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UL Solutions Announces First Demonstration of UL Procyon® AI Inference Benchmark for Windows at Snapdragon Summit

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The UL Procyon® AI Inference Benchmark for Windows helps the technology industry address consumer expectations for faster machine learning performance.

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its UL Procyon® Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inference Benchmark for Windows demonstrated the AI inference performance of the Snapdragon® X Elite Platform during the 2023 Snapdragon Summit.

UL Solutions announced that its UL Procyon® Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inference Benchmark for Windows demonstrated the AI inference performance of the Snapdragon® X Elite Platform during the 2023 Snapdragon Summit.
UL Solutions announced that its UL Procyon® Artificial Intelligence (AI) Inference Benchmark for Windows demonstrated the AI inference performance of the Snapdragon® X Elite Platform during the 2023 Snapdragon Summit.

An inference engine comprises hardware and software that make decisions based on the rules and information stored in a knowledge base, and its performance can vary based on the device and other factors.

The UL Procyon AI Inference Benchmark for Windows compares multiple inference engines from different vendors, measuring the machine learning inference performance of Windows operating system devices using common machine vision models. These insights help technology companies evaluate inference performance and compare devices for AI use cases.

“With the unprecedented access to machine learning and artificial intelligence tools that consumers now have in their daily lives, technology vendors are utilizing performance insights to optimize inference engines for better performance with hardware and specific use cases,” said Jukka Makinen, managing director in the Software and Advisory group at UL Solutions. “Our UL Procyon AI Inference Benchmark for Windows empowers the technology industry with a performance measurement tool and insights that can assist in the development of faster AI-driven products and features. The close work between UL Solutions and Qualcomm Technologies helps enhance benchmark accuracy, relevancy and impartiality as AI continues to evolve at a rapid pace — particularly with the Snapdragon X Elite Platform.”

The AI workloads used in the UL Procyon AI Inference Benchmark for Windows are standard machine vision tasks, such as image classification, image segmentation, object detection and super-resolution. These tasks are executed using various neural networks and run on the device’s central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit (GPU) or a dedicated AI accelerator for comparing hardware performance.

“The insights gained from the UL Procyon AI Inference Benchmark for Windows enabled Qualcomm Technologies to optimize the performance of our machine learning tools and present data to highlight the new capabilities of our leading Snapdragon X Elite Platform,” said Surya Chittuluri, director of product management at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We are pleased to be among the industry partners working with UL Solutions in the ongoing development of its AI benchmark in support of faster machine learning.”

Learn more about the UL Procyon AI Inference Benchmark for Windows.

About UL Solutions
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

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SymphonyAI Introduces Breakthrough Predictive and Generative AI-Powered Case Management for Financial Crime Investigation in Asia Pacific

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Unified Sensa Investigation Hub is the industry’s first for high-impact AI transformation of critical financial crime investigation and detection

SINGAPORE, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SymphonyAI Sensa-NetReveal, a leader in predictive and generative AI enterprise AI SaaS, today announced the availability of Sensa Investigation Hub, a generative AI-enabled investigation and case management platform that propels financial institutions into the future of financial crime management in Asia Pacific (APAC).

An industry first, the Sensa Investigation Hub uses cutting-edge predictive and generative AI technology with unparalleled global domain risk and compliance expertise, culminating in an enterprise-wide, next-generation investigation platform that delivers up to 70% increased investigator productivity.

Building on the industry leadership of the Sensa Copilot for financial crime investigators introduced earlier this year to speed financial crime alert investigation, the Sensa Investigation Hub enables accurate, accelerated investigation and reporting by combining an entity-centric view of risk with the speed and intuitiveness of generative AI. Detection engine-agnostic, the Sensa Investigation Hub works seamlessly with existing financial crime solutions to provide a single, unified view of risk, regulator-friendly auditing, and end-to-end transparency.

Global resources suffer a cost of around $1.6 trillion per year due to money laundering efforts worldwide, according to the Financial Accountability Transparency & Integrity panel (FACTI) – a United Nations-affiliated body dedicated to combatting financial crime.

“SymphonyAI Sensa-NetReveal is disrupting the compliance technology sector with our latest cloud-native, generative AI-enabled investigation platform to solve real-world money laundering problems in Asia Pacific,” said Gerard O’Reilly, Regional Director, APAC. “Our integrated end-to-end AML solution offers a holistic view of risk and financial crime in a single integrated platform. Coupled with SymphonyAI’s generative AI-enabled software, customers can reduce the time and cost of investigation while increasing efficiency and consistency.”

