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Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced that Unite Orlando, its 18th annual sales, operations, and leadership conference, will take place from March 17-20, 2024 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. This year’s conference will bring together over 1,000 Convergint colleagues and nearly 100 partners for technology sessions, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities with colleagues and Convergint’s global network of partners. With a central theme of “Create WOW,” the conference will focus on the application of cutting-edge technologies to ensure an unparalleled service experience for Convergint customers.

Through colleague-led workshops and presentations from technology partners, colleagues will discuss new and innovative technologies and solutions in the systems integration industry, empowering them with skills to stay true to Convergint’s mission of being its customers’ best service provider. During strategic breakouts on key verticals including financial, data centers, utilities, healthcare, and more, Colleagues will explore strategies for optimizing operations, boosting productivity, and paving the way for innovative business models and customer experiences.

“Unite is more than just an annual conference; it is a celebration of our culture, growth, and community,” said Tony Varco, Vice President, Global Marketing, Convergint. “It’s our opportunity to strengthen connections with colleagues and partners, coming together to make our community even stronger, and empowering us to be our customers’ best service provider.”

“Convergint’s culture of service and innovation is central to our success as an organization,” said Ann Fandozzi, CEO, Convergint. “Unite Orlando gives us a platform to fuel this culture, share knowledge, unlock opportunities for collaboration with our technology partners, and recognize the colleagues who make all of our accomplishments possible.”

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.

Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration, has appointed Ann Fandozzi as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. After a distinguished, decade-long tenure, Ken Lochiatto will move from his role as Chief Executive Officer to continuing to serve Convergint in an advisory role on its Board of Managers. He will support the company and its colleagues during this period of transition.

Ken Lochiatto has played a pivotal role in Convergint’s growth and success during his tenure as CEO. Under his leadership, the company expanded its global footprint to more than 10,000 colleagues across more than 220 Convergint Technology Center locations, diversified its service offerings, completed 55 acquisitions, and strengthened its position as an industry leader. Lochiatto’s dedication to Convergint’s culture and strategic vision have been instrumental in shaping the company into the $2.5B powerhouse it is today. Fandozzi joins the company at a pivotal moment and will lead its next phase of transformational growth as Convergint drives innovation in the electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation, and audio-visual systems markets.

This is Ann Fandozzi’s fourth CEO role, having previously led RB Global, Abra Auto Body & Glass, and vRide through unprecedented transformation and growth. Prior to these CEO roles, she held senior leadership positions at Whirlpool, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, and Lockheed Martin.

“Ann’s experience in leading company culture, combined with her passion for innovation and commitment to customer success, are a natural fit for Convergint. We are excited to welcome her as CEO,” said Lochiatto. “We’re incredibly proud of Convergint’s ongoing success and look forward to accelerating our global growth.”

Fandozzi commented, “I am honored to join Convergint. The company’s Values and Beliefs and long-standing reputation for delivering cutting-edge technology solutions and top-tier service are impressive. I look forward to working closely with the talented team to continue its trajectory of growth—centering on Convergint’s strong culture.”

“We are extremely grateful to Ken Lochiatto for his leadership in shaping Convergint’s strategy and vision over the last decade. His unwavering commitment to the success of our customers and colleagues resulted in a strong foundation for continuous momentum and achievement,” said Dan Moceri, Executive Chairman of Convergint’s Board of Managers. “We welcome Ann Fandozzi to lead us into the next phase of the company’s evolution. The future is bright for Convergint.”

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.

Convergint is thrilled to share its recognition as a ‘Great Place To Work’ in India for the third consecutive year. This accolade comes following an extensive colleague survey conducted by the Trust Index, evaluating critical aspects of workplace experience, leadership effectiveness, and company culture.

Convergint excelled across various dimensions of employee satisfaction, attaining high scores in all critical areas. The impressive Trust Index signified a strong level of employee contentment, while indicating remarkable scores in fairness practices, respect from management, and a profound sense of pride in work, team, and the company. Furthermore, the results highlighted a notably high degree of reported workplace satisfaction among colleagues.

Commenting on this achievement, Jijesh K, General Manager, South India, expressed “Receiving the ‘Great Place To Work’ accreditation for the third consecutive year validates the positive culture that we strive for daily. We take immense pride in the dedicated team that we have built throughout these years and express our gratitude for their commitment each day”.

Aligned with Convergint’s core Values and Beliefs, Convergint India is committed to establishing an outstanding workplace that prioritises inclusion and diversity, safety, and equal opportunity with a healthy work environment for all colleagues.

