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HMS Networks and Red Lion Controls join forces for a stronger offering within Industrial Information and Communication Technology

Staffan Dahlström, CEO of HMS Networks at the Red Lion office in York, PA.

HMS Networks has finalized the acquisition of Red Lion Controls from Spectris Group Holdings Limited. The two companies are now one entity and can start working together on common go-to-market strategies and product offerings.

The acquisition, which was first announced December 11, 2023, has now been approved. This means that HMS Networks now has 1200 employees in 18 countries. Most staff are stationed in the U.S., Sweden and Germany.

What to expect
For HMS and Red Lion customers, there will be no initial changes. The HMS and Red Lion company names remain unchanged and product brands will be marketed and sold as before through the same channels. Production and shipping are handled from the HMS and Red Lion entities respectively. Contact details and email addresses remain, with the exception of India where Red Lion staff will get an hms-networks.com address.

Synergies ahead
Going forward, the merger of the two companies will provide many synergies, especially as it widens the American market for HMS and the European market for Red Lion. The greatest proportion of Red Lion’s sales comes from North America, through a well-developed distributor network that HMS will be able to utilize to drive sales of HMS’ gateway and remote access offering. With about 60 percent of its sales in the large automation markets in Europe and well-developed and targeted market channels, HMS will be able to cross-sell selected parts of the Red Lion offering in Europe.

“We are thrilled to welcome all new employees and valued customers of Red Lion to the HMS Networks family, marking an exciting new chapter in our journey. As we now jointly initiate the integration process, we look forward to leveraging our combined strengths, shared values, and commitment to delivering exceptional customer value. Over the next few quarters, our focus will be on ensuring a seamless integration and actively pursuing synergies between our companies. Together, we look forward to accelerating our position in the North American market.”, says Staffan Dahlström, President and CEO of HMS.

News, North Wales, Telecoms, Telecoms News, USA

Moneypenny Acquires Sunshine Communications Services to Further Strengthen It’s Position in the US Market

Moneypenny, a leading innovator in outsourced communication services has further extended its services in the US with the acquisition of Sunshine Communication Services.

Sunshine is an award-winning provider of bilingual (English and Spanish) call management solutions to businesses of all sizes ensuring they run smoothly 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Based in Florida and founded in 1975 by the Gross family, the company is dedicated to representing clients’ business in providing customised services across a variety of industries.

The Moneypenny Group is a market leader, with its US HQ in Atlanta. The company employs over 1,000 people globally and delivers virtual receptionist and phone answering services, Live Chat, switchboard, fully outsourced customer service teams and a host of AI and technology-enabled services handling over 20 million calls and chats annually for thousands of businesses, from sole traders to multi-national corporations.

The company has ambitious growth plans, and this acquisition will take the US business to almost a third of the Moneypenny Group turnover. Demand for its services is growing at a significant rate as businesses continue to look at ways to improve how they interact with their customers, by blending technology solutions with highly skilled personal assistants to maximize operational efficiencies.

 

Joanna Swash, Group CEO commented, “We are delighted to welcome Sunshine Communication Services to The Moneypenny Group. This is our fourth acquisition in the US following Alphapage in 2022. Sunshine Communication Services is a successful brand and its acquisition will further complement the services we can offer to our clients in the US. Our aim is to be the number one provider in the US for outsourced communications, supporting businesses of all sizes to deliver a great customer experience with every interaction, regardless of channel.”

 

Brothers, Andrew Gross and Peter Gross from Sunshine Communication Services added, “We are excited about the opportunities this next phase presents for our business, and more importantly, for our team and customers. From the moment we met Moneypenny, it was clear our companies have a great fit, not just with our products and services, but also more importantly, with our strong culture and ethos. Looking after our people and putting the needs of the customer front and center are at the core of both of our companies.”

Logistics, News, USA

Watch out for Presidents’ Day: it’s the US holiday only 30% of British businesses plan for.

