Houston, TX – March 19, 2026 – Preferred Technologies, LLC (Pref-Tech) is honored to announce that it has been awarded two Genetec 2025 Channel Partner Awards: USA Public Sector Partner of the Year and USA Central Region Partner. These awards celebrate exceptional sales performance, service excellence, technical expertise, and commitment to delivering industry-leading security and intelligence solutions.
The 2025 USA Public Sector Partner of the Year award highlights Pref-Tech’s outstanding performance and excellence in serving public sector customers, including transportation, law enforcement, and education. It reflects the company’s dedication to meeting the complex security needs of public agencies through innovative deployment of Genetec solutions.
Pref-Tech was also awarded the USA Central Region Partner distinction for top regional sales performance, notable year-over-year growth, and consistently exceptional service across the Genetec portfolio. The Pref-Tech team demonstrated strong engagement with Genetec University CPNA and maintained all required technical certifications, further reinforcing its leadership in the Central Region.
“We at Pref-Tech hold Genetec in very high regard. Our companies share common values, an appreciation for our employees, a love for innovation, and a desire to build long-lasting companies. We also hold everyone in the Genetec ecosystem in very high regard. Genetec Partners are the best of the best. To be recognized by such an incredible company among such amazing security integrators is a true honor. We are grateful for the recognition!” said Shaun Castillo, President of Pref-Tech.
The Genetec Channel Partner Awards honor remarkable achievements and a strong dedication to innovation, customer satisfaction, and excellence in deploying Genetec solutions. These awards recognize the expertise and commitment of the Genetec North American channel partner network in delivering state-of-the-art physical security and intelligence solutions to customers throughout the United States and Canada.
“The organizations recognized this year have shown what’s possible when expertise meets commitment,” said Alain Bissada, Area Vice President of Sales, North America at Genetec Inc. “They’ve delivered measurable growth, built stronger customer relationships, and provided thoughtful security solutions that meet the complex needs of today’s operations. Their leadership continues to elevate the standard for excellence across our network.”
Channel Partner Award winners are selected based on several criteria, including sales performance, customer satisfaction, technical expertise, and innovation in deploying Genetec solutions.
About Preferred Technologies
Preferred Technologies, LLC is a Houston-based security integrator serving customers across Texas. Pref-Tech specializes in enterprise-class video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, intercom, and other integrated systems. Known for delivering high-quality solutions through self-performance, Pref-Tech proudly serves enterprise clients across government, education, healthcare, transportation, utilities, and commercial sectors.
