VFS Global, Unifier and Accredify announce strategic partnership in digital health credentials for a seamless and safe cross-border travel experience

SINGAPORE, Jul 8, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – VFS Global, Affinidi's Unifier and Accredify have announced a strategic partnership to provide an end-to-end digital solution for COVID-19 (RT-PCR) testing for Singapore bound travellers from Indonesia. With the gradual easing of restrictions by countries while ensuring the safeguarding of public health and traveller safety, a smart and reliable COVID-19 testing and verification solution is now a prerequisite for restarting international travel. The partnership will provide a convenient solution for all travellers who are required to undergo pre-departure testing – a mandatory requirement for travellers entering Singapore from countries classified as high risk.

VFS Global, Accredify and Affinidi's Unifier are leveraging their strengths and capabilities in the healthcare, travel and technology space to provide a secure and reliable solution to stakeholders within the travel ecosystem. This starts from enabling travellers to seamlessly book their mandatory pre-departure COVID-19 swab test and keep a copy of the swab's results online via VFS Global's network of accredited laboratories. With Accredify's tamper-proof HealthCert solution, the traveller's test results can be used for verification purposes by relevant authorities. Unifier then enables airlines and immigration authorities to digitally verify the authenticity of the COVID-19 test results using a simple QR code scan and matching the health credentials against entry requirements of the destination country.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr Jiten Vyas, Regional Group COO, VFS Global, "A convenient and reliable pre-departure COVID-19 testing solution will be a catalyst in the recovery process of international travel as the restrictions continue to be stringent compared to domestic travel. We are pleased to partner with Affindi and Accredify to provide a seamless booking system to get a reliable COVID swab result that is accepted by airlines and immigration authorities to verify an individual's COVID health status. We now offer ease of access to a much-needed and verified solution and also support a safe restart of international travel in the coming months."

Ms. Gina Chiang, Affinidi's VP & General Manager, Safe Travel Initiatives said, "As borders re-open, we have seen an explosion of different technologies, standards and formats for the verification of health credentials. Our aim with Affinidi's Unifier is to provide an interoperable solution that enables immigration authorities and airlines to verify COVID-related health credentials in an efficient, accurate and privacy-preserving manner, while also enhancing traveller experience. We are committed to working with global stakeholders to build a trusted global ecosystem for international travel, and we are pleased to be collaborating with VFS Global and Accredify on this important initiative."

Mr. Quah Zheng Wei, CEO & Co-founder, Accredify, noted, "Following IATA's announcement that personal travel could return in the second half of 2021, there is a need for services which provide travellers with a seamless process of pre-travel preparation and authorities with an efficient solution to facilitate the regulated health screening of travellers. We're delighted to partner with VFS Global to realise this solution for both travellers and authorities, beginning with the Southeast Asian and East Asian region."

With the use of Unifier and HealthCerts tamper-proof swab result, the duration it takes for airline staff and immigration authorities to verify a passenger's COVID-19 test result is greatly reduced while awarding assurance to authorities within seconds. This enables a more efficient and convenient travel experience for both travellers and border authorities. Unifier, a web-based application by Affinidi, enables airlines and immigration authorities to authenticate digitally verifiable test results using a QR code scan. HealthCerts was co-developed by Accredify to resolve the issue of fraudulent COVID-19 test results as well as black markets selling COVID-negative test results and to provide an internationally recognisable standard to verify a traveller's COVID health status. As governments, airlines and local authorities require support with implementing COVID-19 testing, VFS Global offers seamless service for travellers through its network of strategic medical partners and authorised laboratories, accredited by Governments, across 270 cities in 45 countries by leveraging the Validated Digital Health Credential solution that was introduced last year.

About VFS Global

VFS Global is the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. With 3498 Application Centres, operations in 144 countries across five continents and over 229 million applications processed (since inception in 2001) as on 31 May 2021, VFS Global is the trusted partner of 63 client governments. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport and consular services for its client governments, enabling them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.

VFS Global is majority owned by the global investment organisation EQT. The Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation holds a minority stake in VFS Global. EQT is a global investment organisation with offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific and with a 27-year track-record of consistent investment performance across multiple geographies, sectors, and strategies. EQT AB Group is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm stock exchange.

