Gallagher Security Showcase reveals future plans and product insights

Gallagher is celebrating the success of its inaugural Security Showcase hosted at Eden Park in Auckland on 16 March, which saw presentations, live demos, networking opportunities, and rare insights into the manufacturer’s future plans.

Over 200 security professionals converged on Auckland’s Eden Park to hear insights into Gallagher’s road map and future planning. Attendees also gained valuable insights from key presentations and live demonstrations from six Gallagher technology partners, as well as a range of networking opportunities.

“Our whole team is thrilled with the outcome of our inaugural Security Showcase event,” said Brad Small, Regional Manager - New Zealand, “and we’re happy to hear that so many of those who attended felt the value we worked hard to bring.”

A presentation from Chief Technology Officer Steve Bell shared the latest in Gallagher’s solutions, features and integrations, while Chief Architect, Andrew Scothern, offered attendees a sneak peak of the company’s five-year plan for the growth of Command Centre and increased cloud-based capabilities

Insights into solution development and innovation was provided by Chief Product Officer, Meredith Palmer, who was recently recognised in the Executive category of the 2022 Women in Security Awards Aotearoa. Marketing Partner Ellyse Bowen delivered a deep dive into the benefits of Gallagher’s Care Plan.

Sir William Gallagher was also in attendance along with the company’s New Zealand sales team and six of Gallagher’s technology partners, who were on site to provide product demonstrations, including ASSA ABLOY, Catalyst Cloud, Channel Ten, Parkable, Salto, and Traka.

“I think the biggest takeaway is that people are craving events like these,” reflected Brad Small.

“You don’t typically see end-users, Channel Partners, and Technology Partners all in one room, but bringing everyone together facilitated conversations that either wouldn’t have happened at all, or would have drawn out over days via email. There’s real value in sparking those kinds of connections across the industry and I’m so pleased that our goal was realised.”

“The feedback I’m hearing is that people walked away feeling like they gained something special from attending,” he said. “People were sticking around well after the event ended to keep talking - I’ve even had multiple people tell me this was the best event of its kind they’ve ever attended, which is incredibly rewarding to hear.”