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In support of Earth Day 2014, ABM is highlighting its ABM’s GreenCare program ABM, a leading provider of facility solutions, announced recently that it has joined the prestigious ‘Sustainability 50’, part of the World 50. The World 50 is an organization that brings together senior executives from Global 1,000 companies to share ideas, solutions and collaborative discovery. “We’re proud to join this exclusive group of companies whose sustain...
The sale of G4S Cash Solutions is completed for an aggregate consideration of C$110 million G4S, the leading global integrated security company, announces that the sale of G4S Cash Solutions (Canada) Limited has completed for an aggregate consideration of approximately C$110 million. G4S remains fully committed to the security market in Canada and will continue to provide a wide range of security services to its many local, national and multinational customers. With integrat...
AlliedBarton was selected on criteria that included formal leadership process and its reputation among its peers AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named to Chief Executive magazine's 2014 Best Companies for Leaders within the private companies category. "This honor is reflective of our commitment to recognizing and cultivating leadership qualities in our employees," said Bill Whitmore, Chairman and C...
AlliedBarton were named in the 2014 Best Companies for Leaders within the private companies category AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel with over 120 offices nationwide, has been named to Chief Executive magazine's 2014 Best Companies for Leaders within the private companies category. "This honor is reflective of our commitment to recognizing and cultivating leadership qualities in our employees," said Bill Whi...
AlliedBarton increased its military hiring efforts by 12% in 2013 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, hired more than 5,000 military veterans and reservists in 2013, fully supporting their Hire Our Heroes initiatives. To reach military hiring goals, AlliedBarton works closely with military organizations such as the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency established to develop...
Myisha Pullum of AlliedBarton was recognized for her heroic efforts in July 2012 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is proud to announce the winner of this year's Ralph Day Security Officer of the Year award is Myisha Pullum. Each year, one Security Officer in the United States is recognized for outstanding service and actions in the security profession with this award by the ASIS Security Services Council. The...
J.Michael Coleman leads AlliedBarton’s services to the commercial real estate industry AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is pleased to announce that J. Michael Coleman, Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, received the prestigious Chair's Award at the 2013 Every Building Conference & Expo presented by BOMA International from June 23-25th in San Diego. The Chair's Award is th...
Allied Barton was honored on April 29, 2013 at the Jones Lang LaSalle Reception & Awards Dinner in Austin, Texas AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named a 2012 Jones Lang LaSalle Supplier of Distinction Award recipient. This honor was presented on April 29, 2013, at the Jones Lang LaSalle Reception & Awards Dinner in Austin, Texas. "AlliedBarton strives to be a true partner for our clients,"...
Allied Barton’s CEO and President, Bill Whitmore accepted the Visionary Award AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is pleased to announce that the company was recognized with the Visionary Award by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. This award was created to establish a special tribute for significant leadership and to recognize outstanding companies that thrive and support the business bac...
Software House, part of Tyco Security Products, recently announced the integration of the Elpas Active RFID/RTLS system with the C•CURE 9000 access control and event management system, providing a cost-effective solution to protect the safety of individuals and secure valuable assets. The integration of Elpas with C•CURE 9000 offers security directors an economical way to protect high-value assets and ensure the safety of people through location-based security. The Elpas RTLS system i...
Adam will monitor Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri for all market segments Middle Atlantic Products has named Adam Gold as Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Gold’s territory includes Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri for all market segments. Adam has over 20 years of experience in Audio, Video, Control, Automation and Lighting for both the Commercial AV and Residential markets. Prior to joining Middle Atlantic, he worked with...
G4S to hire veterans as part of the Joining Forces campaign launched by Michele Obama G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. (G4S) plans to hire 6,000 returning military veterans and their family members by the end of 2013. So far, G4S has hired 3,000 veterans across the US since the 2011 start of the White House Joining Forces campaign. “I am proud our company continues to be a sought-after employer for returning veterans and their family members. G4S leads the security i...
Fluidmesh Networks and Talk-A-Phone Co. will provide an integrated wireless solution Fluidmesh Networks, a leader in wireless IP backbone systems, has partnered with Talk-A-Phone Co., a leading supplier of emergency communications and mass notification solutions, to provide an integrated wireless solution for its VOIP-500 Series phones and WEBS mass notification systems. “Now you can have the same Talk-A-Phone experience anywhere,” commented Alek Kireyenka, market...
