Registration for Convergint UtilityShield™ Virtual & Live Learning Series Now Open

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL, December 10, 2025 – Convergint, a global leader in technology enabled security and safety solutions, today announced the launch of UtilityShieldTM, an education series specifically designed for security, safety, and facility professionals working in critical infrastructure environments across regions including the US, Europe and Latin America.

The series, developed in collaboration with the University of South Florida and leading technology partners, allows participants to gain practical strategies to enhance workforce safety, reduce risk, and improve uptime through expert, peer-led instruction.

“We created UtilityShield to help professionals navigate a dynamic and rapidly evolving risk landscape,” said Steve Sinclair, Director, Utilities Vertical, Convergint Technologies. “We are pleased to work with the University of South Florida and our technology partners to deliver a multi-disciplinary program that will add value across the entire utility ecosystem.”

Registration for the Convergint UtilityShieldTM programs, offered both virtually and in-person, is now open to all utilities industry professionals, with no prior certification required.  The in-person program will be held at the upcoming Convergint Utilities Unite Event, January 12-16, 2026 in Clearwater, FL. Visit the Convergint UtilityShield Learning Hub to register and learn more. The Convergint Utilities Unite conference will offer hands-on sessions, training labs, expert panels and keynote speakers including:

  • Kenneth F. McKenzie, Retired Marine Corp General and Executive Director of the University of South Florida Global National Security Institute;
  • Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Dr. Jennifer Hesterman;
  • Bob Delaney, former New Jersey State Trooper, NBA referee, VP and Director of Officials;
  • Luke Bencie, Managing Director, Security Management International, LLC;
  • Eric Lopez, Founder and CEO, Arrowhead Leadership Consulting.

“Partnering with Convergint on UtilityShield reinforces our commitment to delivering credible and measurable educational value to the utilities industry,” said Mark Koulianos, AVP of USF Community Partnerships. “As a nationally recognized leader in corporate training and professional education, we are proud to collaborate with Convergint to offer the UtilityShield program and issue digital credentials in support of this important initiative.”

The Convergint UtilityShieldTM education series consists of a four-part, on-demand webinar learning series available via the Convergint UtilityShieldTM Learning Hub. Attendees can complete the series at their own pace and earn one digital completion badge from the University of Florida per webinar by answering five qualifying questions correctly after each session. The four Convergint UtilityShieldTM webinars are co-hosted by technology partners and include:

  • FLIR – “Early Detection and Wildfire Prevention”
  • Wesco – “Building a Compliant and Secure Supply Chain”
  • Motorola Solutions – “Building the Connected Utility Ecosystem”
  • 3B Protection –” Layered Safety: Modernizing Perimeter Protection”

Professionals wanting a deeper learning experience are invited to take part in the in-person learning offered as part of Convergint’s Utilities Unite Event, January 12-16, 2026 in Clearwater, FL.

About Convergint

We are a global leader in technology enabled security and safety solutions. We offer design, implementation, integration, management, and service solutions around the globe.  Our 11,000+ colleagues partner with leading security technology companies to bring deep vertical expertise and field delivery capabilities. We help customers manage complex regulatory and compliance requirements with certified and licensed technicians, who bring local expertise and global scale and consistency. We are recognized as the #1 systems integrator in SDM Magazine’s Top Systems Integrators Report for the past 8 years and a U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Company to Work For.’ With over 220 locations worldwide, we aspire to be our customers’ best service provider.  To learn more about Convergint, visit www.convergint.com.