Monday, 19 February is Presidents’ Day in the USA. It’s an (almost) national holiday impacting UK-US businesses, trade and banking, warns the UK-US delivery specialist ParcelHero.

UK companies doing business in the US should be prepared for the impact of a holiday most Brits have never heard of, warns the UK-US delivery specialist ParcelHero. Research by ParcelHero reveals 70% of UK firms doing business with the US don’t plan for this major American national holiday, which occurs every third Monday in February and has 15 different official names, depending on which state you are in.

Presidents’ Day (as it’s most widely known) sees many US businesses closed, postal deliveries suspended for the day, Post Offices and Government-run organisations shuttered and the New York Stock Exchange and banks shut.

ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks M.I.L.T., says:  ‘While Americans’ trust in their Government has tumbled to a near-70 year low, Presidents’ Day is still a cause for celebration. Banks, Government offices and many businesses will close for the day. The United States Postal Service (USPS) won’t deliver regular mail or packages on Monday, 19 February, and all US Post Offices will be closed.

‘For UK-US businesses operating to tight timetables or running Just-in-time production schedules, Presidents’ Day can be an unwelcome surprise – even though it happens every year. We surveyed a selection of UK SMEs who trade with the US and found only 30% plan for the impact of this major US holiday. This is perhaps because its date changes every year or, in the case of Delaware and a number of other states, it’s not recognised as a legal state holiday at all.

‘What exactly shuts on this holiday? Federal (national) and state (local) government services close, together with federal and state courts. Schools are generally closed. Until the late 1980s, most corporate businesses also shut but many now remain open, especially major retail store chains offering special sales. Amazon.com is worth looking at for special deals.

‘While most Brits are familiar with major US holidays such as Independence Day and Thanksgiving, there isn’t the same awareness surrounding Presidents’ Day on our side of the Pond. That’s hardly surprising, given that the various states use 15 different names for the event, if you include the wandering or disappearing apostrophe. These include Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day, President’s Day, Presidents Day, and Washington’s and Lincoln’s Birthday. In Arkansas, George Washington’s Birthday and Daisy Bates Day celebrates the achievements of the first President and a civil rights activist on the same day.

‘Presidents’ Day evolved to celebrate either George Washington’s birthday (22 February) or Lincoln’s birthday (12 February), depending on where in the USA you lived. Many states used to hold the holiday on Washington’s birthday itself. In 1968, it was decided to mark the day on the third Monday in February. Just to confuse things further, Presidents’ Day is still officially called Washington’s Birthday by the US Government, as its Committee couldn’t agree over the name change.

‘US workers have fewer holidays than their European counterparts. However, there are a few core dates almost everyone gets off:

  1. New Year’s Day (1 January)
  2. Memorial Day (last Monday in May, honouring people who have died in service)
  3. Independence Day (4 July)
  4. Labor Day (first Monday in September, honouring US workers)
  5. Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
  6. Christmas Day (25 December)

‘The impact of other holidays, such as Presidents’ Day, is more varied. For anyone needing access to the US Postal Service, here’s a full list of 2024 dates the USPS don’t deliver letters and parcels and Post Offices are closed:

  • New Year’s Day: Monday, 1 January
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, 15 January
  • Presidents’ Day: Monday, 19 February
  • Memorial Day: Monday, 27 May
  • Juneteenth: Wednesday, 19 June (honouring the emancipation of slaves)
  • Independence Day: Thursday, 4 July
  • Labor Day: Monday, 2 September
  • Columbus Day: Monday, 14 October (also known as Indigenous Peoples Day)
  • Veterans Day: Monday, 11 November (honouring all military veterans)
  • Thanksgiving: Thursday, 28 November
  • Christmas Day: Wednesday, 25 December

‘While US postal services may not be available on these days, courier services such as UPS and FedEx will be operating on many, including Presidents’ Day. ParcelHero services to and from the USA will also be available for collection and delivery on 19 February.

‘Next year, Presidents’ Day falls on 17 February, 2025. We do advise everyone sending items to the US to regularly check ParcelHero’s USA page, which gives full details on any US courier holidays, changes in prices, Customs advice, and details about sending food etc.

