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artius.iD, the pioneer in secure, self-managed identity and decentralised ID management, has appointed the founder of Docusign, Court Lorenzini, to its Board of Strategic Advisors.  The appointment comes as artius.iD continues to tap into the growing demand for sophisticated ID solutions to protect against complex AI-enabled threats. New global standard for how trust Lorenzini is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with more than three decades of experience founding and scaling high-growth tech companies. He co-founded Docusign in 2003, the pioneer of e-signatures – which set a new global standard for how trust, transactions, and agreements are managed in a digital world. Prior to Docusign, Lorenzini founded and led multiple successful ventures, including Point.com and NetUPDATE, a fintech platform focused on secure online payment systems. Lorenzini’s appointment News of Lorenzini’s appointment follows a series of strategic partnerships announced by artius.iD over the summer, as the firm continues to build momentum in the ID management space. It partnered with real estate investment platform Tirios in August and with consumer brand distribution pioneer Pod Foods a month earlier, expanding its footprint in sectors where trust and data security are critical. Emerging AI and SaaS ventures Lorenzini is an active venture investor and board advisor with a broad portfolio that spans technology, venture capital, and philanthropy. His experience as an advisor includes organisations such as the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Foundation, and several emerging AI and SaaS ventures. He joins a distinguished board of C-suite executives and advisors from across technology, finance, and the public sector, including Lieutenant General (Ret.) Ross Coffman of the U.S. Army; Stefan Krause, former CFO of BMW Group and Deutsche Bank; and Burton M. Goldfield, former CEO and President of TriNet. How people think about trust online Michael Marcotte, founder, Chairman, and CEO of artius.iD, said: “Court has a real track record of building and scaling category-defining companies. He helped transform how people think about trust online and brings a wealth of experience that will be hugely valuable as we continue to scale.”   “His ability to make complex trust technologies usable and scalable for mainstream markets will be a huge asset as we strive to meet rising demand for sophisticated digital ID solutions in an increasingly complex security landscape.” How to make trust digital and scalable Court Lorenzini, Strategic Board Advisor at artius.iD, added: “Trust underpins everything we do online. More so now than ever before, as AI-enabled cyberthreats become more prolific, and deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated.”  “I’ve spent my career focused on how to make trust digital and scalable – and I’m genuinely impressed by the approach that artius.iD is taking. Their work in decentralised identity management is setting a new standard, and I’m looking forward to working closely with Michael and the team as they continue to chart a bold, new path in the digital identity space.”

artius.iD, the global pioneer in decentralised identity management solutions, has signed a deal with real estate investment platform Tirios to bring its ultra-secure, passwordless ID verification technology to the platform’s users. Once the implementation is complete, Tirios users will be able to seamlessly access their investment accounts using artius.iD’s identity verification technology, without the need for passwords, multi-factor authentication, or verification codes. This will make Tirios the first real estate investment platform to leverage artius.iD’s technology, offering its users maximum protection from fraud without compromising ease of access. Decentralised ID technology The new seamless, passwordless identification process aligns with Tirios’s broader mission artius.iD decentralised ID technology allows users to prove their identity, without giving up control of their personal data. The user’s identity credentials are stored securely on their own personal devices while allowing platforms, like Tirios, to still verify their identities instantly. Tirios is a groundbreaking real estate investment platform that is rapidly transforming how individuals invest in real estate to build wealth, boasting an overwhelming five-star rating from users. The new seamless, passwordless identification process aligns with Tirios’s broader mission of making real estate investment more accessible and convenient for everyday investors. ID verification The partnership also positions Tirios to meet growing demand from investors, especially those interested in tokenised real estate investments, for ID verification that doesn’t rely on storing their sensitive personal data on centralised servers. The rollout will begin in the US, with global expansion planned in the future. artius.iD's technology is also quantum-resilient, meaning it is future-proofed against quantum computer-based brute force attacks. Pivotal partnership Sachin Latawa, CEO and Founder of Tirios, said: “This is a pivotal partnership that will help us deliver on our mission of making real estate investing simple and accessible for the everyday investor. Our users demand both security and convenience.” “By integrating artius.iD’s technology into Tirios, we will level-up the investor experience while eliminating the traditional hurdles associated with cumbersome identity verification.” Sensitive personal data Michael Marcotte, Chairman, CEO, and Founder of artius.iD, added: “The public and companies are now starting to recognise the insurmountable risks of holding sensitive personal data in centralised databases.” “Soon, it will be taken for granted that such data should always be decentralised. We’re proud to partner with Tirios to both be at the forefront of this shift – offering users quantum-grade security with unrivalled convenience.” Peter Stridh, CFO and SVP of Corporate Development of artius.iD, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Tirios to bring our cutting-edge, quantum-resistant identity solutions to the real estate investment space. Cyberattacks are increasing by the day, and retail investors are facing particularly aggressive attacks right now. We look forward to helping Tirios set the standard for security in financial services."

artius.iD announces a strategic partnership with Pod Foods Co (Pod), the pioneer in innovative consumer brand distribution, giving it access to the firm's team of world-class AI and cybersecurity specialists alongside its proprietary decentralised digital identification technology. The move is part of Pod's commitment to safeguard sensitive customer information at every stage and strengthen its digital-first infrastructure. The announcement follows a series of major cyberattacks across the retail sector and is aimed at setting a new standard for cybersecurity in the retail supply chain and, ultimately, in retail. Omnichannel platform expansion The partnership also underscores Pod's ongoing investment in omnichannel platform expansion The partnership also underscores Pod's ongoing investment in omnichannel platform expansion. Earlier this year, Pod introduced e-commerce capabilities to complement its end-to-end brick-and-mortar supply chain expertise. The Pod platform facilitates the growth of innovative products on direct-to-consumer platforms and physical retail with managed marketing, creative services, and data tools in addition to end-to-end logistics and fulfilment. Alongside its hands-on AI and cybersecurity expertise, artius.iD provides enterprise-grade data management solutions that leverage advanced facial recognition and artificial intelligence to protect against cyber breaches. Its software is designed to withstand both current and emerging threats, including AI-generated attacks, using quantum-safe encryption and decentralised ID management. Attacks on the natural food supply chain Larissa Russell, CEO of Pod, said: "The recent attack on the natural food supply chain exemplifies how crucial it is to protect not only Pod, but its customers.” “Pod has always been at the forefront of technological innovation as we are creating the infrastructure for the future. This is another example of that – pairing our in-store innovation with best-in-class AI and cybersecurity in a powerful way." Securing the essential supply chains Michael Marcotte, Chairman, CEO and Founder of artius.iD, said: "The security of the US food and natural products supply chain is a national priority, which makes this a particularly important partnership.” “We have our finger on the pulse of the cybersecurity landscape at a global scale, and we'll ensure Pod, its partners, and ultimately, their customers, remain protected.” Cybersecurity alliance Tim Wee, Chief Technology Officer at Pod, added: "Cyberattacks are inevitable. Having spent years as a senior leader in organisations such as Amazon, Google, and Walmart, I can tell you that the value of a top-tier cybersecurity alliance simply cannot be overstated.” Curtis Elswick, Principal Cybersecurity and Enterprise Architect at artius.iD, added: "We're bringing our full intellectual firepower to help Pod. Our approach is built to pre-empt the biggest threats before they emerge – so Pod can unlock its full digital potential with confidence and protect its customers' digital sovereignty."