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  Uptycs, a leading cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP), has partnered with Kite, a renowned distributor specializing in innovative technologies, to deliver advanced cloud security solutions across the UK. This collaboration aims to fortify enterprise defenses and ensure compliance by leveraging Uptycs' unified CNAPP, which offers comprehensive protection for cloud environments and developer endpoints. The strategic alliance combines Uptycs' cutting-edge security technology with Kite's expertise in launching disruptive vendors, providing enterprises with a powerful solution to address evolving security challenges. Uptycs' Hybrid CNAPP offers real-time visibility, streamlined operations, and enhanced threat detection capabilities, ensuring organizations can secure both on-premises and cloud environments effectively. The partnership underscores Uptycs' commitment to expanding its global presence and delivering top-tier cloud security solutions, while ...

  GMO GlobalSign, Inc., a leading global Certificate Authority (CA) and provider of identity security and IoT solutions, has rebranded its certificate automation product, Automated Enrollment Gateway (AEG), to Certificate Automation Manager. This change reflects the expanded capabilities introduced over the years to address evolving digital certificate and cybersecurity needs. The Certificate Automation Manager offers a comprehensive suite of certificate management and automation tools designed to meet the dynamic security and digital identity requirements of its customers. Since its launch in 2013, the product has evolved from handling enrollment to offering advanced certificate management and automation functionalities. It now includes features such as client authentication, automatic secure email configuration, seamless digital signature implementation, and instant SSL/TLS certificate provisioning. This rebranding underscores GMO GlobalSign's commitment to providing robust PKI s...

  Wondershare celebrates the launch of Filmora V13.4.0, a groundbreaking advancement in AI-driven video editing technology. This version introduces Dynamic Subtitles and Audio-Driven Text Effects, revolutionizing the storytelling process by enhancing viewer engagement and emotional resonance. Dynamic Subtitles leverage advanced analysis to highlight keywords, ensuring clarity and impact, while Audio-Driven Text Effects synchronize text animations with audio cues, streamlining editing and elevating visual appeal. Moreover, V13.4.0 brings significant improvements to existing features, including an AI Toolbox Interface, Audio Feature UI Upgrades, Third-Party Material Compliance, and Improved Creative Assets Display. These enhancements offer users greater ease and efficiency in accessing resources within Filmora, enhancing transparency and usability. With its user-centric design and comprehensive creative assets, Filmora continues to empower creators worldwide, delivering accessible ye...

  Wondershare DemoCreator, renowned for its screen recording and video editing capabilities, introduces DemoCreator 8.0, a significant upgrade empowering educators, marketers, and influencers alike. This latest version enhances educational and instructional content creation through innovative AI features, cementing DemoCreator's position as a leading tool in the industry. With a commitment to simplifying the video creation process, Iris L., PR Director at Wondershare, highlights the integration of advanced AI technologies in Version 8.0, aimed at enhancing user experience and productivity. These efforts reflect DemoCreator's dedication to remaining a top choice for content creators, facilitating their success in content sharing endeavors. DemoCreator 8.0 boasts a host of new features, including an upgraded UI, Magic Tools, and advanced AI capabilities such as Auto Subtitles, Text to Speech, and AI Voice Changer. Moreover, technological enhancements result in faster rendering an...

  Intelliwave Technologies has unveiled its Mobile Materials Management solution on SAP® Store, allowing seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA for field-based transactions. SiteSense® by Intelliwave facilitates real-time synchronization of procurement orders, goods receipts, and inventory management operations, enhancing efficiency through RFID, BLE, and GPS sensor technologies. Dale Beard, President, and Co-Founder of Intelliwave, emphasized the solution's potential to bridge procurement and field teams, optimizing construction project management by eliminating information silos and introducing automation. The integration promises significant benefits such as reducing material supplies by 40%, improving cash flow savings by 23%, and enhancing craft labor productivity by 16%. SiteSense® caters to various aspects of construction project management, including materials and inventory management, track and trace, planning, and equipment management. This collaboration underscores SAP St...

  Recently in Riyadh, Newrizon, a startup focused on electrifying urban delivery vehicles, signed a dealership agreement and purchase order with Al Yemni Group, appointing them as Newrizon's exclusive dealer in the GCC region for their electric truck lineup. Al Yemni Group, the largest light-duty commercial vehicle dealer in Saudi Arabia with annual sales exceeding 20,000 vehicles, is set to expand Newrizon's zero-emission trucks throughout the GCC. Al Yemni Group's Chairman, Mr. Said, expressed pride in bringing Newrizon's sustainable transportation technology to their customers. Charles Huang, Chairman of Newrizon, highlighted the partnership's potential to accelerate the electrification of the GCC region, which is aligning with sustainability targets. Newrizon's EV trucks offer reduced carbon footprints and benefits like battery swap technology and lower total cost of ownership. The agreement marks a significant step as the GCC countries push towards net-zero...

