Aiming for global growth, NayaDaya Analytics Inc. welcomes Petri Järvinen, returning from Singapore to Finland, as its new CEO and Partner. Co-founder Timo Järvinen will now focus on enhancing customer value through the science-based and AI-powered People Risk Analytics™. Alongside their innovative team and investors, the brothers have high expectations for their disruptive solution, built to prevent people-related M&A integration failures.
NayaDaya Analytics Inc.'s long-term product development has culminated in an unprecedented fusion of emotion and behavior science with artificial intelligence. This innovation aims to mitigate the high people-related risks associated with post-merger integrations and transformations. The solution, pointing out action recommendations to avoid the M&A failures, has been developed in collaboration with Deloitte and already tested and proven in the real world.
The foundation for growth was laid in the first quarter of 2024. January saw the closure of a funding round, welcoming six new investors and experts on board. February marked the launch of the new science-based and AI-powered People Risk Analytics™. In addition, a patent application was filed for the game-changing method and technology.
On March 1, the NayaDaya Analytics team will be significantly strengthened as Petri Järvinen assumes the role of CEO and Partner. With a successful track record in multinational companies, particularly in sales and business leadership roles throughout the 21st century, including the last ten years at Avanade (a subsidiary of Accenture) in Singapore, he is well-equipped to guide the startup towards global growth.
Co-founder Timo Järvinen, previously CEO and leader in inventing science-based innovations and transforming them into valuable customer solutions, will now fully dedicate himself to designing, delivering, and communicating the unique value and sharp competitive edge to customers, partners, and the wider society.
Petri Järvinen and Timo Järvinen share a bond that extends beyond brotherhood, having worked together earlier for many years as business partners, including a successful shared exit.
"As the new CEO of NayaDaya Analytics, I am thrilled to lead our engaged team and business in addressing the substantial people-related risks in M&A integrations and transformations. Our focus on human value, paired with cutting-edge science and artificial intelligence, is more relevant than ever. I am eager to drive our growth, assisting companies globally to navigate risks and thrive through critical transitions successfully," says Petri Järvinen, CEO and Partner of NayaDaya Analytics Inc.
"We are fortunate to have Petri return to Finland to build a bridge from Finland to the world. Petri's expertise and international experience are exactly what we need as we are now ready to write a new chapter to our story after years of demanding development. I will focus all my efforts on creating customer value with the world-changing combination of science, AI, and empathy," says Timo Järvinen, Co-Founder, Value Creator & Evangelist of NayaDaya Analytics Inc.
"This is excellent news for our team and future ambitions. Petri's ability to boost sales, business, and cooperation with industry leading customers and partners around the world, combined with a deep understanding of the latest technological innovations, is a great combination when we are reaching for the global growth," says Timo Salomäki, Chairman of the Board of NayaDaya Analytics Inc.
Further Information
Petri Järvinen, CEO, Partner, NayaDaya Analytics Inc., tel. +358 45 238 5537, petri.jarvinen@nayadaya.com
Timo Järvinen, Co-founder, Value Creator & Evangelist, NayaDaya Analytics Inc., tel. +385 40 505 7745, timo.jarvinen@nayadaya.com
Timo Salomäki, Chairman of the Board, NayaDaya Analytics Inc., tel. +358 40 709 2399, timo.salomaki@nayadaya.com
V-Marine is proud to share that the Rise 55 has already secured its first two sales, with the first one set to be delivered in Qatar this August, followed by the second sale in Kuwait.
The Rise 55 boasts an unparalleled blend of elegance and functionality, setting new standards for houseboat design. With its innovative architecture and sleek lines, this houseboat presents a stunning presence on the water, leaving admirers in awe. The thoughtfully crafted exterior offers a modern and dynamic appeal that captures attention wherever it sails.
What truly sets Rise 55 apart from its competitors is its interior decoration. V-Marine has collaborated with renowned Italian designers and decorators to curate an ambiance that redefines luxury living. The meticulous attention to detail and choice of premium materials create an environment that epitomizes opulence and sophistication. Every element, from the meticulously crafted furnishings to the handpicked decor pieces, has been carefully chosen to ensure an unforgettable experience for owners and guests alike.
One of the most outstanding features of Rise 55 is its spaciousness. V-Marine understands the importance of providing ample living space, and with Rise 55, they have reimagined the concept of habitable areas on a boat. This houseboat offers an exceptional yacht experience with significantly more room than traditional yachts, all while maintaining the same level of exquisite finishing. What truly captivates potential buyers is that V-Marine has managed to deliver this remarkable vessel at a fraction of the price of other luxury boats, revolutionizing the market and garnering widespread approval.
Speaking about the launch, Wael Joujou Ceo of V-Marine expressed their excitement, stating, "We are thrilled to introduce Rise 55, an extraordinary houseboat that sets a new benchmark in luxury living on water. The combination of exceptional design, unmatched interior decoration, and affordability make this a truly unique offering. With Rise 55, we aim to provide our customers with an extraordinary yachting experience while also ensuring that it is accessible to a wider audience."
With the first sale already confirmed for Qatar, scheduled for delivery in August, and the second sale secured in Kuwait, the Rise 55 is poised to make a resounding impact in the GCC market. Prospective buyers in the region are encouraged to contact V-Marine immediately to explore the exceptional opportunities that Rise 55 presents.
