The Total Video Solution is a comprehensive product offering introduced by the company in the first half of 2018. It includes the original MegaIP single-, dual-, and multi-sensor megapixel cameras that are used around the world by customers, as well as the new world-class ConteraIP single- and multi-sensor cameras, advanced ConteraVMS software, cloud-managed ConteraCMR video recorders, and ConteraWS web services. ConteraIP Cameras, ConteraVMS And ConteraCMR NVRs Customers can select a complete system from Arecont Vision Costar, or integrate their choice of components with existing cameras, VMS or NVR systems, and infrastructure via ONVIF compliance. The Technology Partner Program and the MegaLab test facility has also been used by dozens of other industry leading vendors to go beyond ONVIF standards, ensuring the best possible integration with Arecont Vision products. “I’m truly excited about the opportunity to bring the newest Arecont Vision Costar products to customers across my region,” stated Mr. Sprague. “The new company blends the best of the original product line with an entirely new portfolio of offerings that meet additional customer needs.” Mr. Sprague earned both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Molloy College.
Arecont Vision Costar, the provider of network-based video surveillance solutions, announces the selection of Brian White as Regional Sales Manager for the Great Lakes Region. The company, a new business unit of Costar Technologies, Inc. (OTC Markets Group: CTSI), was launched on July 13th, 2018 and is expanding its sales and support across the Americas. “Brian brings nearly two decades of senior-level sales experience in security and cloud computing to our customers in the Great Lakes,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas Sales. “He is very familiar with the needs of security industry end users in the territory, and skilled in engaging and supporting sales partners to deliver complete solutions.” Worked With Prominent Security Companies Brian's previous security industry career included sales positions with Avigilon and TycoMr. White joins the Arecont Vision Costar team from his most recent posting at IDIS where he held a similar assignment. His previous security industry career included sales positions with Avigilon and Tyco, and earlier assignments in the IT and Telecommunications spaces. “Brian has demonstrated determination and innovation throughout his career in support of his customers,” stated John Bujarski, Senior Sales Director, Eastern US and Canada. “His diverse background in security and technology will help ensure his success in bringing the Total Video Solution and its components to customers in the Great Lakes region.” Total Video Solution The Total Video Solution is a comprehensive product offering introduced by the company in the first half of 2018. It includes the original MegaIP single-, dual-, and multi-sensor megapixel cameras that are used around the world by Arecont Vision Costar customers, as well as the new world-class ConteraIP single- and multi-sensor cameras, advanced ConteraVMS software, cloud-managed ConteraCMR video recorders, and ConteraWS web services. Customers can select a complete system, or integrate their choice of components with existing cameras, VMS or NVR systems Customers can select a complete system from Arecont Vision Costar, or integrate their choice of components with existing cameras, VMS or NVR systems, and infrastructure via ONVIF compliance. The Technology Partner Program and the MegaLab test facility has also been used by dozens of other industry leading vendors to go beyond ONVIF standards, ensuring the best possible integration with Arecont Vision products. “The new Arecont Vision Costar is a great opportunity for any security industry sales professional,” stated Mr. White. “I am already finding great interest among both existing and emerging customers in the company and our expanded product portfolio.” Based in the Columbus, Ohio area, Mr. White holds a BA from John Carroll University and a BS Finance from the University North Carolina-Charlotte.
