With over 5,000 systems installed since 1983, Knight Security Systems has helped numerous clients in Texas to reduce internal and external loss and liability, and increase safety compliance, customer satisfaction and bottom line profits. Because when it comes to security, there are no second chances.
3. B A S E D I N T E X A S
Section 1: Introduction & Overview
Section 2: What Makes Knight Different?
Section 3: Client Success
Section 4: Additional Details
AGENDA
5. • Founded in 1983
• Management-owned (no venture capital)
• Award-winning physical security system integrator
• Enterprise-level
• Custom solutions
• More than 5000 systems installed
• Projects completed range from $1,000 to
$12,500,000
KNIGHT SECURITY SYSTEMS
• Clients include:
• State of Texas agencies
• Municipal entities such as schools
and emergency services
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Energy, industrial and commercial
entities
6. H.B. “Trey” West
Vice President, CTO
twest@knightsecurity.com
LEADERSHIP
Phil Lake
President & CEO
plake@knightsecurity.com
Martin Krohn
Vice President Operations
mkrohn@knightsecurity.com
Mark G. Anderson
Vice President Gulf Region
manderson@knightsecurity.com
Serving Knight clients with more than 100 years of combined experience
in security, management, IT, construction and engineering.
8. LOCATIONS
Primary offices
• Austin
• Dallas
• Houston
Satellite offices
• Corpus Christi
• San Antonio
• Midland
• Lubbock
• Rio Grande Valley
G L O B A L R E A C H T H R O U G H
T R U S T E D P A R T N E R S A C R O S S
T H E W O R L D .
9. To assist clients to improve and protect their operational
success through a long-term relationship with a focus on:
• client-specific proven safety and security solutions,
• innovative and proactive service offerings,
• advanced technologies,
• and skilled employees;
KNIGHT’S MISSION
HONOR, INTEGRITY, AND SERVICE
10. Knight Security Systems will be the sought-after electronic safety and
security firm, recognized by its clients and technology partners as
their preferred solutions provider in its chosen markets.
Knight Security Systems thrives on cultivating an enviable working
environment where people can grow and develop their talents.
KNIGHT’S VISION
HONOR, INTEGRITY, AND SERVICE
11. Our Core Values represent our commitment to treat our customers,
our vendors and each other with respect and honesty. These values
are meshed together to form our company culture.
HONOR, INTEGRITY, AND SERVICE
G U I D E D B Y O U R C O R E V A L U E S
15. Building long-term relationships through
the most collaborative and detail-
oriented process in the business.
KNIGHT’S ROUND
TABLE PROCESS U N D E R S TA N D C U R R E N T
G O A L S A N D C H A L L E N G E S
The Knight team assesses each
client’s security concerns, business
objectives, and technical realities —
while anticipating future needs.
16. Building long-term relationships through
the most collaborative and detail-
oriented process in the business.
KNIGHT’S ROUND
TABLE PROCESS D E S I G N T H E R I G H T
S O L U T I O N
Expertly planned solutions are developed
by Knight design engineers (not sales)
using proven technologies for more
dependable, cost-effective results.
17. Building long-term relationships
through the most collaborative and
detail-oriented process in the business.
KNIGHT’S ROUND
TABLE PROCESS I M P L E M E N T
S E A M L E S S LY
The Knight installation team is 100%
focused on installation — not service — to
ensure timely, world-class implementation,
training, and quality control. Each project is
assigned a project manager.
18. Building long-term relationships through
the most collaborative and detail-
oriented process in the business.
KNIGHT’S ROUND
TABLE PROCESS M O N I T O R S Y S T E M H E A LT H A N D
A D D R E S S R I S K S P R O A C T I V E LY
Knight’s dedicated, fully certified service
team and SecurePlan™ Service Suite offer
ever-vigilant, highly responsive support.
19. T E C H N O L O G Y M U S T S E R V E T H E C L I E N T,
N O T T H E O T H E R W AY A R O U N D .
• Non-proprietary, open-source technologies
• Solutions with proven performance and value
• Cloud-based solutions where appropriate
• Above and beyond best practices
TECHNOLOGY
APPROACH
20. When is a problem not a problem?
When the slightest hint of a system health risk or issue
is detected and resolved before you even know about it.
That’s what SecurePlan™ Service Suite is all about.
