Hirsch Advances in Government Security Market
December 03 2009 - 4:03PM
Business Wire
Building on the success of its Government Program Group, Hirsch
today announced it is again expanding its resources for the U.S.
and international government markets by promoting Scott Elliott,
formerly eastern district manager, to the newly created position of
director of Government Sales.
Mr. Elliott will team with Hirsch's well-respected Government
Program Group (GPG) and its director, Lars Suneborn. Hirsch's
government group has built a leading presence within federal
agencies, working closely with customers to optimize the business
value of their technology investments. With their deep
understanding of government requirements and trends, Mr. Elliott
and the Hirsch Government Program Group will continue to develop
strategic client security plans and interface with standards bodies
and industry associations.
Additionally, Mr. Elliott will oversee an integrated process to
ensure customer engagements continue to be strategically directed
and that their requirements are fully defined, documented and
tactically managed. He will also manage third-party, channel and
key contractor engagements for government-related projects.
“Scott will provide that all important bridge between the key
relationships Hirsch cultivates and the actual system sale and
implementation,” said John Piccininni, Hirsch's vice president of
sales. “Scott has a proven track record of helping our customers
navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance and
technological change. He is also expert at managing internal
resources to achieve the objectives of our clients' projects.”
The U.S. Secret Service's physical security specialist, John
Wills, lauded the appointment. "I have been dealing with Scott for
over ten years supporting the security management, access control,
and video system needs for the United States Secret Service field
offices," Mr. Wills explained. "If Scott can’t answer the question,
which is unlikely, he will marshal the appropriate resources and
develop the appropriate response to our satisfaction. He has always
served the USSS in a professional, knowledgeable and personable
fashion. We look forward to continuing our successful relationship
with Scott and Hirsch Electronics.”
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD),
one of the early implementers of FIPS 201 compliant solutions, also
applauded Hirsch's announcement. "I’d like to thank Scott and the
entire Hirsch team for serving such an important role on HUD's
HSPD-12 team -- as a trusted advisor," commented Ron Salazar with
HUD's Office of Security & Emergency Planning. "With Scott's
support, HUD has been able to achieve our HSPD-12 PACS, IDMS and
CMS mission objectives, allowing us to produce, proliferate and
begin using our PIV-II credentials ahead of mandated schedules and
with outstanding results."
The Hirsch dealer/integrator partner channel also showed support
for the move. "I have had the pleasure to work with Scott on over
100 federal security presentations, designs and installations,"
commented Ken Knight, vice president of government operations for
Henderson, NC-based security integrator TER, Inc. "His
professionalism, industry knowledge and communications skills
demonstrate to each and every client that Hirsch indeed has and
delivers the total solution."
Hirsch employs experts in HSPD-12, FIPS 201, PIV, CAC, TWIC,
ICAM, FISMA, NIST SP800-116 and other key knowledge areas. The
company's award-winning solutions for government smart cards
include Hirsch's Identity and Access Management System (IAMS) which
won both the Best of Show and the Best IT Systems & Security
Product awards at GOVSEC 2009 exhibition (more info:
http://www.hirschelectronics.com/identity.asp). Further, Hirsch
Verification Station won Best Authentication/Identification System
at last month's Government Security News Homeland Security Awards
(more info:
http://www.hirschelectronics.com/Government_programs.asp).
About Hirsch Electronics
Hirsch designs and manufactures security systems for worldwide
markets. Hirsch’s security and identity management systems
integrate access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection,
digital certificates, smart cards and biometrics. Hirsch is part of
SCM Microsystems, Inc., provider of the world’s broadest range of
smart card reader technology. Together, Hirsch and SCM bring
convergence to reality by integrating physical and logical
security. Their solutions enable organizations and individuals to
secure their facilities, information and electronic transactions.
GSA contract # GS-07F-7733C. (NASDAQ: SCMM, Prime Standard: SMY)
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