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At AppWorld, the premier application security and delivery conference, F5 announced new capabilities that reduce the complexity of protecting and powering the exploding number of applications and APIs at the heart of modern digital experiences. API code testing As AI accelerates the growth of applications and the APIs that connect them, F5 is bringing API code testing and telemetry analysis to F5 Distributed Cloud Services, creating the industry’s most comprehensive and AI-ready API...

Based on feedback from its valued channel partners, SonicWall announced its first delivery of many managed services that will be tailor-made for MSPs. SonicWall is adding endpoint vendors to its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution, creating a co-managed security service for new and existing MSPs who offer SonicWall Capture Client or Windows Defender. Cybersecurity platform Customers should expect to see a growing number of managed security offerings that include all things managed f...

SaaS Alerts is proud to announce its participation in the N-able Technology Alliance Program (TAP). Designed to accelerate innovation and deliver more robust, secure, and differentiated integrations at scale to MSPs worldwide, N-able TAP brings industry-pioneering technology companies together to further develop and integrate their solutions with the award-winning and expansive solutions portfolio from N-able. Ultimately, this lets MSPs leverage a trusted community of providers focused on helpi...

Motorola Solutions and Google Cloud have announced a strategic, multi-year agreement that will focus on innovating cloud solutions across Motorola Solutions’ safety and security technologies. With Google Cloud’s infrastructure, Motorola Solutions will prioritize the advancement of assistive intelligence, including highly accurate and reliable video content delivery, mapping, and AI capabilities, to help address real-world safety challenges. Sensors, data, and AI “From commun...

Zimperium, the only mobile-first security platform for mobile devices and mobile apps, welcomes Chris White as Chief Revenue Officer and Anupam Bandyopadhyay as Senior Vice President of Engineering. These new executives will accelerate global revenue growth, drive customer acquisition and retention, and advance platform innovation as part of the company’s mission to help organizations protect mobile endpoints and apps from cyber threats. Chris White Chris White joins Zimperium from Druv...

Delta Electronics, Inc., a global provider of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions, announced it has achieved double "A" scores in the 2023 Climate Change and Water Security reports of CDP for the third time. This year’s double “A” score was granted to only 61 companies out of over 21,000 worldwide based on their superior contribution to climate change and water security challenges. Delta’s recent key climate change and water security endeavors include the implementation of a...

CipherStash, a pioneering cybersecurity company known for its innovative approach to data encryption, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hawkins as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Mr. Hawkins, formerly a Principal in the Office of the CISO for Amazon Web Services (AWS), brings a wealth of experience and expertise in cybersecurity to further strengthen CipherStash’s commitment to digital defense.  AWS Security organization In his previous role at AWS,...

Integrated Control Technology Ltd (ICT®), a global manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, announced it has been authorized by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), becoming the second New Zealand organization to be accepted into the program. The mission of the CVE program is to identify, define, and catalog publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This aligns with ICT’s commitment...

Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection released the findings of its benchmarked cyber threats report for the second half of 2023. Cyberthreat report Titled “Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H2 2023: Alarming rise in cyberattacks, SMBs and MSPs in the crosshairs,” the report provides an in-depth analysis and prescriptive outlook on key security issues and prevalent cyberthreats worldwide. By leveraging data collected from over 1,000,000 unique endpoints across 15 key countries,...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, is pleased to announce that it has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Interface. Based on the research, 76% of Interface's workforce affirmed that it is a great place to work, surpassing the average U.S. company's satisfa...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security unveiled two sets of new offerings designed to give customers options as they build their identity program while driving customer success throughout their identity journey. First, the company is extending the family of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offerings with a new Standard suite, giving customers three suite options – Standard, Business, and Business Plus. The Standard suite addresses the needs of comp...

XOi, a major provider of technician-focused technology solutions, has selected Ethan Halliwell as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Ethan Halliwell, an experienced SaaS executive who has spent his career modernizing finance operations and building businesses for rapid, scalable growth, will lead XOi’s financial operations as it continues to grow and transform the digital landscape for skilled trades industries. Digital platform “XOi’s co...

Invicti Security and Mend.io announced a partnership to bring the full spectrum of application security testing and supply chain security tools to customers. This partnership pairs Invicti’s DAST, IAST, and API Security domains with Mend’s SAST, SCA, and Container Security solutions to give customers full code coverage and continuous security. Appsec testing tools Balancing development speed and innovation with the best cybersecurity practices is critical for companies building an...

SaaS Alerts, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Ryan Ricciardi, SVP of Partner Success, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognizes the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies. With extensive experience in problem-solving, building client relationships, and staying updated with technological advancements, Ryan has worked with the US Marine Corps, Federal Aviation...

Logpoint announced the appointment of Sean Muirhead as the company’s Chief Product Officer (CPO). Muirhead is a seasoned cybersecurity professional, well-known for his ability to develop and bring products to market. His overall responsibility at Logpoint is to ensure that the company’s products help customers and partners overcome cybersecurity challenges now and in the future. Logpoint’s position “Sean has an impressive track record in the cybersecurity industry with...

