Synectics plc provides specialist video based electronic surveillance systems and technology for use in security applications, environments, and transport applications in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments, Synectic Systems and Ocular. The Synectic Systems segment develops and delivers its proprietary and technology-led solutions to specialist markets through local systems integrators and channel partners; and offers capabilities center through a proprietary software platform, Synergy, as well as specialist hardware for the oil and gas markets. Its Ocular segment delivers integrated solutions, services, and support directly to end-users principally within public space, transport, and national infrastructure; and utilizes a combination of proprietary technology and third-party products. The company serves the energy, public space, transport, leisure and hospitality, and critical infrastructure markets. The company was formerly known as Quadnetics Group plc and changed its name to Synectics plc in July 2012. Synectics plc was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Sheffield, the United Kingdom.