Mergers & Acquisitions - News

The collaboration of Bosch and Genetec™ is bringing even greater benefits to customers with direct-to-cloud integration of Bosch cameras with Genetec Security Centre SaaS, as well as new intelligent detection and enhanced search capabilities available through Genetec Cloudlink™ cloud-managed appliance connections. Available with camera firmware release 9.40, customers choosing Genetec Security Centre SaaS gain support for Bosch application-specific artificial int...

Optalysys, a company enabling the future of secure AI, backed by the Lingotto Investment Management LLP, imec.xpand, & Northern Gritstone, has appointed Dipesh Patel as Chair of its Board. Dipesh will guide the Optalysys Management Team in their mission to drive the adoption of its silicon photonics technology to enable Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). Prior roles of Dipesh With 25 years in the drive, Dipesh brings vast experience in scaling transformative technologies With over 25 ye...

As organisations around the world struggle with extended downtime and revenue loss due to widespread cyberattacks, cybersecurity company Rubrik, Inc. announces Rubrik Turbo Threat Hunting. This unprecedented new feature is designed to dramatically accelerate cyber recovery and enables organisations to locate clean recovery points across their entire data estate in seconds.  Turbo Threat Hunting aims to allow customers to immediately identify clean recovery points and swiftly recover from c...

Infosys, a global pioneer in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced its collaboration with RheinEnergie, a pioneering German energy service provider, to help enterprises drive their energy transition and sustainability agenda forward. The collaboration will leverage the Infosys Energy Cloud, which is part of Infosys Cobalt, a set of services, solutions and platforms for enterprises to accelerate their cloud journey, and Infosys Topaz, an AI-first offering using generati...

On 10 December, the Security Industry Authority demonstrated its commitment to tackling labour exploitation by inviting senior pioneers from the twenty largest private security businesses to a special summit.  The event forms part of Operation EMPOWER, which is the SIA’s response to labour exploitation. EMPOWER involves a dedicated multi-disciplinary team that includes intelligence specialists and criminal investigators. Unfairness and distortion  Paul Fullwood&...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced the successful deployment of its Virtual Security Guard solution for Madan-Russo Organisation. The family-owned owner-operator of a global fast-food chain in northern New Jersey has significantly improved safety and reduced security costs by up to $12,000 monthly at one of its most at-risk locations. For nearly 50 years...

Bosch is selling its Building Technologies division’s product business for security and communications technology to the European investment firm Triton. The transaction encompasses three business units – Video, Access and Intrusion, and Communication – and thus the entire product business of Bosch Building Technologies that was offered for sale. All 4,300 associates employed in these units at more than 90 locations worldwide will be taken over. Regulatory approvals The tran...

As online shopping has increased, they’ve seen significant growth in parcel volumes in recent years. In places like residential buildings, office complexes, or large businesses where parcel delivery volumes are high, there is a growing demand for solutions that ensure parcels are kept safe and accessible. It’s essential to provide a way for residents or employees to retrieve their parcels at any time, even outside of regular business hours. Packages and deliveries A package room i...

North Yorkshire and Devon & Cornwall are the latest police forces to become ECHO-connected, having joined in August and November 2024, respectively. Their addition brings the total number of ECHO-connected police forces in the UK to 13, with ECHO enabling the efficient handling of over 70,000 Intruder and Hold-up Alarms incidents annually, improving police response times and outcomes for victims. Pioneering Echo-connected alarm receiving centres (ARCs) including ADT, Secom, Cougar/K-SOC and...

