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Switzerland’s Canton of Ticino Implements BIO-key’s Multi-Factor Authentication Solution in its Information Systems Center

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Identity management, Access management, Partnership, International, IAM, Workforce, Identity, Language, Government, Engineering, Risk management

In a significant enhancement to its digital security, Ticino’s Information Systems Center (TISC) has integrated AuthControl’s advanced protection for Office365 login across their network.

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In a significant enhancement to its digital security, Ticino’s Information Systems Center (TISC) has integrated AuthControl’s advanced protection for Office365 login across their network.
Ticino is the southernmost of Switzerland’s 26 cantons (member states) and the sole canton where Italian is the only official language.
The collaboration with Asecus underscores the Ticino’s commitment to utilizing top-tier security solutions to protect against potential cyber threats.
The Asecus team also brings extensive security expertise and engineering know-how to on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments.

Identity and Access Management Software Provider BIO-key Preliminary 2023 Results: Operating Loss Trimmed Approx. $3.5M on Approx. 29% Revenue Growth to $9.1M; Investor Call Tomorrow at 10am ET

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Research, Identity management, Microsoft, Organization, MFA, Software as a service, Apple, Access management, Amazon, International, Sale, IAM, Bank statement, Traction, Cyber insurance, Workforce, Identity, Marketing, Engineering

The independent audit of BIO-key’s 2023 financial statements has not yet been completed and, therefore, the figures included herein are subject to change.

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The independent audit of BIO-key’s 2023 financial statements has not yet been completed and, therefore, the figures included herein are subject to change.
We look to build on this record in 2024, focusing on top-line growth opportunities balanced with further efforts to reduce costs.
We believe our growing global distribution and customer base puts us in a strong position to reach profitability over the next several quarters.
In terms of operating expenses, Selling, general and administrative costs were $7.3M in 2023, representing a 22% decrease from 2022.

Ping Identity Names Carahsoft a Federal Key Contributor for 2023

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

FedRAMP, Multi-factor authentication, Public, High, Trust (social science), Partnership, Public sector, Ping Identity, Carahsoft, IAM, Computer security, Federal

RESTON, Va., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carahsoft Technology Corp. , The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced that it has been named the 2023 Federal Key Contributor by Ping Identity , a leading provider of seamless and secure digital experiences.

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RESTON, Va., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carahsoft Technology Corp. , The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced that it has been named the 2023 Federal Key Contributor by Ping Identity , a leading provider of seamless and secure digital experiences.
The award was announced at Ping Identity’s Sales Kickoff Award Ceremony and acknowledged Carahsoft’s success as Ping Identity’s sole distributor in the Federal space.
“This award recognizes Carahsoft for its outstanding dedication and success in serving as Ping Identity’s sole Federal distributor,” said Alex Ryals, VP of Channel Sales at Ping Identity.
“It is an honor to be recognized as Ping Identity’s 2023 Federal Key Contributor,” said Brian O’Donnell, Vice President of Cybersecurity at Carahsoft.

Entrust Completes Acquisition of Onfido, Creating A New Era of Identity-Centric Security

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Entrust , a global leader in trusted payments, identities, and data security, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Onfido , a global leader in identity verification.

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Entrust , a global leader in trusted payments, identities, and data security, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Onfido , a global leader in identity verification.
With this completed acquisition, Entrust now provides the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of AI-powered, identity-centric security solutions.
“This acquisition comes at an inflection point in the industry,” said Todd Wilkinson, president and chief executive officer, Entrust.
Capabilities include automated security defenses, with a layered, enhanced approach to fraud detection, using AI developed in-house to verify genuine identities.

DataStax Expands Strategic Partnership with Google Cloud to Offer Developers Lightning-Fast Path to Production for Enterprise Generative AI and RAG Applications

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Data Management, Apps, Applications, Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Internet, Cloud, Astra, DRZ, Google Cloud, Organization, CPO, Partnership, RAG, CRUD, AI, IAM, NoSQL, Gemini, Heart, API, AXT, Python, Privacy, VPC, JavaScript, Medical device

DataStax , the generative AI data company, today announced innovative integrations with API extensions to Google Cloud’s Vertex AI Extension and Vertex AI Search , offering developers an easier time leveraging their own data.

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DataStax , the generative AI data company, today announced innovative integrations with API extensions to Google Cloud’s Vertex AI Extension and Vertex AI Search , offering developers an easier time leveraging their own data.
DataStax Astra DB integrations with Vertex AI Extensions and Vertex AI Search, as well as support for Vertex AI in RAGStack , provides JavaScript, Python, C#, and any other full stack developers to leverage their data seamlessly with ease-of-use into compelling generative AI and RAG applications, getting the most out of the Google Cloud AI ecosystem.
The new Astra DB Vertex AI Search integration enables rapid conversational AI application development with direct access to Astra DB data, offering a no-code solution to RAG application development.
The new Astra DB Vertex AI Extension simplifies the integration of Vertex AI foundation models with Astra DB, facilitating CRUD operations directly within generative AI applications.