“Our colleagues form the backbone of our success. This acknowledgement inspires us to continue fostering a supportive and dynamic workplace. We aim to focus on initiatives that ensure all our colleagues flourish both professionally and personally for a better work life balance.”
–Bhashkarvikram Rajkhowa, General Manager, North India

“Receiving the ‘Great Place To Work’ accreditation is a testament to the positive culture we instil at Convergint. The heart of our success lies in our undying commitment to everything that we do at Convergint. I am truly grateful to all our colleagues for achieving this success for the third consecutive time.”
–Ahron Francis, General Manager, AV, India

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Convergint is thrilled to announce that the Singapore CTC has successfully attained the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 45001 certifications, as well as the prestigious bizSAFE STAR accreditation. These certifications mark a significant milestone, reflecting the company’s continuous pursuit of operational excellence, and its commitment to quality, environmental sustainability, information security, and occupational health and safety in its operations.

Striving for operational excellence
The ISO 9001 certification acknowledges the company’s consistent delivery of outstanding solutions and services, driven by stringent procedures to achieve high-quality deliverables and customer satisfaction.
 

Environmental stewardship
The ISO 14001 certification recognises the company’s processes towards reducing its environmental footprint, to conserving resources, and complying with environmental regulations.
 

Information security excellence
The ISO 27001 certification attests to the company’s implementation of rigorous information security protocols, and in ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of data, so customers can be assured that their information assets remain secure.
 

Prioritising occupational health and safety
The ISO 45001 certification signifies the company’s commitment to colleague safety, reducing workplace risks, and continuously improving occupational health and safety standards.
 

Exemplary workplace safety practices
In addition, Convergint Singapore has also achieved the coveted bizSAFE STAR accreditation, awarded by the Singapore Workplace Safety & Health Council.

bizSAFE STAR is the highest level of accreditation under bizSAFE, a nationally recognised programme designed to help companies operating in Singapore build workplace safety and health capabilities. This accreditation reaffirms the company’s exemplary commitment to creating a secure work environment and fostering a safety-conscious culture.

“We are very proud of this achievement. These certifications are a testament of the dedication, hard work, and professionalism of our team. Our customers can place their trust in Convergint, knowing that we always strive to provide the highest standards of service while upholding the highest levels of quality and safety.”
–Gary Wong, Vice President, Southeast Asia and South Korea

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Committed to service excellence, Convergint continues to set the bar for quality and innovation in the security and audio-visual industry. Contact our Asia Pacific team of experts today to learn more about how Convergint can provide reliable, world-class solutions and services tailored to meet the needs of your business.

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Program provides free security upgrades to districts across the U.S.; achieves donation milestone just five years after establishment

On the heels of another successful Convergint Social Responsibility Day, Convergint—a global leader in service-based systems integration—today announced that its STEP Up for Schools initiative has achieved a major milestone. Since its establishment in 2018, more than 100 security and life safety projects have been completed by Convergint and its partners at schools across the U.S.

Convergint launched its STEP (Secure, Train, Educate, and Protect) Up program in 2018 to provide the critical tools and expertise required to help strengthen physical and digital security in schools. As part of this program, Convergint and its partners work to provide districts in underserved communities with interior and exterior security system installations, upgrades, and assessments—including cybersecurity, fire alarm services, physical security, and emergency communications—at no cost to the schools.

“The safety of our country’s children when heading off to school each morning is of deep concern to our colleagues at Convergint, and enhancing school security with the latest technology can provide a vital level of protection for students, faculty, and visitors.,” said Tony Varco, Vice President of Security and Marketing, Convergint. “The impacts of the STEP Up program are meaningful to all of us at Convergint, and we will continue building our program while providing security updates, assistance, and other resources for schools in need–free of charge.”

STEP Up is part of Convergint’s annual Social Responsibility Day, when Convergint closes its 200+ global offices for a full workday to enable colleagues to give back to their communities. This year, more than 500 Convergint colleagues volunteered and upgraded the security systems at 32 schools in cities including Denver, Colo., Atlanta, Ga., and Baltimore, Md., completing this work in a single day. As these projects typically take weeks to complete, Convergint’s efforts resulted in a nearly $200,000 donation in the form of labor, equipment, and partner participation.

“This past school year was our biggest yet and keeping our students and staff safe is always a priority for us,” said John Messina, Headmaster at The Lamb of God School. “We’re grateful to receive this security system upgrade as a donation from Convergint, and we appreciate the extra work they did around the school. From painting and landscaping to moving furniture, Convergint really went above and beyond. I encourage any school that’s interested to apply to Convergint’s STEP Up program.”

For more information about STEP Up, eligibility requirements for schools, and free safety checklists and resources from Convergint, visit www.convergint.com/STEPUp.

About Convergint

Convergint is a $2.3 billion 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 9,000 colleagues and more than 200 locations worldwide. To learn more about Convergint, visit www.convergint.com.

Convergint Oceania is proud to announce the success of its joint venture partnership with Conduent Transportation. The partnership has been selected by the Victorian Government to implement an advanced, contactless payment and account-based transport ticketing system to modernise Victoria’s existing myki transport ticketing solution.

The Victorian Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll announced the new $1.7 billion contract to deliver a more efficient and effective transport ticketing solution so all transport users can safely and seamlessly access, use, and pay for public transport.

