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Austria, Russia, United States
Fresh court battle looms for ex-Armada execs

The ex-director of the now-defunct Russian IT firm is to fight a former rival's allegations in US courts.

China, France
EU slaps sanctions on hackers linked to Chinese intelligence services

The European Union has imposed sanctions on two Chinese companies involved in cyber-espionage. One of them, I-Soon, has been under scrutiny by the US and UK authorities for the past year.

UAE, United States
JS Held studying potential takeovers of several firms

Amid a lull in the US private investigation sector, JS Held is looking to acquire competitors at a low cost.

United States
Private investigators race to catch up with artificial intelligence

Corporate intelligence companies, alongside intelligence agencies, are seeking to integrate artificial intelligence into their offerings. AI firms are keen to capitalise on this market and are recruiting advisers with the right connections.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Éric Léandri splits with comms partner, ex-CIA launches into 'Quantum consulting', former CIA worked for Iskandar Safa

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

Abu Dhabi Éric Léandri splits with comms partner after financial spat

WashingtonSenior CIA official launches into ‘quantum consulting'

WashingtonFormer CIA official reveals work for Iskandar Safa

Thailand, United States
Bangkok officials leverage surprising contacts to make contact with Washington

Like other ASEAN countries, Thailand calls upon lobbying firms to identify channels for negotiation with the US administration. Some of the kingdom's former generals choose another path, making use of their private networks to advance their interests.

United States
How the former Paris CIA station chief used security access to help two foreign businessmen

Dale Bendler is set to be sentenced in the US later this month for removing classified material while working as a subcontractor for the BGR Group.