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Appian Named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms

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MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) today announced it has been named a Leader by Gartner in its 2023 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms (LCAP). The report evaluated 17 vendors and their product offerings. For more information, download a complimentary copy of the Gartner Low-Code 2023 Report.

Appian has been named a Leader by Gartner in its 2023 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms (LCAP).
Appian has been named a Leader by Gartner in its 2023 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms (LCAP).

“Axiom Space uses Appian for our Collaborative Data Environment as we build the next-generation lunar spacesuit for the return to the Moon,” said Rodney Johnson, Axiom Space Senior Enterprise Service Manager. “Low-code design across the Appian Data Fabric and Appian’s complete process automation toolset is a powerful accelerant for our mission.”

Gartner defines low-code application platforms (LCAPs) as application platforms that are used to rapidly develop and run custom applications by abstracting and minimizing the use of programming languages. Enterprise LCAPs are a subset of this market that target a wider range of developer personas — especially enterprise developers — and provide features essential for application delivery and maintenance in midsize and large organizations. These features include support for high performance, availability and scalability of applications, disaster recovery, security, API access to (and from) enterprise and third-party cloud services, usage monitoring, service-level agreements, and availability of technical support and training.

“What we believe makes Appian different from other low-code vendors is a focus on process automation with AI,” said Michael Beckley, CTO and Founder of Appian. “Our low-code private AI enables the most innovative companies to safely use generative AI today, and the Appian Data Fabric enables easy Private AI integration into every business process.”

The Appian Platform modernizes low-code development and process automation by driving innovation, efficiency, and growth with generative AI. Key architectural components make it easy to leverage AI, including Appian’s patented SAIL and Data Fabric architecture, its AI Copilot, and its private AI strategy for faster delivery of powerful and secure end-to-end process automation solutions.

To access the report and to learn more about Appian’s positioning, visit https://ap.pn/48UzPCq.

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About Appian

Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world’s most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations—resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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OpenLegacy Nominates Former Distinguished Gartner VP Analyst Massimo Pezzini to Advisory Board

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The IT market researcher adds 45 years of experience to the OpenLegacy Advisory board to help the company shape its unique cloud-native legacy systems integration strategy.

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — OpenLegacy, the leader in legacy systems integration and modernization platforms, announced today the nomination of Massimo Pezzini as their advisory board member. Mr. Pezzini joins the company’s advisory board after spending over 45 years in the IT industry. He spent 25 years as a distinguished vice president analyst with a leading research analyst firm, Gartner, where he specialized in automation and integration strategies and technologies. “Mr. Pezzini, as an advisor to the OpenLegacy team, will be a driving force in formulating OpenLegacy’s enterprise strategy. OpenLegacy is fully committed to supporting requirements for modern and legacy systems integration, and its advanced, microservices-based, API and events-enabled technology is a clear differentiator.'” states OpenLegacy President and Founder Romi Stein.

“As hybrid integration is a vital facet of digital transformation, the demand for enterprise automation technology continues to expand. Traditional mission-critical, system-of-record applications must work with mobile apps, SaaS, custom cloud-native applications, and generative AI systems to improve efficiency, deliver innovative business value, and foster business agility. In this context, technologies that enable quick and seamless integration between modern and legacy systems are paramount.” said Mr. Pezzini.

“I’ve been working with OpenLegacy for many years,” continued Mr. Pezzini, “and it is an honor to join the Advisory Board.”

Mr. Pezzini joins the advisory board as the company concludes its most significant strategic partnerships to date and is primed for its next growth phase. Mr. Pezzini’s expertise will greatly influence the company’s strategic direction and innovation initiatives.

By leveraging his extensive IT market experience, acquired over the years and honed during his time at Gartner, Mr. Pezzini will help propel OpenLegacy towards new horizons in enterprise automation platforms.

