Company Research Report: Roke

Company Overview

• Name: Roke

• Mission: Improving the world through innovation and original research and development.

• Founded: 1956

• Founder: No information is available

• Key People:

• Paul MacGregor, Managing Director

• Raj Dedi, Futures Director

• Chris Squier, Defence Director

• Phil Aitchison, National Security Director

• Colin Robertson, Intelligence Director

• Ian Cooper, Finance & Operations Director

• Sarah-Jayne Richardson, People Director

• Amanda Phillips, Investment Director

• Matthew Lucas, Corporate Services Director

• Headquarters: Romsey, Hampshire, UK

• Number of Employees: Over 600 engineers and consultants

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: Roke is recognized as a British centre of excellence for innovation, specifically known for its work in sensors, communications, cyber-security, and AI. They transform businesses by bringing the physical and digital worlds together, helping save time, improve efficiency, and boost profitability.

Products

1. Geollect:

• High-level Description: A geospatial intelligence solution at the forefront of the outsourced professional intelligence revolution.

• Key Features: Offers human expertise combined with AI, machine learning, and sensor technology. Provides accurate real-time information and pinpoint location certainty.

2. Agile Counter-UAS:

• High-level Description: A dynamic, portable, and deployable system aimed at dealing with threats from unmanned aerial systems.

• Key Features: AI-powered RapidEO sensor system, unique sensing agility, open-architecture fusion, military-grade data fusion engine, and advanced target behavior analysis.

3. Innovation-as-a-Service:

• High-level Description: A service embedding innovation into client organizations, leveraging Roke's expertise and advanced research.

• Key Features: Offers different service tiers (Influence, Targeted, Dedicated) to match client requirements, connects Roke experts for rapid feedback and delivers monthly INfuse whitepapers summarizing tasks.

4. STARTLE®:

• High-level Description: A threat monitoring system inspired by the mammalian conditioned-fear response mechanism.

• Key Features: Detects anomalous or threatening conditions rapidly, emulating a biologically inspired fear response.

5. Media Miner™:

• High-level Description: A solution for handling increasing volumes of video data, finding images and video sequences that match an example image.

• Key Features: Rapidly triages videos and images to find common scenes and objects amongst massive quantities of imagery and video.

6. HASE:

• High-level Description: A horizon scanning solution based on data science for the STEM field.

• Key Features: Analysis of data from academic papers, patents, venture capital funding, and the wider internet.

Recent Developments

• New Appointments:

• Colin Robertson appointed as Business Unit Director for Roke Intelligence.

• Phil Aitchison appointed to Roke Executive Committee as Director of National Security.

• Raj Dedi appointed as Futures Director.

• Partnerships and Contracts:

• Joined the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights framework.

• Acquired Geollect by Chemring Group PLC, now part of Roke Intelligence as a Service.

• Won a £40m contract for the next phase of Project ZODIAC with the British Army.

• Secured a £4.7M contract with the Ministry of Defence for Project BESTLA.

• Product Launches:

• Launched Roke Agile Counter-UAS to tackle threats from unmanned aerial systems.

• Launched a new business unit, Roke Intelligence, dedicated to global intelligence standards.

• Expansions:

• Opened new state-of-the-art offices in Gloucester and Manchester to support business growth.

• Enhancements to digital capabilities, with a focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies.

• Sustainability Initiatives:

• Joined the JOSCAR Zero Initiative, a decarbonisation programme reflecting environmental responsibility.

• Community Engagement:

• Recognized in the Top 50 Employers for Veterans.

• Commitment to environmental and community betterment through various initiatives.

This report summarizes the key aspects of Roke, providing insights into its operations, products, leadership, and recent developments. The data reflects Roke's commitment to innovation, collaboration, and expanding its influence in technology and intelligence sectors.