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29th Apr 2024 3:43 pm RNS Restoration of Listing & Trading
"Press Release 30 April 2024
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 7 OF REGULATION 2014/596/EU WHICH IS PART OF DOMESTIC UK LAW PURSUANT TO THE MARKET ABUSE (AMENDMENT) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS (SI 2019/310) ("UK MAR"). UPON THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, THIS INSIDE INFORMATION (AS DEFINED IN UK MAR) IS NOW CONSIDERED TO BE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
Rockpool Acquisitions Plc
("Rockpool" or "the Company")
Restoration of Listing & Trading
Further to the announcement dated 24 April 2024 of the Board's intention to apply to the FCA for the suspension of the Company's shares to be lifted as soon as possible, application has been made and the FCA has issued a Dealing Notice confirming the restoration of the listing and trading from 7.30am this morning.
Trading in the ordinary shares has now recommenced and will continue until the Company announces that it is pursuing a particular alternative reverse takeover transaction.
The Board will now consider alternative transactions with suitable targets active in any sector of the economy and in any geographical location. The Board would therefore welcome approaches from target companies that meet the criteria outlined in the 24 April announcement and which will have a minimum £30 million market capitalisation on readmission following a reverse takeover.
For further information please contact:
Rockpool Acquisitions Plc
Mike Irvine, Non-Executive Director mike@cordovancapital.com
www.rockpoolacquisitions.plc.uk
Abchurch (Financial PR)
Julian Bosdet Tel: +44 (0)20 4594 4070
julian.bosdet@abchurch-group.com
- Ends -"
https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/ROC/restoration-of-listing-trading-35qxzpn1d4df7i9.html
ROC resumed trading today, Tuesday 30th. April 2024, and has fallen heavily, closing at just 2.75p (2.5p - 3p), market cap. £350K.
After the aborted RTO costs reimbursement, ROC's cash could be about double that, and with a main market listing, plus near team RTO deal prospects.
So this tiny micro market cap. looks far too low, and I would expect a big rebound from this price, as in ROC's last return from suspension in 2022.
Recent Share Trades for Rockpool Acqui (ROC)
Date Time Trade Prc Volume Buy/Sell Bid Ask Value
30-Apr-24 10:38:11 2.50 46,066 Sell* 2.50 3.00 1,152 O
30-Apr-24 10:37:51 3.00 66,066 Buy* 2.50 3.00 1,982 O
30-Apr-24 10:22:53 3.00 20,000 Sell* 3.00 3.50 600.00 O
30-Apr-24 09:55:55 3.00 20,000 Sell* 3.00 3.50 600.00 O
30-Apr-24 09:14:42 3.00 132,472 Sell* 4.00 5.00 3,974 O
30-Apr-24 08:29:23 4.00 30,000 Sell* 4.50 5.00 1,200 O
Well done to DARK shareholders on your company getting taken over at a significant premium.
For those looking for a replacement home for their monies, then the following tech security play with strong US exposure may be of interest:-
Newmark Security (NWT), current s.p. 85p, market cap. £7.97M.:-
https://www.lse.co.uk/SharePrice.html?shareprice=NWT
From the bar graph on page 12 of NWT's annual report & accounts for the year ended 30.4.22:-
"Five years of consecutive revenue growth:
HCM in North America: £m"
2017: £0.9M.
2018: £1.2M.
2019: £4.0M.
2020: £5.9M.
2021: £6.5M.
2022: £8.7M.
https://newmarksecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Newmark-Annual-Report-30-April-2022.pdf
https://newmarksecurity.com/investor-relations/reports-and-presentations/
And new on Grosvenor's website, individual articles on the first two of these exhibitions:-
"Insights
Grosvenor Technology to Showcase Innovative Security Solutions at The Security Event 2024
Explore our security solutions on stand H/135.