Veza’s Access Platform Selected by Digital River to Replace Legacy IGA Solution

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Software, Networks, Internet, Data Management, Technology, Electronic Commerce, Other Technology, Security, Software as a service, Data, Digital, IGA, IAM, OAA, Administration, PAM

Veza , the identity security company, today announced that Digital River , a global commerce enabler directly connecting brands and buyers, has selected Veza’s Access Platform to replace a legacy Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) product.

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Veza , the identity security company, today announced that Digital River , a global commerce enabler directly connecting brands and buyers, has selected Veza’s Access Platform to replace a legacy Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) product.
This strategic decision underscores Digital River’s commitment to modernizing its infrastructure for identity security, as Veza will help automate all lifecycle access changes with one unified solution.
After a thorough evaluation of various identity tools, Digital River chose Veza’s Access Platform for its ability to meet the evolving demands for lifecycle access in a modern, cloud-forward business.
Veza's innovative approach, fueled by the Veza Access Graph, is powering Digital River's vision for secure and compliant access delivered efficiently across its global network.

ThreatQuotient Partners with the Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center as a Member of its Vendor Affiliate Program

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Electricity, Organization, Noise, Environment, Intelligence, Risk, IAM, NERC, Government, Vendor, Risk management

[Ashburn, VA, March 21st, 2024]: ThreatQuotient ™, a leading threat intelligence platform innovator, today announced that it has joined the vendor affiliate program of the Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC) .

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[Ashburn, VA, March 21st, 2024]: ThreatQuotient ™, a leading threat intelligence platform innovator, today announced that it has joined the vendor affiliate program of the Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC) .
As an affiliated vendor, ThreatQuotient will offer its expertise in data-driven security, threat intelligence, threat detection, investigation, and response to the E-ISAC community.
“The E-ISAC Vendor Affiliate Program facilitates vendor collaboration with electricity industry stakeholders in a trusted environment,” says Manny Cancel, NERC Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the E-ISAC.
Information-sharing is an essential element of building a robust, collective cyber defense program and central to our ethos at ThreatQuotient.

Tanium XEM and Microsoft Copilot for Security Team Up to Deliver Real-Time, AI-Driven Cybersecurity

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft, Organization, Intelligence, Partnership, Avanade, AI, First officer (aviation), IAM, LLM, Workload, Information privacy

Tanium , the industry’s leading provider of Converged Endpoint Management (XEM) , today announced its participation in the general availability of Microsoft Copilot for Security.

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Tanium , the industry’s leading provider of Converged Endpoint Management (XEM) , today announced its participation in the general availability of Microsoft Copilot for Security.
Through this strategic partnership, Tanium will feed its real-time endpoint data and intelligence directly into Microsoft Copilot for Security, eliminating blind spots while allowing security teams to streamline and accelerate incident investigation and response, significantly reducing incident workload while mitigating risks faster.
Microsoft Copilot for Security is the first advanced large language model (LLM) combined with a security-specific model.
To see how Tanium’s XEM platform can help you solve your specific IT and security challenges with a live demo tailored to your needs, visit www.tanium.com/see-a-demo .

1Kosmos Names Christine Owen Field CTO

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Professional Services, Security, Technology, Insurance, Software, Finance, Banking, Public sector, Trust, IAM, Friction, Policy, Federal, Veritas Capital, Cryptocurrency

1Kosmos , the company that unifies identity proofing and passwordless authentication, today announced the appointment of Christine Owen as the company’s first Field CTO.

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1Kosmos , the company that unifies identity proofing and passwordless authentication, today announced the appointment of Christine Owen as the company’s first Field CTO.
She joins 1Kosmos from Guidehouse, a leading global provider of technology and risk consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets.
“Christine is a proven identity and access management expert with years of experience working as a consultant on cybersecurity and zero trust projects in the public sector,” said Hemen Vimadalal, CEO of 1Kosmos.
“Achieving zero trust security begins and ends with an identity and access management infrastructure that goes beyond authentication and is based on digital identity verification,” said Christine Owen.

Cleveland-Cliffs Selected to Receive $575 Million in US Department of Energy Investments for Two Projects to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization Technologies

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Monday, March 25, 2024

This federal funding is being made available through DOE’s Industrial Demonstrations Program funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.

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This federal funding is being made available through DOE’s Industrial Demonstrations Program funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.
Middletown will maintain its existing raw steel production capacity of approximately 3 million net tons per year and will no longer use coke for iron production.
We are grateful for the support of the Department of Energy and their recognition of Cleveland-Cliffs’ strong leadership in steel decarbonization.
The Department of Energy has facilitated a perfect situation for our union workforce, our decarbonization endeavors, our communities in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and our shareholders.”
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