Arctic Wolf, a pioneering provider of security operations, and Immersive Labs, the pioneer in people-centric cyber resilience, announced that Arctic Wolf has joined the Immersive Labs Cyber Million program, which aims to solve the cybersecurity talent deficit by increasing access to one million entry-level cybersecurity operations jobs over the next decade. As a new partner, Arctic Wolf has made entry-level cyber jobs available on the platform.  Cyber Million program Launched by Imme...

artius.iD, the global pioneer in secure, self-managed identity and decentralised ID management, has appointed pioneering AI expert Ed Watal to its Board of Strategic Advisors. The appointment comes as artius.iD continues to successfully tap into demand from companies for sophisticated ID solutions to protect against complex AI-enabled threats. Prior roles of Ed Watal Ed Watal is the founder and principal of Intellibus, an IT and AI strategy consultancy based in Reston, Virginia. Ranked among...

Node4, a cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), has announced the appointment of Richard Moseley as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with Founder and previous CEO, Andy Gilbert becoming President and Board Member. Growth strategy The announcement is part of a strategy to strengthen Node4’s executive team as the company embarks on the next phase of its growth journey. Moseley will work closely with Gilbert to complete an in-depth induction and handover, after w...

Gunnebo Safe Storage AB, a global provider of certified physical security solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of WITTKOPP, a renowned German manufacturer with a 167-year legacy in high-security lock systems. The strategic acquisition strengthens Gunnebo Safe Storage’s high-security lock portfolio, supporting continued innovation and product development as well as expanding the customer network globally. Portfolio of high-security locks WITTKOPP, headquartered in Velbert,...

Kingdom Security, a proud part of The Kingdom Group, has celebrated an extraordinary evening at the prestigious Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2024, taking home two of the industry’s top awards. The Kingdom team took centre stage at the glittering awards ceremony held at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London on Monday, 2nd December. Team’s dedication Kingdom Security received a bronze award for ‘Security or Fire Best Company to Work For,’ truly celeb...

Global cybersecurity pioneer, Hornetsecurity, has unveiled an upgraded version of its 365 Total Backup solution, introducing self-service recovery for end users while also offering full backup and recovery support for Microsoft OneNote. This new functionality is also available with 365 Total Protection Plans 3 and 4. Enabling end users to recover data Hornetsecurity has added a new self-service functionality to its backup solution. This allows end users to independently recover their mailbox,...

adCAPTCHA, a specialist security verification platform, has partnered with prominent legal practice, Brandsmiths, to significantly reduce the 30 percent of submissions effected by bot activity across its web platforms. Brandsmiths, the renowned IP firm in the UK, faced persistent challenges with automated bots submitting false enquiries through its website. This issue not only disrupted legitimate client interactions, but also created inefficiencies in the firm’s client engagement process...

OSI Systems, Inc. announced that, following a search process, its Board of Directors has appointed Ajay Mehra, current President of OSI’s Security division and Executive Vice President of OSI, as the Company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Mr. Mehra will succeed Deepak Chopra, who will transition to Executive Chairman of the Board. Mr. Mehra joined the Company in 1989 in a financial management role and served as Chief Financial Officer while o...

Allied Universal®, the globally renowned security and facility services provider, announced the acquisition of Aim Insurance Services, a premier provider of property loss adjusting services across Australia.  Aim Insurance Services will become part of the Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations, the global claims services business unit of Allied Universal. Claims support services "This acquisition aligns with Allied Universal’s growth strategy and commitment to providing...

Ipsotek, a global pioneer in AI-powered video analytics, has announced the appointment of Sean Grimm as US Country Manager. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in the United States and investing in market growth. Sean Grimm Sean brings over 25 years of expertise in physical and electronic security, with a distinguished career spanning computer vision, AI, and sales leadership. Most recently, he served as VP of AIoT Sales at EPIC iO Technolo...

Footprints Conductive Education Centre, based in Nottingham, transforms the lives of children living with mobility and communication difficulties across the East Midlands. The charity provides babies and children and their families with the tools and support they need to thrive and reach their potential. Through this partnership, Skills for Security aims to support Footprints' mission by engaging its employees in fundraising and awareness activities throughout the year. Support of Skills for S...