For more information about Rise 55 and to inquire about sales, please visit V-Marine's website at www.vmarine.com
V-Marine, a leading provider of houseboats and floating resorts, is proud to announce the opening of its commercial office in Dubai, UAE. The new office will be led by Giovanni Sorrentino, a well-known figure in the yacht industry for his collaborations with European and GCC yards such as Silent Yacht, an award-winning company for sustainable yacht industry, and Tecnomar for Lamborghini. Sorrentino's contribution to V-Marine's development of sustainable and self-sufficient houseboats, floating villas, and resorts will be instrumental in the company's expansion in the region.
Currently the production is served from Bahrain, while V-Marine plans to set up additional production facilities in GCC to meet the growing demand for houseboats and floating resorts projects in the area. This move is in response to the significant growth and the increasing demand from customers in the region, which is expected to soon outpace the current production capacity in Bahrain.
"We are excited to have Giovanni Sorrentino leading our Dubai operations," said Wael Joujou, CEO of V-Marine. "His experience and expertise in sustainability yachts will be invaluable as we expand our presence in the UAE market and deliver high-quality, self-sufficient houseboats, floating villas, and resorts."
Sorrentino's and V-Marine's commitment to sustainability will drive the development of innovative solutions for houseboats and resorts that are both luxurious and eco-friendly.
"The UAE is an important market for us, and we are committed to serving our customers here with the highest quality sustainable houseboats and floating resorts," said Sorrentino. "With the new production facilities in UAE, we will be able to better meet the growing demand for our products and services in the region while contributing to a more sustainable future."
Wael Joujou added “V-Marine house boats already met the taste of UAE boaters thanks to the quality of the construction and the finishing of the interior space. Now the next step is to bring technology and sustainability to our models in order to offer not only an eco friendly experience but also a valid alternative to the Luxury Yacht industry in terms of luxury and space at a much more reasonable price”
Wael and Sorrentino met occasionally in Qatar during the Launch of the floating pop-up Lounge at the Pearl Doha, produced by V-Marine, during exclusive presentation of the Urus Performante, and that experience led only recently to a fruitful collaboration .
V-Marine has a strong track record of delivering high-quality houseboats and resorts projects to customers around the world, and the company's expansion into UAE represents a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. V-Marine is confident that its presence in UAE will enable it to better serve its customers in the region, and looks forward to continuing to deliver exceptional products and services to its customers in UAE and beyond.
31st March 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – TRINEXIA, (formerly Credence Security), a PAN-EMEA speciality Value-added Distributor and a trusted cybersecurity leader, and CYBER1 – cyber security advisory and solutions has successfully concluded the 'Shifting Left with DevSecOps' event in partnership with 9TH BIT, a leading DevSecOps consultancy firm.
The event, which is a first of its kind in the region, was held on 13 March 2023 at The Address, Dubai. It brought together over 50 security leaders, partners, and industry decision-makers who gained first-hand insights into the latest DevSecOps practices and technologies from key cybersecurity players, including Sonatype, Digital.ai, Delphinx, Checkmarx, and Palo Alto Networks.
'Shifting Left with DevSecOps', which has previously been hosted in key major cities across Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Nairobi aims to facilitate the gaps between technology and business requirements in the DevSecOps domain.
The event kicked off with visionary opening remarks from Barry De Waal, Chief Executive – Strategy and Sales, 9TH BIT; and Robert Brown, President and Board Member, CYBER1.
DevSecOps, which is short for development, security, and operations, is a philosophy that integrates security into every phase of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through integration, testing, deployment, and software delivery. This approach requires a change in culture, process, and tools across the core functional teams and makes security a shared responsibility. By shifting left, DevOps teams can guarantee application security at the earliest stages in the development lifecycle, which is critital in today's digital landscape.
Robert Brown, President and Board Member, CYBER1, said, "Embracing a DevSecOps requires a holistic approach, involving several critical components such as devising and promoting a comprehensive security strategy, supporting efficiency, education and training improvements, and being the driving force in cultivating a security-first culture within the organization. Although it may not be an easy task, it is essential for businesses to understand the strategies, innovations and solutions that will allow them to fully maximize the value of DevSecOps.”
The 'Shifting Left with DevSecOps' event also provided attendees with invaluable insights and best practices from top-notch experts such as Ricardo Giorgi, Senior Sales Engineer, Digital.ai; Konstantinos Kiourtsis, Principal Solutions Engineering – Channel, Sonatype; Gary Hallam, Director, Channel Business – EMEA & APAC, Delphinx; Bhawani Singh, Principal Solutions Architect – APAC, Checkmarx; and Gautham Nagaraj, Prisma Cloud Sales Specialist, Palo Alto Networks.
The discussions centred around how enterprises can succeed in their journey towards digital transformation by leveraging DevSecOps principles in their respective organizations. Attendees were privy to how DevSecOps can enable a proactive security approach bringing down cyber vulnerabilities while amplifying security auditing and monitoring.
In addition to gaining valuable insights, attendees were also pleasantly surprised with exclusive gift bags filled with luxury items from TRINEXIA, CYBER1, and 9TH BIT, adding to the overall experience of the event.
"We are thrilled to have partnered with TRINEXIA and CYBER1 for this event, which aims to emphasize the importance of security in the digital age. With the ongoing trend of digital transformation, businesses are now facing more complex security challenges than ever before. To address these, the philosophy of DevSecOps has emerged, which places security at the forefront of organizational culture and practices,” said Barry De Waal, Chief Executive – Strategy and Sales, 9TH BIT.
“We want our customers and partners to understand that security should not be an afterthought, but a crucial part of their overall strategy. By integrating security into every aspect of their operations, businesses can ensure that their assets, data, and reputation are protected.”
