DATONG plc engages in the design, manufacture, and supply of covert intelligence gathering solutions for the international defense and law enforcement markets. It operates through two segments, Own Products and Third Party Products. The company offers covert surveillance, tracking, and location systems used by military, security, and law enforcement agencies to gather intelligence in the fight against terrorism, drug trafficking, and organized crime. It also distributes third party products. DATONG plc has operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Americas, and rest of world. The company was formerly known as Datong Electronics PLC and changed its name to DATONG plc in October 2007. DATONG plc was founded in 1974 and is based in Leeds, the United Kingdom. As of July 9, 2013, Datong plc operates as a subsidiary of Seven Technologies Ltd. As of June 30, 2013, Datong plc operates as a subsidiary of Seven Technologies Ltd.