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Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announces Cohesity Gaia, a first-to-market AI-powered enterprise search assistant that brings retrieval augmented generation (RAG) AI and large language models (LLMs) to high-quality backup data within Cohesity environments. Cohesity Gaia will be made generally available on March 15. The conversational AI assistant enables users to ask questions and receive answers by accessing and analysing their vast pools of enterprise data. Wh...

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer that delivers AI-driven security operations announced two pioneering cybersecurity features, Threat Center and Exabeam Copilot, to its market-pioneering AI-driven Exabeam Security Operations Platform. Threat Center A first-to-market combination, Threat Center is a unified workbench for threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR) that simplifies and centralises security analyst workflows, while Exabeam Copilot uses generative AI to help analysts...

IDEMIA Public Security, the premium provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, announced it has been recognised as a Microsoft Entra Verified ID partner for remote onboarding. This new collaboration will extend Microsoft Entra Verified ID’s capabilities to help both organisations and employees benefit from a seamless onboarding experience using IDEMIA’s liveness & document verification technology. This strategic collaboration expands the relationship between I...

Acronis, a provider of cyber protection announced it has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of independent software vendors (ISV) and managed security service providers (MSSP). MISA members have integrated their solutions with Microsoft security technology to build a better defence against a world of increasing cybersecurity threats. Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Acronis advocates for natively integrated applications and services commonly...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security) a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared tips on protecting the privacy of data captured from video surveillance systems.  According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 137 out of 194 countries have put in place legislation to secure the protection of data and privacy. This trend is expected to accelerate in 2024 as legislation is introduced around the ethical use of AI...

In the competitive world of physical access control, Big Tech companies are seeking to play a larger role. Physical access competition Apple Wallet continues to stake its claim on mobile credentialing. Amazon One Enterprise is pushing a palm-based identity service. Google/Nest offers smart locks for home access control, with identity and access management provided in the Google Cloud. The entry of these big companies in the historically fragmented physical access control market is causing di...

RecFaces, an international facial recognition software developer, has announced its participation in the upcoming Intersec exhibition in Dubai on 16-18 January, 2024. The company will demonstrate its latest advancements in biometrics, including the way its state-of-the-art facial biometric software solution Id-Guard is integrated with Milestone XProtect VMS. Facial recognition software RecFaces had previously announced that its Id-Guard ready-made facial recognition software has been certifi...

Siemens unveiled innovations that are combining the real world and the digital worlds to redefine reality as it opened CES 2024, the world’s pioneering technology gathering. Siemens announced new partnerships and breakthroughs in AI and immersive engineering to enable the industrial metaverse, and highlighted how these technologies are empowering the world’s innovators to thrive using its open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator. Author's quote “We envision the i...

PlainID, the Authorisation Company™, has announced its new dynamic security capabilities via the PlainID Authoriser for SQL databases. When combined with PlainID's current capabilities, the new features will enable externalisation of central management and authorisation, followed by dynamic, scalable distribution of enforcement for all users accessing SQL databases.  Authorisation has traditionally been built into individual, homegrown applications. However, this method is neither sc...

Cyberbit, a provider of the world's cybersecurity skills development and readiness platform, announced that it has been named a Pioneer in 'The Forrester Wave™: Cybersecurity Skills and Training Platforms, Q4 2023'. Forrester evaluated nine vendors for their Current Offering, Strategy, and Market Presence, and Cyberbit achieved the highest score, above all other vendors, in the current offering and strategy categories. Evaluation criteria Forrester scored the vendors in 21 criteria for...

11:11 Systems, a managed infrastructure solutions provider, has launched 11:11 DRaaS for Azure, a new disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) offering designed specifically for the Microsoft Azure cloud. The new globally available recovery solution gives organisations customised and fully managed disaster recovery (DR) for their on-premises, Azure cloud and/or multi-cloud environments. By combining 11:11's award-winning DRaaS technology and managed recovery expertise with the scale and flex...

Zimperium, the only mobile-first security platform for mobile devices and mobile apps announced its participation in the Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Private Preview. Zimperium was selected based on their proven experience with Microsoft Security technologies, willingness to explore and provide feedback on cutting-edge functionality, and close relationship with Microsoft. Mobile endpoints and applications Zimperium is committed to securing mobile-powered businesses and protecting mobile...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Kenia Caballero to serve as its new Industry Affairs Manager. SIA appoints Kenia Caballero Caballero, who is based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, will expand SIA’s global team and work with the association to grow its presence in Mexico; serve as the primary point of contact on behalf of SIA for key programmes and events; lead the development of SIA’s Expo Seguridad México conference programmes; oversee networking even...

DH2i®, the world’s pioneering provider of always-secure and always-on IT infrastructure solutions, announced it will showcase its DxEnterprise smart high availability clustering software at next week's PASS Data Community Summit (November 14-17, Seattle, WA). Visitors to DH2i’s Booth 101 will have the opportunity to see firsthand how DxEnterprise enables seamless SQL Server modernisation with containers, unlocking the path to zero downtime and providing fully automatic data...

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company announced the appointment of Ismail Elmas as Group Vice President of International Business. Elmas brings more than 25 years of cybersecurity experience to the role, building transformative sales teams, and driving strategic organizational growth.  Accelerating market strategies “We are delighted to welcome Ismail to the Rubrik leadership team, where he will continue to build and scale Rubrik’s international business,”...

Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced its plans for the Smart City Expo World Congress, taking place from 7-9 November at Fira Barcelona. Genetec will be present at the Microsoft booth (Hall 1, Stand C60). Need for a unified platform Evolutions in smart technology, sensors, and cloud connectivity have transformed the options available to those responsible for urban planning. However, without a uni...

Downing Street officials have been touring the world working to agree on a warning statement as a draft agenda points towards the possibility of international cooperation on cutting-edge AI to address the looming threat to human life, as the AI Safety Summit approaches. The draft refers to establishing an 'AI Safety Institute', which would be designed to enable the national security-relate scrutiny of frontier AI models, allowing global pioneers to come together and collaborate, likely to be di...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics is set to incorporate Check Point Harmony Email and Collaboration into its channel partner distribution strategy, and eventually to its digital distribution provisioned via ArrowSphere. With cyber-attacks at an all-time high, it’s essential that organisations have access to a proven solution to prevent email breaches. Harmony Email and Collaboration Harmony Email and Collaboration offers cloud email security and SaaS collaboration...

Onfido, the pioneer in automated identity verification, announced the appointment of Daniel Keller as Chief Technology Officer. Daniel brings over two decades of leadership experience to the company’s executive team alongside a track record of transforming and expanding tech-driven products and platforms on a global scale. Daniel joins Onfido from Visable Group where, under his direction, the company transformed from a B2B directory provider to Europe’s pioneering B2B mark...

Jamf, the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, kicked off its 14th annual Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) both virtually and in-person in Austin, Texas. Joined by key partners and customers including Apple, Google and Microsoft, Jamf shared with the largest gathering of Apple admins how its continuous product innovation is bringing together management and security into one integrated platform. Author's quote “Jamf’s industry-pioneering Apple management and security...

ConnectWise, one of the world’s renowned software companies dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), is pleased to announce that ConnectWise MDR™ will be integrated with Microsoft's small and medium-business-focused security solutions. This collaboration enables strengthened cybersecurity management for companies worldwide, through the integration of ConnectWise MDR and Microsoft Defender for Business standalone and as part of Microsoft 365 Business Premium. ...

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company announced new generative AI capabilities for VMware customers through Rubrik AI-Powered Cyber Recovery. Minimising data loss Leveraging generative AI and large language models (LLMs), this new solution is designed to help administrators navigate difficult tradeoffs in the aftermath of cyberattacks to help minimise data loss and reduce downtime.  The solution will enable backup administrators to leverage recommended task lists and guided...

Quantum Corporation, a globally renowned provider of solutions for video and unstructured data, announced a partnership with Tiger Surveillance, a pioneering provider of video surveillance data management and protection solutions, to deliver end-to-end solutions for long-term retention and archiving of video surveillance data.  Quantum's Smart NVR, VS-HCI, and USP solutions that capture and store video surveillance data are now certified with Surveillance Bridge software by Tiger Surveilla...

Inc. revealed that XOi, the pioneering provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, ranks 2,313 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other...

Tek Experts, a global provider of technical talent solutions, has recently announced plans to open a new Security Operations Centre (SOC) under its cybersecurity business, Cytek in Victoria Island, Lagos. AI-enabled Sentinel platform Backed by Microsoft’s industry-pioneering, AI-enabled Sentinel platform, the SOC will deliver a full suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, providing round-the-clock protection for government entities and businesses with operations in Nigeria and Wes...

Microsoft, a provider of technology solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its Partner Pavilion at The Emergency Tech Show, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from 19 to 20 September 2023, alongside the award-winning Emergency Services Show.  The Microsoft Partner Pavilion will serve as a central hub for Microsoft and its partners to showcase a wide range of digital solutions specifically designed to empower first responders and drive the digital transformation of the emergenc...

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security™ Company announced a new integration with Microsoft 365 Backup. Designed for joint Rubrik and Microsoft 365 customers, this new solution aims to help organisations strengthen their cyber resiliency in the face of growing cyberattacks. Safeguarding the customers As a Microsoft partner, Rubrik’s integration with Microsoft 365 Backup helps safeguard customers by providing faster Microsoft 365 restores, recovery of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)...

Jamf announced that Jamf Safe Internet, a comprehensive content filtering and web security solution optimised for education, is available on Microsoft Windows. Jamf Safe Internet is designed to help schools protect students from harmful content on the internet, inappropriate websites and phishing attacks, while also allowing admins to enforce acceptable-use policies in a seamless way. Author's quote  “We at Jamf believe in keeping students, staff and education organisations saf...

Cohesity, a pioneer in data security and management, announced Cisco and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) will each be offering Cohesity Cloud Services (CCS) to bring efficient data security and management to companies operating in modern hybrid and multicloud environments.  Cohesity has benefitted from strategic partnerships with Cisco and HPE to help deliver the benefits of the Cohesity Data Cloud to nearly 1,000 joint customers worldwide. In 2017, both companies started workin...

International Security Expo returns to London, United Kingdom (UK), on 26-27 September 2023, backed by more Government agencies and industry partners than ever before and showcasing the widest range of solutions designed to improve the security and resilience of businesses, people, and critical infrastructures. International Security Expo (ISE) In the face of ever-changing threats to global security, International Security Expo (ISE) will welcome a high-quality vetted audience o...