Convergint Technologies Acquires SI Technologies, Inc.

November 8, 2018

Convergint Technologies announced recently the acquisition of SI Technologies, Inc., bringing further security systems integration expertise to Convergint’s wide breadth of service capabilities.

Headquartered in Albany, New York, with additional locations in Syracuse and Buffalo, SI Technologies is a full-service provider of integrated security solutions, specializing in strategic commercial customers with a large presence in the government sector. All 44 SI Technologies colleagues across its three locations will be bringing their knowledge to Convergint.

“Joe Masciocco and Jerry Mirochnik have built a strong business that is a natural fit with our customers and culture,” said Ken Lochiatto, CEO of Convergint Technologies. “We’re excited to build on Convergint’s mission to be our customers’ best service provider. SI Technologies helps us further strengthen our rapidly growing reach and capabilities in the northeast, while bringing us a strong culture of service.”

“Security is a serious and critical business, and SI Technologies has always been proud of our contribution to the safety of our nation,” said Joe Masciocco, President of SI Technologies. “Joining Convergint is the fitting next step in our evolution. It will offer new opportunities to our dedicated colleagues and greatly increase the scope of services we can provide to our loyal customers.”

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