About OpenLegacy
OpenLegacy offers a cloud-first legacy modernization platform delivering high ROI with a simple, disruption-free method to generate, extend, and deploy digital services from legacy systems to the cloud. Jumpstart and optimize your modernization journey and follow it through, no matter the chosen strategy: modernizing in place (hybrid), rehosting/replatforming, or even replacing and rewriting the entire application. OpenLegacy is used by many leading enterprises, including Citi, Scotiabank, Liberty Mutual, DBS, and Standard Chartered. Visit openlegacy.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Open Compute Project Tackles Data Center Hardware and Firmware Security

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Launches New Community Led Security Program Improving IT Device Security Posture

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP), the nonprofit organization bringing hyperscale innovations to all, announced a new program, OCP Security Appraisal Framework and Enablement (S.A.F.E.) designed to improve the trustworthiness of devices across all data center IT infrastructure. The OCP S.A.F.E. program is expected to reduce cost overhead and redundancy of device security audits with an OCP Community developed per device security checklist, and advance the security posture of device hardware and firmware components across the supply chain.

The S.A.F.E. program adds a new dimension to the services offered by the OCP Foundation. It all starts with the OCP Community developing a standardized device specific audit checklist and criteria for selecting 3rd party device security review auditors. Both the device audit checklist and auditor selection criteria will be open sourced and available to all. Device auditors will do a self-assessment and those that qualify will be designated as OCP Security Review Providers (SRP). Device vendors will commission an OCP recognized SRP to conduct a device specific security review based on the appropriate OCP Community provided checklist.

“The OCP S.A.F.E. Program is designed to be a catalyst for upleveling the effort on security across the OCP Community and the industry. The OCP S.A.F.E. program is an OCP Community led effort to bring standardizations to device firmware security validation to help data center operators maintain a consistent security posture with reduced costs through removing duplication of efforts which can be replicated by other market segments. Security is the underlying foundation which makes OCP core tenets of efficiency, openness, scale, impact and sustainability possible,” said Steve Helvie, VP Emerging Markets at the Open Compute Project Foundation.

“Creating a standardized approach for provenance, code quality and software supply chain for firmware releases and firmware patches that run on data center IT devices benefits the broader community; from democratizing the review process to streamlining efforts. Google is pleased to be a founding member of the OCP S.A.F.E. program and together, with the community, we will accomplish our mutual goal of increased security assurance for the industry,” said Phil Venables, CISO, Google Cloud.

Independent third-party audits present significant challenges. These results are often available only to a certain set of customers, limiting their market impact. Also, these reviews are often commissioned by device consumers at the time of purchase, with device reviews are only performed once and subsequent security issues introduced by firmware upgrades and patches go undetected. The OCP driving a standardized approach, across all data center operators, will effectively and efficiently address these issues.

“We have partnered with OCP to create SAFE, a framework that promotes systematic security evaluations across the hardware ecosystem. This initiative provides enhanced levels of quality and security assurance to all hardware consumers,” said Mark Russinovich, Azure CTO.

The OCP S.A.F.E. Program is designed to reduce cost overhead and redundancy of device security audits, (1) provide security conformance assurance to device consumers (2) increase the number of devices whose firmware and associated updates are reviewed on a continuous basis, rather than only once when the device is 1st manufactured. (3) advance the security posture of device hardware and firmware components, through iterative refinement of review areas, testing scopes and reporting requirements.

The program has received strong support from both 3rd party auditors, device and silicon vendors. Currently Atredis Partners, IO Active, and NCC Group are enrolled as OCP Security Review Providers, with participating device vendors AMD and SK Hynix, and silicon vendor Intel.

“The OCP S.A.F.E. program with the increased level of security assurance it can provide should bring a new level of confidence to the market for data center IT device consumers and ultimately end users of cloud provider provided services. The efficiencies it drives at the same time as improving security is refreshing for the industry. This is just one example of how open collaboration within a community such as the OCP can benefit everyone,” said Ashish Nadkarni, Group Vice President and General Manager, Worldwide Infrastructure at IDC.

About the Open Compute Project Foundation
The Open Compute Project (OCP) is a collaborative Community of hyperscale data center operators, telecom, colocation providers and enterprise IT users, working with the product and solution vendor ecosystem to develop open innovations deployable from the cloud to the edge. The OCP Foundation is responsible for fostering and serving the OCP Community to meet the market and shape the future, taking hyperscale-led innovations to everyone. Meeting the market is accomplished through addressing challenging market obstacles with open specifications, designs and emerging market programs that showcase OCP-recognized IT equipment and data center facility best practices. Shaping the future includes investing in strategic initiatives and programs that prepare the IT ecosystem for major technology changes, such as AI & ML, optics, advanced cooling techniques, composable memory and silicon. OCP Community-developed open innovations strive to benefit all, optimized through the lens of impact, efficiency, scale and sustainability. Learn more at www.opencompute.org.

