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Thoma Bravo Completes Sale of Imperva to Thales

December 4, 2023 Published by

 

Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, today announced the completion of its sale of Imperva, a leading provider of application and data security solutions, to Thales (Euronext Paris: HO), in an all-cash transaction that values Imperva at approximately $3.6 billion.1

Imperva is a cybersecurity leader that helps organizations protect critical applications, APIs and data anywhere, at scale and with the highest ROI. Its industry-leading Web Application Firewall (WAF) prevents attacks by analyzing web traffic to applications and its Data Security platform helps enhance the visibility of a company’s data to prevent breaches and avoid compliance issues. During Thoma Bravo’s four years of ownership, Imperva enhanced its product offerings and experienced demonstrable growth through innovation, process optimization and the successful execution of three strategic acquisitions.

“It’s been a privilege working with Thoma Bravo, during which time we’ve significantly grown our business by introducing new offerings while modernizing and expanding our platform to help protect customers from some of the most sophisticated and complex cyberattacks in recent memory,” said Pam Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Imperva. “We are excited to build on the momentum we have achieved with Thoma Bravo and begin our new chapter with Thales.”

“We are extremely proud of our accomplishments with Imperva and the platform we’ve built across both the application security and data security end markets,” said Chip Virnig, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. “By applying our deep sector expertise in cybersecurity and our operational practices, we worked with Pam and the Imperva team to strengthen Imperva’s unique capabilities across these two increasingly critical segments of cybersecurity. We look forward to following Imperva’s continued success with Thales.”

Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor to Thoma Bravo.

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Skin Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery Center of California Adopts AI-driven Nevisense for early skin cancer detection

December 4, 2023 Published by

 

SciBase Holding AB (“SciBase”) (STO: SCIB), a leading developer of augmented intelligence-based solutions for skin disorders announced today that it will continue its US coast-to-coast momentum with a collaboration agreement with the Skin and Cancer Reconstructive Surgery Center (“SCARS Center”) in California. This partnership will help further introduce Nevisense to a broader US market. The Nevisense System is a first-of-its-kind AI-driven technology that uniquely addresses the complexities of point-of-care detection of the deadliest form of skin cancer by providing clinicians with advanced analysis of irregular moles during routine skin checks.

“Through our new partnership with Nevisense, we are now one of the first groups in the country to adopt AI technology that will help our clinicians improve patient outcomes,” said Dr. Simon Madorsky, medical director and founder of the Skin Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery Center. Dr. Madorsky is also the CME Chair of the SCARS Foundation, dedicated to skin cancer research and physician education. “At SCARS Center, we are dedicated to providing our patients and physicians with the resources needed to understand, prevent, and cure skin cancers. We have long been at the forefront of innovation, and we look forward to furthering those capabilities with Nevisense. Early detection of skin cancers with advanced technology provides patients with the peace of mind they deserve during skin cancer checks,” said Dr. Madorsky.

“SciBase and the SCARS Center team are well aligned with a shared mission to provide clinicians with early detection of melanoma solutions that can drive improved patient outcomes,” said Pia Renaudin, CEO of SciBase. “We are continuing to broaden SciBase’s presence throughout the US, to further increase patient access to point-of-care technology that enables the earliest detection possible of melanoma when it is almost 100% curable”.

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ShyamVNL unveils solution to global problem of mobile phones including contraband cell phones usage in prisons, correctional facilities unveiled at global security event

November 29, 2023 Published by

 

Illegal use of cell phones in prisons world-over is the most serious threat to public safety faced by prison authorities today. With evolving communications technology, cell phones are now harder to detect, providing criminals the means to run illegal operations, sophisticated cartels, organize murders, riots, drug operations, fraud, extortion and other crimes, from behind prison walls.

For decades, technology companies globally have worked on several approaches to address this problem, without success.

Current approaches based on outdated technologies such as traditional jammers and managed access systems have failed to deny & detect use of mobiles phones & wireless devices, while often impacting communication in surrounding communities.

At a global security conference in Paris last week, ShyamVNL a pioneer in secure communications and mobile intelligence systems unveiled a solution to this unresolved global problem, while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

According to the company, this is the world’s only comprehensive system to deny, detect, identify and locate all mobile phones/devices including contraband phones, and if required enabling a secure, authorized mobile communication network (connected to PABX) for authorized personnel.

Rajiv Mehrotra, the Founder, Chairman of SHYAM VNL (a telecom and HLS industry veteran) confirmed that, “the PCG (Prison Communication Guard) system denies, detects with 100% accuracy – all cell phones operating in prison irrespective of the technology. (2G,3G,4G & 5G…), and locates every phone (within the campus) with an accuracy of 1 meter, along with advanced alerts, analytics. This is a capability that has never existed before, in any solution globally.”

