INDUSTRY NEWS
Sektor acquires Duo group of companies Sektor New Zealand announced on 01 July the acquisition of leading cyber security distributor Duo NZ Ltd.
Advanced Security announces security supplier of the year
According to Sektor New Zealand’s Managing Director, Andre van Duiven, “Cyber security threats are growing to be a major risk for all businesses and the market for cyber security solutions is growing accordingly”. “Duo’s position as the cyber security market leader fits perfectly with Sektor’s plan to support this growing market, especially in Sektor’s vertical markets such as Mobile Computing, Security Cameras, Retail POS and Healthcare where cyber threats are now starting to be fully appreciated,” he said. Duo was founded in 1996 by Kendra Ross and Jackie Hatchwell. Kendra Ross has been appointed General Manager of the new division with all DUO management and staff being retained. “We are absolutely thrilled to have found an acquirer in Sektor who shares Duo’s values and culture” said Duo CoFounder and CEO Kendra Ross “Sektor are market leaders in verticals that are increasingly intersecting with the cyber security market, it’s an emerging market for us that we have been very keen to pursue.” “Sektor offers us a platform for further growth as part of a larger New Zealand-owned distributor, both in New Zealand and in Australia. The whole team are excited about this next chapter in the Duo story,: said Jackie Hatchwell Duo CoFounder.
August / September 2019
Advanced Security announced on 04 July Channel Ten Security Imports Limited is its Supplier of the Year for 2018. Channel Ten distribute and support a number of the world leading security manufacturers in video surveillance, video analytics, intercoms and network dudio verticals. Established in 1996, Channel Ten “have in-depth knowledge of their products making them sought after by the industry. Flagship brands include Axis Communications, Milestone systems, 2N, Wisenet by Hanwha and PROMISE technology,” stated an Advanced Security media release. Hayden George, the Advanced Security General Manager, commented “This award is a reflection of a great team effort in working with our people across the country to not only help secure our clients, but also to help educate and position them for the future.” After receiving the award, James K McKenzie, Key Account Manager at Channel Ten, thanked the Advanced team for their continuous feedback and support. He went on to say that “this award is a testament to the hard work both Advanced Security and Channel Ten have put in over the years. It is through the integration of both cutting edge technology and elbow grease we have been able to meet the needs of our customers”. Security Wholesale and Gallagher Group both received a highly commended awards for their contributions to the business. As trusted suppliers to Advanced Security, both have previously been recognised in its supplier awards.
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