Fortune Brands Innovations - Experts & Thought Leaders

Commvault, a pioneering provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, has now announced two powerful additions to its HyperScale portfolio: HyperScale Edge and HyperScale Flex. As modern enterprises generate more data from remote offices and edge locations, these environments have become lucrative and vulnerable targets for cyberattacks. Exploitation of edge devices To help clients address this challenge and improve their resilience, Commvault has developed HyperScale Edge The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report reveals a startling trend: breaches from the exploitation of edge devices and VPNs surged to 22%, an eightfold increase from the previous year.   To help customers address this challenge and improve their resilience, Commvault has developed HyperScale Edge and HyperScale Flex. Commvault’s HyperScale X solution Complementing Commvault’s HyperScale X solution, which serves as its flagship scale-out integrated appliance, these new on-premises offerings provide customers with exceptional flexibility, performance, and resilience for protecting workloads running in various environments.  Like HyperScale X, both HyperScale Edge and Flex models are delivered as a software image that can easily be installed on validated hardware. Modern retailers “No two enterprises are the same. Modern retailers often manage mission-critical data across dozens of sites, while large organizations may want to leverage existing storage investments. But regardless of infrastructure, every enterprise is striving for one thing: cyber resilience,” said Pranay Ahlawat, Chief Technology and AI Officer, Commvault. Pranay Ahlawat adds, “With the launch of HyperScale Edge and HyperScale Flex, we’re delivering the best of both worlds — flexibility and choice, combined with industry-pioneering cyber resilience.”  Data protection and recovery HyperScale Edge enables localised data protection and recovery for remote sites, edge locations, and small and medium-sized businesses where space and IT resources are limited.  This could include retail stores, branch offices, and distribution centers. Customers can utilize this offering in combination with validated hardware from Dell, HPE, and Lenovo.   Requirements of modern applications and AI/ML workloads For large, data-intensive, and AI workloads, such as those generated by technology, telecom, and healthcare industries, HyperScale Flex delivers high-performance backup and recovery with a flexible architecture that connects to external flash storage pools.  Supporting certified storage offerings from Pure Storage, VAST Data, and in the near future, HPE, it enables organizations to meet the extreme performance demands and multi-petabyte capacity requirements of modern applications and AI/ML workloads.   Supporting quotes  “Commvault's HyperScale Edge was crucial in creating a cost-effective data management and cyber resilience solution across our many data centers,” said Lee Lindstrom, Principal Infrastructure Architect, Fortune Brands, adding “With Commvault’s HyperScale Edge, we were able to implement a cost-effective, repeatable, and easily deployable solution. The built-in resiliency and advanced ransomware protection have given us the peace of mind that our critical data is always protected and recoverable.”  “As cyber threats increase in sophistication and the pace of business operations accelerate, current data protection approaches and architectures are not adequate,” said Jim O'Dorisio, Senior Vice President and GM for Storage, HPE, adding “In the coming quarters, Commvault HyperScale Flex with HPE Alletra Storage MP X10000 and our full-stack infrastructure will deliver a truly differentiated, holistic approach to cyber resilience and data protection that meets the extraordinary speed, scale and simplicity required by modern enterprises.”  “An all-flash architecture with the Pure Storage platform combined with Commvault HyperScale software will provide a massively scalable, high-performance, and cost-effective platform for protecting petabyte-scale data, giving organizations the confidence to manage and secure their largest and most critical data assets from a single centralized plane,” said Maciej Kranz, General Manager, Enterprise, Pure Storage.  George Axberg, Vice President, Data Protection, VAST Data said, “The performance demands of modern AI and data-intensive workloads require a new approach to data architecture. By combining the high-throughput and low-latency infrastructure of the VAST AI Operating System with Commvault's HyperScale Flex, we are delivering a solution that can keep pace with these critical applications. Customers will be able to protect massive datasets at unprecedented speed, minimizing application impact and accelerating recovery when it matters most.”  Availability and pricing  Commvault HyperScale Edge is generally available now. The software is available via a subscription model with pricing per node/per month or as a perpetual license plus support costs. Customers are responsible for purchasing an approved server based on the HyperScale Reference Architecture.  Commvault HyperScale Flex is available now for early adopter customers, who can contact Commvault Sales to request access to the EA program. Pricing is configured based on the specific server and storage options selected for the solution.