Ben Lagden
Commercial Director
Grosvenor Technology will exhibit at The Security Event 2024, which will be held from 30 April to 2 May 2024 at Birmingham NEC. Attendees can explore our innovative portfolio of security products and technologies by visiting stand H/135. ..."
https://www.grosvenortechnology.com/insights/grosvenor-technology-at-the-security-event-2024/
"Insights
Grosvenor Technology at the First HR Technology Europe
Meet the team on stand 329
Ben Lagden
Commercial Director
Grosvenor Technology is delighted to exhibit its cutting-edge HCM devices at the first HR Technology Europe event, which will be held from 2 to 3 May 2024 at RAI in Amsterdam. ...
How HCM Technology Can Transform Workforce Management ...
Grosvenor’s Commercial Director, Ben Lagden, commented: “HR Technology Europe is the perfect place to demonstrate how Grosvenor Technology solutions are transforming the way companies manage their most valuable asset – their people. We’re excited to help HR leaders worldwide streamline processes and unlock the power of data.” ..."
https://www.grosvenortechnology.com/insights/grosvenor-technology-at-the-first-hr-technology-europe/
New on Newmark's website, details of an impressively active May-June of exhibitions for Grosvenor Technology:-
"Insights
An Eventful Season For Grosvenor Technology
As part of Newmark Security, Grosvenor Technology is gearing up for a busy exhibition season showcasing its industry-leading security and workforce management solutions worldwide. From Birmingham to Amsterdam to Chicago, the Grosvenor team is demonstrating the power of its technology designed to transform workplace operations.
This spring, you can meet key team members at:
• The Security Event 2024 (Birmingham NEC, April 30 – May 2)
• HR Technology Europe (RAI, Amsterdam, May 2-3)
• CIPD Festival of Work 2024 (ExCel, London, 12-13 June)
• SHRM Annual Conference and Expo (Chicago, June 23-26)
What’s Happening At The Shows?
Attendees will experience the simplicity and power of Grosvenor Technology’s solutions, which are designed to enhance workplace security and streamline operations.
Highlights include:
• Integrated HCM Solutions: Discover how Grosvenor’s comprehensive HCM solutions seamlessly optimise workforce management processes, empowering businesses with data-driven insights and control over costs.
• JanusC4 Access Control: Explore the robust and intuitive access control system designed to offer advanced security measures and effortless management for facilities of any size.
• Live Demonstrations: Experience the intuitive functionality of the solutions with live demonstrations and the chance to ask our team any questions.
Technology to Elevate Your Security
Grosvenor Technology’s solutions have been engineered to meet the evolving demands of the modern workplace, providing exceptional capabilities like:
• Advanced Access Control: Control and monitor access with precision, integrating seamlessly with your security systems for centralised control.
• Streamlined Workforce Management: Simplify time and attendance, scheduling, and compliance processes.
• Data-Driven Insights: Facilitate informed decision-making with real-time reporting and analytics.
• Scalability: Adapt and grow alongside your security needs with our flexible systems.
Building strong relationships within the industry is essential to Grosvenor Technology. These events enable collaboration with the people we serve, demonstrating how innovative solutions can be a true asset to their work."
https://newmarksecurity.com/insights/an-eventful-season-for-grosvenor-technology/
25th Apr 2024 11:22 am RNS Annual Financial Report
" ... Mergers and Acquisition
The year of 2024 is a critical year for Beacon Rise. The company is dedicated to carry out an expansive strategic development plan which is carefully planned to enhance shareholders' value while dynamically responding to the evolving educational landscape.
Under the leadership of the Board, Beacon Rise remains committed to the education industry. The strategy for 2024 is to enhance the exploration of mergers and acquisition opportunities with a keen focus on diversifying assets. Potential targets include internet education technology companies, educational content developers, educational service providers, full-time educational institutions, and early education establishments. The goal is to align these acquisitions with the company's foundational objectives and thereby solidify our market position. The Board will propose in the next Extraordinary General Meeting for an extension of Beacon Rise's life cycle for another 12 months to find more education resources targets and achieve a successful reverse takeover so as to maximise shareholder value.
We fully recognise the complexities of the current economic environment, so the Board will adopt a dual-attention approach in asset acquisition. This approach not only aligns with the company's scale but also prioritises the stability and the sustainability of the target's business. Target acquisitions will be measured by three aspects including the stability of their business models, the potentiality on sustainable market growth and the strength of their management teams. We will apply an in-depth market analysis and focus on the future education industry trends in order to secure our investments with a long-term value added.
