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Convergint Acquires Esscoe, Expanding Service Offerings in Midwestern U.S.

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Acquisition Adds More Than 80 Colleagues, Expanding Service Capabilities in Education, Finance, Utilities, Government, Healthcare, and Data Center Markets

Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced that it has acquired Esscoe, a premier provider of mission-critical security and fire and life safety systems in the Chicago and Midwest regions. Esscoe is a local market leader, offering exceptional design and engineering capabilities and fully integrated, tech-enabled security solutions. The acquisition enables Convergint to accelerate growth across the Midwestern U.S.—building on Esscoe’s long-standing reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions to its customers.

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois, Esscoe provides customers with essential security, life safety, and mass notification systems. The acquisition adds more than 80 local colleagues to Convergint, leveraging Esscoe’s established customer base to greatly expand market reach and technology expertise. Esscoe will bolster Convergint’s key service capabilities across verticals including financial, utilities, government, healthcare, and data centers.

“Esscoe’s deep technological expertise and innovative approach align perfectly with our strategic growth plans,” said Ann Fandozzi, CEO of Convergint.

“Their commitment to market-leading service has earned them a loyal, extensive customer base across this critical region. Their mission resonates strongly with Convergint’s own Values and Beliefs and dedication to being our customers’ best service provider.”

“For nearly two decades, Mike Cook, Todd Keppy, and I have led Esscoe with a commitment to innovation and customer success,” said Scott Bartmess, Principal, Esscoe. “By joining Convergint, the Esscoe team is elevating our capacity to support customer growth locally, nationally and globally. This partnership allows us to join our expertise with Convergint’s extensive resources, creating a powerful combination that will be highly beneficial for the success of both our valued customers and colleagues.”


About Convergint

Convergint is a $2.5 billion USD global, industry-leading systems integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation, and audio-visual systems. Listed as the #1 systems integrator in SDM Magazine’s Top Systems Integrators Report for the past 6 years, Convergint leads with over 10,000 colleagues and more than 220 locations worldwide. To learn more about Convergint, visit www.convergint.com.

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Convergint Expands into Saudi Arabia, Strengthening Its Position as a Leading Global Technology Systems Integrator

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Convergint, a global leader in systems integration, today announced the expansion of its Middle East & Africa (MEA) operations into Saudi Arabia. The company will offer customers a comprehensive suite of advanced solutions in security, IT infrastructure, and audio-visual systems. With the largest technical workforce in the market, including 10,000 colleagues across 220 global offices, Convergint leads the industry in developing seamless, next-generation technology systems for key sectors—including government, critical infrastructure, energy, education, healthcare, and finance.

Convergint Middle East (MEA) is a longtime trusted provider of engineering-driven technology solutions, with established offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Iraq, and South Africa. As Convergint enters the Saudi Arabian market, it is well-positioned to support the region’s rapid digital evolution. The company’s advanced security, automation, and IoT solutions align with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious drive towards smart cities, enhanced cybersecurity, and tech-driven economic diversification. Through this expansion, Convergint aims to support innovation, contribute to the growing tech ecosystem, and assist in developing a skilled digital workforce.

“We look forward to building long-term relationships with customers in Saudi Arabia and helping them reach their business objectives through robust, innovative technology systems.” said Ann Fandozzi, CEO of Convergint.

“Our unique and empowered culture, driven by our Values and Beliefs, allows us to stay accountable to our mission and provide exceptional services that meet the evolving needs of our global customers, by combining our world-class partner ecosystem with our extensive technical experience, we are well-positioned to become a leading provider of cutting-edge system integrations in the Saudi Arabian market.”

Said Kiwan, Regional Managing Director of Convergint Middle East, added, “Convergint is fully equipped and ready to operate in the Saudi Arabian market. As we expand our engineering-powered capabilities, we will have a stronger footprint, allowing us to better serve our customers and enabling them to meet their business goals. We are excited to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s vision of technological advancement and to be part of its journey towards becoming a hub for innovation and digital transformation.”


About Convergint

Convergint is a $2.5 billion USD global, industry-leading systems integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation, and audio-visual systems. Listed as the #1 systems integrator in SDM Magazine’s Top Systems Integrators Report for the past 6 years, Convergint leads with over 10,000 colleagues and more than 220 locations worldwide. To learn more about Convergint, visit www.convergint.com.

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Convergint Acquires Helinick, Expanding in Romania

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Acquisition Accelerates Convergint’s Growth in Europe; Bolsters Electronic Security, Fire Safety, and Communications Systems Capabilities

Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced that it has acquired Helinick, a Romania-based integrator that specializes in the design and implementation of electronic security, fire safety, communications, and building management systems. Helinick is a market leader and fast-growing organization in Romania with over 500 regional customers. This acquisition greatly expands Convergint’s key service and technology capabilities across Europe.

