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The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) has announced a strategic partnership with TheLink.ai, a major innovator in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This collaboration aims to advance SMACNA's AI training and policy initiatives, enhancing the industry's adoption and implementation of cutting-edge technologies and providing members with essential insights and training, as AI continues to grow in importance. AI training programs The initiatives wil...

Domino Data Lab, provider of the pioneering Enterprise AI Platform trusted by the largest AI-driven companies, announced it has been recognised for the second year in a row as a pioneer and top performer by Dresner Advisory Services in its Wisdom of Crowds® market studies on both AI, Data Science and Machine Learning (AI/DS/ML), as well as ModelOps. Enterprise AI success “We have over a decade of research on AI/DS/ML and our latest study reflects the growing significance of these tec...

Proofpoint, Inc., a cybersecurity and compliance company announced the launch of a proprietary, partner-friendly, end-to-end information protection framework, providing organisations access to unmatched expertise, industry benchmark data, and proven methodology in designing, implementing, and maturing data loss prevention (DLP) programmes. DLP programme While DLP programmes and technology are undoubtedly maturing, only 38% of organisations say they have a “mature” DLP programme. Or...

Proofpoint, Inc., a cybersecurity and compliance company announced the general availability of its Digital Communications Governance (DCG) offering, bolstering its existing offerings in pace with the evolving modern data governance and enterprise archiving market. DCG offering The new offering helps organisations simplify the governance of communication data and provides security insights across all major digital channels for conducting risk. It leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to surfa...

Carterra Inc., the world pioneer in innovative technologies enabling high-throughput biology, has launched Carterra Ultra™—the latest addition to its LSA® and LSAXT label-free high-throughput surface plasmon resonance (HT-SPR) instruments. The Ultra platform enables small molecule applications with the same high throughput, rapid data collection, and low sample volume as Carterra's first two systems while also delivering the utmost sensitivity to characterise molecules as small...

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced a limited-time promotion for SIRAS™, a professional drone that includes a quick-connect dual radiometric thermal and visible camera payload. First responders, including police, fire, and search and rescue agencies, can now purchase one unit per agency at a significantly marked-down price of $6,995, a discount of more than 28 percent, through the end of the 2024 calendar year. SIRAS drones SIRAS drones are engineer...

Entrust, a global pioneer in trusted payments, identities, and data security, announced the hiring of Michael Klieman as Global Vice President of Product Management for Digital Security Solutions and Parag Patel as Global Vice President of Sales, Digital Security Solutions.  With these key appointments, Entrust is accelerating product momentum as a pioneer in AI-powered, identity-centric security solutions that support Zero Trust frameworks, fight phishing and fraud, and enable secure tran...

Userful Corporation, a global pioneer in IT solutions and data visualisation, announces enhancements to its Quad-Play solution on the Userful Infinity Platform, a SaaS-based operation centre solution, that requires no proprietary hardware.  “We’ve added features that empower Control Room operators to excel,” said John Marshall, CEO, Userful. “Our Quad-Play solution now enables operators to manage all control rooms from a single point, improve content display switchi...

Suprema is thrilled to introduce BioStar 2 v.2.9.7, packed with powerful enhancements to improve the experience and boost efficiency. This new version is designed to transform the way they manage user data, making their operations faster and more secure than ever before.  Users can now download BioStar 2 from the new Download Centre, where all resources are conveniently gathered. Experience the Download Centre Now! Key Feature: Synchronising Template Only for Visual Face: 20x Faster!!...

Securitas Technology Corporation, a world pioneer in security solutions integration and alarm monitoring, has announced its participation at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 show, September 23-25, in Orlando, Florida. Visit Booth #1400 to discover firsthand how to elevate the security strategy. Securitas Technology will unveil its world-renowned annual Global Technology Outlook Report, featuring insights, trends, and data on emerging security topics across multiple verticals. T...

GAI Insights is a forward-thinking company at the forefront of AI integration. This brand has been transforming the landscape of sales productivity. It was a journey that began with a simple yet powerful mission. That mission (and they chose to accept it) was to empower businesses with the right kinds of tools – because shouldn’t every business have this kind of firepower? The team at GAI Insights realised that they could make a difference to be effective and impactful on modern ent...

A Rubrik Zero Labs report found that 66% of IT and security pioneers report that data growth outpaces their ability to secure data and mitigate risk. Adversaries are noticing, increasing the sophistication of cyberattacks, and leveraging gaps in coverage to target critical data for destruction, theft, or extortion. As the volume of data continues to grow and exacerbate visibility challenges, organisations must find ways to manage and protect their constantly expanding data. Organisations n...

Cyware, the globally renowned company in threat intelligence management, security collaboration, and orchestrated response, announced that it is a recognised pioneer in Frost and Sullivan’s '2024 Threat Intelligence Platform' (TIP) Radar Report. The TIP industry encompasses more than 20 vendors, and Frost & Sullivan selected the top 10 based on solid growth potential, rapid growth rates and commitment to innovation. Cyware is one of only three vendors to lead the report’s Innova...

Tquila Automation, an emerging technology consultancy specialising in intelligent automation, is thrilled to announce its expansion into data and artificial intelligence services. This marks a significant milestone in the company's evolution, and to support the move, it also announced its new public-facing name will be TQA. Founded in 2020, TQA is a pioneering intelligent automation consultancy and implementation partner for UiPath, the market-pioneering AI-powered business automation platform....

As part of its global expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired Grove Group, a long-standing cybersecurity and cloud services company headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  The acquisition provides Integrity360 with approx. 600 additional customers across 51 countries, a deep partnership with pioneering NDR (Network Detection and Response) vendor Darktrace, and another global SOC (Security Operations Centre) location bringing the group's...