With the rapid advancements in AI technology, the Board will explore an innovative way to integrate traditional educational philosophies with cutting-edge AI solutions. The aim is to create an education model that seamlessly integrates AI-driven technology, innovative content and student-centric approaches. This innovation will lay the foundation for the formation of a pioneering education group focused on AI-enhanced educational services.
In 2024 Beacon Rise will actively seek collaborative partnerships with key participants in the education sector. These partnerships should aim to enhance academic courses, technological integration and market expansion.
Collaborations with industry leaders, academic institutions and technology innovators will provide us with the approach for a synergistic ecosystem conducive to the educational development.
Investment in human resource is a critical component of our strategy. ..."
https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/BRS/annual-financial-report-4xvl761dj1h75gc.html
25th Apr 2024 11:22 am RNS Annual Financial Report
"Full Year Results for the period ended 31 December 2023
Beacon Rise Holdings plc (LSE: BRS) has today published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the period ended 31 December 2023 (the "Annual Report"). ...
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Review of development and future prospects
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the 9 months ended 31 December 2023. The company has changed its accounting reference date to 31 December. The last financial statements were prepared for the year ended 31 March 2023. The change is made by the Board for the ease of aligning the company's accounting reference date with its future acquisition targets since 31 December is a common accounting reference date. The amounts presented for the current and the prior financial periods in these financial statements are not comparable. The company was incorporated as a private company with limited liability under the laws of England and Wales on 14 September 2021 with registered number 13620150 and re‑registered on 15 December 2021 as a public limited company under the Companies Act. It is domiciled and its principal place of business is in the United Kingdom.The principal activity of the company is to acquire businesses in the primary and secondary segment of the education technology sectors.
Following the company's Initial Public Offering ("IPO") of its securities onto the London Stock Exchange through a Standard Listing on 25 March 2022, the company has continued to look for acquisitions which may be in the form of a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, scheme of arrangement, reorganisation or similar business combination of an interest in an operating entity or investment.
As at the financial year end and as of the date of signing the financial statements, the company did not have any current operations, no products were sold and no services were performed by the company. It did not operate or compete in any specific market, and the company had no subsidiaries. The company continues to seek acquisitions of UK and EU businesses or assets with operations in the primary and secondary segment of the education technology sector. ..."
https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/BRS/annual-financial-report-4xvl761dj1h75gc.html
Disappointing news that what looked like a fantastic proposed RTO is now now proceeding.
But at least ROC is recouping its considerable expenses incurred for this aborted RTO, which should mean that its cash will still higher than its market cap. at the current s.p. of 4.7p (suspended), market cap. £598K.
"Amcomri will reimburse the Company for all reasonable costs, fees, disbursements and expenses which have been incurred by Rockpool in connection with its investigation, evaluation, pursuit and negotiation of the Proposed Transaction."
24th Apr 2024 12:56 pm RNS Termination of Reverse Takeover of Amcomri Group
" ... The minimum market capitalisation of a company seeking admission to the Official List pursuant to Listing Rule 2.2.7R was increased from £700,000 to £30 million with effect from 2 December 2021, subject to certain transitional provisions that, inter alia, disapplied that increase to SPACS in certain circumstances ("SPAC Provisions"). As announced on 1 December 2023, the Company did not make an application for prospectus review and eligibility review before the expiry of the SPAC Provisions and therefore the minimum £30 million market capitalisation requirement will apply to any application for readmission following any future RTO.