Arecont Vision Costar, the industry provider of IP-based megapixel cameras and video surveillance solutions, announced its key product portfolio, business plans, and executive leadership team following the initial launch of the business in July, 2018. The new company is a business unit of Costar Technologies, Inc. (OTC Markets Group: CTSI), a Coppell, Texas-based corporation that designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of proven products for the video surveillance and machine vision markets. Arecont Vision Costar continues to base its headquarters, R&D, manufacturing, and support facilities in Glendale, California in Los Angeles county, taking over the building formerly occupied by its predecessor business, Arecont Vision, LLC. The majority of employees and the executive leadership team transitioned to the new business, as did all existing products, technologies, patents, and trademarks of the original company. Arecont Vision Total Video Solution The Total Video Solution is composed of the industry’s leading megapixel cameras, cloud-enabled video management software, and cloud-managed video recorders“We’re very excited to have a new beginning for Arecont Vision Costar, with a great strategic fit that builds on our predecessor’s pioneering legacy of megapixel camera technology leadership, while leveraging the resources and expertise of Costar Technologies,” stated Raul Calderon, President, Arecont Vision Costar. “The result is that our customers can be confident not only of our financial health and long-term future, but also in purchasing our new Arecont Vision Total Video Solution to meet their surveillance system needs.” The Total Video Solution is composed of the industry’s leading megapixel cameras (MegaIP and ConteraIP series), cloud-enabled video management software (ConteraVMS and ConteraWS web services), and cloud-managed video recorders (ConteraCMR). Authorized security dealers and system integrators are able to offer a complete, cyber-secure, and web-enabled solution, or any of the individual product series in integration with the customer’s existing cameras, video management software, or recorder platforms. ONVIF compliance and the company’s API - available through the Technology Partner Program - help to ensure the best possible integration with 3rd party hardware and software. Expanding Costar’s Video Surveillance Platform The original Arecont Vision, LLC was founded in 2003 and announced a reorganisation under voluntary Chapter 11 on May 14, 2018. This was undertaken to clear the company of outstanding debt and to simplify the sale of the entire business in order to secure new investment. Costar was the winning bidder, and the transaction was completed on July 13th, 2018 with the launch of Arecont Vision Costar, LLC. The acquisition of Arecont Vision expands the Costar Technologies’ video surveillance platform by strengthening our product line" “The acquisition of Arecont Vision expands the Costar Technologies’ video surveillance platform by strengthening our product line,” said James Pritchett, President and Chief Executive Officer, Costar Technologies, Inc. “This purchase supports Costar’s strategy to become a leader in the video surveillance industry, transitioning from a value-added OEM product company into a manufacturing and design business. Along with our other recent acquisitions, the Arecont Vision acquisition increases our manufacturing and design from approximately 50% to 75% of our revenue.” Improving Sales And Technical Support “We intend to continue developing new technologies, products, and solutions to better serve our customers, partners, and the industry overall,” continued Mr. Calderon. “Improvements are currently also underway in our quality assurance processes, and in improving both our sales support and technical assistance programs.” Mr. Calderon, formerly Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Arecont Vision, LLC now serves as President of Arecont Vision Costar. Kyle Parker is VP, Americas Sales, Sanjit Bardhan, VP, International Sales, and Mitch Fagundes, VP, Global Strategic Accounts. Brad Donaldson continues as VP, Product Development, Jeff Whitney, VP, Marketing, and VP of Finance is Edmond Deravanessian.
Arecont Vision, a global provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, welcomes Paladin Sales Group as members of the company’s Manufacturer’s Representative Partner program. The Paladin Sales Group team will complement the Arecont Vision sales team in the Northeast United States, by supporting end users, systems integrators, and distributors. “Rich Paladino has built an outstanding team who provide expert sales advice, support, and training for their portfolio of advanced products,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas, Arecont Vision. “Paladin Sales group is well known and respected throughout the territory by customers, integrators and dealers, and throughout the distribution channel. Offering Arecont Vision products will provide an enhanced selection of customer-proven, award-winning megapixel cameras to their offerings.” Paladin Sales Group has responsibility for Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Delaware, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia.Program members stay current with video surveillance and security industry technology and products via Arecont Vision University Cyber-Secure CCTV Surveillance “All of us at the Paladin Sales Group are pleased to be able to add such a well know and proven brand of megapixel cameras to our security product offerings,” said Rich Paladino, President, Paladin Sales Group. “Our customers will benefit greatly from the addition of this outstanding product line, and we look forward to working closely with the Arecont Vision team.” Paladin Sales Group and the other members of the Arecont Vision Manufacturer’s Representative Partner program are key to bringing the industry’s best, cyber-secure megapixel cameras to more customers across their regions. They extend the reach of Arecont Vision in providing expert pre-sales assistance, interfacing with and educating customers, system integrators, and distributors on available products and solutions for their video surveillance requirements. Program members stay current with video surveillance and security industry technology and products via Arecont Vision University and other company and external sources.
