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  • Allied Universal's Unified Command Centre named SDM runner-up for 2025 Project of the Year.
  • Integrates real-time video analytics, logistics optimisation, and threat detection and response.
  • Recognised for enhancing security efficiency and innovative technology integration in North America.

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, announced that its Unified Command Centre Solution has been named a runner up for the 2025 Project of the Year by Security Distributing and Marketing (SDM) magazine. 

SDM’s annual Project of the Year Award recognises exceptional commercial security projects in North America and the dealers and integrators behind them.

Integrates real-time video analytics

The solution optimises logistics, enhances decision-making, and enables threat detection and response

The Unified Command Centre Solution is a rapidly deployable security hub that integrates real-time video analytics, seamless communication, and intelligent incident management. 

The solution optimises logistics, enhances decision-making, and enables swift threat detection and response, delivering comprehensive situational awareness and adaptable security.

Advancing technology innovation

We are honoured to receive recognition for our Unified Command Centre Solution, which reflects our continued leadership and commitment to advancing technology innovation in the security industry,” said Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal.

The acknowledgment underscores our focus on delivering intelligent, integrated solutions that enhance operational efficiency and informed decision-making while upholding the highest standards of safety and security for our clients.”

SDM Project of the Year Award submissions are reviewed and recipients are selected by SDM’s editorial staff based on the project demonstrating one of these criteria: extraordinary resources; unique applications or integrations; interesting customer story; or an intriguing challenge solved by the dealer or integrator.

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