‘The US is ParcelHero’s biggest individual overseas market. For expert advice on UK-US shipping, including useful frequently asked questions (FAQs), help for exporters and prohibited items details, see: https://www.parcelhero.com/en-gb/international-courier-services/usa-parcel-delivery

International News, Marketing, PR and SEO, Recruitment, Recruitment News, South East England News, South West, USA, Web Design, Wiltshire News

Recruitment expert aided in US expansion by creative agency’s new brand and website project

NOTTINGHAM-BASED recruitment agency Distinct has been aided with a push into markets further south and in the US by a redesigned website and an updated brand.

Distinct, which specialises in recruitment for roles within finance, HR, marketing, IT and office support and supply chain and procurement, is opening an office in London to mount an expansion into the south and is about to open another in Boston to capitalise on its rapid growth in the North American market. It turned to Wiltshire design agency Milk & Tweed for its new brand look and an upgraded website with functions to help both clients and job hunters.

Milk & Tweed, which has offices in Chippenham and Brighton in Sussex, is building a reputation for excellence in website, brand and logo design and digital marketing.

Distinct Marketing Director Amy Robinson-Nunn said: “We’ve got exciting expansion plans in both London and North America, whilst also pushing to stand out in quite competitive markets. So, one of the things we wanted to do was make sure that our brand and our website supported this strategy.

“We wanted something that was fresh, confident, clean and modern, whilst still retaining the core of what the brand has always been – I think that’s been achieved here.”

Milk & Tweed’s design team refreshed the Distinct logo to give it a more modern feel, sharpened the colours and used cleaner typography. “While it’s not been radically transformed, these changes have made it look totally different,” said Ms Robinson-Nunn.

The agency’s website has been redesigned and features two new user-friendly tools. “For a candidate being offered a job, one of the first things you want to do is work out your take-home pay, so we’ve got a salary calculator where they can insert their wage and then the tax, student loan and pension deductions are calculated to leave the exact amount they’ll receive in their bank account,” said Ms Robinson-Nunn.

“On the flip side for our clients, we’ve got a wage insights tool which uses live data from the last 12 months, so if they are advertising a job in a particular area, the tool will display the going rate for that job title in their chosen location.”

She said the agency is delighted with the new site. “The development team in particular have been incredible,” she said. “Milk & Tweed’s Web Manager Jon Mynette has been leading the way for us from a development point of view and he’s been fantastic to work with.

“I think they’ve created something that I am genuinely proud of and would recommend them to others.”

She said the new website is particularly important, given Distinct’s ambitious expansion plans. “We’re really taking hold in the US and we’re working in roles within the public accounting and legal sectors,” said Ms Robinson-Nunn.

“We started off in New York and have since moved into Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Illinois, Florida, Connecticut and Ohio, so we’re opening an office in Boston to further strengthen our operation in the US.

“Our refreshed brand and new website help us to stand out from our competitors and will certainly support our new strategy and exciting expansion plans.”

Milk & Tweed Web Manager Jon Mynette said: “The project was amazing to work on and the team at Distinct were great to work with because they were so organised, driven and ambitious. It really pushed us as a team and I’m very proud of the work we’ve done and the results we’ve achieved.

“Distinct had some amazing ideas around how they wanted their site to be presented and perform. It meant we had to push the boundaries of how we usually build, which I always enjoy. I must give a special mention to the lead designer Jon Francis and lead developer Sam Jones, who have both done fantastic work on the project. Without them we wouldn’t have been able to achieve what we have.”

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Pictured: Recruitment agency Distinct turned to creative agency Milk & Tweed to help prepare it for an expansion into the south of England and further into North America

News, Recruitment, UK, USA

SmartRecruiters Q3 Release supercharges reach to candidates globally

SmartRecruiters, an All-in-One Hiring Platform, today is introducing the latest expansion of talent acquisition updates designed to broaden global reach and productivity. The new release includes over 27 product enhancements and 15 new partner integrations offering smarter workflows, seamless integrations and bulk actions that empower global talent leaders to achieve more with less.

