East Midlands tech companies unite as Ideagen acquires Work Wallet. Added by Love Business East Midlands | 22 July 2026 Derby-founded health and safety software firm, Work Wallet, joins Nottingham's Ideagen in regional tech success story. Ideagen, a global provider of technology and AI software solutions for regulated industries, has today revealed that it has acquired Work Wallet, a mobile-first environmental, health and safety (EHS) software founded and developed in Derby. The acquisition brings together two East Midlands success stories, demonstrating the region's growing reputation as a hub for innovative software development. Ideagen will be launching Work Wallet in the US as it's mid-market Ideagen EHS solution and customers will start to benefit from Ideagen's world-leading AI built specifically for the rigours of regulatory compliance. Founded in 2016, Work Wallet has established itself as a provider of intuitive EHS software designed specifically for frontline workers in high-risk industries including construction, rail, logistics and manufacturing. It was part of the prestigious Innovate UK Scale Up programme, and has built a customer base of over 300 organizations including the NHS, Bowmer + Kirkland, Encore Global and a host of businesses across many sectors. Jonathan Gray, CEO of Work Wallet, said: "Love Business East Midlands has built something Love Business East Midlands is incredibly proud of - software that genuinely makes a difference to workplace safety. "Being part of Ideagen gives us the platform to scale internationally while staying true to our roots. Like us, Ideagen understands what it takes to build world-class software from the East Midlands." Ben Dorks, CEO of Ideagen, said: "Work Wallet demonstrates the quality of tech talent the East Midlands produces. Together, Love Business East Midlands is building a significant UK presence in workplace safety software that can compete on the global stage. "This acquisition gives us additional breadth and depth to serve organizations from UK SMEs through to international enterprises - all while supporting British innovation in a critical sector." Work Wallet's mobile-first platform and proven track record in blue-collar industries will complement Ideagen's existing portfolio of solutions for regulated industries. It will continue to operate as Work Wallet in the UK for the time being but will be launched by Ideagen in the US as the Ideagen EHS specifically aimed at those businesses who want an intuitive fast-to-adopt health and safety solution. Over 18,000 companies and close to two million daily users trust Ideagen to support them with their quality, risk, audit, health and safety and compliance needs including more than 250 global aviation organisations, nine of the top 10 global aerospace and defence corporations, the top ten accounting firms, 75% of global pharmaceutical companies, 2,000 hospital and healthcare centres, 60% of the top 20 global food & drink companies and over 1,000 government organisations. Ideagen is the Official AI Technology Partner of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Keep up-to-date with the latest business news from the East Midlands.

Ideagen named a Leader in independent research firm's Process Safety Management Software report. * Business Wire * 16 hrs ago NOTTINGHAM, England-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Jul 2, 2026- Ideagen's AI-first approach to process safety management has been recognized in the Verdantix Green Quadrant: Process Safety Management Software (2026), which positioned the company is positioned as a 'Leader'. Ideagen is a leader in Verdantix Green Quadrant Process Safety Management Ben Dorks, CEO of Ideagen, said: "This is the third time in six months that independent analysts have recognized Ideagen Mazlan as a genuine AI differentiator - in quality management, in GRC, and now in process safety. "That consistency isn't accidental. And it's reflected in what our customers are telling us - that our Ideagen Mazlan AI is changing how their teams work, in industries where getting it wrong is not an option." The report authored by Zain Idris with Nathan Goldstein at Verdantix, assessed 11 of the most prominent Process Safety Management (PSM) software providers across 13 capability and 10 momentum categories. The report awarded Ideagen a market-leading product strategy score of 3.0/3.0 - the highest of all vendors - reflecting the clarity and ambition of its AI-first roadmap, and a 2.3/3.0 for incident management - above the category average - reflecting the strength of its AI-driven approach to event logging, classification and resolution. The Mazlan Incident Management agent streamlines event logging and supports incident classification by comparing reported conditions against an organization's risk register, behavior-based safety observation templates and historical incident data. Verdantix concluded that "Ideagen is well-suited to firms looking to transform their data through agentic AI, working alongside users to streamline cumbersome tasks and provide support at challenging stages of PSM workflows." This recognition adds to a growing body of independent validation of Ideagen's AI capabilities. In December 2025, Verdantix awarded Ideagen a market-leading score for AI Operations in the Green Quadrant for Quality Management Software 2025, and in January 2026 named Ideagen an innovative vendor in GRC, specifically