- With Blackdot’s Videris platform, Gibraltar FIU can ensure intelligence gathered is secure, policy-compliant and accountable
Gibraltar; 14th October: Blackdot Solutions, a leading provider of advanced intelligence and investigations software, today announced that Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit (GFIU) has adopted its open-source intelligence (OSINT) platform, Videris, to enhance intelligence capabilities and meet compliance obligations.
The GIFU operates under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2015 and is guided by Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations. It is therefore required to maintain the highest standards of data governance and information security. Blackdot’s Videris provides a structured, auditable OSINT capability that ensures intelligence is gathered in a secure, policy-compliant and accountable manner. This supports the GFIU’s strategic priorities of embracing innovation and technology, strengthening data quality, and meeting regulatory obligations.
Following a review of available technologies, the GFIU selected Blackdot based on four key criteria: usability, adaptability, integration and efficiency. Videris offers an intuitive interface that suits analysts of all levels, reducing the burden of manual work while providing structured outputs for operational and strategic reporting.
“Blackdot stood out not only for its technology, but also for its dedicated public service experience, which understands the unique needs of FIUs compared with the private sector,” said Carl Ramagge, the Head of Operations at Gibraltar FIU. “Videris enables us to enhance both operational and strategic intelligence outputs while ensuring compliance with our OSINT policy and ethical standards. It empowers our team to focus on what matters most, generating insights that protect Gibraltar from financial crime, while reflecting our commitment to ethical OSINT use.”
GFIU analysts have highlighted Videris’ease of use and faster workflows, which has already enabled the GFIU to streamline its Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) process and to deliver specialist projects. The GFIU has also been able to share relevant intelligence reports more widely across government, expanding the reach and impact of its work without compromising sensitive law enforcement data.
“Videris is an extremely useful platform which helps us conduct our OSINT investigations efficiently, rendering insightful results and invaluable information from several different sources,” said a GFIU user. “The Videris platform is an accessible tool that has become a part of our day-to-day operations.”
Stuart Clarke, CEO of Blackdot Solutions, added: “Videris was designed to help organisations fight financial crime, and to give analysts the tools they need to work more efficiently, securely and transparently. It is rewarding to see the platform already helping Gibraltar FIU to deliver richer intelligence, meet regulatory obligations, and ultimately protect Gibraltar from financial crime.”