“I’m excited about the remarkable progress we’ve made in the past few months,“ said Rebecca Carr, Chief Product Officer of SmartRecruiters. “We’ve been listening to customer feedback and responding with investments that address their largest challenges. In a market undergoing significant change, enabling our users to find quality candidates with fewer resources is top of mind.”

Key features and benefits:

  • Expand job posting reach and visibility with access to over 2700+ job boards, including popular platforms like Indeed and SEEK.
  • Efficiently reach candidates via text and WhatsApp through SmartMessage’s advanced features, including templates, bulk messaging, and expanded geographic reach.
  • Upgraded discovery capabilities, with customizable filters for skills, experience, location, and last active date, to identify premium candidates quickly.
  • Simplifying the process of generating multiple job offers simultaneously, speeding up communication and improving acceptance rates while reducing time-to-offer.

For more information on the Q3 product release visit our What’s New page.

About SmartRecruiters

SmartRecruiters is dedicated to reshaping the future of talent acquisition. Through innovative products and services, we empower businesses of all sizes to attract, select and hire the best talent. SmartRecruiters’ next-generation platform serves as the hiring operating system for 4,000 customers like Bosch, LinkedIn, Skechers, and Visa. Companies with business-critical hiring needs turn to SmartRecruiters for best-of-breed functionality, world-class support, and a robust ecosystem of third-party applications and service providers.

For more information visit www.smartrecruiters.com/news or follow us on LinkedIn.

International News, Property, USA

Coming To America: Why Soaring Numbers Of British Property Investors Are Now Looking Stateside

The current volatility in the UK housing market is leading to more and more British investment in the US, a leading expert has said.  

Alistair Brown, from Alistair Brown International Real Estate, says the current domestic challenges buy-to-let investors face will see growing interest in the American market right into 2024. 

He said: “There’s no doubt that the current nature of the UK housing market is driving interest from British investors in property state-side. 

“Fluctuating house prices, a shortage in rental property, and a continued slowdown in housebuilding doesn’t create a good environment for investors. Neither does Government legislation which makes life more difficult for landlords to buy and then rent out properties.  

“This year there has been a sharp rise in the number of people looking to America, and Florida especially, for buy-to-let investments.  

“Many are attracted by the idea of a relocation, and a change in lifestyle as well as securing a holiday property which can double up as a revenue generator.  

“The biggest advantages state-side right now for buyers is simplicity. It’s not a difficult process, and there is a good value currently which isn’t the case in the UK. 

“For renters, supply is plentiful in many markets, plus there has been a real growth in product design and development. This means people can rent homes which come with a high standard of amenities. 

“I can only see this demand growing over the next 12 months. Florida will continue to see a high level of investment from international buyers who are looking to relocate in search of a better climate, good employment opportunities and lower taxation.”

Mr Brown said there are four main pieces of advice he’d offer anyone looking to invest in the US. 

“Start by properly understanding how you want to use a property and why. Be careful with the destination you go for, especially if you are going to depend on rental income.

Select a property management company carefully if you are using one. And make sure you get a reliable and trustworthy  licensed real estate agent.” 

Commenting on how he sees the domestic property market faring over the next 12 months he added: “After a difficult few months, it’s now likely that UK residential home borrowers will continue to see improvement in terms of rate and availability of mortgage products over the next year. On the flip side, it will be harder for buy to let investors, I think.  

“Some mortgage providers are now lowering rates on some products. By lowering rates, it allows those who are on fixed-term loans to refinance at better rates. It also allows many homeowners who are sitting in homes they would like to move from, to now buy that next home they wish, but at better rates. 

“While the Bank of England’s hold on the last review should be welcomed,  we need another stabilising announcement to further support the market.”

