ARES Security Corporation, a leading provider of cutting-edge software, in partnership with ShadowTech Labs, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), are proud to announce the selection and contracted award with Palisades Nuclear Generation Station, a wholly owned subsidiary of Holtec Decommissioning International for their next generation Security Computer and Video Management System. ARES Security and ShadowTech Labs both service the needs of the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Critical Infrastructure facilities worldwide.
ARES and ShadowTech will deploy ARES Safety Act Certified, AVERT C2SIM solution at Palisades. AVERT C2SIM is the next generation security platform, enabling seamless implementation of any camera, sensor, video management and access control system with a High Availability architecture and environment. AVERT C2SIM will utilize real-time detection heat maps using the AVERT Physical Security technology and the digital twin that will be developed as part of this project for the site. The benefits of this system are significant – improved ability to integrate new sensor technologies, lower deployment costs and significantly reduced upgrade costs – allowing Palisades to remain on this architecture for decades to come. ShadowTech provides the highest level of expertise in Engineering Design, System Integration, Cyber Security, testing and deployment of Commercial Nuclear security systems. The team of ARES and ShadowTech provides Palisades a trusted security partner to enhance their overall security program through a comprehensive security solution.
ARES, ShadowTech, Palisades and Holtec will also be investigating next generation technologies such as ATAK for mobile support and blue force tracking, as well as, accommodating additional advanced sensor technology to improve detection and response. The deployed architecture is integrated to AI based sensors, ground& aerial robotics and more than 450 other systems across ARES’s markets.
“On behalf of Holtec International, we are very excited about this announcement, as well as the opportunity to work with industry professionals and the expertise and experience being brought to the table with ARES Security Corporation and ShadowTech Labs. As we move forward with the historic project of restarting Palisades Nuclear Power Plant, we have the confidence of knowing we are working with the best team to design and implement the most advanced and sustainable security computer system in the industry.” says Jason Tharp, Senior Manager, Holtec Security International Special Operations Department, who has overall responsibility of Security enhancements for the Palisades Restart Project.
“Our goal is to continue to provide the best available and most advanced technology to protect critical infrastructure at the lowest possible cost of ownership and we are excited to have partnered with ShadowTech Labs to strengthen our pursuit of this goal.”, says Ben Eazzetta CEO of ARES Security. AVERT C2SIM, a core component in the ARES Enterprise Security Platform, which encompasses AVERT Physical Security for assessment and design, AVERT Virtual Tabletop, Avert Mission Planning for Robotics and AVERT AI. AVERT Physical Security, deployed at more than 67% of all US Commercial Nuclear sites, is also Safety Act Certified, and also part of the Approved Products for Homeland Security.
About the ARES & ShadowTech Team
Ares Security Corporation and ShadowTech Labs are excited to announce the formation of a strategic partnership to better serve the Nuclear Industry now and in the future. The alliance offers many years of technical, tactical and operational expertise working with the Nuclear Security Industry to resolve regulatory & security challenges and deliver next generation technology solutions. Our team’s extensive industry experience delivering tailored security solutions provides our customers a trusted, single-source for all their security needs, ranging from specialty consulting, engineering design, cyber security, manufacturing, cutting-edge software, edge-based technology, system integration, and comprehensive security project implementation.
