What ARANA SECURITY LTD does

ARANA SECURITY LTD is a UK-based security integration company, incorporated in 2013 and headquartered in Wallington, that designs, supplies and maintains integrated biometric and physical security systems for enterprise, government, education, healthcare, logistics, finance, hospitality, retail and aviation clients. Its core platform is BioWave, a proprietary all-in-one biometric management portal that unifies identity verification, access control, time-attendance, GPS-enabled remote check-in, eKYC onboarding and biometric payment (BioWave Pay) under a single software layer. Complementary proprietary products include BioBox and BioBox M (portable biometric enrollment kits capturing facial, iris and fingerprint data in under four minutes), Rapid ID (a mobile verification app built around the HID NOMAD 30 Pocket Reader), BluAccess (mobile credential access), and biometric-secured safety deposit boxes.

The company generates revenue across five streams: integrated security hardware sales and installation, BioWave software/subscription licensing, annual maintenance contracts (£550-per-day call-out terms on non-fault work), professional installation and training services, and short-term equipment hire (capped at 14 days). Pricing is project-specific and quote-based, with multi-year contracts the norm. Arana pursues a consultative enterprise field-sales motion from the UK headquarters, complemented by an authorised reseller programme, event-led demand generation (notably The Security Event at Birmingham's NEC and Security & Policing Expo), and direct public-sector procurement channels. Its competitive position rests on the breadth of its technology partner ecosystem — IDEMIA, HID, Suprema, Axis, Hikvision, Milestone, Assa Abloy, STid, Thales, Ajax, IrisID and Adaptive Recognition among 22+ named vendors — which it integrates into unified customer deployments rather than competing on a single proprietary hardware platform. International reach is currently demonstrated via a flagship biometric deployment with Middle East partner Masar Al-Reem at the Arab Summit in Baghdad, indicating selective geographic expansion through partnership rather than wholly owned offices.

Name

ARANA SECURITY LTD

Legal name

Arana Security Ltd

Website

https://aranasecurity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Arana Security is a UK-based biometric security integrator that designs and deploys integrated access control, identity management, CCTV/ANPR, time-attendance and biometric payment solutions, anchored by its proprietary BioWave management platform and serving enterprise, government, education and infrastructure clients across multiple verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Security Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Access Management (SSO, MFA, Passwordless) (HDADAAAA), Enterprise Security Strategy & Program Advisory (BPAKADAA)

Keywords

• Biometric access control
• Integrated security systems
• Identity management solutions
• CCTV surveillance systems
• Time attendance software

Headquarters

HQ city

Wallington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Integrated Security Solutions: Arana Security generates revenue through the sale, installation, and integration of comprehensive security solutions including biometric access control, CCTV/ANPR, identity management, and time-attendance systems. Solutions are tailored to each client's needs.
2. Software and Platform Subscriptions: Revenue is generated through BioWave management portal subscriptions and software licenses, including cloud-based access control and time-attendance modules with remote GPS check-in capabilities.
3. Maintenance and Support Services: Annual maintenance contracts are offered for installed security systems. The company provides ongoing support, software updates, troubleshooting, and maintenance services. Call-outs for non-fault issues are charged at a daily rate of £550 plus expenses.
4. Professional Installation Services: Revenue from on-site installation services by trained professionals, including system setup, configuration, and staff training.
5. Hire and Loan Equipment: The company offers equipment hire and loan services for short-term security needs (maximum 14 days), with charges for additional retention beyond the agreed period.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ARANA SECURITY LTD designs, supplies, installs, and maintains integrated biometric security solutions for organisations, combining proprietary BioWave management software with biometric access control, identity verification, CCTV/ANPR surveillance, time-attendance, biometric payment, intruder alarm, and intercom hardware. The company also provides custom application development and ongoing maintenance and support services under multi-year contracts.