Garreth Scott, Managing Director, TRINEXIA, said “As a trusted cybersecurity leader in the region, we're committed to empowering our partners and customers with the latest practices and technologies to help them stay ahead of emerging threats. We're glad to have provided a platform for industry leaders to learn and share insights on how to adopt DevSecOps practices, and we aim to continue raising awareness about the value of this philosophy. We plan to host similar events in the coming months to facilitate further discussions and collaborations among cybersecurity professionals, technology experts, and business leaders."
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 05 February 2023 – TRINEXIA (Previously known as Credence Security), the region’s leading and most trusted value-added distributor for specialized solutions in cybersecurity, digital forensics, governance, risk and compliance, is pleased to announce it’s 2023 cybersecurity roadshow which will be in cities of Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Cairo and Mumbai.
‘At Entrust, we are committed to providing Zero trust security to all the Enterprises and public institutions. Through this roadshow, we are looking to build relationship and increase our presences across the Middle East and India’ said Hamid Qureshi, Regional Sales Director, Middle East, Africa and South Asia at Entrust
With an estimated Middle East cyber market size of USD 1.98 billion and the India cybersecurity market size projected to reach USD 2.37 billion in 2023. TRINEXIA’s cybersecurity roadshow will be a proven platform of choice for cyber security professionals across the region as they look to keep pace with a threat landscape that’s evolving at a never-before-seen rate.
Glyn Yates, Regional Lead, MEA at Keeper Security said ‘We are looking forward to the TRINEXIA’s Cybersecurity Roadshow, we hope to promote our Privileged Access, Secrets and Password Management solutions to a wide audience while having in-depth conversation with them on the latest industry trends and technologies’’
To be held under the theme, ‘Connecting today for a cyber resilient tomorrow’, this cybersecurity roadshow will bring together pre-eminent technology experts, vendors, and speakers to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and innovations in today’s security landscape. This roadshow will see participation from leading vendors like Binalyze, Checkmarx, Entrust, Fortra, Futurex and Keeper Security.
With major events hosted across the Middle East and India region such as The Middle East Connect, Exterro Exchange and many more. The 2023 Cybersecurity Roadshow will deliver the necessary tools and industry knowledge that will enable regional organizations to design cyber-resilient security strategies and stay protected in the digital era. The insights shared will also empower cyber professionals to unleash the full power of the security stack, improve incident response times, build a resilient infrastructure, and extend protections to support digital transformation across the enterprise, regional and national governments.
‘Participating with TRINEXIA on this exciting, value-driven roadshow will help us showcase our industry-leading Digital Forensics and Incident Response platform Binalyze AIR to a core group of cybersecurity leaders and influencers in the Middle East and India’ said Dee Richartz, VP EMEA, Binalyze.'
Garreth Scott, Managing Director, TRINEXIA Europe, Middle East and India, said, ‘Threat actors are increasingly becoming more creative and sophisticated in their attack methods. Distributed work environments and increased digitalization agendas have further expanded the threat landscape and exposed new vulnerabilities. With an eye towards building a cyber-resilient tomorrow and with our new branding ‘TRINEXIA’ we are constantly looking and exploring opportunities that digital transformation has on security, privacy, and overall trust.
To find out more about the upcoming Cybersecurity Roadshows visit here
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 24, 2023 – Credence Security – a PAN-EMEA specialty Value-Added Distributor, together with its sister companies Cyber Security South Africa and Cyber Security Africa Distribution, has announced an extensive rebranding effort that will see the three firms consolidated under a unified brand identity called TRINEXIA.
Effective immediately, the rebranding represents Credence Security’s accelerated growth and reflects the company's focus on providing a comprehensive and integrated approach to cybersecurity distribution.
The name TRINEXIA combines the prefix tri pertaining to the three entities and nexus meaning “a connection or series of connections,” representing the company’s vital role of serving as a link between vendors, channel partners and customers. The consolidation of the brands will provide vendors, resellers, and end users with a comprehensive view of the companies’ presence and capabilities across Europe, Middle East, India and African (EMEIA) markets.
Credence Security has established itself as a premier VAD across the Middle East and India, working with global leaders in cybersecurity and digital forensics. In 2015, the company was acquired by CYBER1, an international cybersecurity consulting and solutions, and Nasdaq First North Growth Market-listed firm.
Vivian Gevers, Chief Operations Officer, TRINEXIA, said, "We are confident that in this new chapter, we will be able to build deeper relationships with our leading vendors and partners across our territory. I am optimistic for the year ahead and I look forward to working closely with our local and global teams in identifying and seizing new opportunities for growth.”
TRINEXIA Middle East & India will usher in a new era of innovation and cyber resilience in the face of rapid digital transformation and increasing demand for strategic cybersecurity. Under the unified identity, the company will harness decades of proven security expertise, research and state-of-the-art technologies to deliver exceptional results. It will also allow the firm to further empower partners and customers to thrive while and effectively foiling advanced persistent threats, malicious adversaries, and internal malpractice.
Garreth Scott, Managing Director, TRINEXIA Middle East & India, said: “As we embark on a new year, we deemed it the fitting time to introduce a revamped brand identity. TRINEXIA perfectly encapsulates our ethos that working together leads to more effective and efficient solutions in the digital era. Furthermore, we strongly believe that our new identity defines our journey as a premier provider of cybersecurity, digital forensics, and IT security solutions, and better positions us in delivering cutting-edge solutions that will safeguard customers from the ever-evolving cyber threats and investigation complexity of today and tomorrow.”
As SpiroVerse continues to grow, the NFT drop is finally here. With different levels of access based on the number and choice of NFTs, a tutorial on how to mint your own Token is described here.
