Welcome to Espeon: A world class provider of digital, open-source & online intelligence services
Our mission is to provide high-quality, on-demand digital intelligence services aimed at combating counterfeit, illicit trade and fraud activities and safeguarding our clients' interests through innovative and ethical intelligence practices.
We explore all entities of interest in the digital environment
For over 18 years, Espeon has developed a huge range of bespoke applications, tools and techniques to collect, explore, analyse and enrich information from digital, open-source & online sources. We will legally and ethically explore every available avenue to provide the maximum coverage for your information, intelligence and investigation requirements.
Our team provides truly unique expertise through harnessing this vast amount of digital, open-source & For over 15 years, Espeon has crafted a vast array of bespoke applications, tools, and techniques to collect, explore, analyse and process information from digital, open-source, and online sources. We specialise in on-demand digital intelligence services that tackle counterfeit activities to protect brands. Our efforts extend into international supply chains to identify and counter entities involved in distributing counterfeit goods. Our approach is proactive and reactive, tailored to close intelligence gaps and dismantle counterfeit networks, thus ensuring our clients' products and brands remain authentic and secure globally.
We are dedicated to redefining intelligence services to offer robust protection against counterfeiting, empowering and safeguarding the authenticity of brands worldwide. Our team utilises an extensive pool of digital and open-source information, providing unique insights into social media profiles, networks, businesses, organisations, websites, domains, communication platforms, and personal contact details. We constantly update, develop, and adapt our compilation of tools, techniques, and applications to ensure we deliver the most impactful and informed insights, with no detail overlooked in our commitment to our clients and partners.
Carl Armitage
Founder |Director
Carl began his career in military intelligence, gaining valuable experience in operational and counterintelligence across diverse international settings. Transitioning to roles in defence and counter-terrorism, he recognised the untapped potential of non-traditional intelligence sources such as digital platforms and open-source data.
Moving into the private sector, Carl focused on areas like sports integrity and match-fixing, pioneering a global fraud intelligence and investigation capability. Utilising a range of digital tools and techniques, he assisted sports governing bodies and law enforcement in combating fraud and corruption.
Expanding his expertise, Carl applied his skills to various sectors including online brand protection, intellectual property, fraud detection, and due diligence. He provided digital intelligence solutions to leading companies in FMCG, high-tech consumables, and pharmaceuticals.
Simultaneously, Carl developed proficiency in information and cyber security, offering auditing, consultancy, and implementation services to companies of all sizes. He ensured the security of in-house IT systems and networks while safeguarding online exposure.
Throughout his career, Carl has delivered digital intelligence services to some of the world's most prominent companies.
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