Mergers & Acquisitions - News

Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology for 25 years lends its expertise in advanced identity authentication to help organizations in the United States combat the 373 million dollar-a-year problem of buddy punching and time theft according to the American Association of Payroll. By updating outdated time and attendance systems, companies can solve multiple problems including eliminating manual record keeping, increasing worker and management efficiency as well and building te...

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Partisia Blockchain and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) are poised to transform the management of digital identities for Swiss citizens. This partnership aims to develop a decentralized electronic identity system in harmony with the Swiss Federal Council’s unwavering commitment to data privacy and security. Redefining digital identity management This collaboration marks a significant leap toward re...

Zimperium, the only mobile-first security platform for mobile devices and mobile apps announced its participation in the Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Private Preview. Zimperium was selected based on their proven experience with Microsoft Security technologies, willingness to explore and provide feedback on cutting-edge functionality, and close relationship with Microsoft. Mobile endpoints and applications Zimperium is committed to securing mobile-powered businesses and protecting mobile...

OPTEX, the renowned global sensor manufacturer, has opened its new training center in Madrid, to give its network of partners and customers first-hand experience of its complete portfolio of intelligent security solutions. The new facility, located in Madrid, will serve as a new base for OPTEX to better serve and support its partners throughout the Iberian Peninsula. In addition to meeting space, it boasts an innovation area which will be used for live and interactive in-person product demonstr...

Bolstering its commitment to European site safety, global wireless solutions firm - Ramtech has appointed UAB Saugos Tarnyba ‘Argus’ as its exclusive distribution partner in Lithuania. Helping deliver enhanced protection to construction sites in the temporary phase, the move expands Ramtech’s European presence, adding to its existing network of 15 supported territories across Europe, with language support in nine different languages. WES3 solutions distributed in Lithuania U...

Resideo Technologies Inc, a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced that it is helping protect the safety of Norwegian apartment building residents with new award-winning multifamily services offered through the acquisition of sfty AS. sfty team The sfty team, based in Oslo, is one of Norway's fastest-growing alarm companies. They currently protect over fifteen thousand apartment building residents through powerful and user-friendly safety management software...

Wavestore, a global provider of video management software and analytics for physical security, is poised for growth under new ownership by Sam Shalaby. Senior Vice President - Kim Loy leads operations for the Americas with offices in Ottawa, Ontario, and West Palm Beach, Fla., focusing on product development and innovation.  Expansion  The company aims to expand its user base by leveraging existing relationships and tapping into new markets. Loy says the company has a solid foo...

Mark Paul, a security professional for Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, was honored by The American Red Cross at its Evening of the Stars event for his heroic actions that saved a life. Military and first aid training Paul was recognized at the event on Nov. 14, 2023, for assisting an individual in need and saving their life. While on shift at Allied Universal’s client State Farm Park in Illinois, Paul helped a State Farm em...

Vector Flow, the industry pioneer and innovator of AI and data-driven physical security solutions, proudly announces its commitment to the EqualAI® pledge, marking its promise to play an active role in the fight against bias in artificial intelligence (AI). The company joins a distinguished group of organizations collaborating under the guidance of EqualAI, a nonprofit organization, and a movement, focused on reducing unconscious bias in the development and use of AI. EqualAI pledge The E...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce Steve Butkovich, Chief Product Officer, CPI Security Systems, is its new President. He officially began his two-year term on Thursday, November 8th at the conclusion of TMA’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Maui, HI. Steve Butkovich recently served a two-year term as TMA Vice President serving on the TMA Board pioneering up to his presidency. He succeeds Morgan Hertel, Rapid Response Monitoring, Inc. Hertel will serve an additional two-y...

The collaborative strength of Beyond Technology and Juniper Networks was on full display at the groundbreaking event, “AI in Action,” held in Mexico City and Monterrey. This strategic partnership showcased AI-driven Enterprise (AIDE) solutions by Juniper Networks, emphasizing their synergy and technological prowess to an eager audience. “AI in Action” was a testament to the potential of synergy in technology and was carefully structured to address specific mark...

Motorola Solutions will proudly ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, celebrating its continued, purposeful transformation centered on safety and security. The company is announcing its new brand narrative, ‘Solving for safer,’ which highlights its sharpened focus on solving for safer communities, safer schools, and safer businesses. Author's quote “From our storied history, today we bridge to an even stronger future. Everyone is entitled to feel safe in their...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) had the distinct opportunity to recognize the exceptional contributions of Larry Dischert, JCI, on Nov. 6th during its General Business Meeting at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Maui, HI.  TMA President Morgan Hertel presented the respected and esteemed volunteer with TMA’s highest honor, the Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award. Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award The Stanley C. Lott Memorial Award, established in 1991 to honor its namesake, a dedicated pioneer,...

IDEMIA, the globally renowned company in identity technologies, and HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency), the science and tech arm of the Ministry of Home Affairs, in Singapore, announced that they have signed a master agreement under a Strategic Partnership for Innovation (SPI) to collaborate on research and development in biometrics and forensics technologies. The partnership will accelerate the development of cutting-edge solutions to ensure the safety and security of Singapore citi...

At this year's SPS trade show in Nuremberg (November 14-16, 2023), B&R is showcasing some of the ways it partners with machine builders and manufacturers to navigate through huge industry transformations, while also being aligned to a sustainable future. "Sustainability is at the top of the agenda as a fundamental consideration of what our customers need, what consumers want and how we commit to a better future for all,” said B&R CEO Jörg Theis. "With our adaptive solutions,...

