12/12/2011
Avigilon appoints gaming security specialist for growth market
Vancouver, Canada
“Although the gaming industry is one of the largest consumers of video surveillance technology, the vast majority of casinos still rely on obsolete analogue technologies to protect assets and ensure the safety of their customers,” said Alexander Fernandes, President and CEO of Avigilon. “With a unique combination of innovative high-definition network video management software and the broadest range of megapixel cameras on the market, the Avigilon high-definition surveillance solution is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of this growing marketplace.”
Douglas Florence, CPP, Business Development Director of Global Gaming, Avigilon has thirty-six years of security industry experience, and is widely regarded as a surveillance, security, and gaming operations subject matter expert. Prior to joining Avigilon, Florence was Vice-President of Security and Surveillance at M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas where he was responsible for the management of the casino’s security, surveillance, and risk management organisation. Florence was also the Executive Director of Security at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and the Director of Surveillance at The Mirage. Throughout his career, Florence has been instrumental in the development of security, surveillance, and investigation operations that are widely used in gaming security today.
“Throughout my career as a gaming security executive, I have relied on surveillance technology to meet the high-level of security required at gaming establishments,” said Douglas Florence, Business Development Director of Global Gaming at Avigilon. “By delivering an unmatched level of image detail and ease of use combined with the ability to leverage existing surveillance technology investments, Avigilon’s complete surveillance solution is a perfect choice for gaming organizations looking to transition to cost-effective high-definition surveillance.”