AlliedBarton

Name

AlliedBarton

Legal name

Allied Universal

Website

https://aus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAKAGAB

Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile)

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Electronic Security Systems Integration (CCTV, Access Control)

SECONDARYBPAKAGAH

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control)

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Electronic Security Systems Integration (CCTV, Access Control)

SECONDARYBPABAMAF

Security Operations Center (SOC) & Remote Video Guarding (VSOC)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Security Management Services

SECONDARYIMAIAEAC

Executive Protection & Close Protection Services

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Security, Guarding & Access Control Services

Keywords

• Security guard services
• Integrated security solutions
• Facility management services
• Electronic monitoring services
• Event security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Conshohocken

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Security Services: Core revenue from providing security professionals, including armed and unarmed guards, custom protection officers, government security services, and specialized security personnel. Revenue generated through contractual agreements with enterprise clients across multiple industry verticals.
2. Integrated Technology Services: Technology solutions including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, identity management, and security program analytics. Revenue from system installation, monitoring, and maintenance services.
3. Facility Solutions: Janitorial services, window cleaning, metal maintenance, and facility management solutions
4. Professional Services: Insurance claim solutions, workforce solutions, cash inventory management, and electronic monitoring services

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Allied Universal provides integrated security officer services, security technology solutions, and facility/professional services to enterprise clients across multiple industry verticals. Core offerings include trained security personnel (armed and unarmed guards, custom protection officers, government security), proprietary AI-powered workforce management and risk assessment platforms (HELIAUS, Risk360), integrated technology services (video surveillance, access control, GSOC, robotics), event security, and adjacent janitorial/facility management services. Customers are primarily Fortune 500 enterprises and large organizations needing protection for people, assets, and infrastructure.

Product overview

Allied Universal provides integrated security services combining security personnel, technology solutions, and professional services through a flexible and scalable approach. The core product portfolio centers on Security Professionals (trained guards) supplemented by proprietary AI-powered technology platforms including HELIAUS® AI Security for workforce management and Risk360® for risk assessment. The Integrated Technology Services division offers video surveillance, electronic access control, GSOC as a Service, and robotics/autonomous technology. Professional Services include electronic monitoring through Attenti Group and Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring Services, workforce solutions, and cash management. The company also provides specialized industry solutions for healthcare, higher education, K-12 education, government, and hospitality sectors. Acquired brands including MSA Security® (high consequence threat solutions with 850+ detection canine teams) extend capabilities into specialized threat detection. Facility Solutions (janitorial services) represents an adjacent service line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HELIAUS: AI-powered security workforce management platform and security analytics tool
• Risk360
• MSA Security