Sensa Investigation Hub’s market-leading features and benefits include:

  • Generative AI-powered investigation: The Sensa Investigation Hub’s built-in Sensa Copilot accelerates investigations by ~70% by sourcing, summarizing, and analyzing data at scale – while surfacing results in interrogatable, natural language.
  • Seamlessly augments existing solutions: The Sensa Investigation Hub’s detection-agnostic, flexible data ingestion works with existing detection solutions.
  • Enterprise-wide risk management: SaaS-led, the Sensa Investigation Hub consolidates the risk and compliance tech stack with a single platform, managing all types of financial crime detection and compliance risks across business units and asset classes, reducing complexity, and streamlining operations.
  • Entity-centric investigation: The Sensa Investigation Hub combines an end-to-end view of risk, starting with anti-money laundering and rapidly including sanctions, know your customer (KYC), customer due diligence (CDD), and fraud.
  • Transparent and auditable decisioning and reporting: The Sensa Investigation Hub delivers end-to-end transparency aligned with organizational processes, policies, and regulations, ensuring consistency, auditability, and explainability.

With the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s push for increased AI use in combating money laundering, AI will be centre stage at the 2023 Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF). “The center of gravity for global financial activities is moving away from the West towards the Asia Pacific[1], and this trend is set to accelerate over the next decade,” said Mike Foster, President and CEO of SymphonyAI Sensa-NetReveal. “With the financial world becoming more integrated, the sophistication of financial criminals and malicious actors is also rising. As a result, the sector is under increasing pressure to improve its anti-money laundering and financial crime detection capabilities.

“With bold innovation, our unique financial crime AI models, and breakthrough predictive and generative AI capabilities, SymphonyAI has delivered breathtaking power, simplicity, and effectiveness for every role and tier of organizations engaged in detecting and preventing financial crimes and money-laundering,” he added.

SymphonyAI will demonstrate the Sensa Investigation Hub, along with the rest of the Sensa-NetReveal product portfolio, this week at the SFF from 15th – 17th November 2023. Sensa- NetReveal expert David Lehmani will be speaking at the Regulation Stage on Unshackling Compliance Operations, Wednesday 15th November at 12:15 pm.

About SymphonyAI

SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI SaaS company for digital transformation across the most critical and resilient growth verticals, including retail, consumer packaged goods, finance, manufacturing, media, and IT/enterprise service management. SymphonyAI verticals have many leading enterprises as clients. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI has grown rapidly to 3,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals. SymphonyAI is a SAIGroup company backed by a $1 billion commitment from successful entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Romesh Wadhwani. Learn more at www.symphonyai.com.

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Akamai and Deloitte Announce Strategic Alliance to Deliver Zero Trust Segmentation and Managed Incident Response

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The alliance will deliver a unified product and services approach to mitigate ransomware attacks in an enterprise-ready solution

SINGAPORE, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, and Deloitte, a leader in global security services, today announced a strategic alliance to provide Zero Trust microsegmentation and incident response services to Deloitte customers worldwide. This alliance will combine Deloitte’s expertise in cybersecurity, network forensics, and security with the Akamai Guardicore Segmentation solution. This combination has already provided organizations in Latin America and other regions with immediate protection from ransomware attacks that otherwise may have been disastrous.

Ransomware attacks continue to grow and wreak havoc on organizations of all sizes. According to a recent report from Akamai, the number of ransomware victims increased 143% from Q1 2022 to Q1 2023 due to the exploitation of zero-day and one-day vulnerabilities. This underscores the importance of ensuring organizations have the right people and technology in place to defend against these growing threats.

“Few incident response or network security offerings have provided as much value to our clients as Akamai Guardicore Segmentation. Deloitte has been recommending and implementing this solution with clients that require east-west network traffic security controls, and are dealing with active breaches and preventing lateral movement,” said Marcelo Diaz, Cyber Risk Partner at Deloitte. “We also received tremendous positive feedback from clients in our recent collaboration at Cyber Icon Chile. The trust among our teams and mutual benefits of our alliance further enhances the client experience and accelerates time to value.”

“Enterprise clients continue to demand simpler ways to mitigate ransomware, get visibility into their network, and remain compliant,” said Mani Sundaram, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Security Technology Group at Akamai. “Deloitte’s deep technical expertise and white-glove service offerings are the perfect match for Akamai Guardicore Segmentation. This alliance gives clients a route to fulfill their Zero Trust requirements with less time, overhead, and complexity.”