About Affinidi

Affinidi is a core technology company that enables creating, sharing and verification of digital credentials that are portable and verifiable. Affinidi's solutions empower trusted institutions to issue verifiable credentials to users, who can provide consent to share their credentials with other institutions, applications or service providers, for verification. By sharing these verifiable data credentials, users can access valuable products and services across platforms and geographies in a trusted, open and interoperable manner.

Headquartered in Singapore with a hub in Berlin, Germany, Affinidi works with stakeholders and partners globally to realize the shared goal of driving transformational change and new business models.

As part of its Safe Travel initiative, Affinidi's Unifier offers a universal, privacy-preserving solution to simply and securely verify digital health credentials to address the increasingly complex environment for international travel. Affinidi is also building an ecosystem that provides services to consumers across India using verifiable data, powered by Affinidi's verifiable credential system. In addition, Affinidi's Global Developer Ecosystem enables developers to utilize verifiable credentials to create innovative solutions and new use cases that will foster digital trust globally.

About Accredify

Founded in 2019, Accredify is pioneering the adoption of verifiable data by providing organisations with an end-to-end solution to create and issue verifiable documents. With a presence in more than eight markets serving 800 clients globally, documents issued by Accredify have been verified close to 6 million times. With a dedicated team that embraces the highest standards of customer service, security, and privacy, Accredify's objective is to be the trusted solution for managing and verifying documents anywhere and anytime.

For more information, follow Accredify on LinkedIn @Accredify

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Experts to navigate Qatar’s National Cyber Security Strategy at Trescon’s World Cyber Security Summit

QATAR, UAE, Jul 5, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – The 11th Global Edition of Trescon's World Cyber Security Summit will virtually gather over 200 online participants and discuss the future adoption of cyber security solutions, that will help boost Qatar's tech infrastructure into the new normal.

The internet has connected us to individuals all over the world in ways that were impossible a decade ago; eliminating communication barriers and encouraging collaboration in many aspects of our personal and professional lives. Cyberspace has evolved into a vibrant and vital component of our society, fuelling economic growth and creativity while improving our lives in numerous ways — and it will continue to expand and provide us with even more opportunities in the future.

Qatar is stepping up its cyber security efforts while also collaborating with counterparts around the world to ensure open and secure cyberspace. The country has few things to be considered on priority:
– Safeguarding the nation's critical information infrastructure
– Responding to and recovering from cyber attacks
– Establishing a legal framework and regulations to create safe and secure cyberspace
– Fostering a cyber security culture that promotes safe and appropriate use of cyberspace
– Enhancing national cyber security capabilities

In 2013, the Qatari Prime Minister established the National Cyber Security Committee to address the cyber agenda at the national level and to ensure that all public and private entities are adopting the appropriate cyber agenda.

While the government lead the efforts to protect government systems and networks, cyber security must be a shared responsibility of the government, companies, institutions, and individuals to succeed, and stakeholder cooperation is critical.

"As new and complex global cyber security challenges emerge, Qatar is well-positioned to be proactive in strengthening the country's cyber preparation and resilience, as well as protecting cyberspace for future generations. They will continue to harness the potential of information and communications technology to guarantee a successful future for all of their people, as envisioned in the Qatar National Vision 2030," stated Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon.

Taking place on 7 July 2021, the 11th Global Edition of #TresconCyberSec will virtually gather thought leaders in cyber space, top CISO's from the Qatar region and will discuss topics such as Cyber Security and Data Protection for Banking and Financial Institutions; Cloud security & Data protection; Boom of Emerging technologies: new threats & new security techniques; Cyber Security & Digital Transformation and much more.

