ISS welcomes new Director of Strategic Partnerships,
Regional Sales Director
Russell Compton and Brian Friedman are the latest security industry veterans to join the company’s North America team.
Woodbridge, N.J., Dec. 5th, 2024 – ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a leading global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced today that security industry veterans Russell Compton and Brian Friedman have joined the company as its new Director of Strategic Partnerships and Regional Sales Director for the Western U.S. respectively.
Compton, who most recently served as Director of Strategic Sales and Partner Management for Identity Access Management at HID Global, will spearhead the company’s strategy relative to building a robust network of distribution and integration partners across the nation to make the ISS portfolio of video intelligence solutions available to the broader security market. Prior to HID, Compton served in several prominent roles throughout the security and technology industries, including Vice President of Sales at identity management firm Intellisoft as well as Product Market Manager for the ThinkPad computer line at Lenovo during a more than eight-year tenure at the laptop maker.
“I joined ISS because I wanted to be part of a company at the forefront of innovation, developing AI-driven solutions that empower our partners with cutting-edge technology,” said Compton. “It’s exciting to contribute to advancements that solve real-world challenges and make a meaningful impact.”
Russell Compton
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Friedman, who joins ISS following a six-year stint as District Sales Manager for the West at i-PRO Americas (formerly Panasonic), will be responsible for driving sales and business development efforts for ISS throughout the western U.S. Prior to i-PRO, Friedman also served in lead sales roles for several other video surveillance manufacturers, including Avigilon, BriefCam, and Vicon.
Brian Friedman
Regional Sales Director for the Western U.S.
“I joined ISS because of its innovative mission – to lead the way in tailored AI-driven security solutions,” said Friedman. “ISS leverages advanced technologies that not only react to events but also proactively adapt to the environment, providing the best possible security for the client. With the power to anticipate risks and streamline operations, ISS can deliver the highest level of security in the face of any challenge.”
“As our North American growth continues, the needs of our clients and partners is changing and we want to be able to deliver on their most important needs. Our strategic partnerships are exceedingly more critical to our success and having a colleague who has experience in navigating these relationships is key,” added Matt Powell, Managing Director for North America at ISS. “Our regional strategy of bringing global experience to the local level means having colleagues that people in the region know and trust. This evolution of our team, having experienced leaders like Russ and Brian executing the ISS vision, will take us into the future of bringing our video intelligence solutions to the market at a time when it’s needed most.”
Matt Powell
Managing Director for North America
A graduate of Clemson University, Compton currently resides in Raleigh, N.C., and can be reached at [email protected]. Originally from Connecticut and a graduate of Sacred Heart University, Friedman is now a resident of Murrieta, Calif., and can be reached at [email protected].
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About ISS – Intelligent Security Systems
Headquartered in Woodbridge, N.J., with offices worldwide, Intelligent Security Systems (ISS) is a leading provider of video intelligence and data awareness software. The company, which was founded more than two decades ago and holds over 30 different patents and trademarks, is a pioneer in the development of next-generation video analytics. With an R&D team consisting of over 180 developers and engineers, ISS provides a comprehensive line of leading-edge video analytics solutions, such as the renowned SecurOS® platform, for a wide range of use cases and vertical market applications. For more information, visit https://issivs.com/.