Leading client use cases for the solution include east-west traffic control implementation, gaining network visibility, isolating environments, cloud migration, incident response, and more. Deloitte’s teams around the world are fully certified to deploy and manage this technology to help enterprises ensure a Zero Trust posture, and have been a trusted ally in helping clients recover from challenging network breaches.

Deloitte customers can utilize Akamai Guardicore Segmentation in their managed environments today. Learn more in our case study.

About Akamai

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences — helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. Akamai Connected Cloud, a massively distributed edge and cloud platform, puts apps and experiences closer to users and keeps threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai’s cloud computing, security, and content delivery solutions at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on X, formerly known as Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Veritas Names Microsoft as First Veritas 360 Defense Partner to Achieve REDLab Validation for Security Solutions

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Solutions reduce time to safe recovery by rapidly discovering last known good data

SINGAPORE, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Veritas Technologies, the leader in secure multi-cloud data management, today announced that Microsoft has become the first Veritas 360 Defense partner to achieve Veritas REDLab Validation for its security solutions. After testing Microsoft Defender with real-world malware in its REDLab isolated test laboratory, Veritas has certified the solution for secure integration into the Veritas Alta cloud data management platform and NetBackup family of products. Together, Veritas and Microsoft can rapidly identify the last known good copy of data following a ransomware attack to ensure a clean recovery to get organizations fully operational fast.

Veritas 360 Defense unveiled by Veritas today, offers organizations a blueprint on how to safeguard their data estate against the continually growing spectre of ransomware. Veritas 360 Defense brings together solutions from the Veritas portfolio, including Veritas Alta, the industry’s most complete secure multi-cloud data management platform, and those from leading security and cloud infrastructure vendors, such as Microsoft, to deliver a turnkey solution for secure cloud-native cyber resiliency. Customers will soon be able to access a library of reference designs, validated by the Veritas REDLab, to guide them on best practices for secure implementation of jointly deployed solutions.

Lawrence Wong, senior vice president of product management and chief strategy officer at Veritas, said: “When customers buy from Veritas and Microsoft, our solutions are not just sold together, they really work together. That is the value of our REDLab validation. Partners, like Microsoft, are able to add layers of security to our cyber resiliency solutions that ensure Veritas customers get a better experience from a comprehensive approach to protecting their businesses.”

Integration between Veritas Alta Data Protection and Microsoft Defender enables customers to scan backup data on inert, immutable, optimized storage to identify the last known good data copy. In doing so, the solution protects organizations from restoring any backup data corrupted by malware, preventing reinfection, and allowing them to bounce back faster.

Eric Burkholder, senior program manager, Microsoft Sentinel, said: “The evolving threat landscape means that enterprises constantly face new and challenging cybersecurity problems. The Microsoft portfolio of security solutions can be integrated with third-party offerings, such as the Veritas Alta cloud data management platform, to ensure that customers can rapidly achieve their security and protection goals and stay one step ahead of bad actors.”

Veritas REDLab Validation marks the latest step in a lasting strategic relationship between Veritas and Microsoft. Deep and established integration between the companies’ products and go-to-market strategies enables them to help customers build their zero trust security models and be cyber resilient. Together, they help to protect against downtime, data loss and regulatory penalties, and to provide the reassurance of recovery at scale, in the cloud and across their data estates.

Previous collaboration highlights between Veritas and Microsoft include:

  • Veritas delivered a simple UI-based integration with Microsoft Sentinel, ensuring all user audit trails, data anomalies and malware detected in the backup infrastructure are shared with the Security Operations (SecOps) team.
  • Veritas Alta Data protection is integrated with Microsoft Azure, which was also the launch partner for Veritas Alta Recovery Vault, Veritas’ cloud cyber-secure recovery data isolation vault with virtual air-gap controls that ensure a backup copy is always indelible, immutable and available for recovery.
  • Veritas Alta SaaS Protection was one of the first data protection solutions, hosted on Microsoft Azure, to be SOC2 and IRAP certified. Veritas Alta SaaS Protection was also one of the first data protection solutions to offer a private tenant architecture for SaaS protection based on Microsoft Azure, ensuring dedicated resources to eliminate conflicts and ensure data sovereignty.
  • Veritas Alta Data Compliance is deployed exclusively on Microsoft Azure around the world. This tight integration allows Veritas to extend its datacenter footprint to accommodate needs for data sovereignty in different regions of the world, in as little as three weeks.

Gabriel Muñoz, information technology director at Alestra, said: “Evaluating security and cyber resiliency solutions from multiple vendors in different proof-of-concept evaluations is time consuming and frustrating. Knowing that we can select products from Veritas and Microsoft that have been pre-tested and validated will free us from that burden and allow us to cut to the chase, so we’re protected faster from emerging cyber-resiliency threats.” 

