What Strong Systems International does

Strong Systems International, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, is a privately held North American systems integrator specializing in low voltage security and network technologies. The company designs, installs, and services an integrated portfolio of physical security solutions — fire and life safety systems, video surveillance with analytics, intrusion detection, enterprise access control, inventory protection (temperature, water, power monitoring), sound and paging systems, and structured network cabling — supplemented by its own UL Listed Central Station providing 24/7 monitoring with redundant computer systems, dual generators, and cellular backup.

The company's product architecture is conventional systems integration rather than proprietary software: it combines third-party hardware (detectors, cameras, panels, card readers) with internal standardization and the iBridge platform that enables multi-site customers to centrally access and manage deployed systems. Recurring monitoring contracts on the central station form the most economically durable revenue stream, alongside installation project revenue and ongoing managed service and maintenance agreements.

Commercially, Strong Systems runs a sales-led, field-driven go-to-market targeting multi-location enterprises — primarily national chain restaurants, retail, hospitality, fitness, automotive dealers, warehouses, and government facilities — delivering consolidated billing and a single point of contact. Its go-to-market differentiator is operational reach: a network of over 235 service certified technicians licensed in 38+ states, supported by project managers who standardize deployments across hundreds of sites for customers such as Chick-fil-A, AGCO, Hampton Inn, Averitt Express, and Crunch Fitness.

Name

Strong Systems International

Legal name

Strong Systems International, Inc.

Website

https://strongsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Strong Systems International is a privately held, North American systems integrator founded in 1993 that designs, installs, and monitors integrated low voltage security and network technology solutions — including fire, surveillance, intrusion, access control, and network cabling — for multi-location enterprises through a nationwide service technician network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security Architecture & Engineering Advisory (Zero Trust, IAM, Network) (BPAKADAF)

Keywords

• Security systems integration
• Central station monitoring
• Video surveillance systems
• Access control systems
• Low voltage network cabling

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrenceville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Security Systems Installation: Consulting, design, and installation of comprehensive security systems including fire, surveillance, intrusion detection, access control, and network cabling. One-time project-based revenue from new installations and system upgrades.
2. 24/7 Monitoring Services: UL Listed Central Station monitoring for fire, burglary, medical emergency, refrigeration alarms, utility supervision, temperature monitoring, sprinkler operation, opening/closing of facilities, panic, equipment malfunction. Monthly recurring revenue from monitoring contracts.
3. Service, Repair and Maintenance: On-site repairs, scheduled services, emergency service, preventive maintenance, system certifications and inspections, additions/moves/changes of equipment, hot swap of critical system components. Revenue from annual service agreements (recurring) and Time & Materials programs.
4. Extended Warranties: Extended warranty programs to minimize impact of unexpected system failures, honoring manufacturers' full warranties and providing additional coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Strong Systems International is a North American systems integrator of low voltage security and network technologies. It designs, installs, and supports fire/life safety, surveillance, intrusion detection, access control, inventory protection, sound/paging, and network cabling systems, unified under 24/7 UL-listed central station monitoring for commercial and multi-location enterprise customers.

Product overview

Strong Systems International is a systems integrator offering an integrated portfolio of security and network technology solutions. The core product suite includes Fire & Life Safety Systems, Surveillance Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Access Control Systems, Inventory Protection Systems, Sound & Paging Systems, and Network Cabling services, all unified under 24/7 UL Listed monitoring services. These solutions are designed to work together as a comprehensive security ecosystem—fire and intrusion systems integrate with access control and surveillance, while monitoring provides central station oversight for all subsystems. The company serves chain store, restaurant, retail, hospitality, warehouse, government, and commercial markets with consulting, design, installation, and ongoing support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire & Life Safety Systems Monitored fire alarm systems with conventional and addressable solutions, including smoke/heat/CO detectors, pull stations, annunciators, notification appliances, elevator recall, and annual fire inspections. For commercial and multi-location businesses needing fire protection and code compliance.
• Surveillance Systems Video surveillance solutions including video analytics, high definition megapixel CCTV, digital/hybrid/network video recorders, wireless video, remote access, and POS/transaction verification for loss prevention and operational efficiency.
• Intrusion Detection Systems Customized interior and perimeter intrusion protection including burglar alarms, silent holdup alarms, motion detectors, glass break sensors, seismic detectors, wireless and cellular backup, keypads, key fobs, door/window sensors, and remote service capability.
• Access Control Systems Enterprise-level networked access control for hundreds of doors, featuring remote access, video integration, photo ID badging, digital keypads, electronic mag locks, smart card/proximity/biometric readers, gate entrance systems, and emergency egress.
• Inventory Protection Systems Monitored sensing systems protecting against water damage, power outages, and refrigeration failures with temperature alarms, high water detection, pressure monitoring, and electrical power loss notifications.
• Sound & Paging Systems Sound/audio and acoustical solutions for restaurants, churches, schools, arenas, auditoriums, industrial/commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and airports, including public address, paging, background music, and mass voice notification emergency systems.
• Network Cabling Low voltage cabling services including structured cabling, fiber optic, copper (Cat 5e, Cat 6), WiFi WAN/LAN, voice, POS, digital signage, coax, cable television, patch panel termination, certification, testing, and Voice over IP (VoIP).
• 24/7 Monitoring Services UL Listed central station monitoring for fire, hold up, burglary, medical emergency, refrigeration alarms, utility supervision, temperature monitoring, sprinkler operation, opening/closing reports, panic alerts, and equipment malfunction, with cellular backup and two-way voice capability. Recurring subscription service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 UL Certified Central Station monitoring with redundant systems exceeding UL standards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• APi Group: Public holding company (APG) whose subsidiaries span fire suppression, fire alarm, security and life safety services. A natural acquirer of regional integrators and a direct competitive reference point for valuation.
• Securitas Technology (Securitas AB): Global security provider's technology/electronic security division offering enterprise guarding plus integrated electronic security solutions. Provides a broader-services reference point against which Strong Systems competes for large chain accounts.
• ADT Commercial (ADT Inc.): Public company (ADT) with a large commercial security division offering intrusion, video, access control and a UL-listed monitoring network. Competes with Strong Systems for enterprise chain accounts and provides the public-market benchmark for integrator multiples.

Direct peers

• Koorsen Fire & Security: Privately held Midwest-based integrator of fire alarm, security, access control and monitoring services with regional technician networks. Highly comparable in service mix and recurring monitoring, though with more geographic concentration.
• Convergint Technologies: One of the largest North American security and fire/life safety systems integrators, serving enterprise and multi-location customers across the U.S. Comparable to Strong Systems in service breadth (fire, access, video, intrusion) and enterprise GTM motion; backed by Apollo, providing a benchmark for scaled integrator economics.
• CGL Electronic Security: Regional-to-national security integrator focused on enterprise access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection with multi-state coverage. Comparable in operating scope and customer profile.
• Security 101: National franchise-based commercial security integrator offering access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and managed services. Comparable operating model in the mid-market/multi-location segment.
• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety: PE-backed (ICG) national fire and life safety/security integrator with multi-state licensing and recurring monitoring/service revenue. Closely comparable operating model to Strong Systems, particularly in chain-store and enterprise fire alarm + monitoring.
• Sciens Building Solutions: PE-backed national security and fire integrator formed via roll-up of regional integrators, serving enterprise and multi-site customers. Strong comparable for a 'platform vs. add-on' dynamic in this segment.
• Vector Security: Privately held national security systems integrator with a network of branch offices, UL-listed monitoring and enterprise/multi-site focus. Directly competes for the same chain-store and enterprise customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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