
Ideagen, a compliance and risk management software company based in Ruddington, Nottingham, UK, has acquired Reactec, an Edinburgh-based provider of wearable technology with data analytics. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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- Ideagen, a compliance and risk management software company based in Ruddington, Nottingham, UK, has acquired Reactec, an Edinburgh-based provider of wearable technology with data analytics. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Through this acquisition, Ideagen aims to drive innovation and provide comprehensive solutions that promote healthier, compliant workplaces while enhancing operational efficiency.
Led by CEO Jacqui McLaughlin, Reactec focuses on vibration monitoring and its effects on workers. The company develops technologies to protect employees from harmful vibration exposure and now provides connected worker information management using automated data collection and analysis.
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Ben Dorks, CEO of Ideagen, said: “This is a significant milestone for Ideagen as we continue to invest in technologies that address real-world challenges faced by our customers.
"Reactec’s wearable technology and data analytics are a perfect complement to our portfolio, putting cutting-edge tools directly into the hands of those who need it most. Together we are setting new standards for workplace safety and risk mitigation.”
Led by CEO Ben Dorks, Ideagen provides governance, risk, and compliance software that helps organizations worldwide improve operational performance, meet regulatory requirements and reduce risk. Serving sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, energy and financial services, its solutions enable businesses to operate confidently in a complex and unpredictable environment.
More than 16,000 companies rely on it to tackle complex quality, risk, audit, and compliance challenges.
Jacqui McLaughlin, CEO of Reactec, shared her enthusiasm for this next chapter, saying: “At Reactec, our core mission has always been to protect workers and provide actionable insights that foster healthier and safer work environments.
"Becoming part of Ideagen allows us to extend our reach and provide even greater value to organizations that are forward thinking in their approach to enhancing the health and wellbeing of their workers.
“We, like Ideagen, seek to prevent and not simply mitigate risk. We can totally see the value our technology can bring to Ideagen's existing customer base and look forward to working with them to deliver real impact.”
About Ideagen
Ideagen is a leading provider of governance, risk, and compliance software, helping organizations worldwide improve operational performance, meet regulatory requirements, and manage risk. Serving sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, energy and financial services, Ideagen’s solutions enable businesses to operate confidently in today’s unpredictable environment.
About Reactec
Founded in 2001 from the University of Edinburgh, Reactec specializes in vibration monitoring and worker safety. Its R-Link smartwatch and Reactec Analytics help employers manage risks like hand-arm vibration, harmful particulates, and machinery proximity. Serving construction, transport, aviation and manufacturing, its UK-made products are ISO 9001:2015 certified.