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OutSystems Spotlights its Vision for Generative AI and Customer Success at Singapore’s NextStep Exec

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OutSystems’ first executive-only low-code conference in Singapore connects customers and IT leaders to discuss the future of application development

SINGAPORE, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — OutSystems, a global leader in high-performance low-code application development, last week held its NextStep Exec in Singapore, which was attended by customers across different industries in Asia-Pacific (APAC). The event included an exclusive look at new developments with the OutSystems platform. It also connected customers and industry leaders to foster collaboration and exchange of insights, including customer use cases, applications, and business cases that drive innovation and return on interest (ROI) through high-performance low-code.

Paulo Rosado, Founder and CEO of OutSystems, delivering the welcome address at NextStep Exec 2023, Singapore.
Paulo Rosado, Founder and CEO of OutSystems, delivering the welcome address at NextStep Exec 2023, Singapore.

The conference showcased a preview of what’s new and next with the OutSystems Platform including:

  • Project Morpheus updates: OutSystems’ newest AI roadmap has been updated to provide a comprehensive data fabric that enables customers to seamlessly access and integrate data from any source, regardless of location or format. This will help customers to build more intelligent and data-driven applications.
  • OutSystems Developer Cloud: New capabilities in observability and monitoring have been unveiled on the OutSystems cloud-native development platform. This will give customers greater visibility into their applications and help them to identify and resolve issues quickly.

OutSystems further shared key company milestones since its founding in 2001, highlighting efforts since 2018 to leverage AI for expert-level assistance across critical areas of the software development lifecycle. OutSystems also emphasized its commitment to build new systems of the future with extreme composability and agility at their core, empowering enterprises to innovate and effectively adapt to rapidly digitalising environments.

“In our decade-long presence in Singapore, we have witnessed robust market expansion and widespread adoption of low-code technology across APAC. The successes of our customers are what drives us to continue innovating and investing in our solutions,” said Paulo Rosado, Founder and CEO of OutSystems. “With AI remaining at the forefront of technology innovation, we are committed to leading the way in AI-driven application development and delivering remarkable improvements in code quality and overall development efficiency. We’ll continue to provide enterprise-grade capabilities for customers to achieve their business goals and create world-class mobile and web apps that drive customer satisfaction.”

At the conference, OutSystems customers such as Roche, City Development Limited, Dynamik Technologies, and Resolution Life Australia highlighted some of the most pressing issues for IT leaders today and how low-code empowered them to modernise legacy systems, build and manage their talent pool, and drive incremental productivity and operational efficiency.

NextStep Exec 2023 Singapore was a resounding success, showcasing the latest innovations from OutSystems and the power of high-performance low-code to help businesses innovate and achieve their business goals. OutSystems is committed to supporting its customers in their digital transformation journeys and helping them to create world-class applications that drive customer satisfaction.

About OutSystems
OutSystems was founded in 2001 with the mission to give every organization the power to innovate through software. The OutSystems high-performance low-code platform gives technology leaders and developers the tools to rapidly build and deploy their own business-critical applications. The company’s network spans nearly 700,000 community members, 400+ partners, and active customers in 87 countries across 22 industries. OutSystems is “The Low-Code Platform®” and a recognized leader by analysts, IT executives, business leaders, and developers around the world. Some of the most well-known brands use OutSystems to turn their big ideas into software that moves their business, people, and the world forward. Learn more at www.outsystems.com.

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Deltek Celebrates the 16th Annual MVP Award Winners at Deltek ProjectCon 2023

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ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, today announced the winners of its annual Most Valuable Project (MVP) Awards at Deltek ProjectCon 2023, the company’s yearly user conference. With the MVP Awards, Deltek honors the most innovative among its worldwide customers and partners across nine categories:

The Marketing Agency Award recognizes an advertising or digital marketing agency using Deltek solutions to power their creative business. This year’s winner, George P. Johnson, a Project Worldwide Agency, is the world’s leading experiential marketing agency. The agency successfully implemented Deltek WorkBook in the UK, Germany, and Dubai to achieve global expansion and collaboration among its offices. With the help of Deltek and implementation partner Tangram, the agency overcame complex government tax and multi-currency reporting challenges, and increased visibility into resource management, utilization rates and job lifecycle workflows for the 1,400 employees who use WorkBook daily.   