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The Crucial Role of Identity in Zero Trust Security

Written by Jaye Tilson, Field CTO, HPE Aruba Networking and Brian Ramsey, VP America, Xalient 

In an increasingly digital world where cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, organisations are embracing new strategies to protect their sensitive data and assets. One such approach that has gained prominence in recent years is Zero Trust. Zero Trust challenges the traditional perimeter-based security mindset and instead places a strong emphasis on identity as a cornerstone of a robust defence strategy. In this article, Xalient and partner, Axis Security, part of HPE Aruba, explore why identity is so crucial to the Zero Trust security paradigm and how it can help organisations enhance their cyber resilience.

 

Rethinking Traditional Perimeter Security

Traditionally, organisations relied on perimeter-based security models that operated under the assumption that threats could be kept at bay by securing the network perimeter. However, as cyberattacks became more sophisticated, it became clear that this approach was no longer effective. Attackers found ways to bypass these perimeter defences, rendering them inadequate.

Zero Trust flips this model on its head by adopting a “never trust, always verify” philosophy. In a Zero Trust environment, trust is never assumed, regardless of whether a user or device is inside or outside the corporate network. Identity plays a pivotal role in verifying and authenticating users and devices, ensuring that access to resources is granted based on their identity, permissions, and the context of their request.

 

Context-Aware Access Control

Identity is at the heart of context-aware access control, a fundamental component of Zero Trust. Context-aware access control takes into account various factors, including user identity, device health, location, time, and behaviour, to determine whether a user should be granted access to a specific resource. This approach ensures that access is granted on a case-by-case basis, minimising the attack surface and reducing the risk of unauthorised access.

For example, a user attempting to access a critical database from an unfamiliar device and location may trigger additional authentication measures or even deny access entirely until their identity and intent are verified. This dynamic approach to access control enhances security while allowing for flexibility and user productivity.

 

Continuous Monitoring and Adaptive Authentication

Zero Trust extends beyond the initial authentication process; it emphasises continuous monitoring and adaptive authentication. In this context, identity is not a one-time verification but an ongoing process. Users and devices are continually assessed for risk, and access privileges can be adjusted in real time based on changing circumstances.

For instance, if an authenticated user suddenly exhibits unusual behaviour patterns or attempts to access sensitive data outside of their usual work hours, the system can flag this as a potential security threat and prompt additional authentication or restrict access until the user’s identity and intent are confirmed.

 

Identity-Centric Threat Detection and Response

In a Zero Trust environment, identity-centric threat detection and response are critical components. By closely monitoring the behavior and identity of users and devices, organisations can quickly detect and respond to suspicious activities. Identity-based threat detection enables security teams to identify unauthorised access attempts, insider threats, and other malicious activities that may go unnoticed in traditional security models.

 

The Evolving Threat Landscape

In the era of evolving cyber threats and remote work, adopting a Zero Trust strategy is becoming increasingly essential for organisations seeking to safeguard their digital assets. Identity is the linchpin of this model, as it enables context-aware access control, continuous monitoring, adaptive authentication, and identity-centric threat detection and response.

By embracing the Zero Trust approach and prioritising identity, organisations can build a robust cybersecurity foundation that enhances their cyber resilience and better protects their valuable data and resources. In an ever-changing threat landscape, identity is indeed the key to achieving a more secure and trustworthy digital environment, giving enterprises the confidence to transform their environment and build for the future.

However, a word of caution, a mature, widely deployed Zero Trust implementation demands integration and configuration of multiple different components, which can become quite technical and complex. Success is highly dependent on the translation to business value. Our advice to readers is to start small and evolve making it easier to better grasp the benefits of a programme and manage some of the complexity, one step at a time.

Digital Transformation, Identity, Leeds, News, USA

Xalient acquires specialist US-based identity consulting firm, further strengthening its position as a cybersecurity, digital identity, and secure networking leader 

Acquisition accelerates Xalient’s global growth ambitions

Secure digital identity and network transformation specialist, Xalient is pleased to announce the acquisition of Integral Partners LLC, a US-based digital identity consulting and advisory firm with over a decade of experience focussed exclusively on IAM. The combination of these two dynamic organisations will accelerate future growth for Xalient, in response to the growing demand for specialist providers who can deliver rapid, customer-centric solutions across the security landscape.

