Mergers & Acquisitions - News

Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global businesses to thrive online, has expanded its partner ecosystem across key technology hubs in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa region. The company’s new partners include CyberArm in Lebanon; Infinity IT in the Netherlands; Arcane BT in Turkey; Caretower, an Integrity 360 Company, in the UK; and K-Tel in Germany. Partner expansion The partner expansion is the late...

In a new whitepaper, Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated explores the critical importance of precision fires to address capability gaps on the battlefield and engage a new generation of enemy threats. The whitepaper also examines game-changing Laser Target Designator (LTD) technology employed by Group 1 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) that can resolve operating constraints, speed decision-making, and boost the mission success of precision strikes.  The...

"Secure your business" – Security Essen more than lived up to the motto as a major trade fair for the civil security industry. Over four days, 383 exhibitors from 36 countries presented their protection and security innovations for companies, institutions, and private buildings to the trade public, a third of whom came from abroad, at Messe Essen. Presentations and discussions  "After a forced break due to the pandemic, the security industry was thrilled finally being able to meet...

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (SSNC) has announced the launch of SS&C Blue Prism Desktop (‘Blue Prism Desktop’), a desktop automation solution. Blue Prism Desktop helps guard against operational vulnerabilities resulting from human interaction, including governance and security risks. Blue Prism Desktop The Blue Prism Desktop platform helps users to: Reduce desktop processing risks, including human interactions, such as log-ins, task initiation, and user-specific app...

Allurity has acquired Spanish multinational - Aiuken Cybersecurity, as an important step in its journey to becoming Europe's cybersecurity provider. Aiuken brings an entire SOC platform spanning three continents, as well as its Cloud Security and SOC-as-a-Service platforms. Aiuken Cybersecurity was founded in 2012 by former Telefónica executive - Juan Miguel Velasco, who is currently the CEO and will continue to lead the company following this transaction. The company has achieved impres...

Matrix, a Telecom and Security solutions manufacturer, looks forward to presenting its security range at Smart Security Expo 2022. Taking place from 27th - 29th September, this event is focused on innovative solutions across the security domain and more. It will be held at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Communication and security solutions  Established in 1991, Matrix offers a comprehensive range of solutions for Video Sur...

Teledyne FLIR is pleased to announce the Forge 5GigE area scan camera family for machine vision. Constructed on an all-new modern platform, Forge is designed to provide the richest combination of advanced imaging features in the industry and is engineered to handle the most complex vision system challenges both now and in the future. Genie Nano 5GigE sensor Available in Q4, the first models extend the Genie Nano 5GigE sensor offering by integrating 5 to 24 MP Sony Pregius Gen 4 Global Shutter...

Security Essen, the trade fair for civil security is expanding its range of products and services. It was announced at Messe Essen that the topics of civil protection and civil defence will be added as a new focus from 2024. The background to this is the current situation in politics, the environment and society and the resulting necessities. "At Security Essen, we not only depict the latest developments, but also integrate upcoming significant concerns of society with foresight," explains Oliv...

New global research commissioned by Cohesity, a pioneer in next-gen data management, reveals that half of the respondents in the United Kingdom say their company depends on outdated, legacy backup and recovery infrastructure to manage and protect their data. In some cases, this technology is more than 20 years old and was designed long before the current multi-cloud era and an onslaught of sophisticated cyberattacks plaguing enterprises globally.  Cyber attack efficiency ...

Cognyte Situational Intelligence Solutions (SIS) unveils the most recent updates to its Symphia solutions portfolio, designed to connect and synchronise mission-critical systems to gain contextualised, visual insights into threats and risks. Developed to empower security practitioners to make informed decisions and drive fast response, Symphia delivers actionable insights for deeper situational awareness and command and control, fusing data from various IoT systems and thousands ofinputs. Throu...

Armour Comms is launching its new Configuration Management System at the International Cyber Expo, being held at London Olympia, on 27 and 28 September, 2022. The new solution is part of Armour’s award-winning secure communications flagship platform, Armour Mobile, and will enable organisations to securely manage risk associated with communications data transmitted over Armour Mobile, even on an unmanaged Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) or locally purchased devices. Controlling data on devi...

Alongside long-term technical partner, Business Insight 3 - Bi3, Experts in Human, Vehicle and Object Detection analytics, 360 Vision Technology, the leading UK CCTV camera manufacturer, will be displaying its latest range of Predator and stainless-steel industrial Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras for traffic applications, at Highways UK, taking place at NEC, from November 2 to November 3, 2022, at stand C12. 360 Vision Technology’s PTZ, wireless deployable TX and IP 68 rated, 316L grade stain...

Light forces by their very nature have a high degree of strategic and operational mobility as they are capable of being deployed into and within theatres by air and aviation assets. They are optimised for complex terrains such as jungles, mountains, and the dense urban environment where the terrain may prevent the deployment of armoured and mechanised platforms or speed necessitates the rapid deployment of forces by air. However, light forces are limited in their tactical agility and operationa...

HiddenLayer, the developer of a unique security platform that safeguards the machine learning models enterprise organisations use behind their most important products, welcomes Abigail Maines as their new Chief Revenue Officer. Maines was the Vice President of Channel and Commercial Sales in North America for Cybereason and brings over twenty years of experience in the SaaS market to HiddenLayer. Machine Learning Detection & Response (MLDR) solution HiddenLayer recently emerged from steal...

Award-winning risk management company DeterTech, formerly known as The SmartWater Group, is pleased to reveal its new identity, publicly shown for the first time at Security Essen 2022 on Stand 5C31. The new brand, and its associated purpose, value, and behaviours, reflects the full breadth of the company’s offering, as it embarks upon a geographic expansion of the business. “I’m proud to lead an organisation whose purpose is to bring greater peace of mind to people and commun...