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The first level, priced at 36.90TON grants access to the entirety of the SpiroHuman Community. A community that shares experiences and skills in Telegram, and that has regular meetings and sessions in a variety of subjects that go from Yoga to Consciousness, from Nutrition to Wellness and Health. It also provides early access to the entirety of the SpiroVerse Platform. With instructional material and specialist access in the fields of Mind Evolution, Theory of Learning, Self-Knowledge, Vegan Cuisine and Nutrition, Meditation, Consciousness Elevation, Leadership and Sustainability.
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The Second level, composed of 4 NFTs, grants additional early access to the SpiroVerse Marketplace. A range of wellness products designed and curated to improve, exercise, enhance and unlock mind & soul capabilities. Also focused in achieving health and sustainability, the marketplace includes farm-to-market organic and sustainable produce, grown with ethical practices, to enhance local communities, health benefits and nutrition, and sustainable farming.
The second level NFTs are priced at 96.30TON and at the time of minting.
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The Third Level has only 2 artifacts. Priced at 235.84TON they grant additional benefits in the form of vested rewards (50% SpiroTokens yearly) as well as incentives in future SpiroVerse products and activities.
SpiroVerse is on a path to unlock human consciousness through the elevation of its members to the next step in evolution. One where the benefit of the group is more valuable than that of the individual. Where humanity becomes one.
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The Fourth Level, with the last 2 Sacred Artifacts, becomes the pass to the Exclusive Invite Package. Priced at 369TON, with investment opportunity (swap to $SPIRO) and a yearly 50% additional yield.
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Holders of the 12 Sacred Artifacts have unique opportunity to swap all 12 artifacts to one - the SpiroUnity SuperNFT which grants exclusive early access to SpiroUnity artifacts and rewards.
The scheduled drop of this limited edition of Sacred Artifact NFTs is LIVE from today, 13/12/2022. To purchase Sacred Artifact NFTs visit https://nft.spiroverse.io/ . For more information about SpiroVerse, please visit https://www.spiroverse.io/
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Construction Technology Festival KSA 2022 is back with its 2nd edition
The event is co-organised by the Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA), co-located with The Contracting Excellence Awards, an SCA initiative to recognise the best examples of local contracting industry innovation, best practice and excellence.
The event will be attended by and held under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Majed Al Hogail, Minister for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
One of Riyadh’s most sought-after industry events, the Construction Technology Festival KSA (CTF), is back for its second edition. The event will showcase how digitalisation and advanced technologies are shaping the construction and real estate industries. It will be held at Movenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh on 14th and 15th December 2022.
Co-organised by the Saudi Contractors Authority, CTF expects more than 500 attendees. Global leaders in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) will share their insights and provide digital solutions that help design, build, and handover assets faster and more efficiently whilst focusing on better sustainability.
More than 60 expert speakers from leading organisations globally will discuss changing industry practices, including digital transformation, virtual construction, modern methods of construction, ways to decarbonise the built environment, shifting to cloud, and many more engaging topics. Real experiences in the implementation of more than 10 digital disciplines will be revealed from Internet of Things (IOT) to Machine Learning and the Metaverse.
Find out more about CTF KSA 2022, click here
For the first time, CTF will be co-located with The Contracting Excellence Awards, an SCA initiative to recognise the best examples of local contracting industry innovation, best practice and excellence. Networking with the SCA’s Contracting Excellence Awards elite shortlist will allow attendees to forge new relationships with the top players in the sector.
CTF KSA is organised by Ventures Connect, a partnership between b2b Connect and Ventures Middle East, two businesses committed to empowering companies across the MENA region while enabling critical connections with key stakeholders and decision-makers across various industries.
Why attend CTF?
CTF’s 2022 theme is embracing innovation and sustainability within the built environment. Rapid technological developments are changing the way construction companies work, and how projects are delivered and handed over. Digitalisation is paving the way for Construction 4.0, and the event honours individuals, organisations and projects that have embraced change. Optimisation, efficiency, and cost control play a key role in the adoption of digital technologies, and CTF is where key stakeholders and leaders can discuss strategies and solutions to bring greater efficiency to the industry.
“As the Festival has grown in popularity, we wanted its focus to better scale technology across the entire value chain, from early-stage design to operating a building or community more efficiently,” said Katie Briggs, Show Director, Construction Technology Festival, and Partner, b2b Connect.
To attend CTF KSA, please register here.
Industry Leaders
Attendees can expect to explore pressing industry topics as over 1,000 speakers take to the stage, including members of prestigious organisations such as The Red Sea Development Company, Diriyah Gate Development Authority, NEOM, Nesma & Partners Contracting Co., Shomoul Holding Company, AMAALA, Royal Commission of Al Ula, National Housing Committee, SEVEN, Al Saedan for Development, ROSHN, Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, Al Bawani, Kabbani Group, and more as part of the lineup.
Agenda topics include the IOT, Machine Learning, the Cloud, predictive data, digital twins, BIM, BMS/CAFM software and others that are set to transform the industry.
CTF is supported by a range of sponsors and partners, including Oracle Construction & Engineering, Yardi, Urban Surveys, Procore, RIB CCS, Knauf, Milwaukee, Conser Consulting Engineering Services, Autodesk, Bentley Systems, Polypipe Middle East, Constal, Concr, SenseHawk, Signax Software, AMANA, Wakecap, AKSA Power Generation, Tactive Software Systems, Gulf Construction, Digital Construction Hub, CIOB, and News on Projects.
For more information about CTF, please visit.