The summit will feature a ground-breaking collaboration of experts such as:
– Mounir Kamal, Cyber security Advisor, Incident Handling & Digital Forensic Manager, Q-CERT
– Alex Chung – Senior Manager – Cyber security, Milaha
– Hafiz Farooq – Cyber Security Data Architect, Saudi Aramco
– Imran Chowdhury – Global Head of Data Protection & Governance, Al Jazeera Media Network
– Divjot Arora, Senior Sales Engineer, Forcepoint
– Ozgur Danisman – Director of Sales Engineering, Emerging Markets, Forcepoint
– Max Heinemyer, Director of Threat Hunting, Darktrace
– Jamie Collier, Cyber Threat Intelligence Consultant, FireEye
– Sinan Cecen, Vice President, InterProbe to name a few

The summit will be hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets to help participants network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants can also engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms and private networking rooms.

The Qatar edition of the World Cyber Security Summit is hosted in Partnership with – 360 Nautica is, and officially Powered by Forcepoint; sponsored by Headline Sponsors – Mannai Corporation and VMware, Inc.; Official AI Cybersecurity Partner – Darktrace; Gold Sponsors – Progress Software Corporation and emt Distribution FZ-LLC, FireEye and Mandiant; Silver Sponsor – Interprobe and ManageEngine.

About World Cyber Security Summit

World Cyber Security Summit is a thought-leadership driven, business-focused initiative that provides a platform for CISOs who are looking to explore new-age threats and the technologies/strategies that can help mitigate them.

The series is virtually hosting CISOs across industry sectors who will meet, network, learn and engage with some of the world's renowned technology thought-leaders, subject matter experts and technology innovators in a constructive, open-dialogue environment to find solutions for issues hindering their information/cyber security.

To register, visit – World Cyber Security Summit – Qatar: bit.ly/3jM0tq6

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PallyCon unveils Robust Distributor Watermarking to Fortify Premium Content in the Distribution Phase

LOS ANGELES, CA., Jun 29, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – PallyCon, a global leader in Multi DRM and content protection service provider, launches robust distributor watermarking to deter and combat premium content leaks in the distribution process.

Approved and audit passed, the solution protects the pre-release assets of original content owners, broadcasters, post-production houses and content aggregators by securing video content from proxy deliveries and leaks at every step during the post-production workflows.

Offering both visible and invisible watermarking options, it protects content creators, studios and content owners from potential leaks by applying distributor watermarking, enabling them to trace the point of leak back to the particular department or third party responsible for leaking the content.

Expressing his views on the launch, Mr James Ahn, Founder & CEO of INKA ENTWORKS said, "PallyCon's robust distribution watermarking is an evolution in the fight against pre-release leaks, ensuring a high degree of traceability which traditional content protection lacked. With the magnitude of the content generated, streamed and downloaded every day, the risk of proxy deliveries are prevalent. Our solution addresses the situation by inserting a secured layer of protection that pinpoints potential sources of breach and ensures the safety of premium video assets."

PallyCon's distributor watermarking for B2B streaming allocates a unique identification to each copy designated to different content aggregators and OTT platforms and matches it with the leaked video asset. The solution is resilient against various attacks like compression recording, collusion and re-encoding etc., showing a solid deterrent against leaking.

The solution supports mezzanine file formats (like ProRes and XDCAM) and interfaces easily with third-party workflow management.

The distributor watermarking service is a premium addition to the suite of PallyCon content protection, warehousing and forensic watermarking technologies designed to secure and guard apps and developers against various breaches and content piracy.

Details – https://pallycon.com/distributor-watermarking/

About PallyCon

PallyCon is a premium content protection service by INKA ENTWORKS trusted by 200+ customers globally, providing 360-degree, cloud-based end-to-end content security for OTT platforms, such as Multi DRM, Forensic Watermarking, Visible Watermarking, Distributor Watermarking, Anti-Piracy services, Anti-screen capture/Recorder, App Security with Quick and Simple integration. It is a ONE-IN-ALL solution for OTT owners.

For more information, please contact:
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PallyCon unveils Robust Distributor Watermarking to Fortify Premium Content in the Distribution Phase

Oxygen Strikes Agreement with Leading Cybersecurity Firm Kudelski Security

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, Jun 25, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Oxygen.org, the alternative market infrastructure ecosystem, has signed a strategic agreement under which Kudelski Security, a division of the Kudelski Group in Switzerland, will provide security assessment and architecture support for the Oxygen platform going forward. Kudelski will conduct a series of reviews and audits of the Oxygen Protocol functionality and interfaces, as well as collaborating with Oxygen to assess future enhancements, changes, or additions to Oxygen's protocols.

