Global leader acquires UK intelligent detection systems provider to boost video security solutions

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Silent Sentinel, an award-winning, globally recognized provider of high-specification surveillance and intelligent detection technology for the homeland security market, has been acquired by Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI).

Designed to operate in the harshest conditions, Silent Sentinel’s rugged thermal cameras offer clear visibility in the complex and extreme environments associated with military, aviation, maritime and critical infrastructure.

On behalf of the Silent Sentinel team, we are excited to join Motorola Solutions. We look forward to building upon Motorola Solutions’ industry-leading portfolio, offering advanced video security solutions that support our customers in the most challenging environments. I would like to express my sincere thanks and massive appreciation to the Oaklins Cavendish team, who have been a genuine pleasure to work with. Your ability to generate competitive tension during the process was critical in achieving this successful outcome. PAUL ELSEY, MANAGING DIRECTOR, SILENT SENTINEL, UNITED KINGDOM

Oaklins’ global reach facilitated this transaction

Oaklins Cavendish, based in the UK, advised Paul Elsey and the other shareholders of Silent Sentinel on the 100% sale. Other Oaklins teams played a key role in identifying and sourcing key buyer information for this process.

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