Founded in 2015 with the ambition to challenge the status quo and disrupt the secure networking arena, Xalient has demonstrated its commitment to innovation, delivering a robust portfolio of zero-trust solutions and AI-powered managed services that span cybersecurity, software-defined networking, and communications. The addition of Integral Partners to Xalient’s portfolio delivers an infusion of deep identity security capabilities, which are the central pillar of zero-trust frameworks embraced by modern enterprises today.

 

This acquisition adds the expert consulting and advisory competencies around digital identity that Integral Partners is renowned for and complements Xalient’s existing capabilities in managed services.

 

This will enable customers of both companies to benefit from a holistic and integrated suite of services, accelerating their zero-trust journeys to the cloud.

Additionally, this strategic acquisition further bolsters Xalient’s existing presence in North America and underscores its commitment to global growth.

 

“This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Xalient’s journey,” says Sherry Vaswani, Founder and CEO at Xalient. “We are joining forces to create a unique blend of identity, security, and networking expertise in a specialist services company. We see great synergies, in terms of strengthening our position in the digital identity segment while enriching our existing offer to customers. There is a strong cultural fit between both companies that will help drive value for our customers and employees in both the short and the long term.”

 

Scott Silver, CEO, and president of Integral Partners adds: “Customer demand for identity solutions driven by zero-trust strategies has skyrocketed. Joining the Xalient team allows us to provide far greater value to customers through a unique combination of identity and secure networking expertise. Our shared values and ambition, combined with the complementary nature of our services, convinced us that Xalient is the perfect choice to propel Integral’s business forward.”

 

Mark Cooke, COO, Xalient adds: “We’re seeing growing global demand for IAM strategies and solutions, driven in part by the increased protection needed around digital transformation initiatives. Organisations must improve governance and strengthen privileged access management practices to prevent breaches and establish more robust and agile authentication and authorisation. With Integral on board, we look forward to helping our customers meet these needs”.

 

As specialists in their respective fields, both Xalient and Integral Partners have demonstrated a shared commitment to agility, customer-centricity, and a relentless pursuit of results. Combined, these two entities will continue to uphold their core values, carving a path for sustained growth in a market increasingly seeking specialist providers that are nimble, customer-focused and results-driven.

 

About Xalient

To learn more about Xalient and its services, visit www.xalient.com

Xalient addresses the challenges large global enterprises face around networking and security. Headquartered in the UK and with offices in the USA, Xalient counts Kellogg’s, Avis Budget Group, WPP and Keurig Dr Pepper among its clients. It was established eight years ago to disrupt the traditional markets for secure networking, taking advantage of the huge shift to cloud technology that has created high demand for flexible, cost-effective global connectivity and protection against increasingly complex cyber threats.  Combining transformative, software-defined network, security, and communication technologies with intelligent managed services with its AIOps Platform- Martina and driving Zero Trust initiatives that keep the world’s largest brands more resilient, adaptable and responsive to change.

 

*Xalient was named among Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2023 by Financial Times and Statista for the second year running.

 

About Integral Partners LLC

To learn more about Integral Partners and its services, visit www.integralpartnersllc.com

Integral Partners is a leading identity cybersecurity consulting firm dedicated exclusively to helping customers define, implement, and support the right Identity and Access Management programs. Our solutions include world-class Advisory, IGA, PAM, Customer Identity, Access Enforcement, and Managed Services. Integral has deep knowledge and experience with all the top IAM platforms, including SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, and Okta, but we are fiercely vendor agnostic. Whether you’re looking to reduce your business risk, create an IAM roadmap, choose the right tools, tackle governance, implement Zero Trust, manage SOX, HIPAA, PCI, and NERC CIP compliance, or securely move to the cloud, we have the expertise and experience to help.  IAM is what we do. It is all we do.

Integral Partners LLC is headquartered in Boulder, serving clients in various industries across North America.

