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AWS and NVIDIA Extend Collaboration to Advance Generative AI Innovation

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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“Our collaboration with AWS is accelerating new generative AI capabilities and providing customers with unprecedented computing power to push the boundaries of what's possible."

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  • “Our collaboration with AWS is accelerating new generative AI capabilities and providing customers with unprecedented computing power to push the boundaries of what's possible."
  • Announced at AWS re:Invent 2023, Project Ceiba is a collaboration between NVIDIA and AWS to build one of the world’s fastest AI supercomputers.
  • NVIDIA research and development teams will use Ceiba to advance AI for LLMs, graphics (image/video/3D generation) and simulation, digital biology, robotics, self-driving cars, NVIDIA Earth-2 climate prediction, and more to help NVIDIA propel future generative AI innovation.
  • AWS and NVIDIA have joined forces to offer high-performance, low-cost inference for generative AI with Amazon SageMaker integration with NVIDIA NIM inference microservices, available with NVIDIA AI Enterprise.

Engage3 Recognized in Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest Growing Companies for 8th Year in a Row; Elevates Bryan Courtney-Bennett to Chief Growth Officer

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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DAVIS, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Last week, Engage3 powered by Dexi, which helps retailers and brands profitably grow revenue and drive store trips by tracking and optimizing their Price Image, was recognized for the 8th year in a row as one of America's fastest growing companies. In December of 2023, Engage3 also announced that 8 of the top 10 largest retailers in the world now power their pricing through Engage3.

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  • In December of 2023, Engage3 also announced that 8 of the top 10 largest retailers in the world now power their pricing through Engage3.
  • said Bryan Courtney-Bennett, Chief Growth Officer.
  • To continue this growth trajectory, the company is also announcing the elevation of Bryan Courtney-Bennett to Chief Growth Officer.
  • "This is an exciting time to be at the cutting edge of Price Image optimization science and competitive intelligence," said Bryan Courtney-Bennett, Chief Growth Officer.

Surge Ventures Expands Board of Advisors with the Addition of Nimesh Mehta, Joseph Kuo, Brian Johnson and Ann Robinson

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Surge Ventures (Surge), a new SaaS venture studio initially targeting the financial services and wealth management industry, announced the expansion of its advisory board comprised of wealth management and FinTech industry executives to help guide the firm as it continues its journey to find, fund and nurture the leading technologies of tomorrow. New Board members are Nimesh Mehta, Joseph Kuo, Brian Johnson and Ann Robinson. They join current members, Jason Lish (Chairman), Dr. Neil Daswani, John Rostern, Larry Roth, Matthew Martin, Geoff Moore.

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  • New Board members are Nimesh Mehta, Joseph Kuo, Brian Johnson and Ann Robinson.
  • Surge has established a strong Industry Council comprised of seasoned executives and influencers from across the FinTech and wealth management sectors.
  • The new Board members will add their voices as strategic counselors to Surge's leadership, as the firm executes its vision and growth plans.
  • "I am extremely excited to welcome Nimesh, Joe, Brian and Ann to the Surge Ventures Industry Council," said Lish.

iFlock Security Consulting Secures Private Funding, Enabling Accelerated Growth and Team Expansion

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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WAKARUSA, Ind., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flock Security Consulting, a leading boutique cybersecurity company specializing in penetration testing and ancillary services, today announced the successful completion of its first private funding round, along with two strategic sales executive hires. These milestones mark a pivotal moment in the company's growth trajectory, enabling the firm to reach more customers with its top-tier cybersecurity solutions.

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  • iFlock Security Consulting has established itself as a trusted name in the cybersecurity industry.
  • "Successfully securing our first round of private funding signifies the faith investors have in our capabilities and potential," said Derek Odiorne, President of iFlock Security Consulting.
  • In line with a commitment to enhancing its sales program, iFlock Security Consulting is adding two seasoned sales executives to its team.
  • "We're confident that their contributions will be pivotal in helping iFlock Security Consulting to not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations, fostering long-lasting relationships and opening new avenues for growth and collaboration."