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About Ventures Connect: Ventures Connect is a partnership between b2b Connect and Ventures Middle East, two businesses committed to empowering companies across the Middle East and Africa Region while enabling critical connections with key stakeholders and decision makers across various industries.
b2b Connect provides content development across a range of business-to-business formats. It owns, designs, manages and produces events for a range of industry-leading clients in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) and Asia Pacific regions. Run by senior media professionals, b2b Connect has a track record of creating innovative and market-driven business-to-business solutions. It also delivers sponsorship and exhibition revenues, conducts industry research and trend analysis, delivers market scoping and commercial validation, and organises trade missions and b2b meetings.
Established in 2002, Ventures Middle East (VME) is an international management consulting company providing strategic business advisory services across the GCC and the wider MENA region. Since its inception, its multinational executive leadership team has empowered clients with access to an established business network, market insights, and the competitive edge necessary for success. VME covers all sectors and industries and provides unparalleled customised analysis and superior strategic insights.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19th September 2022 – Credence Security, a leading regional distributor of specialized solutions in cybersecurity, forensics, governance, risk, and compliance, has signed a distribution agreement with HelpSystems, a cybersecurity and automation software provider, to deliver their expansive portfolio across the UAE and wider GCC region.
HelpSystems has seen significant growth over the last few years by helping security and IT professionals build more secure and autonomous organizations. Organizations looking to protect against a wide range of cybersecurity threats can layer their best-in-class solutions to reduce risk, complexity, and operational overhead.
Regional customers will now have access to and receive on-the-ground support for HelpSystems’ data protection solutions Boldon James, Digital Guardian, Titus, and Vera, and email security and secure managed file transfer (MFT) solutions Clearswift, File Catalyst, and GoAnywhere. Layering these solutions, organizations can advance their cybersecurity strategies and stay secure and compliant in the dynamic threat landscape.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Credence Security and look forward to building a long-standing, strategic relationship with them. With their strong regional presence and large network of dedicated partners, Credence Security is well positioned to help us meet the needs of our joint customers,” said Gideon Wilkins, Senior Partner Manager Middle East, HelpSystems.
Commenting on the partnership, Garreth Scott, Managing Director, Credence Security, said, “HelpSystems is a market pioneer in the cybersecurity field, and we are excited to see how its addition to our portfolio can help transform and strengthen regional customers’ defense strategies. With HelpSystems onboard, our channel partners have an added advantage to serve as customers’ trusted advisors and help them navigate the increasingly complex and evolving threat landscape. We look forward to taking this collaboration to new heights.”
Through the partnership, Credence Security and HelpSystems will drive regular training and certification workshops for channel partners around technical skills, sales, pre-sales, and support among other areas. The priority will be to build post-sales and support capabilities for value-added resellers, systems integrators, and solutions providers so they can successfully deploy HelpSystems’ solutions for regional customers. Credence Security will also host targeted events and roadshows to create market awareness for data protection, email security, and secure managed file transfer solutions.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday 29th August 2022 – Credence Security, a specialized value-added distributor (VAD) for cybersecurity, forensics, governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions, today signed a distribution agreement with Medex Forensics (Medex), a US-based provider of cutting-edge digital video forensics services.
The partnership will see Credence Security leverage its strong network of channel partners to open doors for new opportunities for Medex and enable them to gain a foothold in India, Middle East, Pakistan and Africa. In line with this, Credence Security will promote, market and distribute Medex’s novel video authentication and source classification solution across these markets.
With video being a part of everyday life, cybercriminals are increasingly taking advantage of the medium to spread disinformation, exploit cyber vulnerabilities, and commit fraud and other serious crimes. Based in the AWS GovCloud, Medex is a Software as a Service offering that provides seamless and secure file analysis and reporting on video evidence. It gives investigators the ability to automate the identification of a video’s provenance and chain of custody.
Furthermore, due to the rising threat of deepfakes, the veracity of video evidence is under constant scrutiny, especially in high-profile cases. Medex, as a non-content video forensic tool, offers an analysis that is not affected by video quality, regardless of its source. The platform can validate the authenticity of video files at a scale and pace that keeps up with the growing prevalence of video as evidence in investigations.
In addition to distributing Medex’s cutting-edge solution, Credence Security will also offer the Medex Examiner two-day digital video forensic training course to partners and digital forensics professionals alike. The instructional program provides deep insights into the structure and format of digital video files, helping forensic examiners to get the most accurate and useful results out of the Medex platform.
Commenting on the partnership, Bertram Lyons, CEO at Medex, said, “Medex is excited to partner with Credence Security to bring our technology to new channels. Through our partnership with Credence Security, we will provide training and other educational services to help them communicate the benefits and capabilities of our offerings to their vast channel network and digital forensics professionals in the region. We want to not only share our technology to new markets but also to help practitioners understand the new methodologies that demonstrate what can be done today that was not possible in the past when it comes to video evidence.”
Garreth Scott, Managing Director, Credence Security, said, “Law enforcement agencies and digital forensics professionals today are increasingly dealing with various video formats in the course of their investigations. We strongly believe that Medex’s pioneering solutions can enable them to effectively analyze and gain a deeper understanding of their video evidence. Moreover, by partnering with Medex, we add a critical best-in-class security solution to our existing portfolio, delivering on our commitment of offering our partners and enterprises in the region a one-stop-shop for all their security needs.”
CAST AI’s automated cloud cost management platform for Kubernetes is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, empowering organizations to cut their cloud bills using their existing GCP commitment. Customers can streamline their billing process, use their Google Cloud credits to access CAST AI, and make the most of their cloud resources.
