Mergers & Acquisitions - News

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, has announced its participation in ISC West 2024, the largest security trade show in the United States, scheduled to take place from April 10 to 12 in Las Vegas. Suprema will showcase the exceptional performance of its deep-learning-based AI algorithms in facial authentication and fingerprint recognition, exemplified by its advanced on-device AI solutions, namely the award-winning BioStation 3 and BioStation 2a. BioStar 2 access control...

Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data security, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Onfido, a global pioneer in identity verification. With this completed acquisition, Entrust now provides the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of AI-powered, identity-centric security solutions. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Onfido’s technology Attacks on identity are on the rise, with nearly two-thirds of data breaches caused by comp...

Viakoo, the provider of automated IoT cybersecurity and performance management solutions, announced its expanded partnership with Pavion, a provider of integrated solutions for fire, security, and critical communications. Pavion customers will benefit from outcome-based managed services and automation to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure system performance, reducing the IoT attack surface and ensuring life-critical security and life safety systems are maintained at the highest possible level...

Sielox LLC President and CEO - Karen Evans announced their annual Certified Sielox Integrators Award recipients for 2023. MCM Integrated Systems of Van Nuys, California was awarded National Certified Sielox Integrator of the Year for the 29th time overall.  “Uniquely, MCM Integrated has delivered 25 consecutive years of unparalleled commitment to Sielox,” said Karen Evans, adding “Our partnership with Rich McMillan and his team epitomises what true business relationships...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, and Unlimited Technology, one of the nation’s premier security systems integrators, announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to bring cutting-edge video intelligence solutions to clients across North America.  Specifically, the companies will leverage their combined expertise to deliver AI-powered analytics to help critical infrastructure operators...

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology, is showcasing its newest advancements in identity detection and authentication technology at ISC West 2024 in booth #28057. The company is emphasising its portfolio of multi-modal iris and facial recognition solutions that deliver the highest levels of non-invasive personal identification and authentication accuracy. The frictionless solutions are designed for a myriad of mainstream and critical infrastructure applications, as well as...

With global cybersecurity spending on products and services projected to grow by 10% in 2024, reaching $208 billion, MSPs have access to many security solutions under multiple “acronym-salad” categories. This blog will focus on three of them: SIEM vs SOAR vs XDR. Each of these categories offers unique capabilities and addresses specific security needs across various operational environments. To better understand the distinctions between SIEM, SOAR and XDR, let’s examine their...

Arcules, the pioneering provider of unified, intelligent cloud-based video surveillance solutions, is set to showcase its innovations in partnerships, artificial intelligence, and cloud solutions at this week’s ISC West. The company will highlight its commitment to the continuous success of its integrators, concentrating on a cohesive sales and consulting strategy to offer immediate and long-term benefits to end users through cloud services and video and business intelligence. Modern sec...

Shooter Detection Systems, an Alarm.com (NASDAQ: ALRM) company and the renowned gunshot detection provider of gunshot detection solutions has joined forces with the Partner Alliance for Safe Schools (PASS) to support their mission and advocate for critical school safety efforts. As part of its commitment to PASS, Shooter Detection Systems promotes the PASS guidelines for layered school safety and security among school administrators and public safety professionals. Shooter Detection Systems pr...

Carlisle Support Services, one of the UK's Top 12 Security and Events companies, has announced its decision to completely remove the utilisation of subcontractors to fulfil core roles across its contracts. This strategic move reflects Carlisle's commitment to championing ethical labour practices and raising standards within the security sector. With a longstanding dedication to improving industry standards, Carlisle has been at the forefront of initiatives such as the Real Living Wage movement....

Maintel, the cloud communications, connectivity and security managed services company, is delighted to announce the launch of its new versatile Maintel Application Platform. The platform enables Maintel to develop and deliver its own applications and middleware “as a service” rapidly and consistently, in a scalable and secure manner, whilst providing a consistent approach to developing, managing, and delivering communication tools and apps. The platform will deliver a transform...

Dahua Technology, a world-pioneering video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, has shown its global commitment to sustainability by participating in Earth Hour. On March 23, employees across its global subsidiaries in Indonesia, Brazil, Western Europe, Oceania, the United Kingdom, Egypt, Mexico, the Philippines, and Malaysia, unified their efforts to switch off unnecessary lights and electrical appliances in solidarity with the global initiative. Planet’s natural resources Earth...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Robert ‘Bobby’ Prostko, Allegion Chief Privacy Officer and Deputy General Counsel, to serve as the new Chair of its Data Privacy Advisory Board. The SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board – leveraging the collective expertise of industry professionals, law enforcement, security practitioners and data privacy experts – provides information and best practices to help SIA members handle sensitive data in a safe and secure manne...

Nice, a pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions, announced the appointment of Senthoor Navaratnam as the Chief Product Officer for North America. Senthoor’s deep expertise in driving strategic growth across global markets will be instrumental in accomplishing the company's goal to deliver integrated and unified solutions to Nice partners and end users.  Senthoor brings with him a distinguished 25-year career having worked in executive level positions with esteemed companie...

Valsoft Corporation Inc., a Canadian company specialising in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of WeSuite, a pioneer in sales management software solutions tailored for the security and technology services sectors. Since its inception in 2008, WeSuite has led the charge in transforming sales management with comprehensive solutions that streamline complex processes. The innovative suite begins with WeOpportunity, a plat...