Veritas is also a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), which is an ecosystem of independent software vendors and managed security service providers that have integrated their solutions to better defend against a world of increasing cyber threats. Currently, Veritas Alta and NetBackup are validated as part of MISA.

About Veritas 
Veritas Technologies is the leader in secure multi-cloud data management. Over 80,000 customers—including 91% of the Fortune 100—rely on Veritas to help ensure the protection, recoverability, and compliance of their data. Veritas has a reputation for reliability at scale, which delivers the resilience its customers need against the disruptions threatened by cyberattacks, like ransomware. No other vendor is able to match Veritas’ ability to execute, with support for 800+ data sources, 100+ operating systems and 1,400+ storage targets through a single, unified approach. Powered by Cloud Scale Technology, Veritas is delivering today on its strategy for Autonomous Data Management that reduces operational overhead while delivering greater value. Learn more at veritas.com. Follow us on X at @veritastechllc. 

Veritas and the Veritas Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veritas Technologies LLC or its affiliates in the US and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. 

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Zepp Health Sponsors Cal Hacks 10.0, the World’s Largest Collegiate Hackathon, for the Second Consecutive Year

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– Winners with the best apps will receive Zepp’s Amazfit smartwatches and cash award

MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Zepp Health Corporation, a global leader in smart wearables and health technology, is excited to announce its sponsorship of Cal Hacks, the world’s largest collegiate hackathon, for the second consecutive year in a row.

Cal Hacks, now in its 10th edition, aims to empower individuals with technology to create innovative solutions that better the world. Every year, it attracts over 2500+ hackers from around the world.

“We’re delighted to return as sponsors of the Cal Hacks event, having been truly impressed by the remarkable talent showcased at last year’s event. Zepp Health had the privilege of working alongside some exceptionally gifted tech enthusiasts, creating innovative solutions that left a lasting impression. We firmly believe that these students, with their unwavering passion and dedication, represent the future thinkers that Zepp Health needs to fulfill our mission: empowering individuals to take control of their well-being through intelligent healthcare tools and creating a world where healthcare brings empowerment, inspiration, and joy to all,” shared Wayne Huang, Founder & CEO of Zepp Health.

Zepp Health will sponsor US$15,000 (USD Fifteen Thousand Dollars) and will offer a $1,000 cash prize along with Zepp OS-enabled flagship Amazfit smartwatches to winners in the Apps categories. The winning criteria will be based on the most innovative apps developed using Zepp OS APIs.

In addition to the generous prizes, Zepp Health has gathered a panel of esteemed judges who have graciously volunteered their time to support this initiative. Notably, among the external judges is Jay Ryan Freeman, a renowned software engineer known for creating the Cydia software application and related software for jailbroken iOS – a modified version of Apple’s iOS.

“Cal Hacks has built a reputation for attracting talented and engaged students from around the world who are eager to build innovative solutions to challenging problems,” said Nick Jiang, Cal Hacks Director, representing Cal Hacks. “We are grateful to work with brands like Zepp Health, who share our passion for the developer community, innovation, and inclusivity.”

Although applications have closed, Cal Hacks is looking for mentors and judges to support hackers throughout the weekend. Individuals with a passion for innovation are encouraged to apply! Cal Hacks will take place from October 27 to 29, 2023, at The Metreon in San Francisco. For more information, visit https://www.calhacks.io/

About Zepp Health

Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP) is a global smart wearable and health technology leader, empowering users to live their healthiest lives by optimizing their health, fitness, and wellness journeys through its leading consumer brands, Amazfit, Zepp Clarity, and Zepp Aura. Powered by its proprietary Zepp Digital Management Platform, which includes the Zepp OS, AI chips, biometric sensors, and data algorithms, Zepp delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals. To date, Zepp has shipped over 200 million units, and its products are available in 90+ countries. Founded in 2013 as Huami Corp., the company became Zepp Health Corporation in February 2021. Zepp has 1,300+ team members and offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions. For more information, visit www.zepphealth.com.

About Cal Hacks

Calhacks is the world’s largest collegiate hackathon based in San Francisco Bay Area. Annually drawing 2500+ hackers from around the world, Cal Hacks is dedicated to fostering a culture of hacking and empowering the next generation of innovators to drive positive change in the world. Visit calhacks.io for more information.