  The Hackett Group, renowned for its strategic consulting and advisory services, has been awarded OneStream Software’s esteemed Finance Transformation Award for its outstanding collaboration with Pella, a leading North American manufacturer of windows and doors. The partnership showcased The Hackett Group's adeptness in leveraging the OneStream platform to streamline Pella's financial operations, integrating various processes into a cohesive platform. This transformation significantly reduced consolidation and allocation times, enhancing decision-making speed and operational efficiency. Moreover, it provided advanced reporting tools for strategic insights and comprehensive profitability management, empowering Pella to adapt swiftly to market changes and optimize its strategic planning capabilities. The Hackett Group’s recognition underscores its commitment to driving transformative improvements in financial systems, utilizing the innovative capabilities of the OneStream platfo...

  Owkin, a pioneering TechBio unicorn, recently revealed its groundbreaking drug pipeline in oncology and immunology through an exclusive global licensing agreement with Idorsia. This agreement focuses on OKN4395, a cutting-edge dual inhibitor of prostanoid receptors EP2 and EP4, showcasing Owkin's commitment to precision drug discovery and diagnostics. The pipeline is a culmination of Owkin's advanced AI engines, fueled by extensive patient data from top research centers and a team of 110 data scientists. Leveraging spatial multiomics data via MOSAIC, the world's largest spatial multiomics dataset, Owkin aims to revolutionize precision medicine, addressing critical challenges with its deep expertise in immune response and AI-driven drug discovery projects. Owkin's AI engines meticulously selected OKN4395 for in-licensing, employing multimodal patient data to identify actionable biomarkers and screen over 30 cancer indications. The integration of rich patient data allow...

  Vitesse, a leading provider of treasury and payment solutions for the insurance industry, has secured a significant $93 million Series C funding round led by global investment firm KKR, with participation from existing investor Hannover Digital Investments. This investment marks a pivotal moment for Vitesse, as it embarks on expanding its presence in the US market and further develops its product offerings. Additionally, Patrick Devine from KKR’s Tech Growth team will join Vitesse's board of directors, enhancing the company's strategic guidance and industry expertise. Alongside this funding announcement, Vitesse has appointed Curt Hess, with extensive experience in banking and fintech, as the Executive President in the US. With a focus on disrupting and adding substantial value to the insurance industry, Vitesse's payments and treasury platform streamline claims payments and reconciliations, providing total visibility and control to market participants. This investment wi...

  Reactive Technologies, a leader in grid stability measurements based in the UK and Finland, has successfully concluded a Series D funding round, raising £25 million (US$31.4 million). M&G’s Catalyst investment led the round, joined by BGF and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, with EKTA Partners serving as the exclusive financial advisor. This funding will bolster Reactive's global expansion efforts and key hiring initiatives to advance contracted projects worldwide. With renewable energy deployment increasing globally, grid operators face challenges in stability, which Reactive addresses through its GridMetrix® technology, allowing real-time monitoring of power system stability to reduce renewable curtailment, prevent blackouts, and optimize spending on balancing services. The demand for Reactive's technology is surging as renewables become more integrated into power systems worldwide. This investment, particularly from M&G's Catalyst, underscores Reactive's commi...

  Beaconcure Inc., a leader in AI-enabled clinical data validation, partners with Phastar Inc., a global specialist biometrics CRO, to enhance clinical review processes in trials. This collaboration integrates Beaconcure's advanced technology with Phastar’s experience in clinical data analytics, aiming to streamline trial development and expedite drug delivery. Ilan Carmeli, Beaconcure’s COO, highlights the collaboration's potential to reduce errors and improve efficiency through the Verify platform, facilitating faster study validation and approvals. Ping-Chung Chang of Phastar emphasizes the importance of addressing critical areas in clinical review, leveraging Verify to enhance data reporting, review, and submission stages, ultimately advancing patient access to lifesaving treatments. Christine Oliver, Beaconcure’s CEO, underscores the partnership's commitment to innovation and industry standards, aiming to increase speed and compliance in clinical trials. Phastar, with ...