For further information please contact:
Rockpool Acquisitions Plc
Mike Irvine, Non-Executive Director mike@cordovancapital.com
www.rockpoolacquisitions.plc.uk
Abchurch (Financial PR)
Julian Bosdet Tel: +44 (0)20 4594 4070
julian.bosdet@abchurch-group.com
- Ends -"
https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/ROC/termination-of-reverse-takeover-of-amcomri-group-1sjb0iomq116lxd.html
24th Apr 2024 12:56 pm RNS Termination of Reverse Takeover of Amcomri Group
"Termination of Proposed Reverse Takeover of Amcomri Group Limited
Further to the announcement dated 15 November 2022, in which the Company announced that it had entered into heads of terms (the "Heads") in respect of a proposed reverse takeover transaction ("Proposed Transaction") relating to the acquisition (the "Acquisition") of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Amcomri Group Limited ("Amcomri"), Rockpool Acquisitions Plc, the Special Purpose Acquisition Company ("SPAC") announces that it has received notice from the Amcomri shareholder group led by Amcomri Holdings Limited (the "Amcomri Shareholders"), that they are withdrawing from the Proposed Transaction and therefore the Acquisition will not now proceed.
Under the terms of the Heads, if any of the Amcomri Shareholders withdraw from the Proposed Transaction, except in certain circumstance which do not apply in this case, Amcomri will reimburse the Company for all reasonable costs, fees, disbursements and expenses which have been incurred by Rockpool in connection with its investigation, evaluation, pursuit and negotiation of the Proposed Transaction.
Following receipt of the costs reimbursement, the Company will have cash resources which it anticipates will be sufficient to cover the transaction costs of making an alternative acquisition (on the assumption that the consideration for such an alternative acquisition would consist wholly of new shares in the Company) and of the Company's subsequent readmission to the market.
As the proposed reverse takeover of Amcomri by the Company will no longer proceed, it is the Board's intention to apply to the FCA for the current suspension of the Company's shares to be lifted as soon as possible. If that application is successful, trading in the ordinary shares would recommence and continue until the Company announces that it is pursuing a particular alternative reverse takeover transaction.
The Board will now consider alternative transactions with suitable targets. Targets would be considered that are active in any sector of the economy and in any geographical location and, whilst the Board would ideally like to acquire a business that is already profitable at an EBITDA level, it is willing to look at companies that are on the cusp of reaching profitability, have the potential for rapid growth, and could benefit from the access to capital markets that a transaction with Rockpool would afford them. The Board would therefore welcome approaches from target companies that meet these criteria. ..."
https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/ROC/termination-of-reverse-takeover-of-amcomri-group-1sjb0iomq116lxd.html
DSG is currently up 5.56% today, rising 0.5p to 9.5p (8p - 11p), market cap. £1.87M.
The results look relatively good to me, and the shares look very good value at this price, still near the all-time closing low of 9p.
And I wouldn't be surprised to see some more director share buying shortly, following that in 2020-2022 at much higher prices.
25th Apr 2024 7:00 am RNS Final Results & Investor Presentation
"Dillistone Group Plc, the AIM quoted supplier of software for the international recruitment industry, is pleased to announce its audited final results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2023 ("FY2023").
Highlights:
• Adjusted operating profit increased by 241% to £0.220m, first adjusted operating profit since 2018.
• EBITDA increased 38% to £1.314m (FY2022: £0.949m)
• EDITDA margin increased to 23.5% (FY2022: 16.7%)
• Loss before tax improved 77% to £0.104m (FY2022: £0.453m)
• Recurring revenues represented 89% (FY2022: 89%) of Group revenue, equating to 100% of administration expenses (excluding depreciation and amortisation).
• Revenue decreased by 2% to £5.595m (FY2022: £5.699m) reflecting challenging market conditions.
• EPS returned to breakeven position at 0.01p (FY2022: (0.93p)).
• Net cash from operating activities £1.063m (FY2022: £1.189m).
• CBIL debt reduced by £0.300m.
• Net debt increased to £1.169m (FY2022: £1.017m)
Commenting on the results and prospects, Giles Fearnley, Non-Executive Chairman, said:
"I am pleased to report the Group has returned to operating profitability in FY2023 for the first time since 2018.
"In a challenging market, the Group has delivered profit performance in line with expectations, paid down debt and continued to invest for the future.
"We have made a solid start to the year, with all products performing broadly in line with expectations in the first quarter. The Board is confident of making further progress in 2024."
Investor Presentation: 3pm on Tuesday 30 April 2024
Jason Starr, Chief Executive, and Ian Mackin, Finance Director, will hold an investor presentation to review the results and prospects at 3pm on Tuesday 30 April 2024.