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New Veritas Research Reveals Nearly Half of Organizations Underestimate Their Level of Risk

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Top risks include data security, economic uncertainty and emerging technologies such as AI

SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Veritas Technologies, the leader in secure multi-cloud data management, today released findings of new research that shows 45% of organizations may be miscalculating the severity of threats to their business. The study, Data Risk Management: The State of the Market—Cyber to Compliance, which polled 1,600 executives and IT practitioners across 13 global markets, provides insights into the most pressing risks, their impacts and how organizations plan to navigate them.

Despite risk factors like interest rates and inflation pressing hard on organizations, ransomware and multi-cloud complexity are also growing concerns for businesses of all kinds. However, when survey respondents were initially asked whether their organizations were currently at risk, almost half (48%) said no. But after being presented with a list of individual risk factors, respondents of all levels recognized the challenges facing their organizations, with 97% then identifying a risk to their organizations.

Notably, 15% of those surveyed did not believe their organizations could survive another 12 months given the risks they currently face. There was a disconnect, however, between the C-suite and those working in the trenches of protecting their organizations’ data, which could point to a communications issue: 23% of senior executives predicted the demise of their organizations in the next year, compared to just 6% of analysts and technicians.

Matt Waxman, senior vice president and general manager for data protection at Veritas, said: “The first step in addressing a problem is recognizing it’s there. When the risks are laid out in black and white, it’s hard to ignore the reality of today’s complex business operating environment. The risks are everywhere and require constant vigilance. While an overwhelming majority of respondents ultimately acknowledged the presence of risks and most said they’re taking steps to address them, the data suggests it may not be enough.”

Clear and present danger

Given the macro landscape and daily news headlines, the survey responses are a clear reflection of the times. Participants identified data security (46%), economic uncertainty (38%) and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), (36%) as the top threats faced by their organizations today from among an extensive list of possible hazards. Traditional threats like competition and a shortage of talent took fourth and fifth place. Geopolitical instability fell even further down the list to seventh place.

AI is proving to be a double-edged sword for organizations. There have been numerous reports over recent months of bad actors adopting AI solutions to create more sophisticated and compelling ransomware attacks on organizations. It has additionally been recognized as a risk factor for businesses who fail to put proper guardrails in place to stop employees from breaching data privacy regulations through the inappropriate use of generative AI tools. Conversely, AI is also tipped to be one of the best solutions for businesses to fight back against hackers since its capabilities can be harnessed to automate the detection of, and response to, malicious activities.

Additionally, 87% of those surveyed admitted they had experienced a negative impact from risks, including reputational and financial harm. When asked which risks had resulted in actual damage to their organizations, data security was again highest, with 40% of respondents attesting to related damages. Economic uncertainty was the second most common risk to have affected organizations, with 36% having been hurt. Damages from competition came in third at 35% and emerging technologies, such as AI, at 33%.

The effects of data security breaches were underscored by the number of organizations who had been hit by ransomware attacks. A sizable majority (65%) said that over the past two years their organizations had been the victims of at least one successful ransomware attack in which hackers were able to infiltrate their systems. Twenty-six percent of those who experienced a successful attack said they did not report it. Breaches that caused a failure to comply with regulatory requirements cost respondents’ organizations, on average, more than US$336,000 in regulatory compliance fines during the last year.

Caught in the crosshairs 

For many respondents, the level of risk is rising. More (54%) were likely to say risks to data security have increased rather than decreased (21%) over the last 12 months. Yet they may not fully appreciate their own vulnerabilities. This perception gap emerges in light of how organizations representing specific sectors assessed their risk versus how their responses were scored via a risk rating scale.

Researchers assigned each respondent a “risk ranking” score based on their answers and what these revealed about their adherence to security best practices. While the public sector ranked as the most at-risk group, just 48% of those respondents rated themselves as being at risk. Similarly, only 52% of respondents from the energy, oil/gas and utilities sector viewed themselves at risk.

Most at-risk sectors

Most at-risk countries/regions

1

Public sector

1

UK

2

Energy, oil/gas and utilities

2

France

3

Media, leisure and entertainment

3

China

4

Construction and property

4

Singapore

5

Manufacturing and production

5

Japan

6

IT, technology and telecom

6

US

7

Business and professional services

7

Australia

8

Financial services

8

Nordics

9

Healthcare

9

DACH

10

Biopharma

10

India

Shoring up their defenses, but are they doing enough?

For organizations aiming to mitigate data security risks, many have increased their data protection budgets as much 30% over the last 12 months. The average data protection and security team size also grew by 21-22 staff members. Eighty-nine percent said staffing levels are now at an adequate level for keeping their organizations secure.

