Security Documents & IT

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  De La Rue gets authentication unit sale over the line

  The unit will be combined with OpSec to create a new Crane NXT division called Crane Authentication.

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  US adds eight countries to its IP "priority watch" list

  This year's list makes illuminating reading in the context of President Trump's tariffs and developing trade war.

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  Private equity firm agrees takeover of De La Rue

  The banknote printer confirmed that it is backing the Atlas offer over a higher bid from a rival investment group.

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  De La Rue inches towards authentication division sale

  The £300m deal with Crane NXT is now expected to be completed by May 1, according to a financial filing.

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  Merck partners Zebra on traceability ecosystem

  Zebra's TC58 mobile computer range will be integrated into the recently launched M-Trust product verification system.

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  Cyber threat trends and predictions for 2025

  As we approach the second quarter of the year, it’s evident that the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve.

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