QuickSwitch: Upgrade access control smartly

13 Oct 2025

Gallagher Security made a significant impact at GSX 2025, emphasising the essential role of connection within the security sector. Over the event's three dynamic days, the company engaged in extensive discussions, highlighting the importance of authentic interactions. According to Matt Butts, Executive Vice President – the Americas, this engagement aligns with Gallagher's current market strategy and organisational decisions.

“We’re at our best when we’re connecting with end customers, partners, and peers,” explained Butts. He added that the energy at GSX affirmed the company's approach of listening actively, designing solutions for practical needs, and implementing actionable feedback to make a notable difference.

QuickSwitch: A Notable Innovation

One of the standout innovations at GSX was Gallagher’s QuickSwitch, a solution that attracted significant attention

One of the standout innovations at GSX was Gallagher’s QuickSwitch, a solution that attracted significant attention among security professionals keen on upgrading access control systems without undergoing a major overhaul. This tool facilitates a smoother transition by reducing costs and complexity while maintaining system operability, avoiding the drawbacks of extensive system changes.

Matt Butts elaborated, "QuickSwitch is a new kind of upgrade, it keeps systems online, trims costs, and turns what used to be a disruptive capital project into a planned, manageable improvement." He noted that upcoming findings from their 2026 Trends Report underscore that while upgrades are a priority for businesses, financial constraints often impede progress. QuickSwitch is designed to address these challenges, enabling organisations to modernise effectively.

Supporting Causes: Security Meets Solidarity

Gallagher’s presence at the GSX also featured the Security Meets Solidarity initiative, supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and raising awareness of women's health within the security industry. Melissa Vidakovic, Director of Marketing – the Americas, noted the initiative's profound impact on attendees.

“Our Security Meets Solidarity initiative really struck a chord with attendees,” Vidakovic mentioned. She highlighted the memorable interactions at their booth, emphasizing how their approach distinguishes Gallagher within the industry. The feedback underscored the company's commitment to people and purpose, resonating strongly with event participants.

Emphasising People Over Technology

Reflecting on the event, Matt Butts highlighted a crucial takeaway: the security industry extends beyond technological advancements to focus on people.

“This year’s GSX captured everything Gallagher stands for: innovation, integrity, and genuine connection,” he remarked. The New Orleans event left Gallagher inspired by the connections formed, stories shared, and impacts made, fostering a momentum expected to continue beyond the exhibition hall.

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Gallagher Security’s presence at GSX 2025 made one thing clear: connection is everything. Over three packed days, their presence was defined by conversation and engagement, which Matt Butts, Executive Vice President – the Americas, says reinforces Gallagher's belief that showing up authentically is exactly what the current market values.

“We’re at our best when we’re connecting with end customers, partners, and peers,” he explains. “The energy we felt at GSX tells us that we’re making the right decisions as an organisation and that listening with intent, designing for real-world needs, and turning feedback into action are how we build solutions that truly make a difference.”

QuickSwitch

Among the most talked-about solutions was QuickSwitch, which caught the eye of security professionals ready to modernise without the headache of a full system overhaul. Designed to simplify migration, it gives organisations a smarter path forward to upgrade access control without the expense, complexity, or downtime that usually comes with major change.

“QuickSwitch is a new kind of upgrade,” says Matt. “It keeps systems online, trims costs, and turns what used to be a disruptive capital project into a planned, manageable improvement.”

“Research from our upcoming 2026 Trends Report tells us that upgrades are the top security priority for businesses, but budgets often stand in the way. QuickSwitch circumvents these obstacles and helps organisations modernise within business constraints.”

Gallagher’s GSX presence

Another defining part of Gallagher’s GSX presence was their Security Meets Solidarity initiative supporting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and raising awareness of women’s health in security. Melissa Vidakovic, Director of Marketing – the Americas, says the campaign resonated deeply at the event.

“Our Security Meets Solidarity initiative really struck a chord with attendees,” she says. “From the t-shirts on the stand to the stories people shared, it was a memorable feature of our booth this year.”

“In fact, we had several meaningful interactions with people outside our typical Gallagher network who told us that we show up differently - both visually and where it matters most – because of initiatives like this. For me, that feedback was the highlight of our show because it means our commitment to people and purpose is being clearly felt throughout the industry.”

Key takeaway

Matt says the key takeaway from GSX is that the security industry isn’t just about technology – it's about people.

“This year’s GSX captured everything Gallagher stands for: innovation, integrity, and genuine connection,” he says. “We left New Orleans inspired by the people we met, the stories we heard, and the impact we created together. That’s the kind of momentum that carries well beyond the show floor.”

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