Along with staffing additions, organizations are exploring other ways to fortify their defenses. Despite ranking AI and emerging technologies as a top risk, 68% are looking at AI and machine learning to boost security. Given AI’s dual nature as a force for both good and bad, the question going forward will be whether their organizations’ AI protection can evolve ahead of hackers’ AI attacks.

The research also appears to expose another chink in the armor with more than a third (38%) reporting that they have no data recovery plan in place or have only a partial plan. That presents cause for concern considering nearly half (48%) experienced data loss at least once in the past two years.

Waxman continued: “The caution is for organizations to avoid approaching their data security strategy with a false sense of confidence. The recent spate of high-profile data breaches has proven no organization is immune. If data is like gold dust, guard your treasure. Be prepared with a comprehensive cyber resiliency plan for protecting and recovering your data from edge to core to cloud. Rehearse the plan regularly and recalibrate as needed. Being forewarned is forearmed and by strengthening your data security posture, you can successfully navigate the risks.”

For more survey findings, download the report: Data Risk Management: The State of the Market—Cyber to Compliance.

Research methodology

Veritas commissioned Vanson Bourne to survey 1,600 respondents in August and September 2023 across Australia, Brazil, China, the DACH region, France, India, Japan, the Nordics, Singapore, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. Respondents held executive or practitioner level positions in organizations of at least 1,000 employees from any sector.

About Veritas

Veritas Technologies is the leader in secure multi-cloud data management. Over 80,000 customers—including 91% of the Fortune 100—rely on Veritas to help ensure the protection, recoverability and compliance of their data. Veritas has a reputation for reliability at scale, which delivers the resilience its customers need against the disruptions threatened by cyberattacks, like ransomware. No other vendor is able to match Veritas’ ability to execute, with support for 800+ data sources, 100+ operating systems and 1,400+ storage targets through a single, unified approach. Powered by Cloud Scale Technology, Veritas is delivering today on its strategy for Autonomous Data Management that reduces operational overhead while delivering greater value. Learn more at veritas.com. Follow us on X at @veritastechllc. 

Veritas and the Veritas Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veritas Technologies LLC or its affiliates in the US and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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LockIn Company Unveils New Product ‘LISS’ to Fortify Mobile App Security

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LockIn Company, a prominent mobile app security firm, has taken a significant stride in bolstering mobile app security with the unveiling of its latest innovation, LISS (LIAPP Secure Screen) technology. This state-of-the-art security solution is poised to redefine content and copyright protection within mobile applications, providing users with an unparalleled level of protection against data leakage and unauthorized sharing.

LockIn Company's LISS technology secures sensitive information within mobile apps.
LockIn Company’s LISS technology secures sensitive information within mobile apps.

LockIn Company’s LISS technology is equipped with a robust suite of features meticulously crafted to safeguard sensitive information within mobile apps. LISS effectively thwarts unauthorized screen captures, ensuring the utmost security for valuable content within the app. Furthermore, it diligently blocks screen recording capabilities, guaranteeing that no one can create unauthorized copies of your app’s content. Additionally, LISS possesses the ability to detect and promptly alert users to the presence of remote-control apps, thereby preventing any unauthorized access to the mobile app.

A standout feature of LISS is its library-style Software Development Kit (SDK), which seamlessly integrates into service apps. This integration empowers developers to implement formidable security measures without the need for extensive development resources. Users can enjoy heightened security without the inconvenience of additional app installations.

Myoung Kyu Choi, CEO of LockIn Company, shared his insights regarding the current landscape of mobile app security, stating, “With the mobile app market reaching a staggering 500 billion dollars, the threats to mobile apps are also on the ascent. The app security market, aimed at preventing information leaks and copyright infringements through apps, is poised for remarkable growth.”

LockIn Company, a member company of Global Digital Innovation Network (formerly known as Born2Global Centre), has been a trailblazer in the realm of mobile app security, earning acclaim for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding digital content. In addition to LISS, the company offers other robust security solutions, including LIAPP for mobile app protection and the secure keypad, LIKEY. In 2018, LockIn Company garnered recognition as a major global vendor in Gartner’s “Market Guide for Application Shielding” report. Furthermore, in 2023, the company clinched three prestigious gold awards at the CYBER SECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS in the categories of “Mobile Application Security,” “Application Security,” and “Runtime Application Self-Protection.”

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Pixalate Q2 2023 Ad Fraud Benchmarks for Web Traffic: North America Reports Highest Desktop Invalid Traffic Rate at 13%, Followed by Asia-Pacific

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New research shows 12% Global Invalid Traffic (IVT) rates on desktop compared to 8.5% for mobile browsers.