Beginning with prime brokerage, Oxygen will replicate a growing range of products offered by investment banks, helping to build finance without Wall Street. As a DeFi ecosystem, Oxygen will enable delivery of these services to individuals and institutions alike, democratizing access to sophisticated investment, risk management and liquidity solutions.

Viktor Mangazeev, Co-founder of Oxygen, said "Institutions and individual investors have a right to expect that they can trust the quality, reliability and stability of the Oxygen ecosystem. For Oxygen, this partnership provides transparency, promotes absolute confidence that the protocol does precisely what it promises and demonstrates its security – all based on a thorough assessment by a leading global expert in cybersecurity."

Scott Carlson, Head of Blockchain Security for Kudelski Security – stated "I'm very excited to be working with Oxygen on this series of engagements. As they are on the leading edge of new business models in the DeFi space, it is important to show strategic leadership in promoting cyber security. Comparable traditional businesses have years of audits and tests, and the emerging ecosystems must put their best foot forward to build trust of users and environmental partners."

Oxygen is built on the growing and liquid Serum ecosystem which leverages an on-chain orderbook to match borrowers and lenders to provide fair rates. And it is made possible by massive throughput and ultra-low costs of the scalable Solana blockchain. Solana currently processes up to 50,000 transactions per second, each one costing just $0.00001, with plans to further scale these capabilities. Combined, this partnership can accelerate mass adoption of DeFi.

The Kudelski Security team will perform a Source Code Assessment, Architecture Review, and Architecture Verification of the Oxygen.org Finance system. Special attention will be focused on the Contracts Mechanism, Finance Logic, Yields, Borrowing, Lending, and Leverage mechanisms, as well as other related funds safety considerations. Verification analyses will confirm that formulas, cryptographic/mathematic, etc. in the software faithfully implement the specified intent of the protocol. Testing will include dynamic testing of key financial risk scenarios such as edge situations, liquidity events, and more.

Alex Grebnev, Co-Founder of Oxygen explained "Rapid innovation in open finance protocols like Oxygen opens up access to highly value-added investment banking products, which have always been the exclusive domain of institutional investors. But to gain the trust of a broader investment community and increase adoption, we must provide robust and continuous assurance of the security of our protocol. We will continue to work closely with our new partners Kudelski and we will publish findings and actions taken to ensure transparency."

About Oxygen Protocol

Oxygen is alternative market infrastructure ecosystem, built on the fast-growing and liquid Serum ecosystem and running on Solana's scalable blockchain. Its initial offering is an on-chain prime brokerage protocol through which users can earn yield, borrow from peers, trade directly out of fund pools, and get trading leverage against a portfolio of assets. As a DeFi protocol, Oxygen is part of a movement to create a more efficient and open financial system – or 'Finance without Wall Street' – that replicates the constructs of traditional finance without centralized control and intermediaries. Oxygen.org AG is based in Switzerland, which is recognized as an advanced jurisdiction for distributed ledger technology. Oxygen works with a Big Four audit firm and with leading international legal advisers to ensure asset safety and regulatory compliance. For more information, visit https://www.oxygen.org/

About Kudelski Security

Kudelski Security is an innovative, independent provider of tailored cybersecurity solutions for large enterprise and public sector clients. It has 300+ employees and locations in Europe (Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Zurich – Switzerland, Paris – France, Munich – Germany) and the U.S. (Phoenix, Minneapolis, Dallas, Atlanta). Kudelski Security international headquarters is ISO 27001:2013 certified, ensuring the quality of our Information Security Management System in the protection of customer data while delivering cybersecurity solutions. The company is a member of the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), a premier organization and recognized global leader in incident response, with additional Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) competencies. For more information, please visit www.nagra.com

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Members from CERT-PH, DICT, UNODC, Armed Forces of the Philippines to discuss future of a cyber-secure nation at PhilSec 2021

MANILA, Jun 24, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – With an aim to aid Philippines' Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in promoting the National Cybersecurity Plan 2022 and to develop counter-intelligence against the burgeoning state of cyber-crimes in the Philippines, Tradepass has taken the initiative to launch PhilSec 2021, scheduled for 13-14 July, 2021.