The Consulting Award recognizes a firm that is using Deltek as a key technology to deliver successful engagements to their clients. This year’s winner, Boulay, is an accounting, audit, tax and financial consulting firm headquartered in Minneapolis. Boulay decided to upgrade its Deltek Maconomy ERP system to Maconomy in the Cloud to align with its business goals of growth, productivity and security in a cloud environment.  After the migration, Boulay saw a 50% reduction in the time needed to upgrade to Maconomy in the Cloud, expediting its timeline, streamlining user communication and allowing the company to add additional contractors to support growth.    

The Construction Award recognizes a firm in the construction industry that is utilizing Deltek to successfully execute projects. This year’s winner, Pyro-Comm Systems, Inc., a premier fire alarm and life safety contractor, has used Deltek ComputerEase as its financial backbone for over ten years.  Pyro-Comm successfully increased control of project financial performance, including consolidating two ComputerEase systems into one by leveraging Deltek’s payroll services in just two weeks. Through customized reporting and application utilization, Pyro-Comm can now provide executive management insight and confidence across its financial reporting. 

The Professional Services Award recognizes a firm doing innovative work and succeeding with the help of Deltek solutions. This year’s winner, Englobe is a mid-market engineering and environmental services firm, with more than 3,000 employees and a well-established network of offices and facilities across Canada. Englobe uses Deltek Vantagepoint as the foundation of its daily operations across 23,000 projects annually, relying on it to help streamline financials, optimize project management, and deliver high-quality solutions to its clients. Leveraging Deltek Vantagepoint has led to improved resource utilization, efficient project management and an overall increase in profitability for Englobe.   

The Partner Award recognizes a Deltek partner and customer that together have completed an exceptional implementation of a Deltek solution. This year’s winners, Deltek Premier Partner Rhodium Digital and customer Wade Consulting, are both based in Alberta, Canada. With recent rapid growth, Wade needed a powerful and integrated ERP system to manage their entire product lifecycle and gain deeper insights into individual project health. With Rhodium Digital’s expertise as a Deltek Vantagepoint partner, Wade Consulting was able to move off QuickBooks® and time-consuming manual spreadsheet processes and go live in just two months, laying the foundation for double-digit growth for years to come. 

The Small to Midsize Business Award recognizes a growing business doing innovative work and succeeding with the help of Deltek solutions. This year’s winner, Connexus Corporation, is a women-owned, Virginia-based global consulting firm that designs sustainable strategies to link developing economies with global markets that enhance the lives of the poor. Connexus implemented Deltek Costpoint to handle the complex needs of managing international development projects while maintaining its prime contractor status on the Feed the Future Senegal Nafoore Warsaaji Activity, funded through the Feed the Future initiative coordinated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). With Costpoint, Connexus was able to streamline project management, accounting, and reporting processes, and ensure compliance with USAID regulations. Connexus also gained real-time visibility into project performance and financial status, enabling it to make informed decisions and optimize their resources. 

The Enterprise Award recognizes a large business that leverages Deltek solutions to achieve its global mission. This year’s winner, Fluor’s Mission Solutions Business Group, the government contracting division of the FORTUNE 500 company, provides nuclear engineering and facility operation services, construction management, rapid response logistics, global military base operations and maintenance, as well as humanitarian and disaster relief support.  Mission Solutions moved its entire ERP system from SAP, and now leverages several of Deltek’s industry-specific solutions, including Deltek Costpoint, Talent Management, Cobra, Acumen and GovWin IQ to power its project lifecycle. Mission Solutions migrated 1,900 employees to Deltek Costpoint in just ten months, saving six million dollars in operational expenses while remaining fully compliant with government regulations.

The Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Award recognizes an A&E firm that is utilizing Deltek to successfully execute projects. This year’s winner, DeSimone Consulting Engineering, provides high-quality structural engineering, façade consulting, construction consulting, forensics services (litigation support), integrated design, detailing services, and protective design for all types of buildings. The high-growth, 600-employee firm upgraded from Deltek Vision to Vantagepoint in 2023 while consolidating disparate financial systems and integrating client relationship management, corporate risk, and project data following multiple acquisitions. With Vantagepoint, DeSimone grew its revenue by 33%, increased invoice efficiency, and saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in overhead costs by streamlining platforms to one integrated ERP system.  

The Government Contracting Award recognizes a firm that is using Deltek to successfully execute business with federal, state or local governments. This year’s winner, UIC Government Services and The Bowhead Family of Companies, provides various services for defense and civilian government agencies. UIC Government Services leverages Deltek Costpoint, GovWin IQ, PPM Solutions, and TIPQA to run a complex accounting and corporate structure for over 36 subsidiaries and more than 3,000 employees. UIC Government Services’ decade-long history with Deltek’s government-compliant solutions has decreased its operating support costs year over year, with more than 35% of invoices now processed by software, while also increasing project efficiencies.  

“I am thrilled to celebrate the winners of this year’s MVP Awards and all the great work done by each business. We are honored that they have each chosen Deltek’s industry-leading solutions as a key part of their path toward success,” said Brian Daniell, Deltek’s Chief Customer Officer. “This year we received nominations from all over the globe, from companies of all sizes, and with a huge range of business goals they were able to achieve over the past year. On behalf of everyone at Deltek, we’re delighted to congratulate this outstanding group of winners!”

Learn how Deltek customers are powering project success.

About Deltek

Better software means better projects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. More than 30,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek for superior levels of project intelligence, management and collaboration. Our industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue. Learn more at www.deltek.com.

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Everest Group Names SS&C Blue Prism a Leader for Sixth Consecutive Year in RPA Products PEAK Matrix® 2023

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WINDSOR, Conn., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced SS&C Blue Prism has been named a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Leader in the Everest Group Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023.

“SS&C Blue Prism has reinforced its position as a Leader on Everest Group’s RPA Products PEAK Matrix® 2023. A strong market presence, depth and breadth of product functionalities, and continued investments toward offering an integrated intelligent automation platform contributed to this position,” said Amardeep Modi, Vice President at Everest Group. “Product support and training, interoperability, and scalability are some of the key strengths highlighted by its clients.”

This assessment analyzes the changing dynamics of the global RPA landscape and 24 technology providers across several key dimensions. The SS&C Blue Prism assessment included the analysis of client numbers, YoY growth, client feedback on value and satisfaction and the company’s breadth of coverage of industries and enterprise size segments.

“We’re thrilled SS&C Blue Prism has secured its position as a Leader for the sixth time on Everest Group’s RPA Products PEAK Matrix®,” said Mike Megaw, Global Head of IA, Risk, Regulatory and Data, SS&C Technologies. “Everest Group recognition is validation of our intelligent automation ecosystem’s significant business transformational value and innovation. This acknowledgment is a testament to how our team and partners – working together globally – ensure businesses become more connected by delivering the best possible products to our customers.”

The RPA Products PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2023 also measures SS&C Blue Prism’s commercial and sales model flexibility, progressiveness and client adoption of available commercial models as part of its ability to successfully deliver products.

SS&C Blue Prism digitizes operations across financial services, insurance, health and pharma, banking and more. Speak to an expert about SS&C Blue Prism’s intelligent automation offering.

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world’s largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology.

Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq: SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.

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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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Relativity Delivers Hands-On e-Discovery Education to Australia

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The University of New England is the first law school in Australia to partner with Relativity’s global Academic Partner Program

CHICAGO and ARMIDALE, Australia, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Relativity, a global legal technology company, today announced it has partnered with The University of New England (UNE) School of Law in Australia, to provide hands-on e-discovery education to its law students. UNE is the first school in the APAC region to benefit from the success of Relativity’s Academic Partner Program.

Launched in 2015, Relativity designed its Academic Partner program to meet the evolving needs of the legal industry, helping programs more easily integrate technology into their litigation and discovery curricula. The program has since established itself in 116 schools and reaches 4,000 students in the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland. Relativity’s academic partnerships are comprised of paralegal programs, law schools, and data science and cybersecurity programs. Relativity’s Academic Partner program provides students with hands-on experience with RelativityOne for complex litigation before working on real cases.