Following trials commencing in 2024, improvements will be progressively added to the existing payment options and will allow passengers to tap on and off with their credit or debit card and pay with a digital wallet on a smartphone or smartwatch. The Managing Director of Convergint Oceania, Dean Monaghan, said the decision was a testament to the depth of talent and expertise of the Convergint Australia team.

“As a systems integrator, Convergint works alongside a global network of partners and manufacturers to design, install, and service security, fire alarm, life safety, audio-visual, and building automation solutions for enterprise customers. Our role in the joint venture brings critical local expertise to the delivery of Victoria’s new transport ticketing system.”
–Dean Monaghan, Managing Director, Convergint Oceania

A visit to Convergint’s Victorian headquarters in Port Melbourne by Minister Carroll earlier this month provided an opportunity for Minister Carroll to meet some of the team who will now add the Department of Transport to an already impressive and growing list of high-profile clients which includes a number of Fortune 500 companies and State and Federal Government agencies.

“We’re incredibly proud of the work we deliver for our clients in Australia, and particularly the Victorian Government who was our foundation customer nearly 20 years ago. We’ve now grown our national footprint to employ over 250 people across Australia and New Zealand. In the process, we’ve become one of this region’s most trusted brands for seamlessly integrated technology solutions. At Convergint, our greatest strength is our people. Our Values and Beliefs are a compass for our business, and drive our culture of service to customers, colleagues, and communities.”
–Dean Monaghan, Managing Director, Convergint Oceania

About Convergint

Convergint is a AU$3.5 billion 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 5 years, Convergint leads with over 9,000 colleagues and more than 200 locations worldwide. To learn more about Convergint, visit www.convergint.com.au.

Convergint’s greatest strength is its people. Convergint Nation is made up of a diverse network of global colleagues who believe wholeheartedly in its service-first mission and guiding Values and Beliefs. A pillar of Convergint’s annual Unite conference is celebrating colleague achievements through recognition and awards. At this year’s Unite Denver conference, a new recognition, the Lugo’s Legacy Award, was established in memory of Convergint colleague Suzanne Jones Lugo.

Suzanne Jones Lugo

Suzanne Jones Lugo was a dedicated Convergint colleague of 6 ½ years based out of the NY CTC and most recently had moved to the Leveraged Service Program Management team. She was well known throughout the organization for her commitment to the company and to all the values upon which it was built on. A caring and devoted colleague, Suzanne was passionate about her involvement with Convergint Women Connect and consistently went out of her way to show support for new colleagues, ensuring success in their roles.

Suzanne was always willing to go the extra mile to own her position. She was the true embodiment of “I am Convergint.” In May of 2022, Suzanne tragically passed away, succumbing to a 2 ½ year battle with esophageal cancer. But the impact she had on Convergint is left behind as a legacy for all that were fortunate to have encountered her, and how those colleagues were inspired to impact others.

Because of her role, Suzanne had always attended the annual Unite conference. This year, her “seat” at the conference was passed on through Lugo’s Legacy. This recognition seeks to honor an individual colleague each year by inviting them to the conference in her memory. The 2023 Lugo’s Legacy recipient Karen Mobilio was selected by a committee of colleagues who knew Suzanne well for her deep commitment to Convergint, for her embodiment of our culture, and for living fiercely by our values.

Karen Mobilio

“Karen Mobilio was also a colleague and close friend of Suzanne’s. They worked side by side on many projects and the personal causes Suzanne held so close to her heart. Karen is the embodiment of the Values and Beliefs that Suzanne and we all hold so close. She often referred to Karen as the “Guardian of the culture” here in NY.”

“Karen makes our mission possible, solves customer problems, and is quite possibly the most positive “can do” person I have ever met. No one is more deserving of this honor than Karen and I feel with great confidence that if Suzanne is looking down on us today, she would say “You made the right choice!”

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Convergint was built from scratch on the foundation of a strong, service-focused culture. The pillars of this culture are a global network of expert colleagues, a strong, ongoing commitment to Inclusion & Diversity, a focus on safety, and dedication to exceptional customer service. Convergint’s unique and empowered culture, guided by its Values and Beliefs, helps colleagues stay accountable to the mission, and number one objective: to be its customers’ best service provider.

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Convergint is pleased to announce that Convergint Oceania has successfully attained the ISO 27001 accreditation through Compass Assurance Services Pty. Ltd. (a JAS-ANZ accredited certification body). The ISO 27001 Information Security standard certification ensures that Convergint Oceania has stringent systems in place to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information that Convergint have access to and store. This certification is a result of hard work and commitment by the region’s Engineering Department and Compliance Department with full cooperation from Convergint colleagues in Australia and New Zealand to ensure compliance with the ISO 27001 standard requirements.

In addition to ISO 27001, Convergint Oceania has been assessed and certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems.

ISO 27001 benefits.

• Strengthens data security
• Continually refines processes
• Prepares for the future
• Engages employees
• Secures information assets

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