The presentation will be hosted through the digital platform Investor Meet Company. Investors can sign up to Investor Meet Company and add to meet Dillistone Group Plc via the following link https://www.investormeetcompany.com/dillistone-group-plc/register-investor. For those investors who have already registered and added to meet the Company, they will automatically be invited.
Questions can be submitted pre-event to dillistone@walbrookpr.com or in real time during the presentation via the "Ask a Question" function.
Annual Report and Accounts - The final results announcement can be downloaded from the Company's website (www.dillistonegroup.com). Copies of the Annual Report and Accounts (in addition to the notice of the Annual General Meeting) will be sent to shareholders by 18 May 2024 for approval at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 12 June 2024."
https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/DSG/final-results-investor-presentation-36k0mgw9ld1vmh4.html
The time clock is an essential component of effective HCM (Human Capital Management), and leaps forward in technology have kicked opened the doors to a revolution in their capabilities ... dovetailing perfectly with a revolution in working practices.
This is the HCM wave crest that Newmark is surfing ... and you have to say with quite remarkable skill and foresight, giving them a market leadership position that would be very difficult to dislodge.
And with many small businesses still tracking employee hours manually, the market opportunity here is huge, to put it mildly.
The massive cost savings - both direct and indirect - that can be achieved by moving to advanced time clocks like Newmark's are simply too big to ignore.
A good example of what a quite wonderful growth sector this is - and globally - is Australian-based Workforce.com.
Workforce.com has grown from an Oz student start-up at QUT (Queensland University of Technology), barely a decade ago, to now serving over 10,000 workforces globally, on six continents:-
"Used by over 10,000 workforces around the world with an average ROI of 456% and up to 80% manager efficiency gain from shift scheduling activities."
https://workforce.com/uk
"How It Got Started..
In 2012, the QUT student association was grappling with an operating loss of over one million dollars with a 100 page union wage agreement, paper timesheets and schedules and a payroll system from the 80's. It managed eighty hourly staff that ran six different campus businesses.
After going to market to purchase a workforce management solution they found not only were the options outdated, expensive with large upfront hardware and costs but most were built for white-collar industries and were not appropriate for the specific requirements of shift employees and management.
The founders of workforce.com, being students and nerds (they are still nerds), decided to build it for free.
Fine-Tuning Operations for Maximum Results
Our approach to workforce success brought about a two million dollar turnaround to the original association within a year, produced 10x the work with a third of the staff and a world record to boot. It’s since brought similar results to the thousands of businesses we’ve implemented, partnered, acquired, or seeded.
With a lack of options, most businesses are stuck using manual workarounds or old, disconnected systems that don’t keep up with modern demands. By making these operations easier, more predictable and efficient we can help keep the ship steady in winds of change whilst increasing the confidence and investment in growth.
The world is run by those who show up and clock in."
https://workforce.com/uk/about-us
"United Nations
World Creativity and Innovation Day
21 April
... On World Creativity and Innovation Day, the world is invited to embrace the idea that innovation is essential for harnessing the economic potential of nations. Innovation, creativity and mass entrepreneurship can provide new momentum towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It can harness economic growth and job creation, while expanding opportunities for everyone, including women and youth. It can provide solutions to some of the most pressing problems such as poverty eradication and the elimination of hunger. Human creativity and innovation, at both the individual and group levels, have become the true wealth of nations in the twenty-first century. ..."
https://www.un.org/en/observances/creativity-and-innovation-day
So in conclusion, creativity & innovation like Newmark's is playing a crucial role in driving global economic growth and sustainable development.
While also providing a rich opportunity for top NWT investment returns.
It's a day to celebrate this great British success story, and to be thankful for the opportunity to partake of it, and support it.
This Newmark innovation is also fundamental to its partners' innovation.
E.g. Grosvenor Technology's WorkForce Software partner:-
"The Next Generation of Workforce Management for Employees of Every Generation
We help our customers create employee experiences that unlock new potential for innovation, resilience, and better performance."
https://workforcesoftware.com/workforce-suite/
As acknowledged in this glowing testimonial from WorkForce Software, copied from the GT Clocks website in February 2024:-
"Having the support of the GT Services team, working directly with our engineers that are building the software, has been great, it’s enabled us to really move things at a pace that we wouldn’t have been able to do ourselves."
