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Threat intelligence technology company Echosec Systems has been acquired by the California-based firm, The Tusker Fund. As part of the acquisition, the Tusker Fund will invest significant funds into Echosec Systems to boost growth in the UK and US, enabling the company to expand its product offering, while providing more robust ...


Maven Capital Partners has led the £17 million management buyout of Envitia Group plc, an established data and geospatial technology and services provider to the defence and public sectors. The transaction has been fully funded by Maven’s maiden institutional fund – Maven UK Regional Buyout Fund L.P. Envitia’s Data Discovery Platform (DDP), ...


A novel disinfectant spray developed by the Army that can eliminate 99.99% of the Covid-19 virus will now be made available to the public and used by military personnel on the frontline as they support the battle against the virus. Virusend will complement the existing range of protective products available currently ...


The Forces Employment Charity (RFEA) is launching a new partnership with TechVets, an organisation dedicated to building a bridge for veterans into cyber security and the technology sector. Advancements in technology and the evolving cyber threat landscape means that the global cyber security market is projected to reach £210-billion by 2026, ...


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