2026 SIA WISF Power 100
2026 SIA WISF Power 100
Gallagher Security's Melissa Vidakovic, Director of Marketing - the Americas, has been named among the honorees in SIA's Women in Security Forum Power 100.
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AUSTRALIA – Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is gearing up to showcase their innovative suite of security and access control solutions at this year’s Security Exhibition and Conference.
Held at Sydney’s ICC from the 21-23 August, the Security Exhibition and Conference is the most established and respected trade event for the security industry in Australia, bringing together the full spectrum of suppliers, industry professionals and End Users to connect and create opportunities.
Joining the Gallagher team this year will be Gallagher Group CEO, Kahl Betham and Executive Vice President – APAC and IMEA, Craig Schutte alongside members of the Gallagher Security Australia Team.
Visitors to the Gallagher stand will have the opportunity to experience the latest hardware and software solutions from the industry leading manufacturer, including the latest additions to the Controller 7000 range, Employee Badge in Apple Wallet, and the latest version of the award-winning site management platform, Command Centre, v9.10.
Gallagher will also be showcasing the latest innovation to their training suite, their Augmented Reality (AR) Pulse Perimeter Fence Installer Course, providing attendees with the opportunity to experience the HoloLens and AR environment firsthand.
Launched across Australia in May, the AR training environment is designed to provide immersive, practical training experiences that are as close to real-life as possible, ensuring that every trainee receives world class training, regardless of their location.
Gallagher’s AR training was designed to increase opportunities for Channel Partners and provide the same convenience as online and virtual classroom training while creating a more immersive and interactive learning experience.
Gallagher Security, Executive Vice President – APAC and IMEA, Craig Schutte says, “Security Exhibition and Conference is the pinnacle of security industry trade events in Australia, and we are looking forward to the opportunity to showcase our award-winning innovations and connect with our Channel Partners, End Users, Consultants and Tech Partners at this year’s event.”
He adds, “Building meaningful and lasting relationships is fundamental to our success, and this event enables us to engage and connect with the wider security industry, while providing opportunities to showcase our innovative solutions and foster our connections as partners beyond security.”
To pre-book a 1:1 meeting with a Gallagher expert at the event, visit our event website.
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