In July 2024, Evolon announced the launch of Insites 2.0, the then-latest major release of its proactive video surveillance and monitoring platform. [Photo: Evolon Technology]
AMAROK, a Columbia, South Carolina-based company specializing in electric security fencing for commercial businesses, has acquired a 45% stake in Dallas’ Evolon Technology, which provides AI-powered video monitoring and virtual guarding solutions.
The partnership combines perimeter defense and AI-powered monitoring to eliminate threats, reduce losses, and offer better outcomes for customers.
Evolon CEO Tom Galvin said AMAROK “shares our conviction about the future of perimeter security: intelligent, highly integrated, and built around the people who rely on it.”
“This investment accelerates a roadmap we’re deeply excited about—unifying proven perimeter defense with AI-driven monitoring into a single, seamless experience for the security teams who depend on it every day,” he added in a statement, “AMAROK is exactly the partner we hoped to find.”
AMAROK said that the investment strengthens its commitment to providing best-in-class, layered solutions to customers nationwide as threats to commercial organizations continue to rise in frequency and sophistication.
Combining physical & virtual security sytems
By combining AMAROK’s electric fencing systems with Evolon’s AI-enabled video surveillance and virtual guarding technology, customers get a state-of-the-art, comprehensive perimeter security solution bolstered by real-time visibility and proactive threat detection, AMAROK said. Bringing the physical and virtual systems together offers “a truly layered, intelligent security solution,” the companies said, unifying The Electric Guard Dog Fence, AI-powered camera detection, gate access, and monitoring into one seamless package for customers.
AMAROK initiated the partnership by first implementing Evolon’s technology within its own security ecosystem. After thorough technical evaluation and real-world application, AMAROK opted to deepen the relationship through strategic investment, highlighting its confidence in Evolon’s technology and vision, the companies said.
“From day one, our focus has been clear: to build the ultimate perimeter security solution in North America,” said Mark Wesley, CEO of AMAROK. “Our investment in Evolon is a natural extension of that commitment. After experiencing the power of its AI-driven virtual guarding technology in our own operations, we recognized the critical role it will play in the future of commercial security.”
He added, “By combining our proven perimeter defense system with Evolon’s intelligent monitoring, we are strengthening our ability to protect customers from the outside in. Just as important, this investment allows us to continue raising the bar for the customer experience by delivering smarter, more proactive protection and greater peace of mind.”
New board members and redefining perimeter security
With this investment, AMAROK has appointed two directors to Evolon’s board of directors.
Nathan Leaphart, AMAROK’s CFO since 2007, has been appointed to the board. He’s responsible for the company’s financial strategy and execution, compliance, government relations, and legal functions.
Hayelom Tadesse has been appointed to the board as well. He serves as AMAROK’s SVP of strategy and continuous improvement, overseeing enterprise strategy, transformation programs, operations, product development, research and development, and mergers and acquisitions.
AMAROK’s strategic expansion and Evolon’s continued growth enhance a shared vision to redefine perimeter security in North America, the companies said. The investment positions AMAROK and Evolon to boost innovation, grow their combined market footprint, and provide more intelligent, integrated security solutions. The companies said that the partnership strengthens their ability to protect commercial businesses against today’s complex threat landscape while delivering long-term value for customers, partners, and stakeholders.
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