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Xalient acquires specialist US-based identity consulting firm, further strengthening its position as a cybersecurity, digital identity, and secure networking leader 

Acquisition accelerates Xalient’s global growth ambitions

Secure digital identity and network transformation specialist, Xalient is pleased to announce the acquisition of Integral Partners LLC, a US-based digital identity consulting and advisory firm with over a decade of experience focussed exclusively on IAM. The combination of these two dynamic organisations will accelerate future growth for Xalient, in response to the growing demand for specialist providers who can deliver rapid, customer-centric solutions across the security landscape.

Founded in 2015 with the ambition to challenge the status quo and disrupt the secure networking arena, Xalient has demonstrated its commitment to innovation, delivering a robust portfolio of zero-trust solutions and AI-powered managed services that span cybersecurity, software-defined networking, and communications. The addition of Integral Partners to Xalient’s portfolio delivers an infusion of deep identity security capabilities, which are the central pillar of zero-trust frameworks embraced by modern enterprises today.

 

This acquisition adds the expert consulting and advisory competencies around digital identity that Integral Partners is renowned for and complements Xalient’s existing capabilities in managed services.

 

This will enable customers of both companies to benefit from a holistic and integrated suite of services, accelerating their zero-trust journeys to the cloud.

Additionally, this strategic acquisition further bolsters Xalient’s existing presence in North America and underscores its commitment to global growth.

 

“This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Xalient’s journey,” says Sherry Vaswani, Founder and CEO at Xalient. “We are joining forces to create a unique blend of identity, security, and networking expertise in a specialist services company. We see great synergies, in terms of strengthening our position in the digital identity segment while enriching our existing offer to customers. There is a strong cultural fit between both companies that will help drive value for our customers and employees in both the short and the long term.”

 

Scott Silver, CEO, and president of Integral Partners adds: “Customer demand for identity solutions driven by zero-trust strategies has skyrocketed. Joining the Xalient team allows us to provide far greater value to customers through a unique combination of identity and secure networking expertise. Our shared values and ambition, combined with the complementary nature of our services, convinced us that Xalient is the perfect choice to propel Integral’s business forward.”

 

Mark Cooke, COO, Xalient adds: “We’re seeing growing global demand for IAM strategies and solutions, driven in part by the increased protection needed around digital transformation initiatives. Organisations must improve governance and strengthen privileged access management practices to prevent breaches and establish more robust and agile authentication and authorisation. With Integral on board, we look forward to helping our customers meet these needs”.

 

As specialists in their respective fields, both Xalient and Integral Partners have demonstrated a shared commitment to agility, customer-centricity, and a relentless pursuit of results. Combined, these two entities will continue to uphold their core values, carving a path for sustained growth in a market increasingly seeking specialist providers that are nimble, customer-focused and results-driven.

 

About Xalient

To learn more about Xalient and its services, visit www.xalient.com

Xalient addresses the challenges large global enterprises face around networking and security. Headquartered in the UK and with offices in the USA, Xalient counts Kellogg’s, Avis Budget Group, WPP and Keurig Dr Pepper among its clients. It was established eight years ago to disrupt the traditional markets for secure networking, taking advantage of the huge shift to cloud technology that has created high demand for flexible, cost-effective global connectivity and protection against increasingly complex cyber threats.  Combining transformative, software-defined network, security, and communication technologies with intelligent managed services with its AIOps Platform- Martina and driving Zero Trust initiatives that keep the world’s largest brands more resilient, adaptable and responsive to change.

 

*Xalient was named among Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2023 by Financial Times and Statista for the second year running.

 

About Integral Partners LLC

To learn more about Integral Partners and its services, visit www.integralpartnersllc.com

Integral Partners is a leading identity cybersecurity consulting firm dedicated exclusively to helping customers define, implement, and support the right Identity and Access Management programs. Our solutions include world-class Advisory, IGA, PAM, Customer Identity, Access Enforcement, and Managed Services. Integral has deep knowledge and experience with all the top IAM platforms, including SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, and Okta, but we are fiercely vendor agnostic. Whether you’re looking to reduce your business risk, create an IAM roadmap, choose the right tools, tackle governance, implement Zero Trust, manage SOX, HIPAA, PCI, and NERC CIP compliance, or securely move to the cloud, we have the expertise and experience to help.  IAM is what we do. It is all we do.