Product overview

Arana Security is a security integration company offering a comprehensive portfolio of biometric and integrated security solutions. The core platform is BioWave, an all-in-one biometric management portal that provides identity verification, access control, time attendance, and payment management capabilities. The product portfolio includes dedicated biometric enrollment devices (BioBox, BioBox M, Rapid ID), biometric payment solutions (BioWave Pay, Cashier System), access control systems (Biometric Access Control, Card Access, Mobile Access via BluAccess, Keyless Access), surveillance solutions (CCTV Security, ANPR, Milestone XProtect VMS), and integrated physical security (Gates and Turnstiles, Intercom Systems, Intruder Alarm Systems). Additional offerings include eKYC Solutions, Biometric Remote Enrolment, Safety Deposit Box solutions, Time Attendance tracking, Identity Management Solutions, and Application Development services. The solutions serve diverse industries including healthcare, logistics, education, financial, governmental, corporate, retail, hotels, and theme parks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BioWave: All-in-one portal for identity verification, access control, time management, and biometric security solutions
• BluAccess
• BioBox
• BioWave Pay

Products and services

• BioWave All-in-one biometric management portal providing identity verification, access control, time attendance, and payment management for enterprise and institutional customers across multiple industries.
• BioBox Portable all-in-one biometric enrollment and verification device capturing facial, iris and fingerprint data in under four minutes for identity enrollment in the field.
• BioBox M Mobile biometric enrollment and verification solution for capturing biometric data in the field.
• Rapid ID Mobile application for on-the-spot identity verification using the HID NOMAD 30 Pocket Reader for rapid biometric identification.
• BioWave Pay Biometric payment application enabling fast transactions authenticated with biometric accuracy, suitable for VIP events and closed-loop payment environments.
• Cashier System Integrated cashier and payment solution for retail and hospitality environments enabling biometric payment processing.
• eKYC Solutions Electronic Know Your Customer solutions for secure biometric and digital identity verification, covering remote enrollment through full eKYC workflows.
• Biometric Remote Enrolment Remote biometric enrollment solution allowing users to register biometric data via a secure web portal or mobile application without physical presence.
• Safety Deposit Box Biometric-secured storage solution for high-value asset protection using fingerprint and biometric authentication.
• Biometric Access Control Secure premises access using fingerprint, facial recognition, and iris scanning for flexible entry point management.
• BluAccess (Mobile Access)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction in unauthorised access
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• IDEMIAflagshipTechnology or IntegrationIDEMIA Public Security is a premium provider of trusted biometric solutions for public security, identity, travel, and access control. Arana Security integrates IDEMIA's biometric technology (including contactless fingerprint and facial recognition) with its BioWave portal, deployed at high-profile events such as the Arab Summit in Baghdad.
• HID GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationHID Global specialises in secure identity solutions including smart cards, mobile access, and biometric authentication. Arana Security integrates HID's smart access solutions into its security systems. Arana also launched Rapid ID using the HID NOMAD 30 Pocket Reader.
• SupremacoreTechnology or IntegrationSuprema is a leading biometric security and time management solution provider specialising in fingerprint, facial recognition, and mobile authentication. Arana Security's partnership with Suprema enables seamless access control and workforce management solutions.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationAxis Communications is a leader in AI-driven video surveillance, offering intelligent CCTV, motion detection, and facial recognition solutions. Arana Security integrates Axis surveillance solutions for proactive security monitoring and access control integration.
• HikvisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationHikvision is a world leader in intelligent surveillance and AI-powered security, providing advanced CCTV cameras, facial recognition, and thermal imaging solutions. Arana Security partners with Hikvision to deliver next-generation surveillance systems.
• Milestone SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationMilestone is a leader in open-platform video management software (VMS), offering scalable, intelligent security solutions. Arana Security's partnership with Milestone ensures clients benefit from AI-powered video surveillance integrated with access control.
• Assa AbloycoreTechnology or IntegrationAssa Abloy is a world leader in intelligent locking solutions, offering advanced electronic locks, keyless entry, and digital access control systems. Arana Security collaborates with Assa Abloy to deliver comprehensive keyless access solutions.
• STidcoreTechnology or IntegrationSTid is at the forefront of high-security RFID and mobile access technologies, offering solutions with advanced encryption protocols and multi-technology readers. Arana Security integrates STid's solutions for secure authentication via RFID, Bluetooth, or NFC.
• Integrated BiometricscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated Biometrics is a trusted name in FBI-certified fingerprint recognition, delivering ultra-compact, high-speed scanners for law enforcement, border control, and secure facility access. Arana Security implements these scanners for high-security identity verification.
• Parking Facilities Ltd (PFL)coreTechnology or IntegrationParking Facilities Ltd is a UK-based company with over 20 years of experience in access management and security automation, specialising in gates, barriers, and turnstiles. Arana Security partnered with PFL to deliver fully integrated access and security solutions.
