July 10, 2024
1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM GMT
Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
In our Security Business magazine’s State of the Security Industry survey, security systems integrators felt they were staying ahead of the technology curve and knew where future business is headed. Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of technology integration in an industry characterized by rapid advancements is the pivotal role systems integrators play in delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients.
Staying abreast of emerging technologies, cultivating partnerships with innovators, and developing a proactive approach to technology adoption can be challenging. From IoT and AI to cybersecurity considerations, integrators and their end-user clients need clear perspectives on integrating the latest technologies seamlessly into their solutions. These physical and electronic security trends are vital for protecting any sector as the tech world evolves. Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, shifting critical data to the cloud and improving video surveillance technologies are foundational to roadmaps systems integrators will be building. Monitoring and embracing these developments help security professionals get ahead of the curve and keep facilities, data and personnel safe.
Points of Discussion:
- How to ramp up service-based revenue models.
- Leveraging better lifecycle management systems.
- Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence
- Shifting data to the cloud
- Improving video surveillance technologies
- Advanced new smart asset tracking
- Why treating subcontractors as team players is important.
Speakers
Kathleen Ford
Chief Executive Officer
scDataCom
Kathleen Ford has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Kathleen started their career as the Chief, Quality Management at Weed Army Community Hospital, where they were responsible for the entire Quality Management program. Kathleen then served as the Director, OB/GYN Nursing Specialty Course at Tripler Army Medical Center, leading the training of registered nurses in OB/GYN nursing care. Kathleen also worked as the Deputy Branch Chief, Army Nurse Corps at U.S. Army Human Resources Command, where they supervised an office responsible for career management and professional development of active duty nurses.
Moving on, they served as the Assistant Deputy Commander for Nursing at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, managing a nursing staff of over 350 personnel and providing clinical oversight. Kathleen later became the Deputy Commander for Nursing at the same hospital, where they set strategic priorities and maintained accountability for optimal patient outcomes. Kathleen's next role was as the Chief Strategy Officer at scDataCom, LLC, where they served as a principal advisor to the Chief Executive and Head of Federal Sales. Lastly, they became the Chief Executive Officer of scDataCom, LLC, where they provided strategic leadership and established long-range goals for the company.
Overall, Kathleen Ford has extensive experience in healthcare management, strategic planning, and executive leadership.
Jake Savage
Senior Account Executive
Simpro
Jake Savage is a seasoned Senior Account Executive with over three years of dedicated service at Simpro. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jake specializes in taking a consultative approach to building strategic alliances and partnerships with trade companies that are focused on growth and innovation.
Rick Gross
President and CEO
Prometheus Security Group
Rick Gross brings over four decades of security industry expertise as a visionary entrepreneur and investment co-founder. From his tenure as a former Army Special Forces operator to leadership roles in the Printed Circuit Board Industry, Rick's journey culminated in his pivotal role as Co-Founder and President of Vindicator Technologies, where he made history by becoming the first Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) provider to achieve PL1N C2 certification by the Government, leading to its acquisition by Honeywell International in 2004.
In 2017, Rick co-founded LDIA, orchestrating the acquisition of Prometheus Security Group (PSG) and spearheading a dynamic corporate turnaround. PSG's remarkable trajectory includes securing numerous significant contracts, including multiple General Services Administration (GSA) contracts and major Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awards, alongside certifications from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Defense (DOD). Under Rick's guidance, PSG acquired LINX (formerly Diebold) in 2021, bolstering its capabilities with a PL1N Total Command and Control (C2) solution. Now, in 2024, Rick is once again at the forefront of innovation, introducing a cutting-edge Zero Trust Architecture for Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Access Control Systems (ACS), and Video Surveillance, solidifying his reputation as a trailblazer in security innovation.
Connie Moorhead
CEO
The CMOOR Group
Connie Moorhead is an accomplished CEO of 24 years in the security, fire, and life safety industry. She is the brains behind SecurityCEU.com and the Obsequio Compliance Manager. At The CMOOR Group, she leads the overall vision and strategic plans that facilitate growth. Connie has led CMOOR into contracts with numerous Fortune 500 companies. She was honored to be on the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 list (2022). When Connie is not running her business, she can be found reading, writing or serving on one of the many industry groups to which she belongs such as ASIS, TMA, SIA, and the Learning Guild.
Moderator: Steve Lasky
Editorial Director
SecurityInfoWatch.com
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