NCC Group, the international, independent provider of Escrow and Assurance Services, has acquired US-based Intrepidus Group, an independent security research and testing services provider primarily focused in the mobile telecommunications sector, for a maximum consideration of £7.1 million in cash.

Rob Cotton, NCC Group Chief Executive, said: "Intrepidus is a highly respected business with an extremely strong presence in the rapidly growing mobile telecommunications sector. "This acquisition is an important strategic development for us as it considerably widens our range of offerings, as well as industry IP, and brings a number of new blue chip technology customers.

Source: NCC