LONDON, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Pixalate, the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, today released the Q2 2023 Desktop and Mobile Web Invalid Traffic Benchmark Report, analyzing the invalid traffic (IVT) rates for open programmatic advertising on desktop, mobile and tablet websites as of Q2 2023.

The report provides benchmarks for ad fraud across mobile and tablet devices and desktop browsers by global region and country.

Key Findings:

Open Programmatic Advertising on Desktop Web

  • 12% Desktop IVT rate in Q2 2023
    • Firefox Browser (24%) had the highest IVT rate in Q2 2023 among top 5 desktop web browsers
  • North America (13%) reports highest desktop IVT rate
  • Malaysia (21%) reported the highest desktop web IVT rate for any country

Open Programmatic Advertising on Mobile & Tablet Web

  • 8.5% global mobile & tablet web IVT rate in Q2 2023
  • Vivo mobile devices most vulnerable for mobile web IVT (11.8%)
  • At 9%, APAC & EMEA regions have higher mobile web IVT rate – peaking at 24% in South Korea
  • U.S. and Canada among lowest mobile web IVT rates 8.2% & 7.9% respectively

Download a free copy of the report here: Q2 2023 Desktop and Mobile Web Invalid Traffic Benchmark Report

About Pixalate

Pixalate is the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising. We work 24/7 to guard your reputation and grow your media value. Pixalate offers the only system of coordinated solutions across display, app, video, and CTV for better detection and elimination of ad fraud. Pixalate is an MRC-accredited service for the detection and filtration of sophisticated invalid traffic (SIVT) across desktop and mobile web, mobile in-app, and CTV advertising. www.pixalate.com

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The content of this press release, and the Q2 2023 Desktop and Mobile Web Invalid Traffic Benchmarks Report (the “Report“), reflect Pixalate’s opinions with respect to factors that Pixalate believes can be useful to the digital media industry. Any data shared is grounded in Pixalate’s proprietary technology and analytics, which Pixalate is continuously evaluating and updating. Any references to outside sources should not be construed as endorsements. Pixalate’s opinions are just that, opinions, which means that they are neither facts nor guarantees. Pixalate is sharing this data not to impugn the standing or reputation of any entity, person or app, but, instead, to report findings and trends pertaining to programmatic advertising activity across CTV apps in the time period studied. Pixalate does not independently verify third-party information. Per the Media Rating Council (MRC), “‘Invalid Traffic’ is defined generally as traffic that does not meet certain ad serving quality or completeness criteria, or otherwise does not represent legitimate ad traffic that should be included in measurement counts. Among the reasons why ad traffic may be deemed invalid is it is a result of non-human traffic (spiders, bots, etc.), or activity designed to produce fraudulent traffic.” IVT is also sometimes referred to as “ad fraud.” Per the MRC, “‘Fraud’ is not intended to represent fraud as defined in various laws, statutes and ordinances or as conventionally used in U.S. Court or other legal proceedings, but rather a custom definition strictly for advertising measurement purposes.”

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Exiger Announces Capgemini Will Acquire its FCC Advisory Division as Exiger Continues to Accelerate and Focus the Scaling of its Third Party Risk and Supply Chain Management Technology Business

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Exiger, the SaaS company revolutionizing the way corporations, government agencies and banks manage supply chains, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Capgemini, a leading business and technology transformation services company, for the sale of its market-leading Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) division. The transaction is due to close in the coming months.

Exiger Announces Capgemini Will Acquire its Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Advisory Division as Exiger Continues to Accelerate and Focus the Scaling of its Third Party Risk and Supply Chain Management Technology Business
Exiger Announces Capgemini Will Acquire its Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Advisory Division as Exiger Continues to Accelerate and Focus the Scaling of its Third Party Risk and Supply Chain Management Technology Business

This comes at a time when Exiger is experiencing accelerated growth and penetration in the third-party risk and supply chain management software market.

Founded in 2013, the FCC division of Exiger comprises a team of experts with offices in North America, EMEA and APAC. This team specializes in advisory, analytics and managed services relating to anti-money laundering, Know Your Customer (KYC), anti-bribery & corruption, suspicious activity monitoring, sanctions, transaction monitoring, and fraud. Exiger’s client roster is highly complementary to Capgemini’s and includes major players in banking, capital markets and fintechs.