“Technology is an indispensable part of any legal team’s toolkit, and it has changed the way we teach and practice law around the world. However, most lawyers’ first encounter with legal technology doesn’t occur until they’re already working in the field,” said Georgia Foster, Managing Director and Vice President of Sales, International at Relativity. “Our Academic Partner program equips the next generation of legal professionals, like those at UNE’s School of Law, with advanced technical skills while still in school, making them more marketable in a competitive job market after graduation.”

The UNE School of Law is Australia’s largest and most experienced online law school with world standard research, allowing students to undertake Australian legal studies while continuing their careers or balancing their personal lives. UNE School of Law’s unique mix of legal scholars, researchers, faculty, and highly regarded legal curriculum, combined with Relativity’s partnership, will enable UNE law students to become RelativityOne proficient prior to joining professional organizations.

“As Australia’s legal landscape evolves, clients expect their legal teams to rapidly adopt and master new technology while also handling complex litigation matters,” said Dr. Anne Fitzgerald, Lecturer at UNE School of Law and Coordinator of the capstone unit, Technology and the Law. “Introducing students to e-discovery theory and legal technology software is an essential aspect of UNE’s Technology and the Law unit. The quality of Relativity’s e-discovery education program was brought to my attention by legal colleague and guest lecturer, Paul Armbruster, who was awarded the Futurist Award at the Corporate eDiscovery Hero Awards in New York in 2020. Relativity’s Academic Partner program offers excellent opportunities for UNE law students to learn and understand the importance of e-discovery in the legal process, and to equip themselves with the practical skills they need to deal with real-world challenges when working in the legal industry.”

As part of the partnership, Gulsun Demirel, UNE School of Law alumna and Community and Customer Enablement Manager at Relativity, will serve as guest lecturer for the program.

“As an alumna of UNE, I am thrilled to showcase RelativityOne to its students as the first university in Australia to receive in-depth training and real-world experience, while sharing my journey into legal technology following my studies,” said Demirel. “RelativityOne is a critical tool for many of the world’s top law firms, corporations, and government agencies as they prepare for litigation in their pursuit of justice. Thanks to our partner program, students can begin their careers with confidence knowing they have the skills to navigate the technology effectively throughout the e-discovery process and jump into legal work immediately.”

Additional information about Relativity’s Academic Partner program can be found here. Universities interested in becoming a Relativity Academic Partner should contact academic@relativity.com.

About Relativity

Relativity makes software to help users organize data, discover the truth and act on it. Its SaaS product, RelativityOne, manages large volumes of data and quickly identifies key issues during litigation and internal investigations. Relativity has more than 300,000 users in approximately 40 countries serving thousands of organizations globally primarily in legal, financial services and government sectors. Please contact Relativity at sales@relativity.com or visit www.relativity.com for more information.

About University of New England

UNE is the oldest university in Australia established outside a capital city and is the longest continuous provider of online education. UNE’s primary campus is located in Armidale, a vibrant regional city in the picturesque New England Tableland region of northern New South Wales, with a second campus in Parramatta, Sydney. More than 22,000 students are enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and higher degree research programs across fields of study that include arts, humanities, education, health, nursing, business, law, environmental science, rural science, and technology.

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Monport ONYX 55 Laser The Next Big Threat to Glowforge Dominance

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WASHINGTON , Oct. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Monport is proud to present the Monport 55W CO2 Laser, also known as the ONYX 55. This state-of-the-art laser engraving machine is designed to meet the needs of creative professionals, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced DIY enthusiast. With its easy-to-use design and array of powerful features, the Monport 55W CO2 Laser is truly a game changer in the world of laser engraving.

Unparalleled Ease of Use
One of the standout features of the Monport 55W CO2 Laser is its user-friendly design. Whether you’re just starting out or already deeply immersed in the world of DIY projects, this desktop laser engraving machine is designed to make the process as smooth as possible. Even if you encounter any issues along the way, our dedicated technical team is available to provide prompt after-sales support.

Versatile and Open Usage
The Monport 55W CO2 Laser offers a wide range of possibilities with its impressive features. The spacious 20″×12″ work area allows you to work on various materials and projects of different sizes. You can even engrave cylindrical objects thanks to the rotary axis attachments. Plus, the 7mm thick pass-through feature enables you to work on longer objects effortlessly.