Arecont Vision, an IP-based megapixel camera technology provider, has announced that the Badger Reps firm has joined the company’s Manufacturer’s Representative Partner program. Badger Reps will enhance the Arecont Vision sales team in the US West region in providing expert pre-sales assistance to end users, systems integrators, and distributors. “Cliff Hamilton’s team at Badger Reps are proven advisors to their many customers, providing superior customer service, best-in-class training, and expert sales support,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas, Arecont Vision. “Our customers and partners across the US West area will strongly benefit with Badger Reps part of the Arecont Vision team in representing the leading megapixel cameras in the industry.”Arecont Vision's cameras are a great fit to an existing portfolio of products that deliver a wide array of solutions Active Sales Support Badger Reps has responsibility for California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, and Hawaii, and are actively engaged in providing Arecont Vision sales support to their customers across the US West region. “Arecont Vision is one of the founding organizations of this phenomenal innovative technology that offers a diverse portfolio of advanced, award-winning megapixel cameras that are protecting the people and the things we value most in the world,” said Cliff Hamilton, Principal for Badger Reps. “These amazingly innovative cameras are a great fit to an existing portfolio of products that deliver a wide array of solutions to customers across our region.” Cyber-Secure Surveillance Badger Reps and the other members of the Arecont Vision Manufacturer’s Representative Partner program are key to bringing the industry’s best, cyber-secure megapixel cameras to more customers across their regions. Participants in the program extend the reach of Arecont Vision in providing expert pre-sales assistance, interfacing with and educating customers, system integrators, and distributors on available products and solutions for their video surveillance requirements. Program members stay current with video surveillance and security industry technology and products via Arecont Vision University and other company and external sources.
Arecont Vision®, a provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that PAR Products has joined the company’s Manufacturer’s Representative Partner program. PAR will complement the Arecont Vision sales team in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas in providing expert pre-sales assistance to end users, systems integrators, and distributors. Innovation, Reliability And Customer Satisfaction “Tim Shiner and his team at PAR are proven, customer-focused, and carry only the best security products in the industry,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas, Arecont Vision. “They are an ideal fit for Arecont Vision and our industry-leading, customer-proven megapixel cameras to bring to customers for new projects across the TOLA states.” “We are excited to represent world-class Arecont Vision megapixel cameras across the region,” said Tim Shiner, President, PAR Products. “The company’s designed-and-built in the USA products and their focus on innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction will be a great addition to our product line up.” Cybersecure Megapixel Cameras PAR and the other members of the Arecont Vision Manufacturer’s Representative Partner program are key to bringing the industry’s best, cyber-secure megapixel cameras to more customers across their regions. They extend the reach of Arecont Vision in providing expert pre-sales assistance, interfacing with and educating customers, system integrators, and distributors on available products and solutions for their video surveillance requirements. Program members stay current with video surveillance and security industry technology and products via Arecont Vision University and other company and external sources.
Arecont Vision®, a manufacturer of IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that Security Marketing Consultants (SMC) have returned as part of the company’s Manufacturer’s Representative Partner program. SMC will once again work with Arecont Vision to cover the Great Lakes and Upper Mid-West Region, including the states of Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, North Dakota, South Dakota, northwestern Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Renewed Partnership News “It’s exciting to have SMC return to Arecont Vision for the benefit of the company and our customers,” said Kyle Parker, Vice President, Americas, Arecont Vision. “Keith and his team are expert and fully knowledgeable with Arecont Vision products, and will be quickly up to speed on our newest models, features, and technologies.” “We’re very happy to once again represent Arecont Vision megapixel cameras across the Upper Mid-Western United States,” said Keith Pope, President, Security Marketing Consultants. “We have many Arecont Vision customers across the region that will be equally pleased with the news of our renewed partnership, and we are looking forward to bringing these great cameras to new opportunities and projects.” Cybersecure Cameras SMC and the other members of the Arecont Vision Manufacturer’s Representative Partner program are key to bringing the industry’s best, cyber-secure megapixel cameras to more customers across their regions. They extend the reach of Arecont Vision in providing expert pre-sales assistance, interfacing with and educating customers, system integrators, and distributors on available products and solutions for their video surveillance requirements. Program members stay current with video surveillance and security industry technology and products via Arecont Vision University and other company and external sources.