“This sale marks an enormous milestone in the evolution and growth of Exiger,” said Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels. “Capgemini’s acquisition allows us to focus on our core third-party risk and supply chain management technology business, reinforcing our strength, market leadership and accelerated growth. As we continue to invest in cutting edge AI solutions for our customers across the public and private sectors, we’re thrilled that our market-leading advisory team will be able to continue the next leg of their growth journey with such a distinct leader in their space.”

“Financial crime compliance requirements are evolving at pace so financial institutions are looking to adopt data driven, technology enabled solutions to support their end-to-end FCC transformation,” comments Anirban Bose, CEO of Capgemini’s Financial Services and Group Executive Board Member. “The deep domain expertise of the FCC Division of Exiger will help us to further address growing client demand for these services. I am delighted to welcome them to our team.”

TD Cowen served as exclusive financial advisor and Dechert LLP served as legal counsel to Exiger on the transaction.

About Exiger
Exiger is revolutionizing the way corporations, government agencies and banks navigate risk and compliance in their third-parties, supply chains and customers through its software and tech-enabled solutions. Exiger’s mission is to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. Emboldening its 550 customers across the globe, including 150 in the Fortune 500 and over 50 government agencies, with award-winning AI technology, Exiger leads the way in ESG, cyber, financial crime, third-party and supply chain management. Its work has been recognized by 40+ AI, RegTech and Supply Chain partner awards.  Learn more at Exiger.com and follow Exiger on LinkedIn.

Contact:
Kody Gurfein
Chief Marketing Officer for Exiger
1.914.393.0398
kgurfein@exiger.com

Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels: “Capgemini’s acquisition allows us to focus on our core third-party risk and supply chain management technology business, reinforcing our strength, market leadership and accelerated growth. As we continue to invest in cutting edge AI solutions for our customers across the public and private sectors, we’re thrilled that our market-leading advisory team will be able to continue the next leg of their growth journey with such a distinct leader in their space.”
Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels: “Capgemini’s acquisition allows us to focus on our core third-party risk and supply chain management technology business, reinforcing our strength, market leadership and accelerated growth. As we continue to invest in cutting edge AI solutions for our customers across the public and private sectors, we’re thrilled that our market-leading advisory team will be able to continue the next leg of their growth journey with such a distinct leader in their space.”
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QSAN Launches XCubeNXT 8100 & 5100: Enterprise Unified Storage with Cross-Platform Replication

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TAIPEI, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — QSAN Technology, Inc., a global leader in enterprise storage solutions, released the new XCubeNXT 8100 & 5100 series next generation high-performance all-in-one unified storage with compact architecture for mixed to enterprise workloads. The latest XCubeNXT series supports multiple protocols and features industry-leading cross-platform replication across all QSAN platforms, reshaping industry standards and ushering in a new era of streamlined storage management. These new products are backed by a 5-year limited warranty for proven enterprise-grade reliability.

Versatile Support for Demanding Environments
XCubeNXT offers block and file support along with data backup and disaster recovery services. It is backed by powerful scale-up capabilities, making it suitable for modern enterprise applications such as containerization, virtualization, file sharing, backup, media environments, and surveillance.

Modern Simplicity with QSM
QSAN Storage Management (QSM) system redefines ease of use, reducing the learning curve and simplifying maintenance. The intuitive GUI offers a swift setup, enabling data access within five minutes of installation. Boasting support for multiple protocols and cross QSAN platform replication, QSM streamlines management and fosters seamless integration.

Dependable Data Experience
99.9999% high availability design with no single point of failure. Cache-to-flash to protect cache data in power outages and non-disruptive firmware upgrades ensures continuous data service with zero downtime.

Adaptive Scalability
Equipped with dual controllers featuring built-in 4-port 10 GbE (SFP+) and a maximum of 26 host ports, XCubeNXT allows direct connections to multiple hosts. It scales to 16.7 PB and uses the Wake-on-SAS feature for remote power management in XCubeDAS expansion units, boosting energy efficiency.

Extended to 5-year limited warranty
“The XN8100 and XN5100 mark a pivotal moment. From addressing diverse needs, be it everyday workloads or high-performance demands. Streamlining management and eradicating data silos, signifies a leap forward in optimized data utilization. We especially extend the product to a 5-year limited warranty to give back to QSAN’s customers.” Said Steven Lin, Global Sales and Marketing VP of QSAN.

About QSAN
Dedicated to data storage and protection, QSAN, a forward-looking pioneer in the IT industry, offers uncomplicated, secure, and reliable solutions for businesses of all sizes. These solutions aid our global partners and customers in digital transformation by delivering exceptional performance and value tailored to their workloads, applications, budgets, and business requirements.
For further information, visit www.QSAN.com.

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