SecurePlan™
S E R V I C E S U I T E , P O W E R E D B Y
21. KNIGHTSENTRY™ monitors the health of
all client security systems, all the time.
K N I G H T ’ S PAT E N T E D E V E R -
V I G I L A N T S Y S T E M H E A LT H
M O N I T O R I N G P L AT F O R M
Cameras Access Control
Intrusion Service
22. S H O U L D A N Y P O T E N T I A L S Y S T E M H E A LT H I S S U E O C C U R …
Hard drive or
CPU failure
UPS and battery
failure
IP Switch
Malfunction
Power supply
loss
Network traffic above
normal conditions
Network
communcation loss
Camera Outage Access Control
System Downtime
23. KNIGHTSENTRY™ instantly detects the problem...
and alerts Knight’s Client Support Center…
which immediately starts taking corrective actions…
before there’s any risk to system integrity, evidentiary
data, or client liability.
KNIGHTSENTRY™ with SecurePlan™ ensures instant
detection and rapid, expert resolution of system health
issues.
+SecurePlan™
24. SecurePlan™
SERVICE SUITE
Flexible service level
agreement (SLA) options to
meet any coverage need.
SecurePlanHealth™ | 24/7 system health monitoring + alerts
F U N D A M E N TA L
SecurePlan™ | SecurePlanHealth™ + proactive resolution + onsite support with guaranteed same-day response
C O M P R E H E N S I V E
SecurePlan24™ | SecurePlan™ + 24/7 onsite service with guaranteed 4-hour response window
H I G H E S T S E C U R I T Y E N V I R O N M E N T S
(includes free loaner equipment, annual function tests and software upgrades, and as-needed replacement for all devices.)
28. • ISNetworld “A” Certification
#400-222696
• Cisco CCNA & CCDA
QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
• Fully licensed, insured and
bondable
• Factory certifications for all
manufacturers represented
• Licensed by Texas DPS
Private Security Bureau
B03566
• Licensed by Texas Fire
Marshall ACR 1750889
29. Knight is proud to serve a wide range of school and government
entities across the state of Texas and throughout the U.S.
GOVERNMENT
PROCUREMENT
CONTRACTS
• GSA Schedule Contract GS 07F
0191W
• State of Texas DIR TSO-3430
• State of Texas TXMAS-10-84070
• Choice Partners
In 2009, Knight was awarded
the largest single public sector
contract in Texas at $12.5
million.
P R O U D T O B E A P A R T O F
31. 4509 Freidrich Ln. Suite 110, Austin TX 78744
P: 512-892-8801
Toll-free (800) 642-1632
A U S T I N
D A L L A S
/ F O R T
W O R T H
knightsecurity.com
V I S I T U S O N L I N E
10105 Technology Blvd. West, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75220
P: 214-350-1632
500 Century Plaza Blvd., Suite 120, Houston, TX 77073
P: 281-681-3473
H O U S T O N
Editor's Notes
Phil Lake, President & CEO
Phil Lake has been in the life safety, security, and controls industries for more than 30 years, 12 of them as Knight’s President and CEO. During his tenure, Knight has grown exponentially, fueled by a dedication to service and client satisfaction.
H.B. ‘Trey’ West, Vice President and CTO
Trey West has served Knight as a regional VP and CTO since 2009 and, prior to that, as VP of Operations at Siemens Security. His vast experience in electrical engineering and electronic building systems are instrumental in delivering fully integrated solutions for Knight clients.
Martin Krohn, Vice President Operations
Martin Krohn has more than 23 years of broad experience in the fire and security alarm industry. His Six Sigma Process Improvement Black Belt training and expertise in industrial technology help Knight deliver ever-better solutions through streamlined processes and innovative employee programs.
Mark G. Anderson, Vice President Gulf Region
Mark Anderson, AAIA and LEED AP, has 30+ years of construction experience, with deep expertise in both sustainable and building automation integration solutions. These disciplines provide his leadership with attention to detail and a focus on performance
Protecting people, assets, and facilities is a sacred trust that begins with the first handshake and never really ends. That’s why Knight’s expert team puts the client at the center of everything it does — working hand-in-hand to tailor unique solutions for maximum performance and ROI. It’s about building a long-term relationship to address current needs, anticipate those of the future, and help each client succeed.
Understand current goals and challenges
The Knight team assesses each client’s security concerns, business objectives, and technical realities — while anticipating future needs.
