In 2007 SafeNet was taken over by Vector Capital, a 2 billion $ private equity company specialising in the technology sector. In March 2009 Vector Capital acquired Aladdin and put it under the same management with SafeNet. Both market leaders form the third largest company for information security worldwide that offers integrated solutions in order to satisfy the increasing security requirements of their clients. SafeNet's solutions for encryption technology protect communications, intellectual property and digital identities in companies and governmental organisations. Aladdin's software protection, licensing and authentication solutions protect information, assets and employees of companies against piracy and fraud. Together SafeNet and Aladdin provide more than 50 years experience in the security sector in over 100 countries worldwide.