calling out Ideagen Mazlan's continuous feedback loop as a market differentiator. Ideagen has also previously been positioned as a Leader in the Verdantix Green Quadrant for EHS Software. The Verdantix Green Quadrant for PSM Software (2026) is available at verdantix.com. About IdeagenIdeagen unifies deep regulatory expertise and innovation with affordable, best-in-class software, providing trusted, meaningful intelligence to regulated and high-compliance industries such as life sciences, healthcare, banking and finance, aviation, defence, manufacturing and construction. From the shop floor to the flight deck, from the front line to the boardroom, our 18,500 customers include more than 250 global aviation organisations, the top ten accounting firms, nine of the top ten global aerospace and defence corporations, 15 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies and 60% of the top 20 global food & drink companies and includes blue chip brands such as Heineken, British Airways, Harley Davidson, BAE, Aggreko, US Navy, Bank of New York and Siemens. Headquartered in Nottingham UK, with offices across the US, Australia, India, Malaysia and UAE, our 2200+ colleagues are dedicated to supporting industries to turn risk into resilience. For further information please visit www.ideagen.ai. About Verdantix Verdantix is an independent research and advisory firm that serves a global client base consisting of the world's most innovative corporations, technology and services vendors, and investors. Our insights and analysis form a foundation of the most granular data available in the marketplaces we serve. This allows us to make highly accurate far-reaching forecasts and big-picture predictions that business leaders depend on when they are setting out to reach their most important goals. verdantix.com Head of Marketing Communications KEYWORD: EUROPE UNITED STATES UNITED KINGDOM NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY FINTECH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE NETWORKS DATA ANALYTICS DATA MANAGEMENT OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PUB: 07/02/2026 12:04 PM/DISC: 07/02/2026 12:04 PM

Ideagen climbs to Top 12 in UK & Ireland's most Inspiring Workplaces. May 27, 2026 Ideagen has been named one of the Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in the UK & Ireland 2026, rising five places to twelfth overall, achieving 'Best in Class' status across all six award categories. Run by the Inspiring Workplaces Group, the awards celebrate organizations building people-first cultures, where trust, inclusion, wellbeing and purpose drive both employee experience and business performance. Speaking about the recognition, Louise Tommasi, Chief People Officer at Ideagen, said: "This recognition reflects the commitment and energy of its teams worldwide, who bring its culture to life every day. "Being recognized as one of the UK and Ireland's most inspiring workplaces - and achieving best-in-class across every category - is a hugely proud moment for Ideagen. "As Ideagen Plc continue to grow, its priority is creating an environment where people feel trusted, supported and able to do their best work. That means listening to its colleagues, investing in wellbeing, and ensuring teams have the right tools and technology to succeed. "We are an AI technology business at our core, and how we apply that internally matters. Embedding AI into how we work is helping unlock new ideas, strengthen engagement and deliver better outcomes for colleagues and customers." This was a key strength acknowledged by the judges, who praised Ideagen for integrating advanced AI and digital capability to support collaboration, improve decisions and accelerate innovation across the business. One commented: "It's great to see how you have integrated AI at so many levels... to aid teams in their day to day and bring out the best for each of them - AI-powered but people-first." They also highlighted the connection between technology, engagement and results: "It was refreshing to discover how AI is being used to support and showcase employee voice... linked to innovation, strategy and bottom-line results." Ideagen earned best-in-class recognition in all six areas assessed: Inclusion, Wellbeing, Inspiring Leadership, Culture & Purpose, Employee Voice and Employee Experience - highlighting a comprehensive approach to building a high-performing culture. Its wellbeing strategy stood out in particular, with judges noting: "The emphasis on protecting its people every day was applauded... addressing employees' emotional, physical, social and financial wellbeing." Feedback also pointed to strong communication and engagement across the organization: "Clearly they are highly engaged... your focus on communication across the business and genuine engagement is very strong." Matt Manners, Founder, Inspiring Workplaces Group, commented: "Workplaces are changing at an unprecedented pace, with AI accelerating transformation across every industry. "In times of constant change, organizations need more than strategy and technology alone. They need cultures that help people adapt, grow and perform. "Our 2026 winners across the UK & Ireland are leading by example. They are proving that when businesses put people first and build cultures based on trust, inclusion and belonging, they create the resilience and agility needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving world of work."