Mergers & Acquisitions - News

Hikvision recently announced the launch of its new DeepinView bullet network cameras with TandemVu technology, expanding the reach of TandemVu technology from PTZ units to bullet-styled models. Situational awareness, security capability As their name implies, the new TandemVu-enabled bullet cameras are also able to monitor large scenes and close-up details simultaneously, maintaining both ‘viewpoints’ for improved situational awareness and security capability. Distinguishing from...

OutSystems, a globally renowned company in high-performance application development, has announced that it has become an official member of the SAP PartnerEdge programme, with a Build focus, underscoring its commitment to providing high-value low-code to businesses using SAP solutions. While twice as many OutSystems customers connect to SAP technologies as any other system of record, the new relationship will make it even easier for additional businesses within the SAP ecosystem to discover and...

Recently, Securitas announced it had signed an agreement to acquire the Electronic Security Solutions business from Stanley Black & Decker Inc. Following customary regulatory approvals, the acquisition is complete, and the joint potential of the two businesses is unleashed. Securitas holds a strong position within the security services market and has continuously built a robust platform within the technology and solutions area to meet the increasing demand for smarter, innovative, technol...

Safety equipment supplier - ASR Alert Systems, security company - HAVEN (HavenLock, Inc.), and ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SAFETY Act Designation, have joined forces to provide key components of a Joint Active Shooter Protection and Response Programme for a school in Houston, Texas, USA, in order to dramatically improve the outcomes of a tragic event - such as an active shooter incident....

Irisity AB, a provider of innovative AI-powered video analytics solutions announces the availability of its solution on the Google Cloud Marketplace. The deep learning-based IRIS School Guard™ is an established market pioneer for schools and public facilities safety in the Nordics. Irisity will also expand its advanced security solutions for the education sector by making them available for customers to deploy via Google Cloud Marketplace globally. AI-based public safety solution...

According to the latest report from research organisation Omdia, Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, continues to be recognised as the pioneer in global video surveillance software. The scope of 2022’s report was expanded to include VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service) for the first time, and Genetec credits its continued market position to the development of innovative and flexible cloud solutions, an...

Valsoft Corporation Inc., a Montreal-based company specialising in the acquisition and development of software companies in vertical markets, announces the acquisition of WorkDynamics Technologies Inc. (“WorkDynamics”), a provider of workflow and document management software catered to the public sector in Canada and the US, across federal and provincial governments.  Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, WorkDynamics offers solutions that facilitate the storage and retrieval...

The latest field service management software has helped ComLink Fire and Security to become one of the fastest growing companies in Wales. By equipping engineers with rugged mobile devices that synchronise in real time with back-office software, ComLink’s business has been transformed with completely paperless working. Field service fleet doubled in size  Since introducing the cloud-based technology from BigChange, ComLink has seen its field service fleet double in size. The compan...

Arrow Labs, the UAE-based technology company uniting deskless, frontline workers with digital workflow solutions announces its entry into the Greek market via a significant new contract with one of the world’s largest industrial gas manufacturing companies.  SaaS software solutions The market entry and contract are the latest steps in Arrow Labs’ expansion of its flagship enterprise SaaS software solutions to improve remote employee workflow to the wider European market, havin...

HID Global, a worldwide renowned company in trusted identity solutions, announces the 2022 State of Access Control Report, providing insightful perspectives of the market’s current state and trends. Produced by IFSEC Global, in partnership with HID Global, the report surveyed just over 1,000 respondents from across the North America (56%), EMEA (29%) and Asia Pacific (15%) regions, to detail trends in the procurement, installation, specification and operation of physical access control so...

Matrix PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras are designed such that their parts can be maneouvered to move from left to right, tilted up and down, and zoomed in and out of the location for 360° surveillance. They are a preferred choice for remotely guarding large locations like office sites, parking lots, public spaces, and many more. Matrix 5MP PTZ cameras comply with various quality standards like FCC, BIS, IP66, and IK10.  True WDR technology The True WDR technology captures high-quality im...

With high speed to new spheres! When fast-moving scenes need to be captured in all their details, a high-performance transmission interface is essential in addition to the right sensor. With uEye Warp10, IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is launching a new camera family that, due to 10GigE, transmits data in the Gigabit Ethernet-based network at a very high frame rate and virtually without delay. The first models with the IMX250 (5 MP), IMX253 (12 MP), and IMX255 (8.9 MP) sensors from the So...

Biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints) has experienced growing demand for its biometric authentication solutions, with over 1.5 billion sensors shipped worldwide since 2014. Fingerprints was a pioneer in biometric solutions for Android smartphones before beginning a program of strategic diversification into the PC, access control, and payments markets. In November 2021, Fingerprints formed two subsidiaries to further enhance their strategic and financial opportunities in the co...

Vicon, a globally renowned company in motion capture, has launched Valkyrie, its new flagship camera range, with four models delivering the world’s highest quality motion capture system. Valkyrie cameras will capture motion more faithfully and accurate to reality than ever before, powering a new wave of innovation and discovery across all motion capture markets. Designed to work in harmony with Vicon’s powerful software solutions for the life sciences, visual effects, location-based...

Ping Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, and Montreal-based open banking platform, Flinks, have enabled millions of customers across the U.S.A. and Canada to link their financial accounts to fintech apps and enjoy new streamlined banking experiences in a safe and compliant way. From user onboarding to digital loan applications and money transfers, Flinks’ open banking API technology enables financial businesses to access the bank-sourced financial data they nee...

