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Andrews International acquires the U.S. and Mexico guarding operations of Garda World Security Corporation
posted on 04/06/2009
Andrews International has entered into an agreement to acquire the U.S. and Mexico guarding operations of Garda World Security Corporation, including the uniformed security, strike security/asset protection and U.S. consulting and investigations operations. This acquisition makes Andrews International the largest privately-held, American-owned security service provider of uniformed security, consulting and investigations and personal protecti... [more]
QinetiQ acquires online monitoring technology company Cyveillance
posted on 07/05/2009
QinetiQ Group plc has signed an agreement to acquire Cyveillance, Inc., a provider of online monitoring technology to identify and track data in cyberspace, for initial cash consideration of $40 million. This acquisition positions QinetiQ in the North American and international cyber intelligence markets and is aligned with QinetiQ’s strategic focus on key high value, high growth segments of the US defence and security market. Under the terms ... [more]
Northern Security takes over the business and customer portfolio of Hayde Security
posted on 24/04/2009
Northern Security has announced its take-over of a major North East guarding company - and hinted that more buy-outs are in the pipeline. According to Northern Security MD Paul Hopper, the economic downturn is providing an upswing in demand for his firm's services from both private and public sector clients. His company's latest acquisition was made in Stockton where Northern Security has taken over the business and customer portfolio of Hayde... [more]
Acquisitions in the security industry set to soar with economic downturn
posted on 21/04/2009
With a record number of Security companies losing money, and overall business values plummeting to the extent that almost half are now worth less than half their value of 12 months ago, it’s difficult to find much good news. However a new study by industry analysts Plimsoll Publishing, suggests that the current economic downturn represents one of the biggest opportunities in a generation, if you have the courage and the capital. The study has ... [more]
Pelco exits electronic access control business to focus on video security business
posted on 03/02/2009
Pelco management has announced to its employees that in consideration of the current economic situation, the company has decided to take aggressive steps in order to focus resources on supporting Pelco's core video security business. Pelco President and CEO Dean Meyer stated that "As the general economic outlook continues to worsen and as forecasts call for a prolonged challenge throughout 2009, we as a company are forced to continually adapt ... [more]
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