Mr. Mehrotra further stated, “PCG is field-proven over the past couple of years including rigorous trials with prison authorities at one of the largest correctional facilities in Asia.” He also confirmed that the solution is part of a broader mobile intelligence portfolio developed for government, defense and other high-security, mission critical facilities including airports, borders crossing and other sensitive campuses/areas.

PCG proactively denies, detects, identifies and locates all phones operating in the area, and in the process identifies persons of interest and emerging security threats. He also stressed that the system uses sophisticated communication technology, while complying to regulation, user rights and without accessing any data on phones.

Given wide-spread applications of the technology, the company is in the process of expanding its global presence via sales partnerships with leading security, defense technology partners.

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SANDSIV appoints Jim Davies to its Advisory Board to elevate its Customer Experience strategy

November 29, 2023 Published by

 

SANDSIV, a renowned global vendor in AI-driven technology for Voice of the Customer (VOC) and Customer Experience Management (CXM) enterprise solutions, has announced the addition of Jim Davies to its Advisory Board (AB). This collaboration marks a significant stride in defining the company’s strategic direction and advancing its reach into both established and emerging markets, reaffirming SANDSIV’s global standing in Customer Experience (CX) innovation.

With over 22 years of experience as a VP Analyst at Gartner, Jim Davies brings expertise in Voice of the Customer (VoC), contact center workforce optimization (WFO), and workforce engagement management (WEM) markets. His expertise and independence as a thought leader, adept presenter, and esteemed author in the field will enhance SANDSIV’s future developments to drive growth and market success over the coming years.

Frank Warnsing, SANDSIV Co-Founder and Head of Alliances, remarked that with this addition, SANDSIV has reached another important milestone in the formation of its Advisory Board, demonstrating its “relentless pursuit of innovation in the customer experience space” and its “unwavering commitment” to raising brand recognition, increasing its visibility and advancing its global expansion strategy.

“Welcoming Davies, a distinguished expert, will fortify our leadership in the dynamic CX industry, emphasizing our commitment to trailblazing transformative Customer Experience solutions by leveraging the cutting-edge capabilities of sandsiv+ software for sustained excellence,” said Warnsing.

Jim Davies commented, “After more than two decades of navigating the ever-evolving customer experience realm and witnessing the daily hurdles faced by businesses, particularly in terms of technology solutions, my decision to join the SANDSIV advisory board is fueled by their refreshing innovative spirit. I’m particularly enthused about SANDSIV’s AI-powered product foundation and their proud track record of regularly introducing innovation and product enhancements to the market.”

In addition to Davies, SANDSIV has also announced Jorge Martinez-Arroyo’s inclusion on its Advisory Board, founder of Spain’s Asociación DEC, the world’s first corporate Customer Experience association. Martinez-Arroyo’s expertise in strategy, digital transformation, and CX with clients such as Telefónica, Inditex, and IESE Business School further supports SANDSIV’s technological innovation in the UK market and its commitment to breakthrough solutions in the customer experience domain.”

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Solar Solutions Düsseldorf 2023: Hiconics Brings Accountable Residential Power Supply Solutions for Off-Grid and Outage Users

November 29, 2023 Published by

 

Hiconics Eco-Energy Drive Technology (“Hiconics”, SHE300048), a green energy brand under Midea Industrial Technology, is poised to make a significant impact at the upcoming Solar Solutions Düsseldorf 2023 event, taking place from Nov. 29 – 30. The company will be showcasing its latest residential energy storage solution from the renowned MINERY and WISDOM series, marking its second appearance at the exhibition in Germany.

The MINERGY and WISDOM series cover a wide span of home energy storage solutions, from single-phase, three-phase, and an all-in-one integrated battery to split-type energy storage, providing a reliable and continuous power supply for off-grid users and those affected by power outages, and intelligent green energy strategies for users with photovoltaic systems.

“Hiconics is devoted to becoming a leader in residential energy storage products and solutions, with a focus on enhancing product safety, convenience, and intelligence,” said Dennis Lee, General Manager of Hiconics Overseas Sales Company.

WISDOM series offers a battery capacity spanning 13.8-69 kWh, supporting 100% three-phase imbalance, and a maximum single-phase imbalance output of 30%. The product series is designed with multiple reliability features to ensure the dependable operation of the battery, load, and overall household storage system:

  • The battery interface’s charging and discharging current collection accuracy is up to 3%, making it battery system-friendly.
  • The voltage and current harmonics are kept within 3%, making it friendly to household loads and enhancing load safety.
  • The BMS uses automotive-grade chips and electrical architecture design to boost system safety and reliability.
  • Moreover, the WISDOM product adheres to ASIL B-level functional safety standards while offering up to 2% insulation detection accuracy for personal safety protection and includes a built-in aerosol automatic fire extinguishing device for added safety.

