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Northland Controls Reinforces Its Commitment to Data Center Security with Appointment of Terry Browne as General Manager, Data Center Group

Jan 22, 2026

Fremont, CA (January 18, 2026) – Northland Controls, a global leader in physical security integration and technology, has announced the appointment of Terry Browne as General Manager of its Data Center Group (DCG), reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to delivering best-in-class physical security solutions to the global data center market.

For over 20 years, Northland Controls has delivered global data center security capabilities rooted in deep operational expertise, disciplined execution, and long-term client partnerships. And as demand continues to grow for resilient, secure, and scalable digital infrastructure, the Data Center Group reflects Northland’s commitment to meeting that demand worldwide with unified leadership and specialized expertise.

As General Manager of the Data Center Group, Terry will bring more than 25 years of experience, including his most recent role as Managing Director, EMEA, and a proven track record of building high-performing teams, earning client trust, and scaling complex operations. Combined with his deep understanding of the data center environment, his leadership experience uniquely positions him to further strengthen Northland’s ability to support this rapidly expanding sector.

“Terry’s appointment represents an important strategic milestone for Northland,” said Ed Wears, Chief Operating Officer of Northland Controls. “We have supported hyperscale data center clients for more than two decades, and this move strengthens that commitment by establishing dedicated executive-level leadership focused exclusively on data centers. Terry’s experience scaling teams and delivering in complex, mission-critical environments makes him exceptionally well suited to lead this next phase of growth.”

In his new role, Terry will lead Northland’s global data center strategy, building on the company’s legacy of delivering industry-leading physical security solutions. His focus will be on aligning regional expertise to create a global experience for our customers, expanding specialized teams, and fortifying Northland’s ability to support data center clients across the full lifecycle, from initial design and installation through long-term operations. Through continued investment across AMER, EMEA, and APAC, Terry’s leadership will further advance Northland’s integrated, standards-driven approach to data center security.

“Northland has been supporting data center clients globally for many years, often in demanding and complex environments,” says Terry. “What matters to me in this role is bringing that experience together in a more deliberate way, aligning our teams across regions and continuing to deliver consistently for our clients. The focus is on strong teams, clear standards, and execution in an environment where reliability really matters.”

For more information on Northland Controls’ Data Center Group, please email info@northlandcontrols.com or visit northlandcontrols.com/services/data-center-group.

About Northland Controls
Northland Controls is a global systems integrator and managed services provider specializing in designing, installing, and managing best in class security technology. Through a combination of deep technical expertise, 24/7 global operations, and a customer-first approach, Northland delivers reliable, high-quality solutions across industries including high tech, data centers, and higher education. With headquarters in Silicon Valley, Northland’s global footprint includes offices in Washington, DC; Rochester, NY; Austin, TX; Montreal; London; Dublin; Heidelberg; Singapore; Shanghai; Bangalore; Chennai; Jakarta; Kuala Lumpur; and Tokyo.

For additional inquiries, please contact Dakota Bierly at dbierly@Northlandcontrols.com.