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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
SEMM Holdings and Sharpvue Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Operational Excellence and Surveillance Innovation
New York, NY June 06, 2025 --( )-- Collaboration Combines Compliance Leadership with Advanced AI Surveillance to Elevate Safety, Profit Protection, and Real-Time Intelligence to Mitigate Risk. SEMM Holdings, a trusted leader in operational excellence through compliance, safety, and profit protection, today announced a strategic partnership with Sharpvue, a top innovator in mobile AI surveillance and commercial cloud video technology. This collaboration brings together deep domain expertise in asset protection, operational compliance and advanced surveillance technology to help organizations elevate safety, reduce risk, and increase operational transparency across industries. The strategic alliance will integrate SEMM Holdings' proven solutions for safety and compliance with Sharpvue's mobile AI surveillance platforms, creating a powerful new standard for real-time accountability and data-driven decision-making in high-risk and complex environments. 'This partnership with Sharpvue represents a major leap forward in how we support our clients,' said Kevin O'Brien, EVP of Business Development at SEMM Holdings. 'By integrating advanced surveillance technology with our compliance and safety solutions, we're creating smarter, safer, and more profitable operations. This is about enabling proactive management and protecting both people and profits.' About SEMM Holdings SEMM Holdings delivers Operational Excellence Through Compliance, Safety, and Profit Protection. The SEMM family of companies (The Integritus Group, Learn it Media and Pharma Compliance Group) is connected by a shared commitment to providing world-class service with an innovative approach that drives measurable outcomes. With clients spanning retail, food service, franchise operations, and more, SEMM Holdings ensures organizations maintain integrity, accountability, and peak performance across all levels of operation. About Sharpvue Sharpvue is a leading provider of Mobile AI Surveillance Trailers and commercial cloud video solutions. The company delivers cutting-edge technology tailored to meet the demands of today's most complex operational, security, and business environments. By seamlessly combining digital video, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics, Sharpvue enables clients to overcome critical challenges in construction, logistics, retail, hospitality, and more. 'We are excited to join forces with SEMM Holdings to bring intelligent surveillance solutions into the core of operational strategy,' said Bob Ryan, Chief Revenue Officer at Sharpvue. 'Together, we're bridging the gap between data, safety, and performance—delivering true value to clients through actionable intelligence and technology innovation.' A New Standard in Safety and Profit Protection This partnership marks the beginning of several joint initiatives aimed at transforming how organizations monitor compliance, manage risks, and drive profitability through smarter systems. By connecting SEMM's operational discipline with Sharpvue's AI-powered surveillance, clients will gain an unparalleled edge in managing dynamic, high-risk environments. Media Contacts: Kevin O'Brien SEMM Holdings [email protected] Bob Ryan Sharpvue [email protected] Contact Information: SEMMM Holdings Kevin O'Brien 781-727-2250 Contact via Email Read the full story here: SEMM Holdings and Sharpvue Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Operational Excellence and Surveillance Innovation Press Release Distributed by
Irish Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Agent who allegedly let out 17 overcrowded properties to migrants disputes claims against him
A property agent who let out 17 Dublin properties, which are allegedly overcrowded with migrants and foreign students who were not given written leases, is disputing the claims, the High Court heard. Kevin O'Brien, otherwise Kevin Linehan O'Brien, of North Road, Drogheda, Co Louth, and his company Linehan O'Brien Investments Ltd with a registered address at Adelaide Road, Dublin, had entered into the arrangements without the knowledge of the property owners, who are three companies, and of their agent, it is claimed. The owners got permission last week from the court to serve the proceedings on Mr Linehan O'Brien and the company. The case returned to court on Tuesday when Mr Justice Brian Cregan was told the defendants will be disputing the vast majority of claims against them. READ MORE Brian Conroy SC, for the owners, said the defendants were continuing to trespass on the properties and telling the occupants it was his clients' agents who were trespassing. As a result, there is 'real confusion' for the occupants and his clients want to regularise their position, he said. Mr Conroy said that pending the hearing of the matter, his side was looking for undertakings that the defendants would not interfere with the properties or the occupants. James Daly BL, for the defendants, said he had only just received the papers, would be meeting his client this week and sought until next week to file a replying affidavit. He said the 'vast majority of issues are controverted' and his client's position was that he has tenancy and is in possession of the properties. The alleged confusion as to tenancies is not correct, he said. There was also correspondence from a former employee of the plaintiffs' agent consenting to the subletting, he said. A solicitor acting for an estate involving a property in Rathmines, separate from those in this case, asked to be heard by the court. Peter Boyle of Charles BW Boyle and Son said his clients were in a similar situation and their agent had been confronted by the same defendant in this case. Mr Boyle was told by the judge he would have to bring separate proceedings. The judge gave directions for the exchange of papers between the parties and said he would case manage the matter and give it an early hearing. 'I am very concerned about this situation for obvious reasons,' he said. He would put the matter in for Friday and he would deal with it on an interim basis after he heard there were concerns about the defendants approaching the occupants of the properties. The houses and apartments, in areas including Portobello, East Wall, Capel Street and Ranelagh, had been leased through QTX Services Ltd to Mr Linehan O'Brien or his company on behalf of the corporate owners of the properties, Blumay Ltd, Sunchulo Ltd, Maroon Zirconium Ltd and Harts Alexandra Ltd. The owners seek injunctions restraining the defendant from trespassing, representing themselves as being manager of the properties and from interfering with the owners' agent in taking back possession of the properties. Mr Linehan O'Brien, in response to communications from QTX, has claimed what the owners were doing was illegal and insisted that the matter falls under the remit of the Residential Tenancies Board, which the owners dispute because he is not in personal possession.