Founded in 1991, Helinick provides turn-key, innovative technology solutions, tailored to customers’ unique industry needs. With a reputation for providing best-in-market service, Helinick has fostered strong business growth across the region, acting as a strategic partner to customers across Romania and Germany to reduce risk, improve safety, and deliver transformative results. The acquisition brings over 160 colleagues to Convergint—extending its foothold across the region and allowing it to meet growing customer demand with cutting-edge technology solutions.

“Helinick is a leader in their region for security technology and design, and their expertise will accelerate our strategic growth in this crucial market, and with our global customers,” said Ann Fandozzi, CEO of Convergint.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Helinick colleagues to Convergint. Their dedication to providing customers with innovative technology integrations and industry-leading service is well-aligned with our core Values and Beliefs, and together we will strengthen Convergint’s global reach.”

“With a shared mission to deliver the market’s most advanced technology solutions, joining Convergint enables Helinick to meet progressing demand for fully-integrated, digitally transformed security systems,” said Marius Retegan, Executive Director of Helinick. “Convergint’s global presence and culture of service will allow us to power growth, and continue to deliver premium service to our existing customers across Romania.”


About Convergint

Convergint is a $2.5 billion USD global, industry-leading systems integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation, and audio-visual systems. Listed as the #1 systems integrator in SDM Magazine’s Top Systems Integrators Report for the past 6 years, Convergint leads with over 10,000 colleagues and more than 220 locations worldwide. To learn more about Convergint, visit www.convergint.com.

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Convergint Gives Back Globally; Celebrates 23rd Annual Social Responsibility Day

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400 Colleagues and Five Partners to Participate in Convergint’s Biggest STEP Up for Schools Initiative To-Date

Today, Convergint celebrates its 23rd Annual Convergint Social Responsibility Day, as nearly 10,000 colleagues across 220 global locations have the opportunity to spend the workday giving back to their local communities. This year’s efforts have resulted in a total payroll donation of more than $3 million and more than $500,000 in labor and equipment donations from Convergint colleagues, partners, and families. Additionally, 400 colleagues and partners will help complete the company’s largest STEP Up project to-date for the Douglas County School District in Castle Rock, Colorado.

In 2018, Convergint established its STEP Up for Schools Initiative to help strengthen school security. Through the program, Convergint provides free interior and exterior security system installations (including cybersecurity and fire systems), upgrades, and assessments to underserved schools all over the world. This year’s donation to the Douglas Country School District includes upgrades to a district property’s intrusion detection, mass notification, and surveillance systems. Convergint’s team will also provide environmental cleanup and infrastructure maintenance at the facility to support a safe and secure environment for students.

Additional STEP Up projects this year will take place in Atlanta, GA, Tualatin, OR, Cleveland, TX, Seattle, WA, Boise, ID, and Bangalore, India. To date, more than 100 STEP Up projects have been completed by Convergint and its partners.

“The safety of our students and staff is always a top priority for our district, and we’re excited to advance our security systems to include innovative, best-in-class solutions,” said Jolee Jones, DCSD Organizational Development and Experiential Learning Director.

“We’re incredibly grateful to Convergint and its partners for their investment in our keeping our community safe.”

Since 2002, on the first Friday in June, Convergint closes for a full, paid workday so that colleagues may go out to serve in their communities through various service projects. Through initiatives aimed at giving back and creating impactful change in communities around the world, Convergint Social Responsibility Day strives to inspire all colleagues to surpass what they believe is possible.

“Convergint Social Responsibility Day allows our colleagues, families, and partners to demonstrate the power of our Values and Beliefs within their own neighborhoods. We’re proud that this effort has continued to grow every year and in fact, has spread across the entire security industry,” said Ann Fandozzi, CEO, Convergint. “This year’s STEP Up project for the Douglas County School District is our largest yet – and we hope to help as many schools as possible through this program. We encourage any school in need of a security upgrade to contact us directly.”

To learn more about Convergint’s STEP Up for Schools program and apply, visit: https://www.convergint.com/stepup/


About Convergint

Convergint is a $2.5 billion USD global, industry-leading systems integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation, and audio-visual systems. Listed as the #1 systems integrator in SDM Magazine’s Top Systems Integrators Report for the past 6 years, Convergint leads with over 10,000 colleagues and more than 220 locations worldwide. To learn more about Convergint, visit www.convergint.com.

