Mergers & Acquisitions - News

Immersive, the pioneer in people-centric cybersecurity, announced the appointment of Mark Schmitz as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Following the momentum of Immersive’s recent brand launch, this strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth trajectory aimed at further solidifying its leadership in the cyber resilience and readiness space.  Founder James Hadley will remain on the company’s board and transition to the role of Chie...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has announced the formation of a new Global Locking Solutions (GLS) team within its Safe Storage Business Unit. This strategic move reinforces its commitment to expanding high-security locking capabilities on a global scale. The GLS team will focus on delivering high-security locking systems to meet the increasing global demand across industries such as banking, retail, and critical infrastructure. By leveraging expertise from recent acquisitions, Gunnebo Safe Storage aims...

Group-IB, a pioneering creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced that its flagship Fraud Protection solution is now available in AWS Marketplace. AWS Marketplace is a digital catalogue with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Machine learning algorithms Group-IB Fraud Protection is a wide solution designed to saf...

The United States Senate voted to confirm Troy Edgar as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by a bipartisan vote of 53-43. "Congratulations to Deputy Secretary Edgar on his bipartisan confirmation today. He will be a key player in making America safe again,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “I look forward to working alongside Troy to ensure that the United States, once again, is a beacon of freedom, safety, and security for generations to come.”...

Virtual Security Showcase has opened registration for their yearly ISC West Preview, scheduled for March 18th and 19th. This online event will give attendees an opportunity to get a preview of the latest security products to debut at ISC West in April.  Pioneering companies presenting include: Morse Watchmans SAFR from Real Networks Sielox ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Iris ID Quanergy Altronix Meron Viakoo Latest advancements in facial recognition These indus...

Hexagon AB announces that the Board of Directors, after a comprehensive assessment, has directed management to prepare for the separation of its Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division and related businesses by way of a Lex Asea distribution (or “spin-off”) to its shareholders, as previously announced on 25th October 2024. The Board intends to propose the distribution and listing of NewCo’s shares at a shareholder's meeting in early 2026, provided that the circumstances are...

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announced the appointment of Ha Hoang as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). With over 25 years of experience in pioneering enterprise technology transformations for Fortune 500 companies, Hoang brings a wealth of expertise in cloud strategy, SaaS optimisation, and global infrastructure operations. Prior roles of Hoang In her role as CIO, Hoang will focus on advancing next-generation...

Everon, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced that Bobby Dale has joined the executive leadership team in the role of Chief Customer Officer. With over 40 years of sales and executive leadership experience in the industry, Dale is a seasoned commercial security veteran. He previously served in prominent roles at Protection 1, ADT, and ADT Commercial. Prior roles of Dale Dale will lead Everon’s...

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit took place earlier this week in Sydney, Australia, where the research company's analysts shared their findings on the cyber security industry and the trends that lay ahead this year. In the main, these trends appear to be influenced by generative AI (GenAI) evolution, digital decentralising, supply chain interdependencies, regulatory change, endemic talent shortages and a constantly evolving threat landscape. Challenges and opportunities Speaking...

SAFR™ SCAN, the AI-powered face authentication solution designed for mainstream commercial applications, has achieved a flawless 0% success rate against presentation attacks in independent testing conducted by iBeta, the industry standard for anti-spoofing testing. iBeta Quality Assurance conducted Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) testing in accordance with ISO/IEC 30107-3. Accredited by NIST/NVLAP (NVLAP Testing Lab Code: 200962), iBeta provides rigorous evaluation of biometric system...

Matrix, a pioneering provider of security and surveillance solutions, proudly announces that its Network Cameras have been certified under the IoT System Certification Scheme (IoTSCS) by STQC. This certification confirms compliance with the Essential Requirements (ERs) set under the Public Procurement Order (PPO) for CCTV, published in the Gazette of India by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. Compliance with government security standards Matr...

Toshiba Europe Limited announces that its commercially available quantum key distribution (QKD) systems now natively incorporate the latest post quantum cryptography (PQC) standard, bringing an additional layer of security to its quantum-safe networking platform.  The connected society relies on the encryption of the private data to maintain its secrecy. The security relies on ‘one-way’ mathematical functions, which are easy to calculate in one direction, but are almost impossi...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security, announced the appointment of Micah Deriso as Head of Global Channel. In this role, Deriso will lead Verkada's global channel strategy and partnerships. The company is trusted by more than 30,000 customers to protect people and places across 93 countries. It's more than 8,400 partners play a critical role in accelerating the delivery of its solutions to organisations across the globe. Verkada's channel organisation Verkada is strengthen...

Aryaka®, the pioneer in and first to deliver Unified SASE as a Service, announced a significant GTM investment across the Asia Pacific region as well as new GTM executives globally. As part of the expansion, Aryaka has added new partnerships with NI+C in Japan and ASV Platforms in Australia to further their sales reach in these countries. Several key leadership roles The company has hired several key leadership roles, including Vice President of Global Channels In addition, the comp...

Iris ID, the pioneer in iris recognition technology for 25 years, enthusiastically debuts the all new IrisAccess® iA1000 concurrent iris and face recognition access control reader.  Piggybacking off of key core technology and the success of the IrisAccess iCAM 7S Series, the iA1000 is the access control solution of the future. The iA1000 with two configurations, is equipped with capabilities to suit varied budgets as well as diverse access control needs. Key certifications o...