Cybersecurity Leader Simeio Appoints Nick Rowe as Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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ALPHARETTA, Ga., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Simeio, the leading provider of specialized identity and access management (IAM) services in the cybersecurity industry, today announced the appointment of Nick Rowe as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Rowe will be responsible for overseeing the company's global delivery operations and industry-leading product offerings.

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  • Cybersecurity leader Simeio has appointed Nick Rowe as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • ALPHARETTA, Ga., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Simeio , the leading provider of specialized identity and access management (IAM) services in the cybersecurity industry, today announced the appointment of Nick Rowe as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Rowe brings over 20 years of experience in the information technology and cybersecurity industry to Simeio.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Nick to Simeio," said Chris Schueler, CEO of Simeio.

TransUnion Introduces TruEmpower™ Scam Blocker to Help Insurers Protect Policyholders from Cyber Threats

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Insurers who offer Scam Blocker to their policyholders can provide a safer online experience against cyber attacks, which in turn can reduce cyber claim costs of carriers by blocking fraudulent websites, phishing attempts, and other cyber threats on mobile devices and laptops.

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  • Insurers who offer Scam Blocker to their policyholders can provide a safer online experience against cyber attacks, which in turn can reduce cyber claim costs of carriers by blocking fraudulent websites, phishing attempts, and other cyber threats on mobile devices and laptops.
  • When combined with TransUnion’s award-winning expert cyber services and solutions, Scam Blocker helps to provide policyholders with a strong perimeter defense that proactively prevents most fraudulent cyber activity.
  • The Scam Blocker solution is leading edge and provided through a partnership between TransUnion and the NCC Group, a global expert in cyber security and risk mitigation.
  • By combining the NCC Group’s world-class, technical expertise and TransUnion’s insights and ecosystem, TruEmpower™ Scam Blocker will help insurers prevent and mitigate the harms of cyber fraud for its policyholders.

Cymulate Expands Sales Leadership Team to Drive Growth in EMEA and APAC Global Markets

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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In their respective roles, Jarvinen and Fitzpatrick will be responsible for driving strategic growth sales and overseeing teams in their prospective regions.

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  • In their respective roles, Jarvinen and Fitzpatrick will be responsible for driving strategic growth sales and overseeing teams in their prospective regions.
  • “As Cymulate continues to bolster its profile globally, we are pleased to have experienced leaders like Mikko and Ben join our team,” said Eyal Wachsman, CEO and Co-founder of Cymulate.
  • “They bring a tremendous level of expertise to their roles and will undoubtedly help Cymulate further accelerate our growth within the APAC and EMEA markets.
  • “I’m eager to join the team of innovators and continue to drive the market for exposure management.

Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute reaffirms its commitment to Women in CyberSecurity

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Now in its third year, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently reaffirmed its commitment to Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) as a Tier 1 strategic partner.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its third year, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently reaffirmed its commitment to Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) as a Tier 1 strategic partner.
  • COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Now in its third year, the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) recently reaffirmed its commitment to Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) as a Tier 1 strategic partner .
  • Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity.
  • Strategic partners include Tier 1: Akamai Technologies, Amazon, AT&T Cybersecurity, Battelle, Bloomberg, Carnegie Mellon University – Software Engineering Institute, Cisco, Ford Motor Company, Fortinet, Google, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Optum, Sandia National Laboratories, SentinelOne.

Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) call for proposals for its 10th anniversary conference

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is hosting its technical conference April 11 to 13 in Nashville, Tennessee, and looking for participants to present and share their cybersecurity knowledge and skill set.

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  • At this annual technical conference, contributors showcase their expertise, skills and talents on a global stage to encourage more women and minorities to join or advance their career in the cybersecurity field.
  • WiCyS works to fill the cybersecurity workforce shortage through various avenues to recruit, retain and advance women.
  • "We are hoping that the 10-year anniversary of this beloved conference will draw an abundance of participation from the community."
  • Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity.

Open Compute Project Tackles Data Center Hardware and Firmware Security

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 17, 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.

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  • 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.
  • It all starts with the OCP Community developing a standardized device specific audit checklist and criteria for selecting 3rd party device security review auditors.
  • 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.
  • (3) advance the security posture of device hardware and firmware components, through iterative refinement of review areas, testing scopes and reporting requirements.