Google Cloud customers can access the CAST AI platform directly from the Google Cloud Marketplace and benefit from a streamlined procurement process. For customers already using Google Cloud, this new integration introduces a key benefit of eliminating the need to sign new contracts. And teams that use committed use discounts can take advantage of CAST AI as part of their plans.
With the CAST AI now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, customers will be able to:
“We’re thrilled to have the CAST AI platform available on Google Cloud Marketplace to help customers access and implement the solution they need to cut their cloud costs and make the most of every dollar they spend on the cloud,” said Laurent Gil, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at CAST AI.
“Making CAST AI available on the Google Cloud Marketplace means that our customers can benefit from all the advantages of having CAST AI on Google Cloud, as well as the commercial flexibility of procuring our autonomous cloud cost optimization platform directly from Google Cloud Marketplace,” said Yuri Frayman, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at CAST AI.
Dubai, UAE -- (ARAB NEWSWIRE) -- VideoMost announced today that TMC, US-based integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person and online, has named VideoMost as a 2022 Unified Communications Product of the Year Award winner.
VideoMost is like Zoom or Teams but self-hosted video conferencing and UC software that keeps all information secure inside your organization, not in the cloud. On-premise video conferencing servers are controlled by authorized admins. VideoMost provides the entire set of tools for enterprise-level UC and team work: video conferences, p2p calls, messenger, screen sharing, whiteboard, polls, documents upload, video recording and storage, broadcasting, etc. Users can access VideoMost via browser or app on their PC (Windows and MacOS) or mobile devices (iOS, Android).VideoMost is also available as SDK to power group video communication apps that are easy to deploy, manage, and scale. With consistent and reliable high-quality video, even in low-bandwidth environments, all users can reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance collaboration.
With VideoMost users enjoy compatibility with both WebRTC, XMPP and popular SIP/BFCP and H.323/H.239 hardware terminals and MCUs (Poly, Cisco, Avaya, etc.). VideoMost users can also use address book, share invitations, schedule and manage video conferences directly from Outlook/Exchange calendars.
“It gives me great pleasure to honor VideoMost UC software as a 2022 recipient of TMC’s Unified Communications Product of the Year Award for their innovative solution” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “Our judges were very impressed with the ingenuity and excellence in the groundbreaking work on VideoMost.”
Winners of the 2022 Unified Communications Product of the Year Award will be announced online and highlighted in INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine online.
VideoMost is enterprise-grade software video conferencing server like Zoom, but self-hosted, available for licensing at a fraction of competitors cloud prices and allowing group video calling with mobile messaging and content sharing. VideoMost supports 1000 video participants in a conference room with extensive collaboration tools, including docs and screen sharing, whiteboard, mobile messenger, polls and more. VideoMost serves thousands of enterprises and multiple service providers in dozens of countries.
July 20, 2022 - A plug-and-play cloud cost monitoring and reporting module is the newest addition to CAST AI, the AI-driven cloud optimization platform for Kubernetes automation and cost optimization for customers running cloud-native applications.
Available immediately, CAST AI’s cost reporting features were specifically designed to provide organizations with full, real-time visibility into how their cloud resources are provisioned, their cost, and recommendations on their optimization. The new suite is accessible instantly without the need for complicated manual configuration. And, once companies get their cost report, they can implement the recommendations automatically and reconfigure their resources accordingly.
“Our team developed free cost monitoring and reporting features in response to the issue of escalating cloud costs and the pervasive lack of visibility, experienced by a growing number of organizations migrating to the cloud,” said Yuri Frayman, founder and CEO, CAST AI. “We provide full transparency into how your cloud resources are provisioned, all the way down to individual processors and workloads. In under a minute you get a free, detailed cost analysis, cost monitoring, custom optimization recommendations, a comparison of current versus historical cloud spend, and far more. It’s a powerful step towards reducing your cloud bill by 50 to 75 percent.”
Specifically, CAST AI’s cost reporting provides:
“While cost reporting is an incredibly powerful stand-alone tool, we don’t stop there,” continued Frayman. “Automation is the next step: if you want to optimize your cloud costs continuously, CAST AI will configure your clusters, shuffle pods to binpack nodes, remove empty nodes, and virtually eliminate overprovisioning waste. It’s particularly powerful to watch in real-time how our customers’ cloud bills get literally cut in half – or more – which is imperative in today’s economy. Even as organizations struggle to streamline costs, they’re also increasing cloud spend. Gartner, for example, predicts that spending on cloud services will grow over 20 percent by the end of this year. We want to support our clients in making the most of their cloud investment.”
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA -- (ARAB NEWSWIRE) -- SPIRIT DSP’s software product for video conferencing and unified communications VideoMost has been included in G2 Spring 2022 Grid® Report for Video Conferencing. G2 is the organic peer review site and through the voice of the customers, VideoMost has been recognized as one of the “High performer” software to be used for video meetings and corporate communications.
G2 is the world’s largest tech marketplace where businesses can discover, review and manage the technology they need to reach their potential. More than 60 million people each year visit G2.com to read and write authentic reviews about more than 100,000 software products and professional services.
According to actual feedback on G2 platform, 93% of the VideoMost users have rated it 4 or 5-stars. Several VideoMost features get the score “above average” including screen sharing, scheduling, etc. Users also appreciate “ease of use” and “quality of support” provided by VideoMost - this is a cumulative customer satisfaction score from all product reviewers on G2.
VideoMost is like Zoom but self-hosted video conferencing software that keeps all secure-sensitive information inside your organization, not in the cloud. On-premise video conferencing servers are controlled by authorized admins only.