Boon Edam Inc., a global manufacturer of secured entry solutions, is setting the stage for what is projected to be the most significant growth period in the company's history in 2024. Driven by a record-breaking Q4 in 2023, the company attributes its strong sales forecast to continued strategic investments in personnel and support services.  "We've not only surpassed our ambitious revenue goals for 2023 but have also laid a solid foundation for an even more exciting 2024," said Patrick Nor...

Samsung Electronics Singapore and HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that underscores the organisations’ commitment to advancing online and public safety in Singapore through technology development and innovation.  The agreement paves the way for collaborative, co-development initiatives that address the evolving technological needs of Home Team agencies, allowing frontline responders to execute their duties with...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has appointed John Lutz Boorman to lead Product and Marketing across Europe from its regional HQ in the UK.  John has vast knowledge and expertise in the security industry, with more than 30 years of experience working across business development, sales, product, and marketing for distribution and manufacturing companies. John's new responsibilities John Lutz Boorman has deep technical knowledge of security and industry best practices,...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions announced that Eric Salava has joined the company as its Chief Revenue Officer. Salava will lead Verkada's global go-to-market and revenue generation strategy as the company continues to scale rapidly. "Our growth to date has been incredible: our platform supports more than 1 million active devices for 22,000 customers across 70 countries," said Filip Kaliszan, CEO and Co-Founder of Verkada, adding "With Eric at the helm of our go-to...

In an era where people and devices are increasingly connected to the Internet and each other, cyberattack surfaces are growing exponentially, posing threats not only to individuals at home but organisations and nations worldwide. Evidently, safeguarding cyberspace has become the most dynamic threat to homeland security. To combat these ever-expanding complexities of cybercrimes, Ensign InfoSecurity (Ensign), Asia Pacific’s largest pure-play cybersecurity provider, has positioned itself a...

The CMOOR Group, a global provider of cloud-based compliance and continuous education solutions for the security, fire, and life safety industry, has announced the appointment of Dan DeBlasio as Director of Business Development. DeBlasio brings over 25 years of experience in enterprise software and enterprise sales, with a specific focus on security solutions, making him a valuable asset to The CMOOR Group team.  Dan DeBlasio's responsibilities In his new role, Dan DeBlasio will spearhea...

Veracode, a global pioneer in application risk management announced the acquisition of Longbow Security, a pioneer in security risk management for cloud-native environments. The acquisition marks the next exciting phase of Veracode, underscoring the company’s commitment to helping organisations effectively manage and reduce application risk across the growing attack surface. Automated issue investigation The integration of Longbow into Veracode enables security teams to d...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce Caroline H. Brown, President, Security Central, has accepted the position of Co-Chair of the association’s Five Diamond Committee.  TMA’s Five Diamond designation is granted annually to TMA member monitoring centers that satisfy all of the requirements of the five points of excellence. In her new leadership role, Brown will work to ensure the designation remains current and reflective of excellence in security monitoring....

Major UK-based Intruder Detection manufacturer - Texecom is pleased to announce a key addition to their UK sales team with the appointment of a new Head of Commercial Partnerships. Barry Clayton With over 25 years of extensive experience in the security industry, Barry Clayton has joined Texecom in the newly formed role which will see him lead the key customer and technology partnership function to increase support for these stakeholders. Before joining Texecom, Barry held roles in retail int...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Dan Cremins of Delta Electronics to serve as the new chair of SIA’s Built Environment Advisory Board. The SIA Built Environment Advisory Board – formerly the Proptech Advisory Board – was created to grow engagement between the Proptech community and the global security industry through partnerships, education and thought leadership. Built Environment Advisory Board “I am excited to work with SIA and m...

Security and monitoring company, Ecl-ips, has been strengthened in recent weeks thanks to three new starters. Leanne Gough Leanne Gough has joined as Business Administrator working with Angela Price, Business Operations manager. Leanne has transferred to Ecl-ips after 17 years working in the insurance industry. This includes five years working in customer service followed by 12 years in accounts. Here she became a senior team leader for insurer broker accounts. Over her career Leanne has comp...

The award-winning Canadian firm has opened its first operation in London to support its growing transatlantic client base and offer its outstanding Detection, Response, and Recovery Services and Managed Security Services (MSS) to the UK market.  Cybercrime warnings  A recent warning from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) on the growing threat of state-sponsored attacks targeting critical infrastructure highlights the predominance of cybercrime. This comes in addition to the...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a division of IDEMIA Group, is a major provider of payment and connectivity solutions for financial institutions, mobile network operators and automotive manufacturers. It has established itself as a leader in secure payment solutions for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). This work with Qualcomm Technologies confirms IST’s ambition to offer increasingly innovative payment solutions to customers around the world. IDEMIA Secure Transactions complete...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, has launched a new CyberAI Practice. The practice, which sits within Crossword Cybersecurity’s Consulting business, consolidates Crossword’s artificial intelligence (AI) expertise into a centre of excellence that will deliver AI-focused cybersecurity consulting services and products to help clients harness the power of AI in the organisation.  The ever-evolving threat lands...

ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of the major cloud access control platform built for mobile gives PDK.io system users access to immediate, turnkey integrations with cameras from five manufacturers from within its settings interface: Digital Watchdog, Hanwha Wisenet Wave, NX Witness, Turing, and Spot AI.  PDK.io Currently, when users log into their cloud platform, they may pull up installed cameras from any of the five partnering manufacturers and use a simple dropdown menu to associat...