Designing an effective monitoring solution for a large-scale scenario is never an easy task and often faces a heap of challenges. Ordinary cameras are not enough to accommodate the needs of large scenarios, resulting in extensive camera coverage that increases installation, wiring, and maintenance costs. Traditional cameras with subpar zoom capability can't be able to accurately detect human and vehicle targets on the scene or filter out false alarms caused by irrelevant objects. Decentralised...

NXP Semiconductors announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) to jointly develop platforms for a new generation of smart connected vehicles. Hon Hai (Foxconn), the electronics manufacturer and a technology solution provider, will leverage NXP’s portfolio of automotive technologies and its longstanding expertise in safety and security to enable architectural innovation and platforms for electrification, connectivity, and...

“Choosing SGS to perform our ISO/IEC 27001 audit was an important decision in our robust digital transformation strategy to further enhance information security, resiliency and business continuity,” said Mike Petosa, VP of IT at the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). With ransomware attacks rising more than 50 percent in 2021 and signs of even greater cyber risk on the horizon, effective, enterprise-wide cybersecurity must be a priority for every organisation. Demonstrat...

Mark Wall, an experienced Security Consultant who has more than 30 years’ experience in the security industry, is launching his own sales consultancy service, in order to support specialists looking to grow their business. The security entrepreneur, who has most recently worked at Amberstone Security, where he was the Director of Business Development and Sales Director EMEA at WebeyeCMS, alongside working at Dahua Technology and Videcon, is using his extensive experience to open new doors...

Waste management and recycling have long since become important industries. According to forecasts, the waste and recycling industry will grow worldwide in the medium term. In Germany, for example, waste management sales are expected to rise from 40.8 billion euros (2020) to 42.5 billion by 2025. Waste management process A wide variety of materials, bulk materials, hazardous and recyclable materials have to be deposited, sorted, separated, processed, stored, and recycled. In the process, the...

Kami Vision, the computer vision company that provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to SMBs and consumers, announced the company has grown 350 percent since its launch in August 2020. The growth is spurred by its entrance into the healthcare market and increased demand for AI services in the security and safety industry. In response, Kami Vision has created 170 new jobs globally, expanded to 120 countries, and opened a new office in Bangalore, India all to continue to provide cost-eff...

What safety items do users need to have on hand while traveling? The components may differ depending on the destination and the activity and the person but Global Rescue’s Ultimate World Travel Safety Kit provides an A-to-Z list of items users can use as a foundation. For example, select the items users need for a fishing trip (communications device, first aid kit, knife, rain gear) or the essentials for a camping trip (navigation tools, headlamps, parachute cord). But it’s not...

TE Connectivity (TE), a pioneer in connectivity and sensors, has acquired Linx Technologies, a RF components supplier in IoT markets. The deal, which closed on July 1, 2022, is another strategic acquisition that strengthens TE’s portfolio and capabilities for IoT. Expanding TE’s supply chain footprint The acquisition of Linx Technologies complements TE’s broad connectivity product offerings, particularly in antenna and RF connectors for IoT. The acquisition expands TE&rsquo...

RealNetworks, Inc., a globally renowned company in AI-powered digital media software and solutions, has announced two significant changes to its leadership team. First, RealNetworks announced the appointment of Paul DiPeso to the newly created position of President - SAFR. Paul DiPeso, in the new role, will report to the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rob Glaser. Vast industry experience Paul DiPeso has over 25 years of top management experience in physical security with renow...

Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-oriented security services that enable global businesses to thrive online, is launching a new regional DDoS mitigation and application security data centre in Dubai in October 2022. DDoS and application security With this expansion in the Middle East, Neustar Security Services fills a burgeoning demand for a local security presence that can ensure data sovereignty and low latency performance for customers in the region. The new Dubai node also un...

Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed the number of employees working from home has more than doubled since 2019, increasing by as much as 108.8 percent when comparing October – December 2019 with January – March 2022. It also found that the increase varied across UK regions, with each region seeing an increase of more than 50 percent. Those employed in professional occupations saw the largest increase in homeworking (30.5 percentage points), rising from 12....

Vision-Box, a provider of biometric recognition, digital identity and seamless travel management, has unveiled the Seamless Assistant, a state-of-the-art security gateway device to make the passengers’ processing flow more efficient.  This flexible and fully standalone mobile device is built with a small form factor on wheels and can be used in different scenarios. With a reduced footprint, the Seamless Assistant allows biometric identification with liveness detection and fast depl...

Sepura Limited has announced that it has been purchased by London-based private equity group Epiris. The group’s Epiris Fund II purchased Sepura from Hytera Communications. The sale comes as critical communications supplier Sepura marks its 20th anniversary, has become a market pioneer in over 20 countries with over two million devices deployed worldwide. TETRA radios and accessories portfolio Its portfolio of TETRA radios and accessories is used globally by public safety users in the p...

Valsoft Corporation Inc. (Valsoft), a Montreal-based company that specialises in the acquisition and development of software companies in vertical markets, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Woody Technologies (Woody), a company that specialises in optimising audio-visual workflows for companies in the Broadcast & Media industry, among others.  Headquartered in Paris, France, Woody Technologies offer solutions that are designed to cover all the file ingest and outgest needs of media...

Waste management and recycling have long since become important industries. According to forecasts, the waste and recycling industry will grow worldwide in the medium term. In Germany, for example, waste management sales are expected to rise from 40.8 billion euros (2020) to 42.5 billion by 2025. A wide variety of materials, bulk materials, hazardous and recyclable materials have to be deposited, sorted, separated, processed, stored, and recycled. In the process, the companies whether landfills...