Products and services

• Security Professionals / Security Guards Core security officer service providing trained security personnel for site protection, asset protection, and comprehensive site safety for enterprise clients.
• HELIAUS® AI Security AI-powered security technology platform providing business intelligence and workforce management tools for security program analytics, available to enterprise clients as a software-as-a-service solution.
• Risk360® Proprietary risk evaluation and assessment tool that helps clients evaluate and understand their unique security risk profiles through structured vulnerability reviews.
• Enhanced Protection Services Advanced security services for high-risk environments including active law enforcement officers, K9 security, disaster and emergency response, executive protection, intelligence as a service, investigations, risk and vulnerability consulting, CBRNE screening, and specialized training.
• Integrated Technology Services Technology-enabled security solutions combining trained professionals and consultants with technology innovations across the full security lifecycle, including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, identity management, GSOC, and robotics.
• Event Services Comprehensive event security, crowd management, and guest services tailored for sports, entertainment, convention, corporate, and large-scale or high-profile events.
• Video Surveillance and Monitoring Electronic video surveillance systems combined with reliable monitoring services for continuous property oversight.
• Electronic Access Control Electronic access control systems for managing and monitoring building entry, restricted areas, and secure facilities.
• GSOC as a Service Global Security Operations Center services providing centralized monitoring, threat intelligence, and situational awareness for enterprise clients as a hosted managed service.
• Robotics and Autonomous Technology Augmented technology including robots and drones for enhanced security coverage and surveillance capabilities.
• MSA Security® (High Consequence Threat Solutions) High consequence threat solutions provider offering explosive detection canines (850+ teams deployed globally), firearms detection canines, X-ray screening, and CBRNE detection services.
• Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring Services Electronic monitoring solutions combining Attenti Group and G4S Monitoring Technologies, providing monitoring services in more than 35 countries.
• Professional Services Non-security professional services including insurance claim solutions, workforce solutions, cash inventory management, and electronic monitoring.
• Facility Solutions / Janitorial Services Comprehensive janitorial and facility solutions including commercial cleaning, window cleaning, metal maintenance, and specialized cleaning programs for various industries.
• Government Security Services Security services tailored for government institutions and facilities, including compliance with federal regulations and specialized government security requirements.
• Healthcare Security Services Security solutions for healthcare facilities, hospitals, and medical institutions with specialized training in healthcare-specific security protocols and compliance requirements.
• Higher Education Security Services Campus-wide security programs for colleges and universities supporting compliance with Clery Act and Title IX, specialized training, and campus community safety.
• K-12 School Security Solutions Customized district-wide school security solutions designed to be student-centric while remaining sensitive to each school's environment and culture.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 65 years of experience helping protect people, businesses, and communities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Protective Service Agency (IPSA)coreOthers · 1 June 2022Acquisition of International Protective Service Agency headquartered in New York, NY, providing comprehensive security and event services for clients throughout New York and New Jersey. IPSA founder and 350 employees joining Allied Universal team.
• CQB Beveiliging B.V.minorOthers · 1 June 2022Patrol and response services provider in the Netherlands, strengthening G4S Netherlands' business in Eindhoven and southwest region.
• Kronjyllands Vagtservice A/S (KRV)minorOthers · 1 June 2022Local patrol and response business in Denmark enhancing existing customer services.
• Clery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2017Groundbreaking partnership with Clery Center, a leading national non-profit training and policy organization dedicated to creating safer campus communities. The partnership created video-based roll call training tools for campus public safety personnel, including The First Step: Public Safety Roll Call Video Series consisting of free 5-10 minute videos with companion guides covering topics including Clery Act compliance, sexual assault awareness, trauma informed response, and campus culture integration.
• BMO StadiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted security partner of BMO Stadium, home to LAFC and Angel City FC. Partnership built on collaboration, consistency, and shared commitment to delivering safe, fan-first experiences. Allied Universal is embedded in every aspect of stadium operations from front-line guest interactions to behind-the-scenes planning.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GardaWorld Security Corporation: Canadian private security and cash services company with global operations in guarding, cash logistics, and security technology. GardaWorld directly competes with Allied Universal in North American guarding and has pursued a similar acquisition-led growth strategy (acquired G4S' cash business).
• Securitas AB: Swedish-headquartered global security services company with comparable guarding, electronic security, and risk consulting offerings. Securitas is the most direct global competitor to Allied Universal, operating in similar verticals with a comparable multinational branch model.
• Prosegur Compañía de Seguridad: Spanish multinational security company operating across guarding, cash-in-transit, and integrated security technology in Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Prosegur competes directly with Allied Universal in multiple geographies and verticals and is similarly privately held.

Broad incumbents

• ADT Inc. Publicly-traded U.S. provider of monitored security, intrusion detection, and smart home / commercial security systems. ADT overlaps with Allied Universal's electronic security and video monitoring offerings, particularly in commercial and high-end residential segments.
• ISS A/S: Danish facility services conglomerate offering security alongside cleaning, food, and workplace services globally. ISS overlaps with Allied Universal's Facility Solutions division and competes for enterprise facility management contracts where security is bundled.

Regional players

• Paladin Security Group: Canadian-owned private security company providing guarding, patrol, and integrated security services primarily across Canada. Paladin competes regionally with Allied Universal's Canadian operations and follows a similar vertical-specialized service model.
• Loomis AB: Swedish cash handling, secure logistics, and international security services provider. Loomis overlaps with Allied Universal's cash management and electronic monitoring segments and competes for similar financial institution contracts across Europe and North America.
• Brink's Incorporated: U.S.-headquartered cash management, secure logistics, and digital retail solutions provider. Brink's overlaps with Allied Universal's Cash Inventory Management and armored car-adjacent offerings and competes for similar financial institution and retail clients.

Emerging players

• Convergint Technologies: U.S.-based security systems integrator providing access control, video surveillance, and integrated security technology installations. Convergint competes with Allied Universal's Integrated Technology Services division for system integration projects across commercial and enterprise clients.
• Knightscope, Inc. U.S. robotics and AI company developing autonomous security robots and emergency communication devices. Knightscope represents the technology-driven disruption thesis that could erode traditional guarding demand, and overlaps with Allied Universal's Robotics and Autonomous Technology offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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