Imprivata, a digital identity company has announced the acquisition of GroundControl Solutions, a cloud-based automation software firm for provisioning shared mobile devices.

The combination of Imprivata and GroundControl innovations aims to advance the proliferation of Digital Identity Authorisation and Access Management solutions and services for mobile devices in healthcare. It aims to accelerate the development of new capabilities on fleets of enterprise mobile devices.

Gus Malezis, president and CEO of Imprivata, said: “We are excited about the quality of people, solutions, services, and customer base this acquisition brings to Imprivata. As we continue to expand our mobile device offerings, GroundControl will be a central component of Imprivata’s go-forward mobile strategy.

GroundControl helps regulated industries enhance their current mobile device management (MDM) to maintain the highest standards for provisioning, asset management, privacy, and security. GroundControl solutions have been used to support more than 1,000,000 devices at global corporations, including hospitals, retail outlets, and airports, across 82 countries worldwide.

Aaron Freimark, CEO of GroundControl, said: “Due to the positive impact on productivity, cost, and security, the use of shared mobile devices has significantly increased, especially in healthcare. By combining forces with Imprivata, we can tap into industry-leading capabilities and resources to provide a powerful and complete identity lifecycle solution for customers around the world.”