Design the right solution
Expertly planned solutions are developed by Knight design engineers (not sales) using proven technologies for more dependable, cost-effective results.
Implement seamlessly
The Knight installation team is 100% focused on installation — not service — to ensure timely, world-class implementation, training, and quality control.
Monitor system health and address risks proactively
Knight’s dedicated, fully certified service team and SecurePlan™ Service Suite offer ever-vigilant, highly responsive support.
Protecting people, assets, and facilities is a sacred trust that begins with the first handshake and never really ends. That’s why Knight’s expert team puts the client at the center of everything it does — working hand-in-hand to tailor unique solutions for maximum performance and ROI. It’s about building a long-term relationship to address current needs, anticipate those of the future, and help each client succeed.
Understand current goals and challenges
The Knight team assesses each client’s security concerns, business objectives, and technical realities — while anticipating future needs.
Design the right solution
Expertly planned solutions are developed by Knight design engineers (not sales) using proven technologies for more dependable, cost-effective results.
Implement seamlessly
The Knight installation team is 100% focused on installation — not service — to ensure timely, world-class implementation, training, and quality control.
Monitor system health and address risks proactively
Knight’s dedicated, fully certified service team and SecurePlan™ Service Suite offer ever-vigilant, highly responsive support.
Protecting people, assets, and facilities is a sacred trust that begins with the first handshake and never really ends. That’s why Knight’s expert team puts the client at the center of everything it does — working hand-in-hand to tailor unique solutions for maximum performance and ROI. It’s about building a long-term relationship to address current needs, anticipate those of the future, and help each client succeed.
Understand current goals and challenges
The Knight team assesses each client’s security concerns, business objectives, and technical realities — while anticipating future needs.
Design the right solution
Expertly planned solutions are developed by Knight design engineers (not sales) using proven technologies for more dependable, cost-effective results.
Implement seamlessly
The Knight installation team is 100% focused on installation — not service — to ensure timely, world-class implementation, training, and quality control.
Monitor system health and address risks proactively
Knight’s dedicated, fully certified service team and SecurePlan™ Service Suite offer ever-vigilant, highly responsive support.
Protecting people, assets, and facilities is a sacred trust that begins with the first handshake and never really ends. That’s why Knight’s expert team puts the client at the center of everything it does — working hand-in-hand to tailor unique solutions for maximum performance and ROI. It’s about building a long-term relationship to address current needs, anticipate those of the future, and help each client succeed.
Understand current goals and challenges
The Knight team assesses each client’s security concerns, business objectives, and technical realities — while anticipating future needs.
Design the right solution
Expertly planned solutions are developed by Knight design engineers (not sales) using proven technologies for more dependable, cost-effective results.
Implement seamlessly
The Knight installation team is 100% focused on installation — not service — to ensure timely, world-class implementation, training, and quality control.
Monitor system health and address risks proactively
Knight’s dedicated, fully certified service team and SecurePlan™ Service Suite offer ever-vigilant, highly responsive support.
Protecting people, assets, and facilities is a sacred trust that begins with the first handshake and never really ends. That’s why Knight’s expert team puts the client at the center of everything it does — working hand-in-hand to tailor unique solutions for maximum performance and ROI. It’s about building a long-term relationship to address current needs, anticipate those of the future, and help each client succeed.
Understand current goals and challenges
The Knight team assesses each client’s security concerns, business objectives, and technical realities — while anticipating future needs.
Design the right solution
Expertly planned solutions are developed by Knight design engineers (not sales) using proven technologies for more dependable, cost-effective results.
Implement seamlessly
The Knight installation team is 100% focused on installation — not service — to ensure timely, world-class implementation, training, and quality control.
Monitor system health and address risks proactively
Knight’s dedicated, fully certified service team and SecurePlan™ Service Suite offer ever-vigilant, highly responsive support.
Non-proprietary, open-source technologies
Offering clients flexibility to evolve security strategies over time
Solutions with proven performance and value
Giving clients peace-of-mind from day one
Cloud-based systems
Providing client solutions (when appropriate) with predictable and affordable costs, streamlined manageability, and unparalleled scalability
Above and beyond best practices
Upholding each client’s trust every time Knight touches a client’s facility or infrastructure, down to the smallest detail
Through government procurement contracts, Knight solutions can serve the public good while conserving tax dollars and streamlining government
operations.