Integral Partners LLC is headquartered in Boulder, serving clients in various industries across North America.

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, News, Technology, USA

Sabre56 named as miner management partner for new 300MW Saxet Energy Park in Corpus Christi, Texas

$60 million, five-year contract

Sabre56, the leading independent provider of mining operations services and respected digital asset mining consultant, announces the successful award of a five-year agreement with Bootstrap Energy to provide miner operations at the 300MW Saxet Energy Park.

Bootstrap Energy and its partners have demonstrated great vision in their Saxet Energy Park complex, and its development and management strategy is the future of at-scale mining. The energy park is a blended ecosystem of energy supply, mining and HPC operations together with relevant services and support businesses. Sabre56 is fully aligned with this vision and honored to couple our mining expertise with Bootstrap’s infrastructure expertise and proficiency in the competitive ERCOT electricity market.

Saxet Energy Park has the capacity to host approximately 100,000 ASICs from blue-chip miners. The facility will also host cutting-edge AI and HPC platforms. This arrangement catapults Sabre56 into the top five operators globally, based on assets under management. The five-year contract will commence in Q4-2023.

 

Phil Harvey, Founder & CEO of Sabre56, commented:

“We are thrilled to announce this landmark deal with our valued partner Bootstrap Energy. Bootstrap has put together one of the larger builds in the space – 300MW – dedicated as a Blockchain data center.  Sabre56 will oversee the mining operations at the cutting-edge Saxet Energy Park in Corpus Christi, Texas.  This flagship facility will host several of the industry’s most successful public and private miners. This operations management contract is the largest single award to an independent service provider in our industry.

“Bootstrap Energy and Sabre56 are united in bringing the new standard and creating a benchmark in the sector – incorporating structure, operations and in particular energy management and client experience. This agreement is a sign that the industry is maturing and the infrastructure and operations professionals are in the driving seat of one of the largest facilities in North America.”

 

Steve Quisenberry, CEO of Bootstrap Energy, concurred:

“We are excited to find a high-caliber partner in Sabre56 with a shard ethos grounded in operational excellence. Together with Sabre56, Saxet Energy Park will raise the market expectations to a new standard of performance and with unparalleled energy optionality. Phil’s team at Sabre56 will ensure the hosted miners operate at peak uptime and our team will assure dynamic energy cost performance to cope with the complex variables in mining economics.  

“At-scale mining provides an uncommon value proposition as a flexible load resource.  Saxet Energy Park offers miners optionality with a competitive rate for hosting services and no-markup energy pass-through. But the feature that distinguishes Saxet is our flexible, price-responsive energy strategy that puts the power in the miner’s hands to keep the value of their energy attributes. “

 

The massive award is the newest in a sequence of deals for Sabre56 which began with the company securing project funding in February of this year to build out its own 150MW worth of tier zero blockchain data centers in Wyoming, Ohio and Texas.

Today, Sabre56 owns and operates some of the world’s most technologically advanced, efficient, and cost-effective data centers and the company is continuously expanding its global footprint. The company utilizes industry leading miner management platforms adheres to the strictest regulatory standards and implements a proactive environmental and social impact strategy at all its facilities.

 

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About Sabre56

Sabre56 is a leading hosting provider and digital asset project management consultant.

Its management team comprises pioneers with many years of experience in the blockchain industry and digital asset management, plus backgrounds in security and consultancy. Sabre56 consults a global client base, including North America, South America, the Middle East, the Nordics and Eurasia – working with renowned names in the industry.

Via its end-to-end consultancy, Sabre56 designs, builds and operates the world’s most technologically advanced, efficient and cost effective blockchain data centers.