Advanced HD Camera for Precision
Experience the convenience of the smart HD camera included with the Monport 55W CO2 Laser. With its 5MP high-resolution ultra-wide lens, you can precisely locate the position of the pattern on the material and monitor the machine’s working status in real time. This advanced camera technology simplifies complex engraving tasks and ensures astounding precision in your work.

Compatibility and Longevity
The Monport 55W CO2 Laser is designed to seamlessly integrate with multiple operating systems, including Windows and macOS. You can choose between the provided RDWorks software or opt for LightBurn laser engraver software, which is fully supported. Additionally, the CO2 laser tube boasts a service life of 10,000 hours, ensuring reliability and longevity. Safety is a top priority, as evidenced by the Class I (FDA Certified) safety guard included with the machine.

Top-of-the-Line Configuration
With its top-level configuration, the Monport 55W CO2 Laser sets itself apart from the competition. The powerful 55W output power ensures precise and efficient engraving. The built-in water chiller, air compressor, and air exhaust fan contribute to a quiet and smooth operation. The inclusion of a honeycomb panel and two rotary axis attachments further enhances the versatility and creative potential of this engraving machine.

Safety and Sustainability
At Monport, we prioritize both safety and the environment. The Monport 55W CO2 Laser features a fully enclosed structure design, providing a safe working environment. We have even incorporated an emergency stop button and a built-in limit switch with opening protection to ensure utmost user safety. Additionally, the machine is designed to be eco-friendly, with a Class I (FDA Certified) safety rating and low noise emission.

Exceptional Support and Service
Monport Laser takes pride in providing exceptional support and service to our valued customers. When you order the Monport 55W CO2 Laser, you can expect fast shipping from our US-based warehouses and ultrafast customer service and technical support.

Unlock Your Creativity with the Monport 55W CO2 Laser
The Monport 55W CO2 Laser is the ultimate engraving machine for creative professionals looking to push the boundaries of their artistic endeavors. With its user-friendly design, advanced features, and top-level configuration, this machine empowers you to bring your visions to life. Order your Monport 55W CO2 Laser today and experience the joy of creating personalized and precise engravings like never before.

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Tata Communications completes acquisition of Kaleyra, a leading global CPaaS platform player

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NEW YORK and MUMBAI, India, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, today announces completion of the acquisition of Kaleyra, Inc. (NYSE: KLR).

On 28th June 2023, Tata Communications had entered into a definitive agreement with Kaleyra, Inc. to acquire it through Tata Communications Limited. The transaction has now been completed upon receipt of the approval by Kaleyra’s stockholders, necessary regulatory approvals, and fulfilment of other customary closing conditions. Under the terms of the agreement, Tata Communications Limited has paid an aggregate consideration of approximately $100 million in cash and assumed all of Kaleyra’s outstanding debt. With this, Kaleyra, Inc. and its subsidiaries have now become wholly owned subsidiaries of Tata Communications Limited.

The combination of Tata Communications customer engagement solutions and Kaleyra’s stronghold in technology, engineering and research & development will drive growth of global enterprises, powered by hyper-personalised and intelligent customer interactions.

“In today’s hyperconnected world, customer success and loyalty are pivotal to enterprise growth across industries and geographies,” said A.S. Lakshminarayanan, MD and CEO, Tata Communications. “We at Tata Communications are committed to revolutionise how businesses engage with customers, leveraging a digital fabric to harness data insights for delivering seamless, secure, smart and impactful customer interactions. We’re thrilled to welcome Kaleyra in this journey, as together we pave the way for the future of customer experience!”

Mysore Madhusudhan, Executive Vice President, Collaboration and Connected Solutions, Tata Communications added, “In this digital age, businesses require multi-channel customer engagement solutions built for intuitive, intelligent and automated interactions. Together, Tata Communications and Kaleyra form a powerful combination, poised to shape the customer engagement platforms of tomorrow.”

Mauro Carobene, Head of Customer Interaction Suite, Tata Communications, commented, “Together Kaleyra and Tata Communications stand on the brink of a new era, powered by the world-class communications capabilities of Kaleyra.io platform and a determination to drive the future of communications via our intelligent suite of customer interaction solutions. Our joint aspirations are massive, not only in terms of growth, but also in expanding our portfolio that drives value for our customers.”

