02 Jun Qognify appoints enterprise incident management specialist for growing EMEA market

Qognify, a leader in big data solutions for physical security, has appointed Oliver Schmidt as Sales Manager EMEA, EIM to focus on the EMEA market.

He will focus on supporting enterprise-class organisations to minimise the impact of incidents through real-time situational awareness and response coordination capabilities of Qognify EIM.

Based in Germany, Oliver Schmidt brings more than 25 years of experience in selling technology-led solutions, with a focus on security and safety at Mobotix and most recently at Advancis. He comments on his new role: “Having worked in the industry for many years, I have been aware of Qognify’s strong reputation for both enterprise incident management and video management solutions.”

He added: “Qognify‘s strength comes from its ability to provide organisations with a comprehensive and integrated security and safety solution that helps them to consistently and compliantly reduce the impact of common daily routine events, through to large-scale crises.”

General Manager EIM at Qognify, Chen Porat, shared: “The appointment of Oliver Schmidt allows us to build a stronger relationship to customers and partners in DACH and Europe. Thanks to his many years of experience and his excellent professional network, he brings new ideas and insights to Qognify, allowing us to better understand and address the specific pains and needs of organisations in our EIM target segments – transportation systems, airports, corporate campus environments and critical infrastructure.”

Qognify helps safeguarding your world, focusing on the outcomes of customers, who place a premium on physical security. Providing solutions to mitigate risks, increase security and optimise operations, Qognify serves thousands of customers all over the world as a trusted advisor.

The comprehensive portfolio of Qognify contains physical security and incident management solutions, which create add value for many sectors including manufacturing companies, transportation authorities, retail chains, banks and other financial institutions, ports and seaports, logistics service providers, schools and universities, correctional facilities, critical infrastructures, and cities.

Headquartered in Pearl River, New York, Qognify operates major development hubs in Germany and Israel as well as sales and support offices around the globe.