Hiconics is revolutionizing the residential energy storage solutions market by offering more than just “energy storage”. They are providing support for energy resource management to meet the growing consumer demand for comfort and green living. The WISDOM series products feature an energy management app that uses AI algorithms to manage energy dispatch. The app, by calculating various factors such as environment, load, and power supply, can dynamically adjust energy strategies in real-time. It customizes home energy strategies for each user, from plan formulation, implementation, and feedback to intelligent adjustment, based on the user’s customized energy goals.

The app’s energy monitoring function can realize real-time energy flow and download history records. Energy management can be achieved by setting up local electric prices, peak load shifting situations, and ratios of self-generation and self-consumption strategy customization, providing energy strategy support for residential users. It can also link energy and home appliance systems, equipped with the IFTTT (If This Then That) platform, breaking brand barriers and building a diverse energy ecosystem.

With the WISDOM series, device management is made easy during the installation phase. Depending on the role, be it a business administrator or an installer, permissions can be set. The Smart Home app from Midea allows for the swift configuration of devices that need installation and parameter debugging. The series is user-friendly, supporting seven languages including English and German, and offers quick configuration, device fault monitoring, and an alarm in the app.

Founded in 2003 and publicly listed in 2010, Hiconics joined the Midea Group in 2020. As a pivotal player in Midea Group’s green energy endeavors, the company has a comprehensive portfolio that spans residential energy storage, VFDs, and distributed photovoltaic power stations.

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Immuta Announces New Integration Between Its Data Security Platform and Amazon S3 Access Grants

November 29, 2023 Published by

 

Immuta, a data security leader, today announced a new native integration between the Immuta Data Security Platform and object storage service Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3). This integration provides customers with streamlined data access control and security across storage and compute platforms using Amazon S3 Access Grants, a new Amazon S3 access control feature that enables customers to manage data permissions at scale for user identities managed by corporate directories. Amazon S3 is an object storage service from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that offers industry-leading durability, scalability, availability, and security, enabling data and security teams to unlock even more value from their Amazon S3 data, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

Amazon S3 stores more than 350 trillion objects with over 100 million requests per second to process a multitude of workloads including artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. Organizations need a simple, scalable, centralized solution that consistently enforces access control and protects data across data stacks, while maintaining compliance with internal and external regulations. With Immuta’s Data Security Platform and Amazon S3’s new Access Grants feature, users can centralize access control management, and leverage attribute-based access controls (ABAC) to grant permissions for objects in Amazon S3 storage. Immuta builds on Amazon S3 controls, increasing efficiencies with fewer policies and lower manual effort, reducing operational costs and opening up new revenue streams. The Amazon S3 integration also helps US government agencies protect sensitive data hosted in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions.

“The amount of data Amazon S3 can store and retrieve is truly impressive. So is the number of platforms that manage and analyze data from Amazon S3 every day – from Databricks and Snowflake, to Amazon Redshift and Amazon EMR. Because of this, Amazon S3 access control is paramount due to the sheer amount of data that moves through the service,” said Steve Touw, CTO, Immuta. “Immuta helps simplify data access and security for data stored in Amazon S3 so users can more safely leverage that data for their analytics and AI initiatives. This, paired with Immuta’s ‘write once, apply everywhere’ policy approach, helps customers democratize and increase data usage while still adhering to global regulations.”

As part of this new integration, joint customers have access to the following key features:

  • Plain-language policy builder reduces the need to manually code AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies and Amazon S3 access controls.
  • Scalable attribute-based access control supports more use cases and users, and includes a metadata-driven approach to policy logic management to further boost efficiency.
  • Consistent access controls and policies across expanding data stacks includes support for Amazon S3, Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, Databricks, and Starburst (Trino).
  • Access to Apache Spark for Amazon EMR, and other AWS services through Amazon S3 Access Grants provides scalable, attribute-based access control for file reads and table access in Spark jobs.

“By leveraging this new release from Immuta that integrates with Amazon S3 Access Grants, we envision a single control plane for Booking.com data owners and governors to manage access at scale for all Amazon S3 resources ingested into our data lake (both structured and unstructured),” said Luca Falsina, Principal Software Engineer at Booking.com. “Moreover, as this integration is based on a new Amazon S3 native access control capability, it gives us confidence that controls will be enforced consistently, no matter which technology data consumers will choose to access the data.”