RGB Spectrum®, a pioneer in mission-critical, real-time audio-visual solutions, has continued its partnership with Lockheed Martin to globally equip F-35 flight simulators with its latest video processing technology. The Zio® Video-over-IP platform provides distribution, recording, and display of video, allowing streaming live and recorded video content between each of the F-35's main simulator components, pilot cockpits, Instructor Operator Stations (IOS), and After-Action-Review (AAR)...

Morse Watchmans, the pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its comprehensive range of solutions at Security Essen 2022, taking place from September 20 to September 23, 2022, in Essen, Germany. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display alongside a suite of additional products at Stand 5E14.  Key and assets management “As the world's leading trade fair for security and fire protectio...

Telaeris, Inc., a handheld solution provider for physical access control systems (PACS), has announced their new system integration with IDEMIA from the Security Essen event. Telaeris’s XPressEntry software is now available on IDEMIA’s ID Screen biometric tablets to offer gateless access control, entry / exit tracking, emergency evacuation mustering, and events and training attendance tracking for both commercial and government markets worldwide. “XPressEntry and ID Screen tab...

Irisity AB, an AI video analytics provider, continues strengthening its global sales force by recruiting João Paulo Souza, based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. João Paulo brings extensive experience in the surveillance market. João Paulo has over 8 years in Sales and Leadership roles in Brazil and South Cone at Genetec and over 20 years of experience in the electronic security market, representing national and international companies. João's experience  We are th...

Camect Inc., the smart hub device, adding artificial intelligence detection to all ONVIF and RTSP security cameras, announces a strategic integration with Netwatch North America, the provider of proactive video monitoring solutions. This partnership elevates video camera detection, and adds proactive video monitoring services to existing infrastructure without the need to rip and replace existing hardware. By working together these systems empower agents to respond to critical alerts more effic...

Losing any building to a fire is always a tragedy but when there is a wealth of history or significance also at stake, the loss is irreplaceable. James Pecz at Ramtech discusses the fire protection challenges associated with heritage projects and how they can be safeguarded from the risk of fire thanks to innovative wireless fire safety technology. Paris’ Notre Dame The world watched in great sadness and shock as flames engulfed Paris’ Notre Dame, one of the mo...

The value of industrial exports in many European countries is vital for their economy. Temporary production lapses are costly and fire safety comes into question during a range of scenarios. Adam Kovics, export sales manager at Ramtech, explains why having access to a temporary fire safety solution is critical for the modern-day industry. Significance of industrial sites  The combined value of the sold industrial products by Germany, Italy, and France accounts for almost 60 per...

Danfoss has announced five new global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), alongside ten new Regional Inclusion Councils, where employees can come together based on shared characteristics, life experiences, or interests. The new Danfoss ERGs and Inclusion Councils reflect the company’s ambition to take a leading position on Diversity and Inclusion. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) ERGs are recognised as a central instrument for business growth. Danfoss ERGs provide employees with an outlet t...

“Frontline staff are the key to all security postures deployed in the sport & entertainment industry, and not recognised as often as necessary for the critical roles they perform,” says Stratoscope’s Founder & Managing Partner, Dan Donovan, who recently launched the Leaders in Security + Technology or ‘L.I.S.T.’ Award. Leaders in Security + Technology or ‘L.I.S.T.’ Award The award is granted each month to an under-recognised team member in spor...

Pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, Verkada announced a $205 million Series D funding round with new and existing venture partners. The round was led by Linse Capital, with participation from MSD Partners, L.P., and existing investors, including Felicis Ventures, Next47, Sequoia Capital, Meritech Capital, and First Round Capital. Since its founding in 2016, Verkada has raised more than $360 million in funding and the latest round values the company at $3.2 bi...

Alcatraz AI, the pioneer in autonomous access control using 3D facial authentication and AI to create safe spaces, has raised a US$ 25 million Series A round. The round was led by Almaz Capital and included EBRD (The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development), Endeavour Catalyst, Silverline Capital and Golden Seeds, along with participation from existing investors JCI Ventures (the corporate venture arm of Johnson Controls), Ray Stata and LDV Partners. Series A funding round “At...

Salient Systems, a pioneer in open architecture video management systems, is pleased to be in attendance at Global Security Exchange (GSX) to showcase its newest offering - CompleteView 7.0 and Salient cloud services. CompleteView, an enterprise-ready, open video data platform will continue to be on display at the Salient Systems booth #2130, from September 12-14, during GSX at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Remote management and monitoring GSX marks an exciting time for Salient Syst...

Convergint, a pioneer in service-based systems integration announced it has acquired MVP Tech, UAE-based security and IT systems contractor serving private enterprises and government clients for the past two decades. The acquisition will add more than 200 colleagues to Convergint and expand the company’s presence in countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Middle East. Intelligence and interconnectivity Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dubai, MVP Tech has three office...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the 2022 call for nominations for the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and the SIA Progress Award – key awards celebrating outstanding volunteer contributions to SIA and leadership within the security industry. The recipients of this year’s Lippert and Progress Awards will be recognised at the 2022 SIA Honors Night event, which is taking place on Nov. 16, 2022, in New York City, in conjunction with ISC East. SIA’s Lippert Awa...

Vintra, Inc., a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, is showcasing its next-generation video analytics at GSX 2022 in Atlanta, GA via a number of interactive forums. Vintra is driving the new science of intelligent video analytics by correlating data acquired from its purpose-built multi-class algorithms to deliver higher levels of analysis and understanding of event detection, classification, tracking, and forensics. GSX attendees can receive a demonstration of these new-wave vide...