BreakingNews.ie
20-05-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Agent who let out 17 overcrowded properties to migrants disputes claims against him
A property agent who let out 17 Dublin properties, which are allegedly overcrowded with migrants and foreign students who were not given written leases, is disputing the claims, the High Court heard. Kevin O'Brien, otherwise Kevin Linehan O'Brien, and his company Linehan O'Brien Investments, with a registered address at Adelaide Road, Dublin, had entered into the arrangements without the knowledge of the property owners, who are three companies, and of their agent, it is claimed. Advertisement The owners got permission last week from the court to serve the proceedings on Mr Linehan O'Brien and the company. The case returned to court on Tuesday when Mr Justice Brian Cregan was told the defendants will be disputing the vast majority of claims against him. Brian Conroy SC, for the owners, said the defendants were continuing to trespass on the properties and telling the occupants it was his clients' agents who were trespassing. As a result there is "real confusion" for the occupants and his clients want to regularise their position, he said. Mr Conroy said that pending the hearing of the matter, his side was looking for undertakings that the defendants would not interfere with the properties or the occupants. Advertisement James Daly BL, for the defendants, said he had only just received the papers, would be meeting his client this week and sought until next week to file a replying affidavit. He said the "vast majority of issues are controverted" and his client's position was that he has tenancy and is in possession of the properties. The alleged confusion as to tenancies is not correct, he said. There was also correspondence from a former employee of the plaintiffs' agent consenting to the sub-letting, he said. A solicitor acting for an estate involving a property in Rathmines, separate from those in this case, asked to be heard by the court. Peter Boyle of Charles W Boyle and Sons said his clients were in a very similar situation and their agent had been confronted by the same defendant in this case. Mr Boyle was told by the judge he would have to bring separate proceedings. Advertisement The judge gave directions for the exchange of papers between the parties and said he would case manage the matter and give it an early hearing. "I am very concerned about this situation for obvious reasons," he said. He would put the matter in for Friday and he would deal with it on an interim basis after he heard there were concerns about the defendants approaching the occupants of the properties. The houses and apartments, in areas including Portobello, East Wall, Capel Street and Ranelagh, had been leased through QTX Services Ltd to Mr Linehan O'Brien or his company on behalf of the corporate owners of the properties, Blumay Ltd, Sunchulo Ltd, Maroon Zirconium Ltd and Harts Alexandra Ltd. QTX says it only became aware of the arrangements with Mr Linehan O'Brien after the employee who had dealt with him left her position and QTX carried out an inspection. Advertisement The owners seek injunctions restraining the defendant from trespassing, representing themselves as being manager of the properties and from interfering with the owners' agent in taking back possession of the properties. Mr Linehan O'Brien, in response to communications from QTX, has claimed what the owners were doing was illegal and insisted that the matter falls under the remit of the Residential Tenancies Board, which the owners dispute because he is not in personal possession.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman hit with fine for having XL Bully in High Wycombe among those at court
The following cases have been heard at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court... SIOBHAN O'GRADY, 39, of Underwood Road, High Wycombe admitted using a phone while driving on at Bowerdean Crossroads, Wycombe. She was fined £357 and received six points. O'Grady must also pay £90 court costs plus a £143 surcharge. KEVIN O'BRIEN, 57, of Terryfield Road, High Wycombe pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention in a Mercedes on the M40 southbound at junction 1A near Gerrards Cross. He was fined £780 and received eight points. O'Brien must also pay £110 court costs and a £280 surcharge. DAVID THOMAS, 84, of Abbey Park Lane, Burnham admitted driving without insurance on the A40 Pyebush Roundabout in Beaconsfield. He was fined £153 and received six points. Thomas must pay £90 court costs and a £61 surcharge. TYSHAN JOHNSON, 38, of Mentmore Close, High Wycombe pleaded guilty to driving without insurance, drug driving and driving without a licence. He was caught in a Vauxhall Zafira on Marlow Hill, High Wycombe. The