Saab to divest its Public Safety Solutions operations
Saab Public Safety Solutions has announced its decision to divest its operations, which specialize in providing situational awareness for mission-critical organizations such as police, fire, airports, and transportation sectors. This divestment aligns with Saab’s strategy to concentrate on its core business areas. Following the conclusion of this transaction, Saab will transfer its Public Safety Solutions product unit, encompassing software solutions, its customer base, and 75 employees to Omda.
“As we strategically prioritize addressing the evolving needs of our defense customers, we anticipate that Public Safety Solutions will find even greater opportunities for growth and success within Omda,” stated Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of Saab’s business area Surveillance. “This decision is in line with our strategic objectives and aims to provide Public Safety Solutions with the optimal conditions to advance.”
The CEO of Omda, Sverre Flatby, commented, “Integrating Saab’s advanced Situational Awareness technologies into our Emergency product portfolio strengthens our offering and market position.” He further noted, “Current and new customers will gain access to a unique, integrated software suite that supports the entire value chain across healthcare, police, and fire services.”
Located in Hull, United Kingdom, and Gothenburg, Sweden, Public Safety Solutions is acclaimed for its high-quality, reliable products that perform effectively even in the most challenging environments.
Saab is a leading defense and security company committed to helping nations protect their citizens and societies. With a workforce of 28,000 skilled professionals, Saab continually advances technology to foster a safer and more sustainable world. The company designs, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Saab’s headquarters is based in Sweden, with significant operations globally, contributing to the domestic defense capabilities of several nations.
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