Florida Life Safety ERCES DAS Violations: What a Code Citation Really Costs
When a Florida building fails a life safety ERCES DAS assessment, the consequences go far beyond a simple fine. Most building owners understand that a fine is possible. Few understand how the enforcement economics actually work under Florida Statutes, Chapter 162. The Fine Structure for ERCES DAS Non-Compliance in Florida Florida Statutes §162.09 provides the baseline administrative fine framework for code […]
Source 1 Solutions Launches Florida Initiative Supporting IT, Security and Infrastructure Systems
Source 1 Solutions, an enterprise technology infrastructure company headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, today announced a significant expansion of its digital presence across the state through a new statewide initiative designed to strengthen engagement with organizations evaluating complex IT, security and life-safety infrastructure systems. The initiative represents the first phase of a broader strategy aimed at […]
Source 1 Solutions Honors Military and First Responders and Hosts ASD Awareness Day at Shriners Clearwater Elite Invitational
CLEARWATER, Fla., (February 13, 2026) — This coming weekend, Source 1 Solutions will host military, first responders, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the Heroes Hangout Tent at the Shriners Children’s Hospital Clearwater Invitational for the second time since 2024. This event, held every February to open the college softball season, features 16 […]
Source 1 Solutions Secures #4 Spot on Tampa Bay’s Largest Managed IT Providers List for Second Year
CLEARWATER, fla., February 9, 2026—Last friday, the Tampa Bay Business Journal released its list of Tampa Bay’s Largest Managed IT Providers list for 2026, with Source 1 Solutions securing the #4 spot on the list for the second year in a row. This highly anticipated list is released annually and includes 41 companies that offer managed IT services, with 2025/2026 and 2023 data showing consistent rankings based on the number of local personnel. To qualify, companies must have a […]
Dublin-based Danny Cole joins Source 1 Solutions as Vice President of Managed Services, EMEA
CLEARWATER, Fla., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Robert Hessel, CEO and Chairman of Source 1 Solutions, has appointed Dublin-based enterprise service management executive Danny Cole as Vice President of Managed Services, EMEA, responsible for leading the company’s managed services operations and strategic growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. “Danny’s appointment is an exciting step in […]
Source 1 Solutions Achieves Excellence in Grow Florida’s 2025 Top 50 Companies to Watch Awards Program
CLEARWATER, Fla., October 15, 2025 — Grow Florida, an organization dedicated to supporting and accelerating the growth of second-stage companies across the state, announced the honorees of its 2025 Companies to Watch Awards today, naming Source 1 Solutions among this year’s distinguished recipients. The program recognizes 50 Florida-based businesses that have demonstrated exceptional growth, innovation, […]
Source 1 Solutions CEO Robert Hessel Wins 2025 Apogee Award
Tampa, Fla., September 18, 2025 — Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine recognized Robert Hessel, CEO of Source 1 Solutions last night as the Winner of the 2025 Founder Category for medium-sized business. The annual program celebrates the region’s most accomplished C-Suite leaders, honoring excellence in leadership, innovation, and community impact across Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas, […]
Source 1 Solutions Secures No. 38 Spot on SDM Magazine’s Top 100 Systems Integrators in the U.S.
Clearwater, Fla., July 8, 2025—Security Distributing and Marketing (SDM) Magazine released the rankings for its 2025 Top Systems Integrators Report today, with Source 1 Solutions ranked at No. 38. The listing recognizes companies based on their North American security systems integration revenue from 2024. Serving as a benchmark for excellence, adaptability, and innovation, the annual […]
Source 1 Solutions Rises in Channel Futures’ 2025 MSP 501 Rankings of Top Managed Service Providers
Clearwater, Fla. | June 25, 2025 — Channel Futures has once again named Source 1 Solutions to its prestigious MSP 501 list, recognizing the world’s top-performing managed service providers. In the 2025 edition, Source 1 Solutions rose 27 spots to claim the No. 445 position, up from No. 472 in 2024. Now in its 18th […]
Source 1 Solutions Named Large Business of the Year
Clearwater, Fla. June 19, 2025— We’re proud to share that Source 1 Solutions has been recognized as the 2025 Large Business of the Year at the South Tampa Chamber’s Business of the Year Awards — an event that celebrates companies driving real impact through innovation, leadership, and a commitment to their communities. Selected from an […]