Belden has extended its Hirschmann product program to include Ethernet switches from the new RSP family. These are especially designed for use in the field-level networks of power supply companies, but they also can be used in any situation where uninterrupted communication is required, for instance for mechanical engineering projects or drives for production facilities. These extremely robust fanless switches have eleven ports, three of which can be used for SFP transceivers. These support Fast...
Mr. Scaglione is a safety and security expert with an extensive background and senior leadership abilities G4S Secure Solutions (USA) is proud to announce Bernard J. Scaglione has joined the company as Director of Healthcare Vertical Markets. Mr. Scaglione is a profoundly knowledgeable safety and security expert with an extensive background and senior leadership abilities. With more than 25 years in healthcare security, working with nationally recognized hospitals and healthcare institut...
Women's Security Council will award women who have made it in the field of physical security The Women's Security Council, a network of successful security professionals focused on promoting the advancement of women in the industry, this week unveiled its Women of the Year awards programme. The inaugural initiative aims to recognize the top female professionals in the physical security industry in a variety of categories.The WSC Women of the Year Award recipients will be honored during ISC...
Master Lock has urged organizations to take necessary steps regarding the responsibility of an employee on security According to a survey of 1,000 UK workers, commissioned by key safe specialist, Master lock, businesses are leaving themselves open to crime and loss in production time by placing the responsibility for security on their employees. The research exposed the 27,000 businesses which are at risk of workplace burglary as a consequence of misplaced keys and security procedu...
Mark Barry and Kelly Romano will serve their best to upgrade results at UTC UTC Fire & Security has announced changes to its senior leadership team. Mark Barry has been appointed President, Global Fire Products, succeeding Scott Buckhout, who was appointed President, UTC Fire & Security in late-March. Kelly Romano will succeed Barry as President, Global Security Products; both appointments effective immediately. UTC Fire & Security is a unit of United Technologies Corp.Barry joi...
G4S takes stand at the Counter Terror Expo as UK's leading security solutions provider G4S, the UK's leading security solutions provider, is to take a stand (E89) at the forthcoming Counter Terror Expo (CTX) exhibition to be held at Olympia, London from the 19 - 20 April 2011.The CTX 2011 exhibition is a highly specialized event for those tasked with the demanding and complex role of protecting against the constantly evolving threat from international terrorism. G4S will be showcasing...
Security analysis will be a primary concern at the third Afghanistan Aviation and Defense Summit in Washington Over a hundred prime contractors and defense executives from the United States and around the world have registered to attend the third Afghanistan Aviation and Defense Summit (third AADS) on March 24-25, 2011 in Washington, D.C. The third AADS is the premier networking event where delegates will meet with Afghan government officials who are responsible for security and def...
General Anwer Ahmed, Iraqi Air Force Commander, Ministry of Defense New-Fields Exhibitions, organisers of the Iraqi Homeland & Border Control Conference (IHBCC), announced that General Anwer Ahmed, has confirmed to speak at the two-day conference and participate on the one-to-one meetings with the IHBCC delegates on April 7-8, 2011 in Washington DC.In addition to featuring speakers from Iraqi Air Force, Iraqi Ministry of Defense, Highlight of the conference will be a senior Iraqi deleg...
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance SystemAvigilon, the performance and value leader in high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that its customer - the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office - was named the "Most Effective Municipal or County Security Programme, Project, or Agency" for deploying the Avigilon HD Surveillance System at its detention centre in the GSN 2010 Homeland Security Awards. The GSN Homeland Secu...
The Brownyard Award is presented to a security professional to honor heroism in the execution of dutiesIgor Kovacevic, a G4S Custom Protection Officer® who extinguished a hotel fire in Memphis and helped to evacuate 130 occupants safely, has received the Brownyard Award for Meritorious Service presented at the ASIS Foundation Dinner on October 14 in Dallas, Texas. Each year, the Brownyard Award is presented to a security professional to honor heroism in the execution of his or her duties. Mr...