With VideoMost users enjoy compatibility with both WebRTC and popular SIP/BFCP and H.323/H.239 hardware terminals and MCUs (Poly, Cisco, Avaya, etc.) All SIP/H.323 users can video participate and share screens and documents during a meeting.
VideoMost is also available as SDK to power group video communication apps that are easy to deploy, manage, and scale. With consistent and reliable high-quality video, even in low-bandwidth environments, all users can reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance collaboration.
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS – (EMAILWIRE) -- The Bazaars Project has launched its peer-to-peer marketplace app in the Apple App and Google Play stores. The app allows users to buy and sell goods, property, and vehicles with cryptocurrency. This milestone is significant for the Bazaars Project's mission to create a proof-of-stake blockchain network and a decentralized peer-to-peer marketplace.
“The crypto market value is more than $2 trillion. There are thousands of cryptocurrencies and most of their value so far has come from speculation and trading rather than their ability to be exchanged for any tangible goods or assets. The Bazaars Project is aiming to change this by providing a marketplace where people can buy and sell everyday products and valuable assets using cryptocurrency,” said Cryptomoe, founder of the Bazaars Project.
The Bazaars Project has also launched BZR, its ERC20 token. The token is now available on the Uniswap exchange, with other exchanges coming soon. Token holders will earn a percentage of the transaction fees collected from the Bazaars marketplace.
Future phases of the project will enable users to create and deploy smart contracts and decentralized apps individually or in groups without the need for a third party.
The Bazaars marketplace app is not bound by national or regional borders. Customers can shop securely and privately from any location. The Bazaars app does not collect, store, or track sensitive data. Users can register using their mobile phone numbers and email addresses and the app will only collect information required by the app stores.
“We believe in a world where anyone can buy products privately and securely, no matter where they live or what currency they use. Payments need to be easy, instant, and private. And the ability to trade needs to be in the hands of buyers and sellers,” added Cryptomoe. “The future of commerce is online, with crypto. Bazaars wants to help make crypto commerce a reality.”
The Bazaars marketplace is using Coinbase Commerce for payments. Its delivery and logistics partner is Aramex, a global provider based in the UAE, one of the worlds' largest trading hubs.
DUBAI, July 13, 2022 -- As the COVID pandemic in 2020 forced lockdowns, work from home mandates were introduced, and social distancing measures came into play, people found themselves with more leisure time than usual. With extra free time at their disposal, many decided to nurture the hobbies and passions they had and, in turn, transformed them into lucrative home businesses.
That’s when four, Emirati millennials noticed the need for a service that would act as a one-stop shop for all those home businesses and as an intermediary between customers wanting to shop locally and home-run brands seeking more exposure. Shortly thereafter in early 2022, Gathrd, an app that brands itself as a “Community For Home Businesses”, was born. The app is designed to host products from the Fashion, Food and Beverage, and Lifestyle categories and acts as a directory through which home businesses from across the board can be found.
“We noticed that many new businesses set up profiles on Instagram and take orders through WhatsApp; however, they tend to get lost in the clutter due to low brand awareness and the high costs of extensive marketing. So, our goal was to create a platform that grants those hidden gems the exposure they deserve by grouping them under one roof, where they are easily accessible” said Noor Alyousuf, CEO of Gathrd.
As part of its services, the Gathrd Platform also markets its participating brands and businesses by featuring their products on their social media platforms (Instagram and most recently Tiktok) and even schedules periodic ads with popular influencers to help expose the businesses to a larger audience. The founders recognized how costly it is for businesses, especially smaller ones, to use influencer marketing as a promotional tool; therefore, Gathrd, strives to do that on their behalf.
What sets Gathrd apart from other shopping apps and e-commerce websites is that it’s commission-free. The Gathrd Platform is a subscription-based service where during their first month on the app, participating businesses pay a total of 1 AED only. Starting from the second month and onwards, the subscription price is 149 AED/month. Gathrd will also offer product photography services to businesses as an add-on this summer. Since home businesses operate at a smaller scale, they sometimes release one product at a time; therefore, booking a whole photography session does not make financial sense for them, leaving them without professional, product photos nor any means to showcase their latest release. Gathrd, however, plans to solve this lingering issue with the launch of this new service.
When asked what their main goal was from launching this startup, the founders of Gathrd unwaveringly said that seeing individuals, who got their start on Gathrd, transition from home-business owners to store owners with national, or even international presence, one day would be their ultimate aspiration. “If Gathrd’s services played a role in such a feat, we could not ask for a better accomplishment than that,” they agreed in unison.
Dubai, UAE and Palo Alto, California – (ARAB NEWSWIRE) -- ZainTech, the digital and ICT solutions powerhouse of Zain Group, has announced a partnership with data analytics specialist, LigaData to support its vison to deliver cutting-edge, data-driven digital services to enterprise and government customers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
ZainTech is a centralized service provider focused on advancing the use of digital technologies such as cloud, cybersecurity, big data, IoT, AI, smart cities, drones, robotics, and emerging technologies.
The strategic partnership between ZainTech and LigaData emphasizes ZainTech’s commitment to embracing the potential of data to continue to produce pioneering digital solutions for its enterprise and government customers and the wider Zain Group.
Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTech stated: “ZainTech is dedicated to creating innovative ICT and digital services for our customers throughout the MENA region. Helping them harness the true value of data and AI is a key focus for us and collaboration with LigaData will provide demonstrable enterprise data expertise that supports numerous important multi-national initiatives.”
