Convergint to acquire Australian company

SCHAUMBURG - Convergint Friday said it plans to acquire Prosys Services, an Australian tier-one provider in security management. Prosys Services is Convergint's third acquisition in Australia, adding 124 employees, a deepened presence in New South Wales, and a new office in the Australian Capital Territory.

Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Since 1988, Prosys Services has provided enterprise-grade security management systems to commercial and industrial clients, institutions, critical infrastructure, health departments, the construction industry and other large corporations. Headquartered in Sydney, the company specializes in the data center, financial services and higher education industries.

"Convergint's global presence, leadership team, and service-based approach to security systems delivery is undeniably the right fit for Prosys," said Matthew Magi, executive director Prosys Services.

Schaumburg-based Convergint is a $1.8 billion global systems integrator that designs, installs and services electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation and audiovisual systems.