Dr. Avi Katz, Founding Managing Partner of GigCapital Global said: “As the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kaleyra since inception in November 2019 by way of combination with GigCapital1, Inc., I am delighted to see this outcome for the Kaleyra team and its stakeholders. This acquisition reflects a global recognition of the leadership of Kaleyra in the CPaaS industry, fruits of hard work of the entire Kalyera team for the last four years and excellent relationship with Tata Communications.”        

About Kaleyra

Kaleyra, Inc. (NYSE: KLR) (NYSE American: KLR WS) is a global group providing mobile communication services to financial institutions, e-commerce players, OTTs, so

ftware companies, logistic enablers, healthcare providers, retailers, and other large organizations worldwide. Through its proprietary platform and robust APIs, Kaleyra manages multi-channel integrated communication services, consisting of messaging, rich messaging and instant messaging, video, push notifications, e-mail, voice services, and chatbots.

Kaleyra’s technology makes it possible to safely and securely manage billions of messages monthly with over 1600 operator connections in 190+ countries, including all tier-1 US carrier.

About Tata Communications  

A part of the Tata Group, Tata Communications (NSE: TATACOMM; BSE: 500483) is a global digital ecosystem enabler powering today’s fast-growing digital economy in more than 190 countries and territories. Leading with trust, it enables digital transformation of enterprises globally with collaboration and connected solutions, core and next gen connectivity, cloud hosting and security solutions and media services. 300 of the Fortune 500 companies are its customers and the company connects businesses to 80% of the world’s cloud giants. For more information, please visit www.tatacommunications.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, its omnichannel and other product and global customer developments, its expectations, beliefs, intentions, plans, prospects or strategies regarding the business plans of Kaleyra, Inc.’s (“Kaleyra”) management team. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by Kaleyra in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and their potential effects on Kaleyra as well as other factors they believe are appropriate in the circumstances. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting Kaleyra will be those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the parties) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including the mix of services utilized by Kaleyra’s customers and such customers’ needs for these services, including any variability by geography, market acceptance of new service offerings, the ability of Kaleyra to expand what it does for existing customers as well as to add new customers, that Kaleyra will have sufficient capital to operate as anticipated, and the impact that geopolitical and macroeconomic factors such as the war in Ukraine, may have on Kaleyra’s operations, the demand for Kaleyra’s products, global supply chains and economic activity in general. Additional risk factors that that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: (i) the ability of Kaleyra and Tata Communications to timely and successfully achieve the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction; (ii) significant transaction costs associated with the proposed transaction; (iii) potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction; (iv) the risk that disruptions from the proposed transaction will harm Kaleyra’s business, including current plans and operations; (v) the ability of Kaleyra to retain and hire key personnel; (vi) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transaction; (vii) legislative, regulatory and economic developments affecting Kaleyra’s business; (viii) general economic and market developments and conditions; (ix) the evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes under which Kaleyra operates; and (x) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the merger that could affect Kaleyra’s financial performance. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on any such statements and caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of the assumptions being made prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

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Certain words and statements in this release concerning Tata Communications and its prospects, and other statements, including those relating to Tata Communications’ expected financial position, business strategy, the future development of Tata Communications’ operations, and the general economy in India, are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including financial, regulatory and environmental, as well as those relating to industry growth and trend projections, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of Tata Communications, or industry results, to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among others, failure to increase the volume of traffic on Tata Communications’ network; failure to develop new products and services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; failure to successfully complete commercial testing of new technology and information systems to support new products and services, including voice transmission services; failure to stabilize or reduce the rate of price compression on certain of the company’s communications services; failure to integrate strategic acquisitions and changes in government policies or regulations of India and, in particular, changes relating to the administration of Tata Communications’ industry; and, in general, the economic, business and credit conditions in India. Additional factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, many of which are not in Tata Communications’ control, include, but are not limited to, those risk factors discussed in Tata Communications Limited’s Annual Reports. 

The Annual Reports of Tata Communications Limited are available at www.tatacommunications.com. Tata Communications is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements.

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