To learn more about Immuta’s new integration with Amazon S3, click here.

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Conference flags sustainable issues in development of fashion industry

November 28, 2023 Published by

 

The second International Conference of Fashion and Sustainability, with the theme of “Integration and Sharing”, was held by Wuhan Textile University from Sunday to Tuesday, focusing on the frontiers of the international fashion industry and the future of sustainable development in fashion.

Accompanied with the conference, there is a series of forums taking place on Tuesday, addressing the problems, challenges and measures faced by the sustainable development of the industry.

The conference, which is attended by 200 representatives including 11 foreign experts, has received extensive attention from renowned experts in domestic and foreign universities and industries.

The opening ceremony was presided over by professor Fu Xin, vice-president of Wuhan Textile University. Professor Tian Huiyu, Party secretary of Wuhan Textile University, Chen Xi, deputy director of Foreign Cooperation and Exchange Office, Education Department of Hubei province and Ni Yangsheng, head of the China Textile and Apparel Education Society, delivered speeches at the opening ceremony.

Tian said the Wuhan Textile University has established five major departments and has contributed greatly to the sustainable development of textile and related industries. Ni said that the concept of environmental protection should be infiltrated into the frontline of the industry, and the professional education of environmental protection and sustainable development should be strengthened for textile and garment students.

The keynote speech session was presided over by Tao Hui, dean of the School of Fashion, Wuhan Textile University. Xu Weilin, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and president of Wuhan Textile University, delivered a speech, which discussed the application of bionics in textiles and fashion.

Savvas Vassiliadis, chairman of the World Textile Universities Congress, presented his latest research results in triboelectric nanogenerators as a potential high-efficiency power source for low-power wearable systems.

Professor Erin Cho’s report proposed to guide consumer awareness, so that they pay more attention to the quality, technology, environmental protection, culture and other values of clothing, and use artificial intelligence to better predict fashion trends and consumer demand.

As a representative of domestic textile and garment enterprises, Chen Yizhong, CEO of Yantai Pacific Home Fashion, introduced how Chinese textile and garment enterprises have cultivated their own sustainable development in terms of circular economy, sustainable production chain, new materials, new technology and new fashion.

During the event, there was an exhibition of student work and a show on fashion and sustainable development at Wuhan Textile University. The Wuhan Textile University, established in 1958, has integrated the seven disciplines to develop into a famous comprehensive university with the title of one of the top 10 fashion schools in the Chinese mainland.

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McCain Foods Continues to Drive Innovation in Agriculture with Launch of Presia Ag Insights

November 28, 2023 Published by

 

Continuing its commitment to drive innovation and advance new technologies in agriculture, McCain Foods is proud to announce the launch of Presia Ag Insights (“Presia”). A newly formed business unit wholly owned by McCain, Presia is the result of a decade of collaboration to develop digital technologies, supporting farmers in building resiliency within their operations.

With Presia, farmers and crop-sourcing partners can better evaluate and predict crop yields, optimize harvest timing and enhance on-farm sustainability practices. Specializing in satellite-based, data-driven intelligence that can transform the way we understand crop growth, Presia will accelerate the future of farming and foster the monitoring and adoption of regenerative agricultural practices by stakeholders across the agriculture sector.

“Launching Presia advances McCain’s innovative agriculture agenda, providing an opportunity to build off the expertise we have developed in potatoes to offer leading capabilities to other food businesses and farmers,” says Peter Dawe, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at McCain Foods. “It is driving data intelligence that is helping us change the way we grow a potato.”

Presia is the evolution of McCain’s acquisition of the predictive crop portfolio from Resson in 2022. That portfolio includes vision-intelligence-based technologies that better leverage field data and satellite imagery to assess more accurately the status of a potato crop. The Resson team that managed the predictive crop intelligence portfolio joined McCain in June 2022; over the past year, the team — and product — has continued to evolve and is excited to launch under the Presia banner.

“Presia supports our farmer and crop-sourcing partners in building resiliency within their operations and strengthening decision-making capabilities through the use of satellite imaging and machine learning,” says Tyler Hennick, Managing Director of Presia. “We are proud to offer existing and new customers more frequent and accurate readings on their in-season crop performance within and across entire fields and regions.”

Based in Ontario and Eastern Canada, the Presia team is comprised primarily of data scientists and software developers, with nearly a decade of experience working with crop-monitoring technologies on potatoes.

The insights from Presia’s data and models will help its customers better manage their crops, support earlier yield estimates with greater accuracy, and improve crop monitoring and sampling efficiency. While the focus is currently on potatoes, Presia’s data and models could be expanded to other crops in the future.

