business news Axis acquires video analytics firm Lund, Sweden Axis Communications has acquired Citilog, a provider of intelligent real-time video monitoring for traffic and transportation security and safety. The addition of their advanced surveillance technology and experienced personnel strengthens the Axis solution offering and further expands its opportunities in the fast-growing traffic analytics market. “Citilog’s proven products are well known to the traffic sector, and complement our solutions for the most demanding requirements in that market. Their commitment to developing quality, innovative and easy-to-use products is consistent with Axis’ approach to provide the most competitive, highest value solution for a range of customer needs,” said Ray Mauritsson, CEO at Axis. “We are excited to be able to offer our channel partners and end users state-of-the-art analytics tools that work with their existing Axis network video solutions.” Citilog is a privately held company with 30 employees, headquartered in Paris, France and with offices in the USA, Hong Kong and Spain. The company offers a suite of video analytics tools and sensors for transportation monitoring, such as automatic incident detection, traffic data collection and intersection control. Its products improve road safety, limit risks and help reduce travel time. Axis and Citilog have worked together for several years on both engineering and sales to provide integrated solutions to a number of mutual customers. Citilog’s advanced video analytics and surveillance products are used to identify traffic incidents and deviations in real time to help traffic management centres improve the traffic flows and shortening response times. Further, Citilog offers solutions to analyse advanced traffic statistics and pro- Ray Mauritsson, CEO of Axis. vide solutions for traffic lights and intersection control. Its products are used worldwide to monitor roadways, tunnels, bridges and other infrastructure, as well as city traffic operations. Alarms can be generated for numerous incidents and traffic saturation detection and enables traffic operators to redirect traffic and thereby adjust efficiency on the fly. Dakota Security sold to Convergint Schaumburg, Il (USA) Convergint Technologies has acquired dakota Security Systems as part of a strategy to expand its US business. Founded in 1976, Dakota Security Systems is a premier security integration company based in Sioux Falls, SD and has offices in Arizona, New Jersey and throughout the upper Midwest. “We are very excited to have Eric Yunag and his entire team join the Convergint Technologies family,” said Dan Moceri, Executive Chairman of Convergint Technologies. “They have built a strong business. The addition of Dakota Security Systems continues Convergint’s aggressive growth in building out a worldclass systems integrator” Dakota Security Systems strengthens Convergint’s position in North America with an expanded geographical reach and access to new vertical markets. Together they now form one of the most robust physical security and fire solution providers in the industry. “Combining with Convergint is the perfect strategic and cultural fit for Dakota Security,” said Eric Yunag, President & CEO of Dakota Security Systems. “I am confident that the talents of the combined companies will strengthen our ability to meet the evolving security needs of our customers for years to come.” Convergint Technologies and Dakota Security Systems share in a cultural dedication to customer service. The joint organisation provides a diverse range of service-focused security and fire solutions, including system design, integration, installation, training and support services with a highly experienced workforce throughout the nation. “2015 was another year of double digit growth for Convergint, and we are very excited to start 2016 with the addition of Dakota Security Systems,” said Ken Lochiatto, President & CEO of Convergint Technologies. “Our focus on being our customer’s best service provider is fueling this growth, and Dakota Security’s capabilities further strengthen that focus.” Morpho purchases Airtag Paris, France Morpho (Safran) has finalised its acquisition of Airtag, a French startup specialised in innovative mobile payment solutions. This latest acquisition further reinforces Morpho’s growth strategy in the digital security market. Airtag develops secure mobile transaction solutions for banks, payment networks and retail. The company developed Airpass, a ”virtual bank card” solution using HCE (Host Card Emulation) technology that facilitate the use of contactless mobile payment systems and based on a proprietary tokenisation platform (involving a single-use payment token), now being deployed by major players in the e-payment sector. Airtag also offers retail customers an innovative e-wallet service called Airshop, providing payment, loyalty and other smartphone-based services. For the payment market, Morpho offers identification, digital signature and multi-factor authentication solutions, including biometric authentication, to ensure the security of online transactions from a smartphone or online. By combining their areas of expertise, the two companies will be able to manage the multiple security aspects involved in mobile payments. ”The complementary capabilities of our two companies in this strategic sector will enable us to offer more security and convenience to our bank and retail clients, from customer acquisition to mobile payment,”states Anne Bouverot, CEO of Morpho. Anne Bouverot, CEO Jérémie Leroyof Morpho. er, co-founder and CEO of Airtag, adds: ”Our combined solutions perfectly match the requirements of banks and retailers, who seek to optimize the customer experience, while also guaranteeing maximum smartphone transaction security.” Security News Every Day – www. securityworldhotel.com dete kto r in te r nat i o n al • 27