Tag: Pierre Bourgeix
Megh Computing adds Pierre Bourgeix as an embedded consultant
May 6, 2022SSN Staff
HILLSBORO, Ore.—Megh Computing, a leading provider of real-time, AI-based video analytics solutions, announced that industry expert Pierre Bourgeix has joined the company as an embedded consultant, bringing decades of experience in the physical and cybersecurity markets to its team.
With over 30 years of consulting expertise, Bourgeix will be in place to assist and support Megh’s continued growth as a leading provider of a real-time streaming analytics platform based...
SIA announces founding members of Utilities Advisory Board Steering Committee
May 2, 2022SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the first members of its Utilities Advisory Board Steering Committee.
SIA created the Utilities Advisory Board to offer insight and education to security practitioners, members of the security industry and other stakeholders about emerging security trends, regulatory compliance issues, and recommended practices for protecting utility infrastructure.
The steering committee members, listed below,...
New technology poised to change security cabling infrastructure forever
April 13, 2022Paul Ragusa
Robinson’s Engineering Consultants, LLC. (R.E.C.), in direct coordination with Pierre Bourgeix of Butchko•ESI, David Hess of Cord Data, and Robert Brennan of Sentinel Connector Systems, are unveiling a new cabling infrastructure solution that is poised to change forever the way the silicon and fiber worlds look at security and energy efficiency surrounding data transmission.
As Brett D Robinson, Ph.D., President/Chief Design & Test Engineer for R.E.C. points out in a white paper on...
Industry luminary Jim Henry joins Butchko•ESI consulting firm
December 7, 2021Paul Ragusa
YARMOUTH, Maine—Butchko•ESI, led by Senior Partner Pierre Bourgeix and CEO Benjamin M. Butchko, announced the addition of industry luminary Jim Henry to the team. Henry, an independent consultant who has worked with systems integrators Kratos and Securitas, brings a wealth of industry experience and knowledge to an already super-talented team.
This announcement comes approximately one year after Bourgeix and Butchko joined forces, combining two successful consulting firms into one to...
Is the edge the next great technological paradigm?
July 14, 2021Pierre Bourgeix
YARMOUTH, Maine—Over the past 30 years we have seen the promulgation of edge devices used in the public and commercial arena, including intelligent sensors, cameras, phones, household appliances, medical devices, temperature sensors, door sensors – the list is growing and endless.
We have grown accustomed to the use of these devices to help us conduct our lives and at the same time give us information that helps us make decisions. As these devices have become critical for private...
Pierre Bourgeix to work with Orion Entrance Control in consulting role
June 23, 2021Paul Ragusa
LACONIA, N.H.—Orion Entrance Control, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of converged entry technology, has appointed Pierre Bourgeix as an embedded consultant. Bourgeix brings more than 30 years of security experience through his work at The Rand Corporation, U.S. State Department, ADT/Tyco Security, HySecurity, Wallace International, SecureState, and Boon Edam.
With Bourgeix’s expertise, Orion looks to expand its influence nationally and internationally.
“I am excited...
Converged technology in the modern world of entry
June 7, 2021Pierre Bourgeix
YARMOUTH, Maine—Over the past year we have seen a dramatic shift in how organizations treat the concept of entry. No longer is it a passing thought or something relegated to a Division 28 specification that was an architectural consideration. Today, entry has become a hot topic and one that has many potential land mines associated with it, including potential liability.
Many consultants and design engineers have been asked to help establish a new line in the sand at the entry, and it...
Tales from the “DarkSide”
May 12, 2021Cory Harris, Editor
“Tales from the Darkside” was a horror anthology series that aired in the 1980s. But what is going on today is not some made-up fiction, it is real life. And like the cult favorite show, and the cybercriminal group that references the show’s title, it is downright scary. We just experienced the largest cyberattack against U.S. critical infrastructure in our nation’s history.
I will say this again – the largest cyberattack against U.S. critical infrastructure in our...
iluminar appoints Pierre Bourgeix to Board of Advisors
February 12, 2021SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—iluminar, the specialist manufacturer and supplier of infrared and white light illuminators, has appointed Pierre Bourgeix, Chief Technology Officer and Founder of ESI Convergent LLC, a global security consultancy, to its board of advisors.
“We are excited for Pierre Bourgeix to join iluminar’s leadership group,” iluminar President and CEO Eddie Reynolds said in the announcement. “Pierre brings a wealth of knowledge and security experience to the...
Cybersecurity On The Editor's Desk
Cybersecurity shortfall a national emergency
January 27, 2021Paul Ragusa
The cybersecurity industry is currently facing a monumental shortfall in security professionals.
That is the urgent message sounded from the latest (ISC)2 report from the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, which noted, “There is a lack of capable, fresh, new talent within the industry. Talent that is vital to uphold national cyber defense capabilities.” This is sobering news following the recent SolarWinds attack, among other noteworthy national breaches.
In...