Jon Olson
Director of Product Management, Workforce Software"
And from the website WorkSync, a brand of Grosvenor Technology's Attendance on Demand software partner:-
"Welcome to WorkSync
WorkSync grew out of Attendance on Demand, a leader in time and labor technology since 2006, and has built upon its legacy with a unique consultative approach to customer success. ...
Innovative
We are continually searching for new ways of doing things — both within our product and in how we serve our customers. We aim to be at the cutting edge of workforce technology. ..."
https://www.worksync.com/about-us/
"Time Clocks
Power your workforce management solution with data collection devices designed to meet the demands of your work environment.
GT8: The Next-Generation Clock Solution
The GT8 offers state-of-the-art time clock technology with multiple convenient scan options for your employees.
• Provide employees with a range of scan options.
• Eliminate risk.
• Maintain productivity and ensure accuracy"
"GT10
The GT10 is a touchless time clock offering robust time and attendance capabilities and facial recognition technology.
Facial recognition removes the need for physical contact when punching in and out, minimizing the spread of illness and reducing employee absences. The GT10 also includes tools to help businesses comply with applicable data storage laws; employees can choose how they want their profiles stored. In addition, the clock enables workers to attest to daily shift or pay period activity and compliance. ..."
https://www.worksync.com/time-clocks/
Note that WorkSync lists GT's GT8 & GT10 time clocks as the first two of the six it lists, and identifies them as the only two with facial recognition technology.
And from the website of WorkSync's owner Attendance on Demand:-
"Our Mission
We are dedicated to being the premier time and labor management engine in the human capital management industry. This means that we’re laser focused — on product innovation, providing solutions for our customers, and creating a rewarding and inspiring workplace for our employees."
https://www.attendanceondemand.com/about-us/
Newmark's creativity & innovation has created an 'embarrassment of riches' ... so here are just a few more snippets, that I haven't posted before ... starting with Grosvenor Technology's exceptional timeclock hardware as a USP & anchor:-
"Time to strike for Newmark Security 'with clock hardware as a key business driver'
Published: 08:12 28 Sep 2020 BST
... He explains how Newmark is differentiating itself from their peers, 'legacy providers of this equipment haven't dedicated the resource that Newmark have done, perhaps some of them don't see the clock hardware as a core business which has created an opportunity for Newmark' resulting in 'fantastic share gains' ..."
https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/930088/time-to-strike-for-newmark-security--with-clock-hardware-as-a-key-business-driver--930088.html
"Time clocks that deliver more
Whether it’s a simple ‘punch-in-punch-out’ unit or a feature-rich touchscreen device that includes biometric options that’s needed, GT Clocks has the solution.
Our terminals are robust and resilient, designed to work in even the most demanding environments. And with data security at the core of every device, you can feel confident that compliance is never an issue.
The enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities of our HCM devices can optimize growth and productivity."
http://gtclocks.com/our-products/
"Safe, smart and secure
Driven by industry experience and customer-centric approach, we collaborate closely with our clients to understand their need to deliver solutions they want, when they need them. This is underpinned by living the core values of designed in reliability, collaboration, integrity, quality and ethical business to ensure consistently exceptional results. Moreover, our innovative ideas continue to drive adaptable solutions that cater to the dynamic demands of our ever-evolving world and that has been at the heart of a strategy that has kept us at the forefront of technological advancement throughout the past three decades.
Colin Leatherbarrow
Managing Director
Grosvenor Technology"
https://newmarksecurity.com/about/
"Unwavering commitment to innovation and product testing
Our track record of success stems from our unwavering commitment to innovation and product testing, allowing us to tailor our offerings to precisely meet the unique requirements of our clients. Whether it's a vandal-resistant transfer unit or a comprehensive solution that provides both ballistic and blast resistance, our team possesses the invaluable experience and expertise to guide our clients towards selecting the appropriate security rating for their needs.
