LONDON, Dec. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wynyard Group, the specialists in intelligence-led solutions for protecting companies and countries from threat, crime and corruption, has entered into a strategic alliance with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) to market and develop joint offerings to the US public sector and commercial markets.

Virginia-based Northrop Grumman, one of the world's leading security companies and the fourth-largest defence contractor with revenues of US $26.4 billion, will leverage its significant market presence and expertise within the US Federal Government to jointly offer the portfolio of Wynyard's solutions. 

Wynyard Group CEO, Craig Richardson says that this strategic alliance combines the market power, resources and expertise of Northrop Grumman with Wynyard's leading specialist knowledge and solutions in Risk Management, Intelligence, Investigations and Digital Forensics.

"Joining forces with Northrop Grumman creates a compelling new market proposition and choice for Northrop Grumman's portfolio of customers in the national security, public safety, and commercial markets.

"Our two companies complement each other's strengths.  Through this relationship we will increase the breadth of solutions Northrop Grumman offers to address emerging global security challenges its customers face," says Richardson.   

Edward Swallow, vice president of business development, Civil Systems, Northrop Grumman Information Systems says: "Adding Wynyard's proven risk management, intelligence and investigation expertise to our capabilities makes good sense and brings additional value to our customers that require innovative, affordable, agile and technologically advanced solutions."

This partnership further positions Wynyard at the forefront of the global technology fight to combat growing crime, corruption and threat.     

"Wynyard is delivering on an aggressive growth strategy with game changing innovations to help organisations facing problems growing in complexity, scale and impact.

"This partnership clearly shows that Wynyard's solutions are compelling and relevant for the world's best-known government and commercial markets," said Richardson.

About Wynyard Group

The Wynyard Group specialise in powerful solutions that detect, investigate and protect companies, communities and countries from threat, crime and corruption. Wynyard provides solutions in risk management, intelligence, investigations and digital forensics to over 2,000 clients worldwide in national security, public safety, critical infrastructure and financial services markets.

For more information please contact:

Craig Richardson
Chief Executive Officer
Wynyard Group
Mobile: +44-7815-948-632
Email: crichardson@wynyardgroup.com

Paul Stokes
Wynyard COO
Mobile: +44-7792-109-822
Email: pstokes@wynyardgroup.com