In a vidcast interview for journalists, industry pioneers Kirsten Bay, CEO of Cysurance, and Enterprise Security Architect Randle Henry from Check Point, shed light on the emerging role of insurability assessments in bridging the gap between cybersecurity and insurance. The conversation put into context the Cysurance Insurability Assessment Program, Powered by Check Point – a joint initiative that is bending the risk curve in favour of businesses by assessing and managing their cybe...

Securitas Technology, a division of Securitas AB, has made remarkable strides in its sustainability initiatives, solidifying its position as a pioneering force in the security, health, and safety technology sectors. Recently, Securitas AB was recognised as one of the top climate pioneers among the 200 largest suppliers to the U.S. government, highlighting its dedication to creating a safer and more environmentally conscious future. Securitas proactive steps  Securitas is taking to mitiga...

As part of its Pan-European expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired pioneering European PCI QSA (Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor) and cyber security services company Adsigo. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition will enable Integrity360 to expand further into continental Europe and provides additional skilled resources to its existing substantial PCI and cyber security compliance teams. QSA organisation by Visa Adsigo has a pioneering position in...

Rubrik, Inc. announces the expansion of its pioneering cyber protection capabilities for cloud data that runs on AWS, designed to boost customers’ confidence and reduce the risk of downtime.  Rubrik’s upcoming expanded capabilities aim to accelerate cyber resilience for joint customers by expediting the identification of and the response to hidden threats, and by shortening the time to cyber recovery. Expanded features for AWS Central to the new services will be RCV, an isola...

The NurseAssist solution from Kepler Vision Technologies and MOBOTIX has received an important upgrade this week. The MOBOTIX c71 Smart Sensor now more accurately detects behaviour abnormalities and improves accuracy that reduces false alarms.  The NurseAssist sensors continue to remain GDPR and HIPAA-compliant, which protects patient and resident privacy while ensuring their safety.  New software upgrade  False alarms can be reduced by 90 percent compared to conventional syste...

Wipro Limited, a pioneering technology services and consulting company, announced a partnership with Netskope, a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) pioneer, to provide global enterprises with an integrated service that optimises and improves cybersecurity outcomes for people, processes, and technology investments. Wipro’s CyberTransformSM Optimisation Service, powered by Netskope, analyses organisations’ current cybersecurity and infrastructure investments, provides consolidation gui...

SecurityBridge, the Cybersecurity Command Centre for SAP, announced a strategic partnership with Altum Strategy Group (Altum), a pioneering advisory firm specialising in Responsible Transformation, Intelligence, Data & Technology, Operational Excellence, and Risk Management. This partnership will empower Altum’s small to mid-sized clients with SecurityBridge’s comprehensive SAP-native cybersecurity platform, providing a holistic approach to solving their SAP security challe...

Optalysys, a company enabling the future of secure computing, has partnered with Zama, the open-source cryptography company building state-of-the-art FHE solutions for blockchain and AI, to advance the development of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). The partnership will see the integration of Zama’s FHE solution with Optalysys’ hardware acceleration product range, Enable, to expedite FHE adoption for its customers.  Zama’s software solutions Zama’s softwar...

Crypto.com, trusted by more than 100 million customers worldwide and the industry pioneer in regulatory compliance, security and privacy, announced that it has upgraded their existing bug bounty program with HackerOne, providing up to USD $2 million in rewards for the reporting of security vulnerabilities.  This is the first time a bug bounty program with HackerOne has reached USD $2 million, and represents the largest available across all bug bounty programs with HackerOne - in the crypto...

Matrix concluded a remarkable showcase at Inno Rail 2024, held from November 28 to 30 at the RDSO Stadium Ground in Lucknow. At Booth No. 81, Matrix captivated attendees with its trailblazing security and communication solutions, specifically designed for railway and transportation sectors. Meeting stringent cybersecurity standards Visitors experienced Matrix’s RDSO 6.0-compliant network cameras, a first for India, which meet the stringent cybersecurity standards of Indian Railways. Th...