Safetrust, a pioneer in secure identity solutions, announced that Ben Brydges, Executive Vice President – dormakaba North America, has joined its Board of Directors. Brydges joins as the Preferred Director following dormakaba’s recent strategic investment in the company. Brydges's deep expertise in security, access control, and business strategy strengthens Safetrust’s commitment to innovation and strategic partnerships. As the dormakaba Designee, he will play a key role in sh...

Device Authority has announced the launch of its KeyScaler Discovery tool, designed to transform how enterprises secure their IoT networks. Free for a limited period and designed for ease of use, the tool offers a streamlined way for IT teams to uncover risks associated with their unmanaged devices and address them efficiently. Enterprise IoT networks Device Authority, pioneers in IoT security and identity management, developed the tool to address the growing complexity of enterprise IoT netw...

NSSLGlobal, a pioneering independent full-service project engineering, satellite communications and systems integrator, has appointed Andrew Burns as its new Group Sales Director to take the next step in its growth in the maritime, enterprise and defence sectors. Andrew brings over 35 years of global experience in sales and business development of solutions and services in the defence sector and will oversee the sales strategy of the group companies. Prior roles of Andrew Andrew’s backg...

International cybersecurity and medical imaging IT company Sectra has received new orders from Swedish authorities and existing partnerships are being expanded. The orders cover the further development of existing systems for secure communication as well as new deliveries. These solutions enable secure communication of highly classified information between and within authorities and will contribute to further strengthening the ability of Swedish civil and military defence to communicate securel...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Wallace & Wallace and Wallace Perimeter Security, a Canadian manufacturer, distributor and installer of perimeter fencing, door and gate solutions for the commercial and residential markets. "I am very pleased to welcome Wallace & Wallace into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President...

With new life-saving drugs being created every day, the pharmaceutical industry is directly involved in saving human lives across the world. With how important the work of this sector is, it becomes more important to leverage physical access control for the pharmaceutical sector. This helps to protect intellectual property and physical as well as human assets. Top concerns about security The top concerns about security in pharmaceutical industries include the safety of materials The top conc...

Lynx Tech introduces its next-generation Anti Money Laundering (AML) Screening Solution, designed to help financial institutions identify high-risk individuals and entities with accuracy and speed.   The rise of global sanctions, increased scrutiny of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and the evolution of sanction evasion tactics have rendered traditional screening methods slow and prone to false positives. Strengthen AML requirements Lynx AML Screening Solution is AI-driven, highly con...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces the appointment of Marc Perry to the role of UK Distribution Sales. In his new role, Marc will oversee the continued development of TDSi’s distribution networks, whilst working closely with partners to win new business and drive further market expansion. TDSi’s commitment Reflecting on his new role and the reasons for joining TDSi Marc commented, “TDSi has an exceptional reputation for innovation and qua...

Corelight, the fastest growing provider of network detection and response (NDR) solutions, announced that Carrefour, one of the world’s largest retail groups, has renewed its confidence in Corelight’s security solutions to enhance network visibility, detect threats more effectively and accelerate incident response across its global operations.  As Carrefour continues its digital transformation, securing its vast and complex network infrastructure has become a top prio...

Codelocks has appointed Nayem Momin as its new Area Sales Manager for the South of England. Nayem has over six years’ experience in and sales, including three years in the door hardware sector. He brings a wealth of experience in expanding customer bases and fostering long-term relationships.  Codelocks’ customer base Notably, Nayem was previously responsible for the master key systems of the apartments in the redeveloped Battersea Power Station as well as push butt...

Sentinel Photonics, a pioneering UK-based designer and manufacturer of advanced laser detection and protection systems, announces European expansion with two new strategic partnerships in Romania and the Benelux region. The collaborations strengthen the company’s presence in key European defence and security markets. LASERD® detection systems Sentinel Photonics has appointed StarC4SYS as its official sales partner in Romania Sentinel Photonics has appointed StarC4SYS ...

Award-winning security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is reflecting on the success of its recent Integrate 360 event held in Durban, South Africa. Held at Premiere Splendid Inn Umhlanga, Durban on February 20, the event attracted 65 Channel Partners, End Users, and consultants from across KwaZulu-Natal and wider South Africa to showcase the latest in Gallagher’s innovative technology suite, discuss features and solutions ear marked for the future, and gain insights into the wider securi...

Themed “Airport Operations for Tomorrow”, inter airport Southeast Asia 2025 (IASEA) curated a lineup of conference sessions and the latest innovations to drive conversations on what a sustainable tomorrow looks like for Asia’s airport operations and ground handling industry. From 25-27 March 2025, the 8th edition of IASEA is expected to gather over 4,000 attendees, 150 notable global brands and some 50 industry experts as speakers at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. IA...

Viakoo, the pioneer in IoT vulnerability remediation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Christensen to its Advisory Board to help advance Viakoo’s mission to deliver autonomous remediation. Mr. Christensen has over 20 years of experience in healthcare cybersecurity and currently serves as Business Information Security Officer (BISO) for the Medical-Surgical Business Unit at McKesson Corporation, bringing extensive experience in information security and risk management to Viak...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered biometric and security solutions, has been named ‘Strategic Partner of the Year’ at the SmartTech Asia Innovation Awards 2025, held in Mumbai, India on 13th Feb. The prestigious award, "Strategic Partner of the Year" highlights Suprema's excellence in Innovation & Impact, Strategic Leadership, Industry Influence, and Sustainability & Ethics. Advanced AI-driven solutions With over 20 years of experience in biometric authentication, Suprema d...