At ISC West, trusted security brands Yale and Master Lock announced their newest lines of smart locks for businesses and multi-family facilities. Part of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., Yale and Master Lock are expanding their professional portfolios to offer a new level of security and convenience for multi-family properties, offices, schools, healthcare facilities, small and medium businesses, and more. Product lines under Yale and Master Lock “By launching these new product lines under Yale and Master Lock, we are poised to serve a greater share of the professional market,” said Dave Barry, President of Security & Connected Products at Fortune Brands. “Yale is continuing its legacy of providing flexible solutions for multi-family environments, simplifying access decisions for our partners and operators. Master Lock is delivering solutions to secure access for essential places like schools, healthcare facilities, small and medium businesses, and more.”  Key features of Yale’s new multi-family product Yale’s multi-family product line will serve partners and operators with innovative and flexible Yale’s new multi-family product line will serve partners and operators with innovative, flexible, and scalable access control solutions. Designed to enhance security at every entrance, the Yale Pro® 2 Interconnected Lock, Yale Pro® 2 Mortise Lock, and Yale Pro® 2 Cylindrical Lock include key features such as: Flexible Connectivity: With Yale’s range of technology offerings, multi-family properties can choose between:  Z-Wave (800 series) module offering long-range support and SmartStart Zigbee module offering app compatibility with top smart home partners Wi-Fi module offering remote access and easy app management  Single Action Egress: Meeting all code requirements, multi-family apartment doors can be unlocked in one motion, all with top ANSI/BHMA grading and 90- to 190-minute fire ratings (fire ratings vary by model). Tamper-Proof: Each product is available as a key-free model to provide convenient, keyless access for residence doors—so they can’t be picked, there are no keys to lose, and installers save money by no longer having to address tenant lockouts or rekey apartments after residents move out.  Award Winning Design: Modeled after Yale’s award-winning residential product line, Yale Assure Lock® 2, the new multi-family product line features seamless pairing for apartment buildings, no matter what lock style is chosen for apartment or common area doors.  Key features of Master Lock Master Lock is also unveiling a new line of locks designed for commercial applications Master Lock is also unveiling a new line of locks designed for commercial applications. The Master Lock Electronic and Connected Mortise Locks and the Master Lock Electronic and Connected Cylindrical Locks offer more advanced access management and tracking, providing commercial owners the confidence that their properties are protected. The introduction of these new products will expand Master Lock’s renowned brand applications to include schools, healthcare facilities, small and medium businesses, and more. Key features include: Flexible Connectivity: With different technology offerings, installers can choose the right technology for their customers, including: Z-Wave (800 series) module offering long-range support and SmartStart Zigbee module offering app compatibility with top smart home partners Non-connected (no module) offering keypad access only Convenient, Key-Free Access: Control access to common areas, exterior doors, residence doors, and stairwells to enhance facility security with access control at every opening. Options for Every Door: Product options are available for standard cylindrical or mortise door prep, and offer top ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 and a 180-minute fire rating. These products will be available for customers to order later this year. Attendees at ISC West can learn more about how Yale and Master Lock are creating safer multi-family housing and businesses at booth #24131.

Trident IoT, an RF technology and engineering company focused on decreasing time-to-market for connected device manufacturers, announced the release of the new Taurus Z-Wave Series of silicon solutions. The Trident IoT Taurus Z-Wave Series will encompass system-on-chip (SoC) solutions and modules that support the latest advancements in Z-Wave technology, including Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) for the U.S. and the implementation of the ZWLR European specification. The Taurus Z-Wave Series will ship with an SDK based on Open Z-Wave Specification Release 2024A. “The Taurus Series gives global manufacturers access to cutting-edge Z-Wave capabilities,” said Trident IoT co-founder Bill Scheffler. “This silicon series and SDK will be the first to implement the ZWLR European specification, accelerating IoT product development worldwide.” Taurus Series silicon specifications Using the ZWLR 12-bit managing space, the Taurus Series supports networks of up to 4000 nodes The Taurus Series is based on an ultra-low power, high-performance Z-Wave SoC. The Taurus SoC solution is designed to enable Z-Wave solutions with pioneer battery life, range, and memory. Taurus Series chips feature an ARM® Cortex®-M33 microprocessor, 1MB of flash program memory, and 288KB of SRAM data memory for exceptional processing and response time. The powerful sub-GHz radios transmit at +20 dBm and +14 dBm, enabling communication over distances up to 1+ miles.  Taurus chips support Z-Wave Plus, Z-Wave Plus v2, and ZWLR, enabling the development of highly secure, reliable, scalable, and backward-compatible solutions for smart home, hospitality, multi-dwelling units and more. Using the ZWLR 12-bit addressing space, the Taurus Series supports networks of up to 4000 nodes; Taurus chips also leverage ZWLR dynamic power control, enabling end-point battery life of up to ten years from a single coin-cell battery. Utility of IoT applications “ZWLR is a revolutionary technology, with the power to expand the reach, scale and utility of IoT applications while preserving full backward compatibility with currently deployed Z-Wave devices,” said Avi Rosenthal, Z-Wave Alliance Chairman of the Board. “This new Z-Wave silicon offering, paired with the Trident IoT SDK and design services, will enable more Z-Wave Alliance members to take advantage of ZWLR capabilities, bringing exciting new products to market faster around the globe.” End-to-end product development support Trident IoT will offer end-to-end engineering talks for new yields integrating Taurus Series In line with the company’s mission to decrease time-to-market for IoT devices, Trident IoT will offer end-to-end engineering consultation for new products integrating Taurus Series silicon. In addition to the Taurus Series SDK, Trident IoT customers will also have access to an exclusive library of both Z-Wave and ZWLR device and sensor reference designs, created to accelerate the development of innovative new edge-of-property applications. Trident IoT also offers in-depth consulting from some of the industry’s foremost experts on wireless connectivity, including Z-Wave technology. “Trident IoT was launched in response to a gap in the availability of IoT product design services,” says Mariusz Malkowski, Trident IoT CTO and founder. “The demand for consultation has been extraordinary: in just six months we’ve had to double our engineering resources.” New Z-Wave products The Trident IoT lab is fully equipped and available for Z-Wave, Z-Wave Plus v2, and ZWLR end-product To support the development of market-ready products, the Trident IoT lab is fully equipped and available for Z-Wave, Z-Wave Plus v2, and ZWLR end-product compliance and testing. By providing silicon, design services, and in-house compliance testing, Trident IoT can help device manufacturers decrease the time-to-market for new Z-Wave products by more than 60%. According to Kevin Kraus, VP of Technology Alliances and IoT Business Development, Yale–Fortune Brands Innovation, “In-depth consulting services from the Trident IoT team will be an invaluable accelerator for Fortune Brands, helping us to bring new Z-Wave-certified products to market in the near future. With the launch of this new single-die silicon solution, we look forward to collaborating on new devices with next-generation capabilities, including long-range and potentially even multi-protocol devices.” Taurus Series silicon will begin shipping at scale in Q4 2024. In the meantime, Trident IoT will issue Taurus Series samples to select partners for initial testing and product development.