“We are focused initially on measuring plant health, supporting crop quality, and tracking regenerative agriculture practices. This expertise has been built within potato with plans to support similar insights in other specialty crops,” says Mr. Hennick. “We are getting more data on region and variety-specific nuances to inform our modelling and can work with our partners to measure the indicators that matter to them most.”

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Scribe Security Now Offers a First-of-Its-Kind Security Analysis Capability

November 28, 2023 Published by

 

Scribe Security, a leading software supply chain security provider, announced today a first-of-its-kind advanced security analysis capability that empowers companies to swiftly understand the impact and scope of each security event, revolutionizing the way organizations assess and manage their software security.

Scribe’s platform now aggregates an extensive array of attestations into a vast data lake, offering users a wellspring of security intelligence. This rich data source serves as the foundation for deriving meaningful and actionable security insights in a flexible and customizable manner, effectively discerning the critical signals amidst the noise.

“With this new capability, customers can now easily dissect and customize code security information, such as SBOM, vulnerabilities, integrity, SDLC policies, pipeline events, and more, according to unique preferences, creating tailor-made reports that reveal valuable insights and drive smarter decision-making and mitigation,” said Rubi Arbel, Scribe Security Co-founder, and CEO.

This new capability also extends to provide extensive reports for analyzing software components and their vulnerabilities across different projects. These reports empower users to effectively assess and manage the security and compliance aspects of their software projects. Here are a few of the reports available within the Scribe platform:

Aggregated SBOM: This allows users to view all packages in their projects’ Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and filter them based on criteria such as project name and version. It provides details about components, dependencies, package managers, licenses, vulnerability scores, and more. Users can sort information by different parameters to identify critical and high vulnerabilities efficiently.

Out-of-Date Components Report: This report assists users in identifying packages with newer versions available, providing essential details for security updates.

Vulnerabilities Report: Offering a detailed overview of vulnerabilities in software components, this report includes severity, dependency information, vulnerability scores, dates, and references to help users assess potential risks.

Compliance Report: This report enables users to assess compliance on a broader scale, offering insights into compliance issues across multiple projects.

Library Reputation Report: Based on the OpenSSF Scorecard project, this report provides valuable information about the reputation of libraries used in projects, helping users make informed decisions to mitigate potential security risks

Evidence Report: A centralized repository for all evidence collected and uploaded to Scribe Hub, this report allows users to easily access and utilize evidence to enforce policies effectively.

This flexible analysis capability elevates software security analysis to a new level, empowering organizations to make data-driven decisions, enhance security, and ensure compliance across their projects.

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EVERSANA Builds on Commitment to “Pharmatize” AI with Amazon Web Services, Introduces Transformative Medical & Regulatory Review Solution

November 28, 2023 Published by

 

Building on a promise to “pharmatize” artificial intelligence (AI) across the life sciences sector, EVERSANA®, a leading provider of commercial services to the global life sciences industry, today announced the first of several new generative AI-based innovations on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to drive greater efficiency and business value for companies and ultimately improved patient outcomes.

The first solution, developed by EVERSANA leveraging AWS and AWS Partner TensorIoT, addresses a time-consuming and error-prone process in the industry – medical and regulatory content approvals.

The traditional way that brands and marketing teams ensure the accuracy and compliance of claims included in branded materials is critical but cumbersome, requiring significant investment in resources and time. The complexity of this process across healthcare is a primary barrier to delivering personalized and timely customer experiences.

The new offering from EVERSANA automates the content fact-checking and approval portion of the process leveraging generative AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) services from AWS. Using Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Textract, disparate data sets are aggregated and tagged, reducing time and effort throughout the process while providing an accurate and expedited user experience.

“Pharmatizing AI in the life sciences industry is about leveraging technology to optimize and accelerate common processes that are desperate for innovation and transformation,” said Jim Lang, CEO, EVERSANA. “As we came together with AWS, it became clear we could make a real impact in the medical and regulatory review process for branded materials. The team has done amazing work in short order to bring a solution to our industry that will bring unmatched accuracy and speed and ultimately, benefit patients.”

The new offering is the first of several new EVERSANA solutions in development leveraging AWS. Other projects underway include:

  • Field and patient assistance solutions, like chatbots, to automate mundane tasks, provide more accurate responses and improve user experiences.
  • Disease and product education content generation and personalization services, to help life sciences brands improve engagement with and education for both HCPs and patients.

Leaders from AWS and EVERSANA will be at the AWS re:Invent Conference, November 27-30, 2023, in Las Vegas.

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