The multinational technology company GMV announces the strategic acquisition of 100% of Autek, a leading Spanish company in Cross-domain systems. As a result of this agreement, Autek will be integrated into GMV’s group of companies. Autek’s current management team will lead the Cross-domain area within GMV on a global level.
With 25 years of experience, Autek has established itself as a reference in the development of Cross-domain products, systems, and solutions, which enable the secure exchange of information between different domains based on predetermined security policies, without compromising data security. These solutions are essential in complex military systems and in any systems requiring high levels of security, whether in the space sector, such as the Galileo satellite navigation system, or in the security sector, such as applications for critical infrastructure protection. Additionally, they have clear applications in public administration and corporate environments, among other fields.
Autek is the first Spanish manufacturer of Cross-domain products with proprietary technology and holds certifications from the Spanish National Cryptologic Center (CCN) and NATO, ensuring compliance with the highest security standards.
According to Manuel Sanz, founding partner and director of Autek: “The integration with GMV will allow Autek to undertake new R&D developments, access new markets where GMV is a European leader and a global reference, and apply our innovative technology in a global environment, further strengthening our capabilities and our contribution to national and international security.”
For GMV, this is a strategic operation as it strengthens its leadership and expands its offering as an independent integrator in the defense sector, allowing it to access essential niche technology in the defense and security field. Specifically, Cross-domain solutions provide a significant competitive advantage in the areas of command and control networks and Joint Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (JISR) systems, areas where GMV is a leader in the defense market.
According to Jesús Serrano, CEO of GMV: “This acquisition strengthens our commitment to the defense sector as one of the pillars of the company’s growth, where we aim to grow along the value chain. It enhances our technological portfolio and will allow us to develop synergies and reinforce our leadership in other key areas such as space, cybersecurity, and intelligent transportation systems, contributing to the company’s increased competitiveness, the opening of new markets, and GMV’s global growth.”
This operation continues to demonstrate and reinforce GMV’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the development of critical technologies for defense and global security.
GMV is a privately owned technology business group founded in 1984 and trading on a worldwide scale in the following sectors: Space, Aeronautics, Defense and Security, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Automotive, Healthcare, Telecommunications and IT for government authorities and major corporations. In 2023, the company recorded revenues of €385 million. With a workforce of over 3,300 employees, the company has subsidiaries in Spain, the United States, Germany, France, Poland, Portugal, Romania, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Malaysia, and Colombia. 75% of its revenue comes from international projects across five continents. The company’s growth strategy is based on continuous innovation, allowing it to reinvest over 10% of its profits in its own R&D. GMV holds CMMI Level 5, the most prestigious model in the world for evaluating organizational processes, as well as numerous international patents. Currently, GMV is the leading independent provider of ground control systems for commercial satellite operators worldwide and is a leader in Europe and a global reference in the ground segment of global satellite navigation systems (EGNOS, Galileo, and SouthPAN). The company is also the main provider of command and control systems for the Spanish Army and a global reference in telematics systems for public transportation. In the ICT sector, it is a leading provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions and services, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. In 2024, GMV marks a new milestone in its journey: the company celebrates forty years under the motto “Excellence and Beyond,” four decades of success based on talent, excellence, and innovation.
