Mergers & Acquisitions - News

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced a new integration with SimonsVoss SmartIntego wireless locks at its VerkadaOne London conference. An extension of its flagship conference in the United States, VerkadaOne London convened more than 400 IT and physical security pioneers to connect and learn about new solutions from Verkada that are empowering physical security pioneers to be more proactive and efficient than ever. Partnership with SimonsVoss "I'm proud to...

Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity pioneer, revealed a continued annual decline in its Cyber Risk Index (CRI) score. The figure stood at an average of 38.4 for the year, down by 6.2 points from 2023. The data shows a clear trend that organizations leveraging proactive security approaches are seeing measurable risk reduction.  Proactive security with AI Rachel Jin, chief enterprise platform officer at Trend Micro: “Trend customers are embracing our vision for proa...

Sielox, the established industry pioneer in layered access control and crisis event management solutions, is demonstrating its latest security innovations at ISC West 2025 at stand 11109.  Sielox is showcasing its flagship Pinnacle Access Control Platform that features hundreds of user-selectable filters, enabling security teams to aggregate and manage access data and events with unprecedented insights and visibility. Future of access control Sielox is showcasing its vision Pinnacle's in...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is highlighting its lineup of innovative key management solutions at booth 15109 at ISC West 2025. The company will feature its trusted Emergency Key Grab (EKG) Kit designed to enhance security and streamline crisis response across multiple sectors, including schools, hospitals, airports, public venues, government buildings, data centers, and other critical environments. Morse Watchmans growth strategy And...

Secure Schools has launched cyber score, a groundbreaking, free-to-use tool designed to help schools measure, benchmark, and improve their cybersecurity posture. Cyber score is designed to help schools benchmark, improve, and better protect against common cybersecurity threats by answering simple one-click statements to calculate their cyber score, built around pioneering cybersecurity standards. Cybersecurity challenges in education Cyber score addresses these challenges by offering a s...

barox Kommunikation AG is delighted to announce the launch of their new technology partnership with Network Optix, the latest addition to their already extensive integration portfolio with market-pioneering VMS and PSIM providers. This new integration is to be officially launched at The Security Event, 8-10 April 2025, NEC, Birmingham and is set to transform the management and support of Nx Witness video networks. Depth of integration capabilities Nx Witness users will have the option to ful...

The Minister for Safeguarding and the Minister for Security have both agreed to the appointment of two new non-executive directors to the Board of the SIA. Hannah Wadey and Stephen Grainger were appointed to the Authority from 24 March 2025.  Hannah Wadey is the CEO of the Safer Business Network. She has 20 years’ experience in community safety, security, and crime prevention. Hannah has a proven track record of delivering strategic change in public safety an...

As ransomware attacks continue to impact organizations across all industries, there is a clear need for cyber resilience to ensure critical data and systems are protected and can be recovered quickly, while keeping businesses running. NTT DATA, a digital business and IT services pioneer, and Rubrik, a cybersecurity company, announce a partnership for cyber resilience. Requirements for cyber resilience As part of its expanded global strategic partnership, NTT DATA will offer advisory and consu...

Security Industry Authority brought together senior pioneers from the 30 largest private security businesses to discuss labor exploitation. This summit followed a similar event in December 2024, at which the 20 largest businesses were represented. These events form part of Operation EMPOWER, which is the SIA’s response to labor exploitation. EMPOWER involves a dedicated multi-disciplinary team that includes intelligence specialists and criminal investigators working closely with HMRC...

System Surveyor, the pioneer in digital site surveys and system design, announced the promotion of Maureen Carlson to President. Carlson, who will continue to oversee System Surveyor’s diverse growth initiatives, will now take on broader responsibilities for the organization's operations while working alongside CEO Chris Hugman. Carlson's vision and leadership Carlson has successfully led the company's marketing, sales, and go-to-market strategies Carlson has successfully led the compa...

Keysight Technologies, Inc. announces the expansion of its Keysight Vision Network Packet Brokers (NPBs), with the introduction of AI Insight Brokers. These enhanced NPBs are designed to improve the performance of AI-driven cybersecurity operations, such as threat detection, incident response, and forensics. AI Insight Broker The AI Insight Broker is purpose built to support and leverage the capabilities of AI software, including Keysight’s newly developed AI Stack.  As cyber thre...

ABUS, a pioneer in security and safety solutions, has announced the appointment of Adam Evans as the new Managing Director for ABUS UK & Ireland. Adam brings with him a wealth of experience, having built a successful career over the past 20 years in sales and commercial leadership roles, most recently with Ideal Standard. His extensive knowledge of the industry, combined with a strong track record of business growth, makes him the ideal candidate to drive ABUS forward in the UK and Irish ma...

Milestone Systems, a pioneering provider of open platform video management software (VMS), announced the release of XProtect 2025 R1, featuring expanded cloud integration capabilities and advanced vehicle identification video analytics. This release demonstrates Milestone's commitment to platform accessibility and enhanced security features across its XProtect product line. Extended Arcules plugin support The XProtect 2025 R1 release, available from March 18, 2025, at 12.00 CET, marks a signi...

Lanner Electronics, a pioneer in network computing appliances and industrial AI computers, will officially unveil its latest innovation, the EAI-I233 and EAI-I251 industrial-grade Edge AI computers, at NVIDIA GTC 2025. Powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Orin™ system on module (SOM), these advanced platforms are designed to deliver low-latency AI inferencing capabilities at the edge for industries including retail, manufacturing, transportation, and smart city. EAI-I233: AI inference s...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered biometric and security solutions, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hyundai Motor Group. This partnership will focus on the development of AI and robotics-based total security solutions. This agreement aims to create innovative business models in robotics and physical security by combining Suprema’s globally pioneering AI-based integrated security solutions with Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB’s advanced robotics tech...