Nick Shannon
Managing Director
Safetell Ltd"
https://newmarksecurity.com/about/
Creativity & innovation are in Newmark's DNA: and as a 'rolling' process, as they are never 'satisfied':-
"Our Strategy
Newmark Security is dedicated to addressing the major challenges facing corporations in today’s global security landscape through partnership and innovation. We dedicate significant resources to our R&D to continually stay ahead of the curve and provide the highest level of secure technologies.
As specialists in biometric technology, cloud services, and mobile authentication, we ensure it is our products that are at the forefront of the security industry. ...
Our development team are never ‘done’ ...
We offer a wide range of revolutionary products and services ..."
https://newmarksecurity.com/about/
"Founded to innovate, inspired to revolutionise
Continually delivering expertise"
"What Grosvenor stands for
Our vision is to empower organisations worldwide to unlock the full potential of their workforce. We anticipate a world where everyone feels safe, protected and inspired to excel professionally. Through our innovative solutions, we create an environment where people thrive, organisations prosper, and the boundaries of achievement are constantly pushed."
http://www.grosvenortechnology.com/about/
"Experience Meets Innovation
For nearly 50 years, GT Clocks has been providing Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions. Our success has relied on our continuous innovation, which is driven by our extensive industry experience. GT Clocks is committed to delivering quality solutions and services to our clients."
http://gtclocks.com/about/
"30 Years of expertise and innovation in physical security.
The quality and intelligence your project demands."
https://www.safetell.co.uk/
"What do we value at Safetell?
Integrity
Quality
Teamwork
Innovation ..."
http://www.safetell.co.uk/careers/
"United Nations
World Creativity and Innovation Day
21 April
Creativity and innovation in problem-solving
There may be no universal understanding of creativity. The concept is open to interpretation from artistic expression to problem-solving in the context of economic, social and sustainable development. Therefore, the United Nations designated 21 April as World Creativity and Innovation Day to raise the awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development. ...
Growth through green innovation
Achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 SDGs - the most ambitious development agenda in human history – requires both creativity and innovation. Green technologies – those used to produce goods and services with smaller carbon footprints – are growing and providing increasing economic opportunities but many developing countries could miss them without decisive action. Through its Technology and Innovation Report 2023, UNCTAD calls on governments to align environmental, science, technology, innovation and industrial policies."
https://www.un.org/en/observances/zero-waste-day
Today, i.e. World Creativity and Innovation Day 2024, is a day just made for Newmark Security - "The Innovators of Security":-
"The Innovators of Security
For over 25 years, Newmark has empowered organisations to create secure environments for their people.
We design and manufacture physical security products, intelligent access control, timekeeping, and identity management solutions delivered seamlessly through the cloud.
Listed on AIM, we consistently invest in innovation to ensure our technology meets the evolving needs of our blue-chip customers. Operating out of the UK and US, our subsidiaries Safetell and Grosvenor Technology are strategically positioned to capitalise on the rising global demand for security and data protection.
Safe. Seamless. Secure. It’s the Newmark way."
https://newmarksecurity.com/
15th Apr 2024 4:41 pm RNS Notice of AGM
"Aura Renewable Acquisitions plc announces that it has today sent its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the period ended 31 December 2023 (the "Annual Report 2023") and its Notice of Annual General Meeting (the "Notice") to shareholders.
The Company's second Annual General Meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 at the offices of CFPro Cosec Limited, First floor, Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH.
In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.1R, copies of the following documents will soon be submitted to the Financial Conduct Authority's National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection at https://data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/nationalstoragemechanism.
- Annual Report and Accounts 2023; and
- Notice of Annual General Meeting.
Publication on website
Copies of the Annual Report 2023 and the Notice of Annual General Meeting are available on the Company's website at https://aurarenewables.com/. "
https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/ARA/notice-of-agm-xfra62u3x4zdzfk.html
"Building a Technology Ecosystem: What You Need to Know
... You’re looking for tools that interact seamlessly — that know how to communicate. ..."