Bassel Ojjeh, CEO of LigaData commented: “We’re proud to establish this strategic partnership with ZainTech and support the company in further leveraging data and analytics. We look forward to building a strong relationship and replicating the robust data analytics and AI successes experienced by our existing client base and their 350 million+ subscribers worldwide.”
May 16, 2022 – CAST AI, the Kubernetes automation and cost optimization platform, today announced that co-founder and chief product officer Laurent Gil will be a panelist at Cota Connect, a summit hosted by Cota Capital that will gather a community of investors, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders in San Francisco on May 19-20, 2022.
Cota Capital is a San Francisco-based technology investment firm that partners with exceptional leadership teams to build and grow timeless companies. Over the years, its team of seasoned founders, investors, and operators has built a high-caliber network that offers deep technical and operational expertise to portfolio founders and entrepreneurs looking to bring enduring ideas to life.
The Cota Connect conference will feature several panels covering different aspects of digital transformation and technological innovation. Laurent Gil, CAST AI’s co-founder and chief product officer, will participate in a panel discussion on the future of digital infrastructure, including artificial intelligence.
“It’s an honor to participate in Cota Capital’s inaugural Cota Connect conference,” said Gil. “CAST AI has always been dedicated to making the cloud as fast, reliable, and cost-effective as possible for our customers. Our partnership with the expert team at Cota Capital has been a large part of making that possible.”
“Cota offers ‘knowledge capital’ to our portfolio companies like CAST AI,” said Bobby Yazdani, co-founder and partner of Cota Capital. “‘Knowledge capital’ is the differentiated combination of financial capital, deep operational expertise, know-how, and a vast industry network we bring to our portfolio companies. To have CAST AI’s co-founder on one of the panels at Cota’s inaugural conference speaks to the strong partnership that has been forged between these two great teams.”
May 6, 2022
The team behind CAST AI, the Kubernetes automation and cost optimization platform, will attend the European edition of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon. The event will gather cloud adopters and technologists in Valencia, Spain, on May 16-20.
Each year, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s flagship conferences attract professionals from leading open source and cloud-native communities. The 2022 edition is expected to gather over 5,000 participants who will share their learnings, discuss innovation, and consider cloud computing’s future. The event will involve technical sessions, deep dives, and case studies delivered in-person and virtually.
CAST AI is participating in the KubeCon conference for the third time in a row, this year supporting it as a sponsor. The company recently released research showing that organizations spend on the cloud 3x more than necessary. That’s why its team will be giving free Kubernetes cost optimization advice in booth SU42. Although consultations will take place ongoingly, booking a slot in advance is recommended (reserve it here).
Philip Andrews, VP of Customer Success at CAST AI, will demo the platform’s advanced cost reporting and automated cost optimization capabilities for Amazon, Google, and Azure. He will also share stories of companies that have used CAST AI to reduce their cloud spend drastically.
“KubeCon is THE conference for cloud-native innovation and ground-breaking ideas – and we have always felt that’s where CAST AI belongs. Our approach to Kubernetes automation was born out of frustration with the lack of solutions to help us curb our cloud costs. We’re now looking forward to sharing the idea with the entire cloud ecosystem and discussing cost optimization with fellow KubeCon participants.” commented Laurent Gil, CAST AI Co-founder and Chief Product Officer
We’re also extremely proud that our engineer, Matas Kulkovas, will co-deliver a talk on security chaos engineering (SCE). This attitude of giving back to the K8s community has always been close to our heart.” added Gil.
Dubai, UAE – (ARAB NEWSWIRE) -- Infinite Business Solutions (IBS) is among the first few global Fintech companies that were able to offer a complete, internally developed, fully-integrated solution, that facilitates the digital transformation of payments, financial, and non-finanacial services.
Headquartered in Dubai, IBS provides business coverage to regions such as GCC, Middle East, and Africa. IBS services are approved by relevant Central Banks and Authorities in respective countries for processing of payments, remittance transactions, and financial services.
IBS provides cutting-edge automation and electronic services through different multi-channels (e-channels) namely the Self Service KIOSK ‘iKiosk’, Point of Sale (POS) ‘iVoucher’, web solution ‘iWeb’, and mobile applications ‘iMobile’. Customers are able to manage, control, and monitor all e-channels through the ‘Infinite e-Channels Management Platform’. The Infinite Platform Middleware adopts the latest technologies and security standards, thus can easily integrate with third-party applications running at the customer’s site.
iKiosk digitizes numerous services including payments in different sectors like banking, telecom, government, service providers, healthcare,…etc. iKiosk comes with unlimited features that can be easily customized to fit customer preferences. iKiosk provides timely pertinent information and around-the-clock support through its online monitoring module, control system, reporting system, and customer service. We offer a complete iKiosk self-service solution including the software, hardware, integration, and implementation services.
iVoucher is an electronic voucher system that enables merchants to easily generate, design, and issue digital vouchers; process bill payments, and online top up plus KYC. iVoucher is mainly used by the telecom sector and few other online payment and voucher distributors.
iWeb and iMobile products are outstanding web portals that offer high-performance, feature-packed mobile experiences on mobile devices. iWeb and iMobile interfaces are developed according to client needs and customization requirements.
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Co-Founders:
IBS is 100% owned by two Jordanian entrepreneurs:
Mr. Ibrahim Darraz has an extensive experience in both the Business and FinTech sectors. Mr Darraz comes with more than 20 years of experience, 17 of which serving as a Managing Director and Managing Partner for many companies in the region.
Mr. Mohammad Al-Azzeh has an extensive experience in the IT and FinTech sectors. Mr Al-Azzeh comes with more than 17 years of experience, 14 of which serving as a Technology Director and CTO for many companies in the region.