Mitsubishi Electric will again attend the Data Centre World Exhibition at the London ExCeL Centre from the 6th to the 7th of March 2024, to showcase its advanced range of data center solutions. At the show, Mitsubishi Electric, a pioneer in IT cooling solutions, will introduce a new approach to the overheating challenge by looking at data centers as useful energy sources and exploring ways to apply otherwise wasted heat to other applications. Data centers in decarbonization “Data center...

Siemens is releasing a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) functionality into its predictive maintenance solution – Senseye Predictive Maintenance. This advance makes predictive maintenance more conversational and intuitive.  Through this new release of Senseye Predictive Maintenance with generative AI functionality, Siemens will make human-machine interactions and predictive maintenance faster and more efficient by enhancing proven machine learning capabilities with generati...

Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has appointed Francesco Bellavia in the role of Director of Sales for Security. Francesco (or Frankie as he prefers to be called) brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the distribution of security products having worked for several distributors in his career, more recently as the Divisional Director for Nimans in the South. Mayflex leadership team Frankie has a charismatic personality, has lots of good ideas and the drive a...

ProdataKey (PDK), the manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, announced the full availability of its new software platform, PDK.io 2.0. Previewed at ISC East in November 2023 and available in beta to installation partners since December 2023, the software is ready for widespread use by PDK customers. Version 2.0 Most notably, version 2.0 expands scalability to offer full support of enterprise installations managed across multiple buildings and sites. With ver...

Global security pioneer Gallagher has achieved System and Organization Controls (SOC2 Type 2) recertification after a fresh audit of the cloud-hosted services of their award-winning integrated security solution-Command Center. The recertification was achieved on December 21, 2023. The voluntary compliance standard for service organizations is maintained by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It provides a framework to annually assess an organization’s internal...

Stephen Robinson, Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at WithSecure, comments on the Schneider Electric ransomware attack, says, “The attack on Schneider Electric follows a trend of cyberattacks against the energy sector." He adds, "The energy sector is a popular target for ransomware due to playing a vital role in society's daily functioning – disruption can have far-reaching consequences. Schneider Electric themselves were victims of Lockbit's MoveIT ransomware campaign in 2023, so...

NMi Group, a global pioneer in mission-critical Testing, Inspection, Certification, and Calibration (TICC) services, proudly announces the transformative acquisition of TrustCB in the Cyber Security domain. This strategic move solidifies NMi Group as the premier provider of certification services for the evolving landscape of digitally integrated and smart devices. Reliability and integrity As a part of NMi Group, TrustCB is the exclusive commercial Certification Body for the globally recogni...

The Vitaprotech Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thibaut Galland as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the United Kingdom, effective September 1, 2023. This appointment reflects the Group’s firm commitment to strengthening its international presence, with a particular focus on this strategic region, endowed with a promising market and close cultural and geographical links with France. Vitaprotech’s international strategy Thibaut Galland’s main mission will...

Secure, integrated cloud services provider, Six Degrees, announced that it has achieved SD-WAN Specialization as part of the Fortinet Engage Partner Program. Through the Secure SD-WAN Specialization, Six Degrees’ sales and technical teams have expanded their knowledge in SD-WAN deployment scenarios using Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN solution. As such, Six Degrees is able to help customers conceptualize, enhance, and troubleshoot their SD-WAN deployments. SD-WAN solution In a fast-movi...

Decision Sciences, a provider of advanced security and contraband detection systems, has created the new role of CCO to enable DSIC to capitalize on its unique and revolutionary non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology, to penetrate new global markets in port and border security, critical infrastructure protection, as well as many others. Kevin is a recognized expert and commercial pioneer with proven success in the security NII sector; he has held leadership roles in market-pioneering OEM com...

TE Connectivity Ltd. reported results for the fiscal first quarter ended December 29, 2023. First quarter highlights Net sales were $3.83 billion, in line with guidance, essentially flat on a reported basis year over year and down 1% organically. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations were $5.76, including a one-time tax-related benefit, and adjusted EPS was $1.84, up 20% year over year. Orders were $3.8 billion, up 4% year over year, with year-over...

In support of International Data Privacy Day, Genetec Inc., a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, shares data protection best practices to help physical security pioneers protect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust without compromising security. Prioritizing privacy Genetec encourages businesses and individuals alike to use International Data Privacy Day as an opportunity to evaluate and enhance their...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and pioneering provider of cloud-first security solutions, published its Cybernomics 101 report, which examines the financial forces and profit motives behind cyberattacks. The new report reveals the average annual cost of responding to compromises exceeded $5 million. The report also raises the alarm over hackers exploring how they can use generative AI (GenAI) technology to increase the volume, sophistication, and effectiveness of their attacks. 50%...

Danfoss and Google announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy-efficient solutions in data centers. Under the partnership, Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to optimize the customer experience, streamline internal work processes, and improve productivity across the organization. This can be done, for example, by using gen AI to colle...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced 2023 YOY revenue growth of 300%, along with an 18% increase in employee headcount. The company achieved rapid expansion across multiple verticals, including the K-12 education market, commercial sectors including retail, gaming, and healthcare, and the U.S. Department of Defense. ZeroEyes achieved multiple milestones during the p...