Hikvision has partnered with specialist Swiss real-time condition monitoring solution provider, DAPONA. The collaboration enables DAPONA to incorporate intelligent thermal cameras into their real-time condition monitoring solution, which protects industrial sites such as sawmills and wood processing companies. This enables DAPONA to further reduce the risks associated with fire, smoke, and excessive heat. DAPONA solution The DAPONA solution is a simple and intuitive cloud-based system for cr...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management, announced that it is now an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Web Application Firewall (WAF) Ready Partner. This designation recognizes Cequence’s solution as validated by AWS Partner Network (APN) Solutions Architects and seamlessly integrates with AWS WAF. Security posture with minimal effort AWS WAF, available across all AWS Regions, can be deployed directly from the AWS console, empowering organizations to strengthen their sec...

AlgoSec, a cybersecurity pioneer, announced a double-digit year-on-year annual recurring revenue growth and a gross dollar retention of over 90%. The company has consistently generated positive cash flow and remained debt-free since it was founded in 2004. The company also saw an increase in multiple industry verticals, including Finance, Government, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. AlgoSec’s strong market position AlgoSec has the highest number of e...

ODVA celebrated its 30th anniversary at its 23rd Annual Meeting of Members in Clearwater, Florida, USA on March 20, 2025. Since ODVA’s founding in 1995, the core Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) technology has evolved significantly and serves as the backbone of the pioneering EtherNet/IP automation network. The Annual Meeting was attended by over 100 industry pioneers from almost 40 companies and included keynotes from Pedro Umbelino, Principal Research Scientist, Bitsight Technologies on...

Convergint has acquired Delco Security (a division of Delco Automation Inc.), a Canadian master systems integrator specializing in complex technology integrations. With a strong reputation for delivering fully integrated and unified solutions across corrections, healthcare, higher education, K-12 schools, commercial real estate, utilities, and government markets, Delco strengthens and expands Convergint’s capabilities in key verticals and supports its strategic growth in North America. I...

Defense Contractors are Now in Unchartered Territory. With new DCAA leadership, Executive Orders, and sweeping changes on the horizon, the stakes have never been higher.  Protect the bottom line by joining key stakeholders from defense, aerospace, technology, and beyond at ACI’s 16th Annual DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance, and Audits—the premier event for cost and pricing, government compliance, audit, and procurement professionals. Senior executives and forge new c...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech service provider specializing in ID verification and fraud prevention, announced a new partnership with Evemo, an innovative mobility platform focusing on shared solutions for cars, bikes, or scooters. Through this collaboration, Evemo will use iDenfy’s automated identity verification solutions to enhance security and streamline customer onboarding, boosting conversion rates and providing a simpler registration process for Evemo. Innovative solutions Ev...

Precisely, the pioneer in data integrity, announced significant advancements to its Automate SAP Data API, designed to simplify complex SAP ERP integrations and accelerate digital transformation efforts for enterprise organizations. Research shows that integration remains a key challenge for organizations pursuing SAP automation, with 61% of companies identifying it as their primary hurdle - up significantly from 39% in 2023. Digital transformation The integration of rapidly growing...

Delta, a pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, is ushering a new era of smart manufacturing at NVIDIA GTC 2025 by showcasing its superior cyber-physical integration capabilities and its close collaboration with NVIDIA through an AI-based Smart Manufacturing Demo Line. The demonstration illustrates high-fidelity cyber-physical integration for essential processes in next-generation smart factories. Advanced digital twin technology Andy Liu, Gen...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced that the Honorable Michael Evanoff joins the company as its Global Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Strategic Advisor. A distinguished security expert with experience in the public and private sectors, Evanoff will advise Verkada's customers and partners on best practices for enterprise security, executive protection, and risk mitigation. His addition to the team reinforces Verkada's commitment to providing...

India is among the world’s fastest-growing data center markets. Hands-on specification support provided by specialists in access and security management technologies can help data center architects, construction companies, project managers and other stakeholders work smarter in this complex field – and stay ahead of their competitors. When Edifice was designing a new data center in Hyderabad, for example, security was clearly a top priority. By working with access experts at ASSA AB...

Cybersecurity pioneer Rubrik announced Nicole Perlroth, bestselling cybersecurity author and former New York Times lead cybersecurity reporter, has been appointed as Chief Cyber Raconteur. In her advisory role, Perlroth will help strengthen Rubrik’s leadership in the cyber resilience market and drive the company’s reporting on cyber threats. Rubrik Zero Labs reports Perlroth aims to transform broad cybersecurity and cyber resilience topics into easily accessible Perlrot...

Proact IT Group AB ("Proact") acquires UK-based BlakYaks, a pioneering consulting company with expertise in cloud transformation and fully automated Microsoft Azure solutions.  The acquisition strengthens Proact's position as a specialist in hybrid cloud services and expands the company's expertise in Microsoft Azure and cloud native technologies to create even greater customer value. Leveraging BlakYaks’ expertise The acquisition of BlakYaks aims to broaden the company's expertise...

RISCO, a pioneer in advanced security solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Dave Tate as its new UK & Ireland Commercial Director, effective immediately. This key leadership appointment marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, driven by growth and innovation, as the company strengthens its position in the security industry. Dave’s appointment Dave’s appointment stresses RISCO’s unwavering belief to advancing innovative security Drawing on his extensi...

ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of A.I.-based gun detection pioneer ZeroEyes, announced it has partnered with HavocAI Inc., a pioneering innovator in autonomous uncrewed surface vessel technology, to deliver customized computer vision capabilities that will be integrated with HavocAI’s maritime autonomy platforms. HavocAI’s technology enables a single operator to command and control thousands of autonomous assets. The company's platform is designed to provi...