  FPT Software and Ant Digital Technologies recently solidified their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at bolstering digital solutions for financial infrastructure in Southeast Asia. As Ant Digital Technologies' first IT partner in Vietnam, FPT Software will integrate Ant's flagship products, including mPaaS, ZOLOZ eKYC, and SOFAStack, into its service offerings. This partnership leverages FPT Software's technical expertise and delivery capabilities, positioning the firm to become a regional ISV partner of Ant Digital Technologies. Moreover, the collaboration extends to areas like application maintenance, research, and development in identity security, anti-deep fake, and carbon tech, contributing to the growth of Southeast Asia's digital economy with innovative solutions. Nguyen Khai Hoan, FPT Software's Senior Executive Vice President, emphasized the combined strength of their industrial knowledge and global outreach with Ant Digita...

  EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, has been awarded the 2024 Energy Storage Product of the Year at the Electrical Review and Data Centre Review Excellence Awards. This recognition underscores EnerSys' dedication to excellence, innovation, and sustainability in energy storage and power management. The company's PowerSafe® SBS XL 2V battery, featuring Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology, offers longer design life, higher energy density, and reduced hydrogen emissions, aligning industrial energy storage with modern reserve power backup standards. James Coldrick, EnerSys Sales Director, expressed pride in the company's commitment to enhancing Total Cost of Ownership and site reliability. The award highlights EnerSys' position as a leader in providing innovative and sustainable solutions for industrial and utility power management. With shortlist nominations and this prestigious award, EnerSys reaffirms its dedication to adv...

  ShareVault, a leader in secure document sharing, has partnered with M&A Source, a non-profit serving lower middle market professionals, to offer enhanced document management capabilities. This collaboration allows M&A Source members access to ShareVault's advanced platform, improving their ability to manage high-volume transactions efficiently and securely. The partnership aims to streamline the due diligence process in mergers and acquisitions, crucial for success in the competitive lower middle market. By integrating ShareVault’s user-friendly, purpose-built platform, members will experience improved document security and operational efficiency, leading to faster and more successful deal closures. Tara Schmitt, Director of Operations at M&A Source, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the value it will bring to members through secure data rooms and the ability to manage multiple projects seamlessly. M&A Source provides education, networking, su...

  Snapdocs, a prominent digital closing provider in the mortgage industry, has partnered with SitusAMC to integrate the Snapdocs eVault into SitusAMC’s ProMerit platform. This collaboration facilitates seamless management of eNote transactions for warehouse lenders within their system of record, streamlining eNote adoption and scalability. Camelia Martin, Vice President of eMortgage Strategy at Snapdocs, emphasizes the significance of this partnership in enabling warehouse lenders to efficiently manage eNotes and capitalize on their benefits. By centralizing eNote management processes within ProMerit, warehouse lenders can accept, initiate, reconcile, and view eNotes securely and efficiently, eliminating manual interventions typically associated with eVaults. Rich Berg, Senior Director of Warehouse and Custodial Technology at SitusAMC, underscores the competitive advantage this partnership offers to warehouse banks in scaling eNotes quickly and effectively to meet customer needs. T...

  Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a global leader in professional communication solutions, received the 2024 ICCA Award for "Best use of critical communications in industrial, manufacturing, mining resources, oil & gas exploration" for its Interconnected MCS and TETRA Systems used by Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Baosteel). The award was presented at the ICCA ceremony on May 14th in Dubai. This recognition highlights the enhancement of Baosteel’s communication systems, initially relying on a 2007-installed TETRA system, upgraded by Hytera to integrate the latest TETRA technology with Convergence-native Mission Critical Services (MCS). This upgrade improved productivity and safety for over 3,000 workers, ensuring comprehensive communication coverage and robust multimedia transmission. Hytera’s deployment included dual-mode terminals and 5G XSecure Smart Devices, allowing Baosteel's workers to utilize both LTE and TETRA networks simultaneously. The rugged ra...

  Vena, a trusted planning platform, introduces Vena for Microsoft PowerPoint, aiming to revolutionize financial storytelling. Combining Vena's robust reporting capabilities with Microsoft 365's productivity features, the integration helps finance teams craft compelling presentations that translate data into impactful narratives, align teams, and inspire action. By seamlessly connecting charts, tables, and dashboards to slides, Vena for Microsoft PowerPoint streamlines presentation creation and ensures data accuracy. Finance and operations professionals can interact with live data, refresh presentations in real-time, and collaborate effectively using familiar Microsoft tools. Early adopters like Bell Partners report significant productivity gains, with monthly reporting updates reduced from hours to minutes. This integration not only enhances personal effectiveness and operational efficiency but also improves data storytelling, empowering teams to communicate powerful financial...