With immediate effect, netfiles GmbH, a provider of virtual data rooms and highly secure data exchange solutions, is adopting passkey authentication as an additional and convenient option to log in. Thanks to passkeys, users no longer have to remember passwords and can keep their user accounts reliably protected against phishing and cyber-attacks. It has long been understood that logging in with a password is a not particularly secure way of accessing applications, websites and online shops. Wh...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech solutions provider best known for its variety of KYC tools, has launched a new Face Authentication service. The new cutting-edge technology is designed to detect fraudulent biometrics and add extra protection without unnecessary friction to the end user. Face Authentication enables online platforms to create a more secure network by flagging suspicious activities in real time, helping to prevent fraud at every stage of the customer journey. Face Authentication...

A North East tech specialist has doubled sales revenues in the last 12 months following a raft of major contract wins across the region’s manufacturing, hospitality and education sectors. Providing technology support services including cybersecurity, data networks, and IP camera and access control systems to regional and national organisations from its Follingsby Park-based head office, Advantex has seen turnover increase to £12 million in FY24. DMARC service The firm, which als...

Cyware, the pioneer in threat intelligence management, security collaboration, and orchestrated response, announced the appointments of Sachin Jade as Chief Product Officer and Ashok Kumar as Head of U.S. Engineering. Sachin Jade Sachin Jade joins Cyware as the Chief Product Officer. Sachin’s experience stems from both the entrepreneurial world & Fortune 100 firms. Sachin has been involved in the risk and security space, is extremely customer-centric, and brings a customer lens to s...

Scandit, the pioneer in smart data capture, announces the asset acquisition of shelf audit automation technology from MarketLab, a Polish image recognition and AI software company specialising in the retail industry. As part of the transaction, MarketLab's expert team will join Scandit to build and expand the new offering. MarketLab's expertise in fixed camera solutions complements Scandit's existing ShelfView mobile capture approach to provide a hybrid data capture shelf intelligence solution...

Milestone Systems, a global pioneer in video technology, is at the forefront of the video security industry, emphasising responsible technology innovation across its operations. The company will host this free, one-day event on September 5, in Los Angeles.  Event features Designed for IT pioneers and security professionals, the event will feature engaging presentations from Milestone's technology partners across key industries such as education, healthcare, smart cities, and hospitality....

National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released survey results collected from over 170 industry professionals at the NFPA 2024 Conference & Expo®, the premier conference for fire, electrical, and life safety. The research findings reveal insights into trends and attitudes around digital tools, training and development, and AI implementation within the skilled trades industry. Mixed feelings about AI adoption Twenty-five percent of respondents believe AI should...

According to Gartner®, by 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritise backup of SaaS applications as a critical requirement, compared with 15% in 2024. Many of the largest organisations in the world rely on Salesforce as their CRM app that powers their business operations, helping them drive revenue faster. As the single source of truth for many downstream financial applications, Salesforce users cannot risk costly downtime caused by accidental errors or cyber events that can trigger a ca...

John Lutz Boorman was recently appointed as Head of Product and Marketing for Hanwha Vision Europe. In his new role, John leads the product, solutions and marketing roadmap for the European market, ensuring that Hanwha Vision continues to deliver high-quality video surveillance solutions - for which it is known - to customers. With more than 30 years of experience working across business development, sales, product and marketing for pioneering distribution and manufacturing companies, John has...

Capital.com, the high-growth retail trading platform, and global fintech group has announced the launch of its public bug bounty programme hosted on the crowdsourced security platform, Intigriti. This initiative highlights the company’s proactive approach to cybersecurity and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity and the safety of its users' assets and data.  Bug bounty programme The bug bounty programme invites security researchers and ethical hackers fr...

Quod Orbis, the London-based Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) firm, has announced a strategic partnership with YASH Technologies, a global IT solutions and services partner. The partnership will see businesses benefit from holistic monitoring solutions with real-time visibility across their entire IT infrastructure, encompassing cybersecurity risk management and compliance. Enhanced performance YASH Technologies has a proven track record in delivering battle-tested consulting, technology,...

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has published its Global Threat Index for July 2024. Despite a significant drop in June, LockBit re-emerged last month to become the second most prevalent ransomware group, while RansomHub retained the top spot. Meanwhile, researchers identified both a campaign distributing Remcos malware following a CrowdStrike update issue, and a series of new FakeUpdates tactics, which...

Over half (54%) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) feel their security team is unprepared for evolving AI-powered threats, according to research from Absolute Security. The findings were uncovered in the Absolute Security United Kingdom CISO Cyber Resilience Report 2024 which surveyed 250 UK CISOs at enterprise organisations, via an independent polling agency Censuswide, to assess the state of cyber resilience, AI, and the cyber threat landscape in the UK. NCSC findings According...

Over the last several years, cyber security, a crucial component in any servicer's operation, has taken on an increasingly visible role due to numerous high-profile data breaches impacting various industries. According to the cyber security research firm Check Point Research, the average number of cyber attacks per organisation per week rose 38% in 2022 from 2021, and increased by 28% in the six-month period ending March 31, 2024.  The average number of weekly events has also grown year ov...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in unified identity security for enterprises, announced the appointment of Gary Nafus to the Company’s newly formed Chief Sales Officer role and the promotion of Matt Mills to President. This expansion in SailPoint’s leadership team will allow the Company to further execute against the demand for its enterprise-grade identity security solutions. “Matt has played a significant leadership role in SailPoint’s market strategy and opera...