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Convergint Acquires Panavidéo Inc., Expanding Systems Integration Business in Canada

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Acquisition Will Grow Convergint’s North American Presence and Deepen Service Capabilities for Customers in Utilities, Healthcare, and Data Center Markets

Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced that it has acquired Panavidéo Inc.—a Canada-headquartered integrator that specializes in the design, implementation, and servicing of intricate, cutting-edge access control and video security solutions throughout Quebec. This acquisition enhances Convergint’s service to customers in Canada, expanding its technology capabilities in the utilities, higher education, healthcare, and data center markets.

Founded in 1969, Panavidéo is a leading security systems integrator that meets customers’ complex business and security challenges with advanced and emerging IP video and access control technologies. Bringing nearly 40 local colleagues to Convergint, Panavidéo’s strong market presence throughout Quebec will enable Convergint to better service its customers in the region and accelerate growth–building on the integrator’s already extensive and established network of customers and partnerships across Canada.

“As customer demand for advanced access control and video surveillance technology continues to grow, Convergint is focused on delivering the most secure, comprehensive, and innovative solutions in the market,” said Ann Fandozzi, CEO, Convergint.

“This acquisition extends our capabilities in Canada to benefit both global and regional customers – and we’re thrilled to welcome Panavidéo colleagues to Convergint Nation.”

“Joining forces with Convergint enables Panavidéo to continue delivering best-in-class service to our growing customer base, while giving us the resources to expand our business with global enterprises,” said Maxime Boivin, Panavidéo. “Convergint shares our strong corporate culture, commitment to emerging technology, and drive to be our customers’ best service provider – we look forward to expanding our combined reach and creating new opportunities for our customers and colleagues.”


About Convergint

Convergint is a $2.5 billion USD global, industry-leading systems integrator that designs, installs, and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation, and audio-visual systems. Listed as the #1 systems integrator in SDM Magazine’s Top Systems Integrators Report for the past 6 years, Convergint leads with over 10,000 colleagues and more than 220 locations worldwide. To learn more about Convergint, visit www.convergint.com


L’acquisition permettra à Convergint de développer sa présence en Amérique du Nord et d’approfondir ses capacités de services pour ses clients évoluant dans les secteurs des services publics, des soins de santé et des centres de données

Convergint, un chef de file mondial de l’intégration des systèmes basée sur des services, annonce aujourd’hui avoir acquis Panavidéo Inc., un intégrateur canadien spécialisé dans la conception, le déploiement et la maintenance de solutions sophistiquées de contrôle d’accès et de sécurité vidéo au Québec. Cette acquisition optimise le service de Convergint aux clients au Canada, en élargissant ses capacités technologiques dans les secteurs des services publics, de l’enseignement supérieur, des soins de santé et des centres de données.

Créé en 1969, Panavidéo est un intégrateur de systèmes de sécurité de premier plan qui relève les grands défis commerciaux et de sécurité des clients grâce à des technologies avancées et émergentes de vidéo IP et de contrôle d’accès. Apportant près de 40 collègues locaux à Convergint, la forte présence de Panavidéo sur le marché québécois permettra à Convergint de mieux servir ses clients dans la région et d’accélérer sa croissance, en s’appuyant sur le réseau de clients et de partenariats déjà étendu de l’intégrateur à travers le Canada.

« Alors que la demande pour une technologie avancée de contrôle d’accès et de vidéosurveillance continue de croître, Convergint se concentre sur la fourniture des solutions les plus sécurisées, complètes et innovantes du marché », a déclaré Ann Fandozzi, directrice générale, Convergint.

« Cette acquisition élargit nos capacités au Canada et profitera à la fois aux clients mondiaux et régionaux. Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir les collègues de Panavidéo au sein de Convergint. »

« Rejoindre les rangs de Convergint permet à Panavidéo de continuer à fournir un service de premier ordre à notre clientèle croissante, tout en offrant les ressources nécessaires pour développer nos activités avec des entreprises mondiales », déclare Maxime Boivin, Panavidéo. « Convergint partage notre solide culture d’entreprise, notre engagement en faveur des technologies émergentes et notre volonté d’être le meilleur fournisseur de services pour nos clients. Nous nous réjouissons à la perspective d’élargir notre portée combinée et de créer de nouvelles opportunités pour nos clients et nos collègues. »


À propos de Convergint

Convergint est un chef de file mondial de l’intégration de systèmes avec un chiffre d’affaires de 2,5 milliards USD qui conçoit, installe et fournit des services de sécurité électronique, de cybersécurité, d’incendie et de sécurité des personnes, d’automatisation des bâtiments et de systèmes audiovisuels. Classé numéro 1 des intégrateurs de systèmes dans le Top Systems Integrators Report de SDM Magazine durant les six dernières années, Convergint emploie plus de 10 000 collègues et dispose de plus de 220 sites dans le monde. Pour en savoir plus sur Convergint, rendez-vous sur www.convergint.com.