• Automatic SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomatic Systems is a globally recognised leader in high-performance pedestrian and vehicle access control solutions, specialising in automated gates, security turnstiles, and vehicle barriers. Arana Security integrates these for smart access solutions.
• DigiconcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigicon specialises in pedestrian access control, developing turnstiles, security gates, and barrier systems for high-traffic environments. Arana Security integrates Digicon's solutions for automated, efficient, and secure entry management.
• AritechcoreTechnology or IntegrationAritech provides integrated security solutions including intrusion detection, access control, and alarm monitoring. Arana Security offers fully integrated security ecosystems by partnering with Aritech.
• ZenitelcoreTechnology or IntegrationZenitel is a leading provider of critical communication systems, specialising in high-security intercoms, emergency call stations, and intelligent audio surveillance solutions. Arana Security integrates Zenitel's audio communication with access control and video surveillance.
• SecuGencoreTechnology or IntegrationSecuGen specialises in high-quality fingerprint recognition technology, offering durable and highly accurate biometric scanners for access control, workforce management, and identity verification.
• IrisIDcoreTechnology or IntegrationIrisID is a pioneer in iris recognition technology, providing highly secure, contactless authentication for government agencies, financial institutions, and border control operations.
• RedvisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationRedvision manufactures ruggedised, high-performance PTZ cameras and surveillance technology for harsh environments, featuring infrared night vision, 360-degree coverage, and AI-powered video analytics.
• Adaptive RecognitioncoreTechnology or IntegrationAdaptive Recognition is a global leader in Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology, specialising in high-accuracy vehicle identification, traffic monitoring, and security enforcement solutions.
• EMCS IndependentcoreTechnology or IntegrationEMCS Independent is a leading alarm monitoring and security management provider, offering 24/7 real-time threat detection, emergency response coordination, and advanced security analytics.
• VayliacoreTechnology or IntegrationVaylia is a trusted specialist in physical security infrastructure, offering expert solutions for hostile vehicle mitigation, perimeter protection, and high-security environments.
• Ajax SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationAjax Systems is a global leader in professional-grade intruder alarm technology, known for advanced wireless communication and exceptional reliability. Arana Security delivers Grade 2 and Grade 3 certified intruder alarm systems through this partnership.
• ThalescoreTechnology or IntegrationThales is a global technology leader providing advanced security solutions. Arana Security integrates Thales technologies into its comprehensive security ecosystems.
• Masar Al-ReemflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMasar Al-Reem is a trusted Middle-East partner of Arana Security. Together they successfully deployed IDEMIA's biometric technology integrated with Arana's BioWave management portal at the Arab Summit held in Baghdad in May 2025.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nortech Control Systems: UK designer and supplier of access control, vehicle detection and people-counting solutions. Overlaps with Arana in access control systems, ANPR-adjacent vehicle identification and enterprise site security.
• TDSi (Time and Data Systems International): UK integrated access control and security manufacturer offering biometric, card and mobile credentials. Comparable to Arana as a UK-focused security systems vendor serving enterprise and public-sector customers with integrated software platforms.
• Tensor PLC: UK-based manufacturer and integrator of biometric access control, time and attendance, and CCTV systems. Closely comparable to Arana in product mix (biometrics, time attendance, integrated security) and UK-centric enterprise/government customer base.
• Integrated Design Limited (IDL): UK-based specialist in turnstiles, gates and physical access control, with biometric integration capabilities. Comparable as a UK integrator in the same physical security + biometric stack Arana serves.

Others

• Axis Communications: Global leader in network video and access control hardware (also an Arana technology partner). Relevant as both ecosystem enabler and potential competitor in enterprise integrated security bids.

Emerging players

• Brivo: US-headquartered cloud-native access control and physical security platform. Comparable to Arana's BioWave portal as a software-led access management offering, but competing from a cloud-first, higher-scaling model.
• Verkada: Cloud-native physical security platform combining video, access control and sensors. Competes for the same mid-market and enterprise integrated security opportunities Arana targets, with a software-first delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Genetec: Global unified security platform spanning video management, access control and intrusion. Already a partner ecosystem member (Arana integrates Milestone; both compete in integrated VMS + access RFPs), making it both peer and ecosystem participant.
• Honeywell Security: Global incumbent offering access control, video surveillance and integrated building security. Competes with Arana for enterprise and government security RFPs at the upper end of the market.
• Johnson Controls (C•CURE / Tyco): Large enterprise security portfolio including C•CURE access control, video and intrusion. Direct competitor for enterprise biometric and integrated security deployments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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