Blue Scorpion

What Blue Scorpion does

Blue Scorpion is a UK-based private limited company founded in 2003 that develops and sells PCI DSS compliance and payment network security solutions to retailers and hospitality operators. From its East Malling, Kent headquarters, the company serves a customer base anchored by SMEs (independent retailers and franchise businesses) and tier two/three multi-site retail and hospitality chains. The company operates as part of the European Information Technology Ltd group, with wholly-owned subsidiary European Information Technology (EIT) providing installation services for Blue Scorpion products, creating a vertically integrated product-to-deployment offering.

The product portfolio comprises four interconnected lines: IP Protect Lite, a tiered SME PCI DSS bundle available in three pricing tiers for wired, mixed WiFi, and public hotspot plus on-demand marketing configurations; IP Protect Enterprise, designed for multi-site retail and hospitality with placement at the network entry point or integration into existing infrastructure; Cyber Protect, an entry-level fast-deployment EPOS and payment device security SKU offered in WiFi-only and 5-port firewall hardware variants; and WiFi Solutions, providing legally compliant public and private WiFi for retail environments. Underlying technology centers on closed-network cardholder data segregation, payment network localization, IP payment device compatibility, and secure WiFi for payment processing. The company holds ISO 27001 certification (audited by ISOQAR) for its Information Security Management System.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time bundled hardware/software sales of PCI DSS compliance products, professional installation services delivered via subsidiary EIT, and recurring ongoing support and compliance services. Pricing is quote-based with competitive bundle pricing rather than published list rates. Distribution is direct sales-led via website, phone (+44 1732 602 111), and email ([email protected]), targeting merchants of all sizes with an emphasis on long-term partnership management. The company maintains a partner ecosystem with major payment technology vendors including Ingenico, Verifone, PAX, Miura, Adyen, Clover Network, Castles, Newland, Sunmi, Landi, Planet, PXP, Cashflows, Chargebacks911, ITS, and Linney.

Name

Blue Scorpion

Legal name

Blue Scorpion

Website

https://bluescorpion.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blue Scorpion is a UK-based PCI DSS compliance and payment network security solutions provider selling bundled hardware/software (IP Protect Lite, IP Protect Enterprise, Cyber Protect, WiFi Solutions) to SMEs and multi-site retailers and hospitality operators, with installation delivered through wholly-owned subsidiary EIT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payment Network Security

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSAMADAL

POS Certification, Testing & Compliance (EMVCo, PCI PTS/PCI DSS)

Financial & Insurance/Payments & Transaction Processing/Point-of-Sale (POS) Payments & Terminals

SECONDARYBPAKADAC

Security Audits & Compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX)

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Security Consulting, Risk Assessment & Audits

SECONDARYFSAMACAA

Merchant Payment Gateways (API/Hosted Checkout)

Financial & Insurance/Payments & Transaction Processing/Payment Gateways & Orchestration

Keywords

• PCI DSS compliance
• Payment network security
• Retail network solutions
• EPOS security
• Secure WiFi solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

East Malling

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Security Solutions Sales: Sale of PCI DSS compliance and network security products including IP Protect Lite, IP Protect Enterprise, Cyber Protect, and WiFi Solutions. Products are sold as bundles with competitive pricing.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation services provided through subsidiary European Information Technology (EIT) for Blue Scorpion products, offering complete installation solutions for merchants.
3. Ongoing Support and Compliance Services: Ongoing support services helping merchants maintain PCI DSS compliance over time, including updates and monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blue Scorpion provides PCI DSS compliance and payment network security solutions for UK merchants. Its portfolio includes IP Protect Lite (SME cyber security with three bundled packages), IP Protect Enterprise (multi-site retail and hospitality network security), Cyber Protect (entry-level, fast-deployment EPOS and payment device security), and WiFi Solutions (legally compliant public and private WiFi). The company also delivers installation services through its subsidiary European Information Technology (EIT) and provides ongoing PCI DSS compliance support.

Product overview

Blue Scorpion is a PCI DSS compliance and payment security solutions provider offering a portfolio of four interconnected products: IP Protect Lite (simple security for SMEs with three bundle options), IP Protect Enterprise (advanced network security for multi-site retail chains), Cyber Protect (entry-level fast-deployment security for EPOS and payment devices), and WiFi Solutions (public/private WiFi for retail environments). The company also provides installation services through its subsidiary European Information Technology (EIT).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IP Protect Lite: Simple PCI DSS security solution for SMEs providing out-of-the-box cyber security to protect payment networks and maintain PCI DSS compliance.
• IP Protect (Enterprise)
• Cyber Protect
• WiFi Solutions

Products and services

• IP Protect Lite

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• European Information Technology (EIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIT is a subsidiary company that works in close partnership with Blue Scorpion, offering complete installation solutions for Blue Scorpion products. When customers purchase from Blue Scorpion, installation services are available through EIT, creating an integrated offering from purchase through installation and ongoing support.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Sysnet Global Solutions: Sysnet is a dedicated provider of PCI DSS compliance and merchant security services (including network segmentation and managed compliance support) to SMEs and acquirers worldwide - directly comparable to Blue Scorpion's PCI-focused product and ongoing-service model.
• ControlScan (now VikingCloud): VikingCloud/ControlScan delivers PCI DSS compliance, managed security, and small-merchant cybersecurity products - overlapping closely with Blue Scorpion's IP Protect Lite and ongoing-compliance offering for SMEs.
• Trustwave (a Singtel subsidiary): Trustwave operates a sizable PCI DSS compliance, managed security, and secure network practice for merchants of all sizes, including network segmentation and compliance support comparable to Blue Scorpion's portfolio.
• CryptoMill: CryptoMill is a specialist in PCI DSS-aligned network segmentation and encryption (e.g., PlusPoint) for retailers and hospitality - directly comparable to Blue Scorpion's IP Protect data-segregation approach.
• SecureTrust (a Trustwave business): SecureTrust provides PCI DSS compliance programs and merchant security tools to SMBs, closely overlapping with Blue Scorpion's SME compliance bundle strategy.
• PCI Pal: PCI Pal is a UK-listed company specializing in PCI DSS compliance solutions for secure payments and cardholder data protection across retail and contact centres - geographically and functionally comparable to Blue Scorpion.
• RedSail Technologies / Bluefin (Bluefin Payment Systems): Bluefin Payment Systems specializes in PCI-validated point-to-point encryption and P2PE payment security for merchants - an adjacent PCI-focused vendor with overlapping merchant security value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• SonicWall: SonicWall is a broader network security incumbent whose SMB firewalls and secure SD-WAN solutions are often positioned for PCI compliance scenarios that overlap with Blue Scorpion's IP Protect / Cyber Protect firewall-oriented products.
• Fortinet: Fortinet sells enterprise and SMB firewall, network segmentation, and Secure SD-WAN products, which are commonly deployed to achieve PCI DSS compliance - competing with Blue Scorpion's network segregation value proposition at the broader infrastructure layer.
• Cisco Meraki: Cisco Meraki provides cloud-managed networking (firewall, switching, WiFi) widely used by multi-site retailers and hospitality chains to segment networks - a broader incumbent whose networking offerings overlap with Blue Scorpion's IP Protect Enterprise and WiFi Solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BlueScorpionLtd
• Facebookfacebook.com/EITLimited
• LinkedInuk.linkedin.com/company/european-information-technology
• Instagraminstagram.com/eitltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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