"Apple ecosystem
... Privacy is also considered a major perk of the ecosystem, as Apple markets its products with high standards of privacy, sometimes using it as a selling point over competitors. ..."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_ecosystem
So two key desideratum of a tech ecosystem are seamlessness & data privacy-security.
And these two traits are at the core of Newmark's products-services ethos, as set out right at the top of the company's home page:-
"Safe, Seamless, Secure.
Helping organisations protect human capital in safe work spaces, with secure cloud control of access, timekeeping, and identity data."
https://newmarksecurity.com/
And from Newmark's 2023 final results presentation, Sept. 2023:-
"Safe spaces, Seamless operations, Secure data."
So if the future belongs to ecosystems, then Newmark's prospects must be married to a very powerful momentum:-
From the inside front cover of Newmark's 2023 annual report & accounts, September 2023:-
"Our mission is to protect human capital in safe spaces by creating trusted ecosystems in the workplace using best-in-class security products enabled by SaaS based cloud control and enterprise-class services.
With our 2025 strategy firmly in focus, we continue to take bold steps to achieving our goals, demonstrating resilience to global impacts, a long-term sustainable business model and a strong will to win.
Marie-Claire Dwek, CEO"
https://newmarksecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Newmark-Annual-Report-30-April-2023.pdf
https://newmarksecurity.com/investor-relations/reports-and-presentations/
And from Newmark's September 2023 final results statement:-
26th Sep 2023 7:00 am RNS Final Results
" ... Last year's innovation efforts, in particular the development and adaptation of products and services aimed at generating increasing and new recurring revenues, has produced extremely positive results.
Specifically, the launch of GT Connect has enabled us to begin to realise our vision to create larger trusted ecosystems in the workplace that more broadly connect security device hardware with our secure cloud services, including Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) tablets and third-party products that greatly extend the reach of our solutions.
This key software enhancement enables us to push forward with our strategy, executing with a collective focus to attach services to all our products and this is yielding a dramatic increase in the recurring proportion of our revenues, creating a critical foundation and with much further growth to come. ..."
https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/NWT/final-results-s32ymd0rnewx4w0.html
"The Future Belongs To Ecosystems
... • Coopetition Opens The Door To New Markets: Open solutions enable companies to partner in areas where they would otherwise never be able to play. This allows solutions to expand to new customer bases and new markets, fitting your offering for a new purpose.
Today’s consumers are looking for the solutions that can help them grow, improve and meet business goals and evolving industry dynamics. For example, M&A activity isn’t slowing down, and companies that are open and can easily integrate with other solutions are going to gain a competitive advantage. That’s because end-user organizations don’t want to completely reinvent their systems when one solution they’re using gets acquired. Successful solution providers are willing to integrate and co-mingle their offerings with others to deliver this value.
My company recently introduced the Open Voice Transcription Standard (OVTS), which allows organizations to use their preferred or existing speech recognition vendor within our platform. For example, South Africa has 11 official languages. Organizations in that region — or those expanding there — can easily ingest any language that is relevant to their customers by leveraging local, language-specific vendors. It doesn’t matter to us where that data comes from, just that it’s in the right format. This interoperability isn’t just for our benefit — it’s about helping organizations embrace the power of open enterprise applications.
Another example is the Session Recording Protocol (SIPREC), which is an open SIP-based protocol for call recording. The standard allows copies of phone calls from connected SBCs to be routed to organizations for recording or analytics. Similarly, HTML 5 is a standard that is embraced by browser makers so that third parties can extend the functionality of browsers within a standard so that all browsers can be supported for an application.
These type of standards and protocols are the backbone of today’s emerging and expanding ecosystems.
Successful business ecosystems benefit everyone involved. By expanding products, services and capabilities through cooperation and collaboration, enterprises create solutions based on true customer needs, rather than system availability. Additionally, ecosystems allow organizations to broaden their reach into different markets.
I believe that the future of enterprise technology is rooted in ecosystems. Long gone are the days when vendors could operate in silos. My hope is that more companies will lean into openness — it doesn’t just deliver better solutions for customers; it also opens up previously untapped opportunities for them."
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/07/23/the-future-belongs-to-ecosystems/?sh=63492cbc5b2a