Arecont Vision, the provider of IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces important changes to its executive leadership to better position the company for continued growth. Arecont Vision has promoted several executives to larger roles as part of these changes. Scott Schafer, Executive Vice President, has left the company. He is on the board of directors and chairman-elect of the Security Industry Association (SIA). Chief Operating Officer And General Manager Raul Calderon has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Arecont Vision. Mr. Calderon was most recently Senior Vice President of the company, responsible for all aspects of Operations, Engineering, and Products. Sales, Marketing, and Support are added now to his duties as COO and GM. Mr. Calderon joined Arecont Vision in 2007 as Vice President of Strategic Relations, and later as Vice President of Marketing and Product Management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. “Raul has proven his strong vision and his outstanding management skills during his 10 years of increasing responsibilities and successful assignments with the company,” said Dr. Michael Kaplinsky, CEO of Arecont Vision. “Consolidating key aspects of the business under his leadership will enhance the efficiency of our global operations and ensure our ongoing success.” “Raul has proven his strong vision and his outstanding management skills during his 10 years of increasing responsibilities and successful assignments" “Arecont Vision continues to focus on the needs of our customers by providing the best and most innovative megapixel cameras in the industry,” said Mr. Calderon. “I look forward to this expanded role and the opportunity to lead the company as we continue to meet the growing needs of our customers worldwide.” Vice President, Americas Kyle Parker has been promoted to Vice President, Americas from his previous role as Vice President, North America Sales West. Mr. Parker first joined Arecont Vision in 2013 as Regional Sales Director, North Central. His new assignment leading sales across the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Latin America is a reflection of Mr. Parker’s consistent success for Arecont Vision and the company’s customers and partners. Based in the greater Chicago, Illinois area, Mr. Parker is a graduate of Northwestern University, with a Master’s of Science, Marketing. Vice President, Global Strategic Accounts Mitch Fagundes has been promoted to Vice President, Global Strategic Accounts. Mr. Fagundes most recently was the Director of Business Development for Arecont Vision. He joined the company in 2011 as Regional Sales Manager, Pacific Northwest, and has been instrumental in the growth of major end user customer sales around the world. In this new assignment, Mr. Fagundes has global responsibility for strategic accounts, distributors, systems integrators, and both the A&E and consultant communities, uniting these key areas together for Arecont Vision for the first time. Mr. Fagundes is based in Fresno, California, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with an Entrepreneurship focus from California State University, Fresno. “Arecont Vision continues to focus on the needs of our customers by providing the best and most innovative megapixel cameras in the industry” Vice President, Europe, Middle East, Africa, And India Sanjit Bardhan, based in Dubai, UAE, has been promoted to Vice President, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India (EMEAI). Mr. Bardhan joined Arecont Vision in 2011 as a Regional Manager for the Middle East and North Africa. He was promoted to Director in 2013, and Vice President of the expanded territory of the Middle East, India, and Africa in 2016. Mr. Bardhan holds a B.E. (Honors) in Computer Science and Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science. Managing Director Of Europe Paul Taggar has been promoted to Managing Director of Europe, reporting to Mr. Bardhan. Mr. Taggar has been the Arecont Vision sales leader for the UK and Ireland since 2012. He has demonstrated continued success in growing key relationships and sales revenue with integration partners, distributors, and end user customers. With this promotion, Mr. Tagger is now responsible for all European sales activity and the leadership of his team across the region. He resides in Leicestershire, in the East Midlands, UK, and is a graduate of the University of Leicester, with a degree in Business Studies.
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