court heard how Johnson had THC - a component of cannabis - in his blood at the time. He was banned from driving for 36 months. Johnson must pay a £308 fine, £85 court costs and a £123 surcharge. Read our previous court round-up here CIARAN O'DONOGHUE, 35, of Baring Road, High Wycombe admitted drink driving on Micklefield Road. O'Donoghue was banned for 17 months and must pay a £135 fine, £300 court costs and a £54 surcharge. MICHELLE WALLINGTON, 57, of The Pastures, High Wycombe admitted possessing or having custody of a fighting dog in High Wycombe, namely an XL Bully. She was fined £223 and must pay £85 court costs plus an £89 surcharge. NICOLAE MUZSIKAS, 36, of Oxford Street, High Wycombe admitted two counts of theft from a shop after he stole coats from Next worth more than £400 in total. He was jailed for four weeks. It is established in the UK that court cases should be heard in public. This principle of open justice is acclaimed on a number of grounds: as a safeguard against judicial error and as a deterrent to perjury, to assist the deterrent function of trials and to permit the revelation of matters of public interest. Costs include victim surcharge and court charges.
BreakingNews.ie
15-05-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Properties allegedly let out to migrants sub-divided with no written leases
A property letting agent has rented out rooms in 17 Dublin properties to between 50-80 migrants and foreign students involving dividing some of the sitting room/living spaces into bedrooms and without having written tenancy agreements, it has been claimed in the High Court. Kevin O'Brien, otherwise Kevin Linehan O'Brien, of Mary's Villa, North Road, Drogheda, Co Louth, and his company Linehan O'Brien Investments Ltd, had entered into the arrangements without the knowledge of the property owners and their agent, it was also claimed. Advertisement The houses and apartments, in areas including Portobello, East Wall, Capel Street and Ranelagh, had been leased through QTX Services Ltd to Mr O'Brien/Linehan or his company on behalf of the corporate owners of the properties, Blumay Ltd, Sunchulo Ltd, Maroon Zirconium Ltd and Harts Alexandra Ltd. On Thursday, Mr Justice David Nolan granted the owners permission to serve papers on the defendants in proceedings seeking to prevent trespass by the defendants on the properties pending further order. The application was made by Brian Conroy SC, for the owners on a one side only (ex parte) represented basis. The owners seek injunctions restraining the defendant from trespassing, representing themselves as being manager of the properties and from interfering with the owners' agent in taking back possession of the properties. In an affidavit, Padraig Kehoe, a director of QTX Services, which was originally engaged by the owners as letting agent, said notices to quit served on the defendants are not directed at the occupants of the dwellings. He said it is intended to respect, regularise and safeguard the position of the occupants. Advertisement Mr Kehoe said in 2021, Mr Linehan O'Brien offered to manage one of the properties and sub-let it. This was agreed with a then-employee of QTX and subsequently similar arrangements were made with him for the other 16 properties, he said. These arrangements went undetected to senior QTX personnel until the employee who dealt with Mr Linehan O'Brien left QTX, Mr Kehoe said. Last February, QTX undertook an inspection of all the properties to find a number of concerns including modifications to living spaces, overcrowding, poor maintenance and the occupants did not have written tenancy agreements, he said. It appeared the business model of the defendants was to obtain leases of the properties and then, rather than sub-letting them as a whole unit, granting licences or sub-leases to individuals to occupy rooms , often on a shared basis, Mr Kehoe said. Advertisement Mr Linehan O'Brien and his company derive income from the difference between the rent due on the relevant property and the total sums they receive from the individual room occupants, he said. Notices to quit were served on the defendants. Mr Kehoe said the defendants made multiple complaints to the gardai, to the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) and purported to initiate Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) proceedings notwithstanding that the defendants do not themselves occupy the properties or have residential tenancies. Mr Linehan O'Brien, in response to communications from QTX, has claimed what they were doing was illegal and insisted that the matter falls under the remit of the RTB. He has also claimed it was QTX agents who have trespassed and harassed them. Those claims are denied by Mr Kehoe. The matter comes back before the court next week.
