Abu Dhabi, UAE – 24 April 2023: Maqta Gateway, AD Ports Group’s (ADX: ADPORTS) digital arm, today announced the acquisition of TTEK Inc, a developer of border control solutions and customs systems, to reinforce its market position as a leading digital trade and holistic Single Window solution provider.
The total purchase consideration for the acquisition (Enterprise Value) of 100% ownership amounts to USD26.7 million with an upfront payment of USD17.1 million. The acquisition will extend Maqta Gateway’s existing digital trade solutions portfolio by incorporating border optimisation management solutions, which utilise disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced risk analytics.
Over the last three years, the innovative and disruptive start-up TTEK has built and delivered next-generation technologies for Customs and border management. Utilizing modern risk management principles, TTEK’s analytical solutions have established a unique ability to identify potential threats and flag highrisk people, goods, and conveyances for closer scrutiny or inspection; all the while simultaneously promoting the movement of pre-approved and/or low-risk trade…
TTEK formally awarded a 2 Million (USD) contract to develop and implement a leading edge Customs System with DUTECH on behalf of Customs World.
TTEK formally awarded a 2 Million (USD) contract to develop and implement an integrated Risk Management System for the Single Electronic Window in Trinidad and Tobago…
We are pleased to be recognized as one of CIO Review Magazine's 20 Most Promising Risk Management Providers 2017. Click here to go directly to the article.
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TTEK is back in Haiti to provide risk management expertise for Customs. Following the development and preparation of content for the Targeting and Selectivity of high risk goods and passengers, TTEK is assisting USAID efforts with Nathan Associates to build capacity for border management using the principles of risk management.
We were in Washington DC May 24th to attend this important IDB workshop. The plan was to exchange and share knowledge on regional and extra-regional experiences, successes, and challenges facing border integration operations.
There was a healthy discussion to identify dimensions and context that can contribute towards an overall program for the development and implementation of integrated border operations, trade facilitation, and customs Modernization. TTEK makes a nice fit. We're very happy to be taking part and adding value.
Jan 30-Feb 3 TTEK is in Haiti to assist in delivering a workshop on customs risk management. Assisting USAID and Nathan Associates, TTEK is helping to add value by promoting risk management principles for border management, and systematic approaches for targeting and selectivity of high risk commercial shipments.
See below image of the Day 1 session being led by Nathan Asociates expert Steve Letourneau. Great job Steve!
Pretty cool to be a part of the 40th Annual Conference on the Caribbean and Central America in Miami! A great discussion ensued during the 40th CCAA trade panel today...specifically around Electronic Single Window and Risk Management solutions for border processing. We finished the day with a tour of the Port of Miami. -Been here before but no visit today to the "House of Pain"! Hahaha....
TTEK Founder, Chris Thibedeau is one of 80 Global Advisors announced today from around the world for the upcoming ConnectNS 2016 Export Café. Here is a link to the media release and video.
The program, unveiled today at the annual Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards, will offer Nova Scotia exporters exclusive access to Global Advisors...
We are pleased to announce that TTEK is now included as part of the WCO's Technology Network (WCO TeN). So what is the WCO TeN?
The WCO TeN is the only communication platform for Customs and other border agencies, technology companies, international organizations and relevant stakeholders to exchange...
On Wed May 18, 2016 TTEK presented and led a discussion on the topic of "Exploiting Data to Optimize Border Management" to the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council (CCLEC) at the annual conference in Kingston, Jamaica. The presentation prompted many questions from the CCLEC group with discussions on new methodologies around risk management, watch-list vetting, passenger profiling, declaration processing, and electronic single window.
We were so happy to be invited to this year's annual Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council's (CCLEC) Annual Conference. Today TTEK was asked to contribute to a workshop on "Customs Rightful Place and Role in the National Border and Security Architecture".
Facilitated by members from the Netherlands and Canada (by friends Steve Edgerton and Rob Van Kuik), a great discussion ensued from CCLEC representatives from Jamaica, Monseratt, Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands and more. Great progress was made on multi-lateral interoperability.