  PurpleCube AI, in partnership with Snowflake, aims to revolutionize data-driven innovation by integrating Generative AI directly into the data engineering process. This collaboration provides a unified platform for organizations to streamline data engineering functions, automate complex pipelines, and unleash valuable insights efficiently. Leveraging Snowflake's processing capabilities, PurpleCube AI enables scalable data warehouse automation and facilitates advanced exploratory data analysis, empowering data engineers to delve deeper into insights with multi-dimensional charting solutions. Furthermore, the partnership enhances ML feature preparation with built-in data quality rules and enables English language queries for easy data access and analysis. According to Bharat Phadke, CEO & co-founder of PurpleCube AI, this integration promises unparalleled value in AI-driven insights, fostering innovation and competitive advantage for organizations. Selim Abid, META partners ...

  AnX Robotica, a leader in gastrointestinal visualization, celebrates the validation of ProScan, the first FDA-cleared AI Assisted Reading Tool for Small Bowel Video Capsule Endoscopy. This milestone firmly establishes NaviCam SB with ProScan as the pinnacle of small bowel endoscopy technology. The multicenter study, published in Lancet Digital Health and conducted across 14 European centers, confirms ProScan's effectiveness in varied clinical settings, revealing enhanced diagnostic yield and lesion detection rates. Dr. Cristiano Spada, Professor of Gastroenterology at Gemelli Hospital, praises ProScan as revolutionary, improving both accuracy and efficiency in small bowel bleeding detection. Stu Wildhorn, AnX Robotica's VP of Marketing, emphasizes their dedication to advancing medical technology and supporting healthcare professionals, highlighting the importance of this innovation in providing superior patient care. Since its establishment in 2019, AnX Robotica remains commi...

  Newgen Software secures a notable mention in Gartner's Market Guide for Commercial Banking Cash Management and Trade Finance Solutions, 2023, solidifying its position as a premier global provider of low-code automation solutions. Gartner's description emphasizes the importance of banking solutions in facilitating end-to-end processes within corporate treasury and working capital domains, offering invaluable insights for bank CIOs navigating the complex vendor landscape. Newgen's Trade Finance Solution, a cornerstone of its NewgenONE low-code platform, offers comprehensive transaction and document management capabilities, further enhanced by Swift compatibility to ensure compliance with industry standards. Runki Goswami, Global Head of Marketing at Newgen Software, underscores the company's commitment to operational excellence and customer-centric innovation, asserting Newgen's pivotal role in shaping interconnected digital ecosystems tailored to meet the unique re...

  MDI Health's AI-powered solution, awarded "Best New Technology Solution for Medication Management" by MedTech Breakthrough, revolutionizes personalized medication management. Using AI, MDI optimizes treatment, reduces hospitalizations, and cuts costs for leading payer and provider organizations. Acknowledged for its breakthrough risk analysis, AI automation, and personalized recommendations, MDI enables clinical teams to tailor medication treatment effectively across at-risk populations, preventing costly complications at scale. By stratifying patients based on clinical risks and instantly generating personalized recommendations, MDI ensures individualized interventions, offering a comprehensive 360° view of patients' needs. CEO Avishai Ben-Tovim underscores their commitment to accessible, high-quality medication treatments, advancing care quality and reducing healthcare costs. Meanwhile, MedTech Breakthrough's managing director, Steve Johansson, lauds MDI's...

  Stronghold, a leader in digital payment solutions, acquires 20022 Labs, boosting StrongholdNET and aligning with ISO 20022 standards. This partnership aims to drive innovation in payments systems, enhancing operational efficiency, financial controls, and customer experiences. CEO Tammy Camp emphasizes the strategic alignment with their vision for global financial accessibility. Mike Sigal, founder of 20022 Labs, aims to deliver efficiency leveraging ISO 20022, contributing to Stronghold's leadership. Together, they envision revolutionizing financial services, accelerating ISO 20022 adoption, and enabling developers worldwide to harness its capabilities. Stronghold believes this fusion of visions will reshape financial interactions, driving innovation and efficiency in payment processing globally. Exposing ISO 20022 to developers on its platform, Stronghold accelerates its adoption, empowering the global community to build applications that leverage its full potential. Read More -...

  Wisconsin Battery Company (WinBat™) has secured a $5 million investment from Infinite Power Systems (IPS), covering 87.5% of its seed funding round. This funding will primarily support the development of prototypes for WinBat's hemp carbon battery, developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Portage. IPS, dedicated to advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) solutions, seeks technologies and resources that can drive sustainability across various sectors, including agriculture, transportation, and energy. WinBat plans to collaborate closely with IPS to explore business opportunities in the African market, utilizing its technological expertise. IPS will leverage its network and financial resources to introduce WinBat’s energy storage innovations to ventures in Africa. This strategic partnership is seen as highly synergistic, with WinBat focusing on environmentally friendly products and IPS...