Nexi has agreed with IN Groupe, an identity specialist and secure digital services, who will take over the ownership of the eID business.  Digital transformation The strategic ambition of Nexi is to further strengthen its position as the PayTech in Europe and in the context of the portfolio rationalization and simplification process announced at the Capital Markets Day in September 2022, the divestment is in line with the strategic direction presented. IN Groupe is a global pioneer and s...

Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted identity, payments, and data announced a technology alliance partnership with NEDAP, an access control provider, to deliver interoperability between credential issuance and ID program management capabilities. Managing physical access for people, visitors and assets is complex and ever-evolving. Organizations seek access control programs that can provide both credential issuance and access management capabilities but find that they need to manage multiple ven...

SIOS Technology Corp., an industry pioneer in application high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) announced the release of a verified integrated solution with Milestone Systems, a world-pioneering provider of open platform IP video management software (VMS). The new integration between the Milestone XProtect platform and SIOS LifeKeeper for Windows guarantees continuous access to the surveillance system's control and configuration capabilities, preventing disruptions and enhancing ope...

IDS NXT Malibu marks a new class of intelligent industrial cameras that act as edge devices and generate AI overlays in live video streams. For the new camera series, IDS Imaging Development Systems has collaborated with Ambarella, a pioneering developer of visual AI products, making consumer technology available for demanding applications in industrial quality. CVflow® AI vision system It features Ambarella’s CVflow® AI vision system on chip and takes full advantage of the SoC&...

Arrow Electronics has announced a distribution agreement with semiconductor, IoT systems and cloud connectivity service provider - Semtech, which lets Arrow market the entire Semtech portfolio throughout the EMEA region. Semtech’s product range includes LoRa® wireless transceivers for IoT end nodes, as well as ICs for sensing, signal integrity, power management, and circuit protection. Arrow Electronics and Semtech partnership In 2023, Semtech acquired Sierra Wireless, already a fra...

SAGE Integration Holdings LLC has welcomed April Loftus to its team of security professionals as their Purchasing Manager. She has over 13 years of experience purchasing various products, including security, cables, fire alarms, audiovisual equipment, and building products. Her experience includes contract and program negotiations, inventory control, cost management, and demand planning, among other attributes. With her wealth of knowledge, April brings valuable expertise in buying an...

The MOBOTIX Partner Program stands for deep and established partnerships. Sales, support, consulting, and technical competence of the partners are groundbreaking for the high MOBOTIX quality and the performance of the entire company worldwide. Therefore, maintaining the partner network is a priority for the technology company from Langmeil. The MOBOTIX Partner Conferences (MPC) 2024 that have been announced pay tribute to precisely this.  Product launches, collaboration MOBOTIX invites M...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud-native security, announced its open-source solution - Trivy now supports vulnerability scanning for Kubernetes components in addition to Kubernetes Bill of Materials (KBOM) generation. Companies can better understand the components within their Kubernetes environment and how secure they are to substantially reduce risk.  Kubernetes Kubernetes has been widely adopted across enterprises worldwide, but according to Red Hat, more than half of companie...

USA-based Skydio recently introduced the Skydio X10 drone featuring a customized Teledyne FLIR Boson+ thermal camera module at its Ascend Conference on September 20.  Due to the Thermal by FLIR collaboration, professional public safety and critical infrastructure inspection pilots can access the most advanced uncooled thermal imaging technology on the market. Thermal by FLIR program The Thermal by FLIR program is a cooperative product development and marketing program. It...

Harnessing digital automation technology to transform people's experiences in its commercial buildings, British Land Company PLC (“British Land”), one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies, has deployed connected access at its Broadgate, 100 Liverpool Street office building in London. Through a collaboration with HID and SwiftConnect, people can use their employee badge in Apple Wallet for seamless access at this trophy building with their iPhones and Ap...

Renowned alarm monitoring solution provider, GeminiSense, a part of Bold Communications Limited, proudly announces its strategic partnership with M2M Services, in response to the forthcoming PSTN shut-off affecting countless alarm monitoring centers across the UK and Europe.  This cutting-edge collaboration aims to provide a seamless transition for GeminiSense customers by retrofitting M2M's advanced 5G-ready, dual-SIM alarm communicators in place of outdated analog phone lines, ensuring u...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management announced the launch of Cohesity SmartFiles on the Snowflake Data Cloud. Data security & management This new integration enables businesses to derive analytical insights from their on-premises and cloud data while maintaining data sovereignty and meeting compliance requirements.  “Snowflake recognizes the critical importance of providing customers with advanced data security and management while mining their data fo...

UK subsidiary of SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security, completed its acquisition of Osirium, a UK-based security company dedicated to solving complex access needs. This acquisition will feed into the company’s vision to unify visibility, oversight, and protection across all types of access, both regular and highly sensitive, into one solution.  clarity and real-time control “Enterprises don't have time to sort through access rights across di...

Allegion Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Allegion plc has made a $20 million investment in Ambient.ai, the artificial intelligence (AI) powered computer vision intelligence (CVI) company that’s transforming enterprise security operations to prevent security incidents before they happen. Developing seamless access Based in San Jose, California, Ambient.ai applies AI and CVI to existing security camera infrastructure allowing their platform to deliver near human-level visual percep...

Enlighted, a pioneering property technology company owned by Siemens, has announced the expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its Location Services solution, and the addition of two new partners to the Enlighted AI partner ecosystem. Location Services Enlighted’s Location Services - a Real-Time Location System tracks the location and movement of assets and badges in buildings, using existing Enlighted intelligent lighting infrastructures. With the introduction of AI machine-le...