CrossTech Solutions Group Rebrands as GardaTech and Completes Integration into IKS Holding
CrossTech Solutions Group has completed its rebranding to GardaTech Solutions Group, or simply GardaTech, finalizing its full integration into the IKS Holding structure.
The new name reflects the company's placement within the IKS Security vendor portfolio, where it will develop and advance solutions for banks, the public sector, critical information infrastructure objects, and other industries. Under the same umbrella, Garda continues as the developer of information security solutions while Bastion handles service operations.
Together the three entities aim to cover the entire cycle of information security implementation, from initial product development through integration and subsequent maintenance.
Focus Areas for GardaTech
- Prevention of internal threats
- Access management
- Control of confidential information
- Protection of container environments
CEO Rifkat Zagitov stated that the company's accumulated expertise and product lineup will not disappear. Instead, joining the holding is expected to accelerate solution updates, strengthen market positions, and expand the customer base.
The change represents a substantive corporate consolidation rather than a simple logo update. IKS Security now combines development, integration, and service capabilities, allowing customers to obtain comprehensive security offerings from a single source. Market participants will need to adjust to the new name while distinguishing GardaTech from the already established Garda brand.
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