M3T Corporation

In observance of this holiday, our office will be closed on Monday, September 2, and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3rd.   During this time, our emergency support team will be available to handle any urgent matters that may arise. Please contact them via email at [email protected] or by calling 1-855-790-0638.

On behalf of M3T, Joe Montero, Sales Professional from our Virginia office, attended the Identity and Biometrics Symposium in Reston, Virginia on August 22. The Identity and Biometrics Symposium was presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA)  Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB) and the SIA National Capital Region Security Forum (SIA NCRSF). Together they are a community of security professionals and those associated with the industry who connect regularly to network and exchange ideas. The event featured experts from the government exploring key issues in those security fields. Featured Speakers: Arun Vemury, Senior Advisor, Biometric and Identity Technology Center, DHS Melissa Conley, Executive Director, Capability Management and Innovation, Requirements and Capabilities Analysis, TSA Alicia Harrison, Branch Chief, System Business Operations (SBO), Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), DHS John D. Padgett, Architecture Branch Lead Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency (DFBA) US Army Office of the Provost Marshal General (OPMG) Caitlin Kneapler, PhD, Technical Integrator, Senior Biometrics Technologist, Futures Identity, Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), DHS "I attended this Symposium sponsored by Leidos in its Reston, VA headquarters on August 22. Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The event was very well organized, it was a panel discussion held by the featured speakers who shared their experiences, best practices, and memorable 'aha moments'.” Conversation included some of the challenges the government agencies are facing with biometric technology: • Providing clarity for members of the US Congress to dissipate concerns on the use of collected biometric data by Government Agencies • Funding / budgets for the deployment of identity and biometric devices • Technology advancing extremely fast • Increasing identity recognition distance from 100 meters (328 Feet) to 1,000 meters (3,280 Feet) • Social acceptance of biometrics (Changing overtime) • Implementation of eGates (Laws and passenger appetite), automated border control system which use data stored in a chip along with a photo or fingerprint taken at the time of entering the eGates to verify the passport holder’s identity • Extracting multiple identities from a single scene, i.e., national, and international travelers mixing at an airport shopping area prior to flights departure   The Symposium provided an opportunity to meet and network with people who share a common interest in security, while learning from the speakers and participants’ experiences, and the most recent advances in identity and biometric technologies.

In the United States, warehouse injuries cost employers more than $84 million per week. When considering the financial impact of workplace incidents, it is important to recognize that costs extend beyond insurance and medical bills. In 2018, the National Safety Council reported that the average cost per medically consulted injury was $41,000, while the cost per fatality amounted to $1,190,000. [Damotec, July 28, 2024] Additionally forklifts are responsible for 90% of Pallet Rack Failures Pallet rack failures can result from various factors, including system overload, inadequate maintenance, and collisions with forklifts. In most cases, it stems from a combination of all the above. [Damotec, July 28, 2024] Clearly we need to make changes, and need to make them fast.  (Check out Axis Communications's solution below.)

🤠Attention SIA members: Our Roster Roundup is in full swing, with five companies leading the way in week 2! 🎉Congratulations to this week's top wranglers: M3T Corporation, Boon Edam, dormakaba, Allegion and HID! 🐎SIA encourages our member companies to participate in this friendly competition to see who can lasso in the most new colleagues to add to their SIA rosters. Optimize your SIA membership while competing to win great prizes! 🔗Learn more and get started at the link in the comments. #securityindustry

A great cause and event that we are proud to participate in each year. Thank you to our team members for taking part and to Stonebridge for featuring us in the photo for this post! 😁

🎖️New Article! Seeking Success on the Business Battlefield? Here's Why You Should Hire Veterans 🪖In the latest edition of the SIA Waypoints column in SDM Magazine, SIA's Geoffrey Kohl speaks with Jeff Huggins, VP of government programs and national accounts at ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions - US and chair of SIA's #VeteransInSecurity community, and John Maffey, CPP, PSP, president and founder of M3T Corporation, about the unique skills and attributes veterans bring to the table and how to hire and retain them. 🔗Read it at the link in the comments! #securityindustry

Professional development never stops. Keep growing, learning, and evolving! Last week, Joe Montero, Sales Professional from our Virginia office hit the road for the Campus Safety Conference in Atlanta, GA on July 8-10. This 2.5 day, intensive conference brought together security, public safety, emergency management, administration, facilities, business, and IT professionals responsible for protecting K-12 and higher education campuses and districts. The goal of the conference is to create a community for all stakeholders to receive time-critical education and training while building peer-to-peer relationships that facilitate year-round engagement, validation, andproblem-solving to improve safety and security during these ever-changing and challenging times. There were a variety of topics covered during the breakout sessions such as: “Selling Safety: Successful Strategies for Security Funding of Your Safety Initiatives”, Anthony Pluretti, Associate President for Student and Campus Services, Widener University, Chester, PA.   “How Stress Impacts Our Behaviors”, Christina Eblen, Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Montana Safe Schools Center, University of Montana, Missoula, MT. "The event was very well organized and included group table exercises, workshops, breakout sessions, panel discussions, awards presentations, and a trade show for sponsor showcase / exhibitor demos. The conference provided an opportunity to meet and network with people who share an interest in campus safety in a variety of capacities, while learning from participants, their experiences, and best practices. There were attendees from 38 US states, Canada, and Mexico. Overall, it was a great conference providing an opportunity for connections while learning about schools’ campus safety, thought-leadership, and the latest technologies available."

The M3T team extends our warmest wishes to you and your family.   In observance of this holiday, our office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, and will resume normal business hours on Friday, July 5th. During this time, our emergency support team will be available to handle any urgent matters that may arise. Please contact them via email at [email protected] or by calling 1-855-790-0638.   We hope you have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day filled with festivities, good company, and cherished moments.  

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT We take great pride in our exceptional team and love getting positive feedback from our clients. We wanted to highlight and congratulate a few of our key players and share the feedback we received! Congratulations, Peter, Kevin, & Greg! We appreciate and recognize your hard work and dedication to our company and our clients. 

The Pennsylvania Department of General Services, Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion & Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO), has verified M3T Corporation as a Veteran Business Enterprise. What's a Veteran Business Enterprise?  Veteran Business Enterprises (VBEs) are businesses owned and operated by military veterans. They leverage the unique skills and experiences gained from military service, such as leadership, discipline, and strategic planning, to drive success in the civilian business world. By fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and purpose, VBEs can create a positive impact while honoring the service and sacrifices of their owners and employees.