The virtual event will be a one-of-a-kind platform that will have dignitaries from the leading public and private organisations across the Philippines including the government bodies like National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-PH), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

The event will also have a massive turnout from a wide range of sectors including but not limited to E-commerce, Retail, Banking, Healthcare, Automobile, etc. and is expected to be a game changer for the cybersecurity landscape in the country.

As one of the leading guest speakers for PhilSec 2021, Allan S Cabanlong, the voice behind the Philippines' National Cybersecurity Plan, will address over 700 cybersecurity enthusiasts including CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, Heads of IT, Risk, Compliance, Fraud, Cyber Law & Forensics from various public & private enterprises along with the leading cybersecurity solution providers.

Tradepass' CEO, Sudhir Jena, commented that, "The event is a crucial feat for Tradepass as it will help the Philippines in strengthening the ties between its government and the many enterprises from the public and private sector, thereby enhancing collaboration on matters related to tackling cyber-threats."

As per the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group, there have been 869 online scams between March to September 2020 which is 37 percent higher compared to the same period in 2019 that witnessed 633. In that context, PhilSec 2021 will shed light on the most advanced, new-age measures and technologies that can secure the nation and its many enterprises against cyber threats, including the most pressing topics like Cloud Security, Digital Forensics, Zero Trust, etc.

This exclusive platform will present ample provisions to ask questions to the leading cybersecurity experts, visit sponsor booths, download brochures, have text and video-based interactions, along with a lucrative chance to network, collaborate and do business with the world-class solution providers.

Some of the confirmed speakers include: ARNOLD P. DE CASTRO, Director, National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-PH); ALLAN S CABANLONG, Former Assistant Secretary – Cybersecurity & Enabling Technologies – DICT, Author – National Cybersecurity Plan 2022; ALEXANDRU CACIULOIU, Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency Programme Coordinator, UNODC; LCOL FRANCEL MARGARETH TABORLUPA, Information Systems Officer: National Task Force Against COVID – 19, NIC – Emergency Operations Center, Armed Forces of the Philippines; MEL MIGRINO, Group CISO, Meralco; ALEX USTARIS, Group CIO & CTO, Hijo Group of Companies; MARLON SORONGON, CISO, Maybank; EDISON DUNGO, Director of IT, Manila Doctors Hospital; ANGEL T. REDOBLE, Chief Information Security Officer, PLDT Group; JASON BRASILENO, Vice President – Head for Business & Enterprise Risk, Lazada; and many more.

Key Sponsors:
Cyware, Okta, BeyondTrust, Tenable, LogRhythm, Claroty, IntSights, Callsign, Checkmarx, YesWeHack, Thales, Onfido and more.

For more information about the summit, log onto www.philsecsummit.com

Media contact:
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PR & Communication Executive
shrinkhals@tradepassglobal.com
Tradepass

About Tradepass

Tradepass provides elite business networking platforms across the Middle East, North Africa, APAC and Europe that connects the world of tech buyers with market intelligence, insightful use-cases, and innovative solutions from global experts, investors, and business partners.

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PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika, Beijing Guoshi Technology Winners of Software AG’s 2020 PartnerConnect Partner Award

SINGAPORE, Jun 17, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Software AG, a leader in IoT, integration, API Management and Business Transformation software, formally recognised two of the company's APAC partners, PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika (Indonesia) and Beijing Guoshi Technology (China), in its 2020 PartnerConnect Partner Awards. The annual awards programme recognises outstanding partners that demonstrate innovative use of Software AG solutions, embody Software AG PartnerConnect values and excel in their ability to help customers succeed.

"Technology trends like integration, cloud, mobile and big data are continuing to change how partners connect with their customers," said Jason Johns, General Manager, Global Alliances & Channels, Software AG. "Our annual Partner Awards recognise the Software AG partners that go above and beyond in their support of our mutual customers and that are committed to enabling continued transformation for their customers, as we all work to adapt to evolving trends. We're proud to call these award winners our partners."

PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika, the largest System Integration company in Indonesia, has been recognised as the APJ Partner of the Year for securing 6 new projects across Indonesia in 2020, putting the new age corporate customers front and centre. To date, PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika has around 150 webMethods developers, some of whom are certified developers.

"Software AG and PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika take pride in understanding different industry dynamics to deliver disruptive solutions that align with new age Enterprise & Corporate requirements. Combining Software AG's technology integration capabilities and our collective client experience expertise, we are opening the door to new innovations while also accelerating the pace and impact of digital transformation across industries. This recognition from Software AG is a testament to the continued relevance of these solutions for organisations in Indonesia, and we look forward to further collaboration in the year ahead," said Sjafril Effendi, President Director, PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika.

Recognised as the APJ Fastest Growing Partner of the Year, Beijing Guoshi Technology has been instrumental in expanding Software AG's partner network, providing organisations in specialised industries such as Aerospace and Military with Software AG ARIS solutions. The Software AG ARIS reseller played an instrumental role in bringing onboard a total of 18 new partners across China in 2020.

"Technology will serve as an enabler for business growth as economies in Asia Pacific accelerate recovery efforts in 2021. With digital disruption sweeping across the region, we are honoured to partner with Software AG to deliver exceptional innovative solutions that support intelligent enterprises in the new normal. The award from Software AG will spur us on to greater heights in the coming year, reaffirming our continued commitment to the region's digital-first organisations," said Liu Xipeng, General Manager, Beijing Guoshi Technology.

To date, Software AG's PartnerConnect partner program has allowed over 93 partners in Asia to spark innovative digital transformation initiatives and optimise their clients' business operations through Software AG's marketing-leading technology.

According to the Asian Development Bank, digital transformation can boost global output, trade and commerce, and employment. In Asia Pacific, the use of digital technologies can translate to the creation of 65 million new jobs on average yearly from 2021 to 2025. Digital technology adoption can also bring about an increase in regional trade by $1 trillion yearly over the next five years.

For more information about Software AG's PartnerConnect partner program, please visit https://www.softwareag.com/en_corporate/resources/partners.html. To enroll in Software AG PartnerConnect, simply complete the application at softwareag.com/partners.

About Beijing Guoshi Technology

Established in Zhongguancun High Tech Park, Beijing Guoshi Technology Co., Ltd. is a professional enterprise project management solution provider in China, focusing on enterprise project management software product provision, management consulting and it system implementation and service. For more information, please visit http://www.ctsyun.com

About PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika

PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika ("MII") was founded on 1 March 1996 as a subsidiary of the publicly listed PT Metrodata Electronics, Tbk (IDX: MTDL). Widely recognised for its consistency as Digital Solution Provider to both Enterprise and Corporate segments, MII's service offerings range focus on Cloud Services; Business Application; Digital Business Platform; Big Data & Analytics; Security; Hybrid IT Infrastructure; Consulting & Advisory Services; and Managed Services. Based on industry best practices and ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified to give highest quality of service to customers, it has also built strategic alliances with a number of national, regional and global technology partners with Digital Transformation visions to strengthen its offerings. For more information, please visit www.mii.co.id

About Software AG

Software AG reimagines integration, sparks business transformation and enables fast innovation on the Internet of Things so you can pioneer differentiating business models. We give you the freedom to connect and integrate any technology – from app to edge. We help you free data from silos so it's shareable, usable and powerful – enabling you to make the best decisions and unlock entirely new possibilities for growth. For more information, visit www.softwareag.com

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Trescon’s WCSS to shed light on how to protect Qatar’s digital economy from cyber threats and vulnerabilities

QATAR, UAE, Jun 14, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Taking place on 7 July 2021, the 11th Global Edition of #TresconCyberSec will focus on the Qatar region discussing topics such as, creating cyber security frameworks for critical assets and critical infrastructure; legal frameworks and regulations in cyber security; the boom of emerging technologies: new threats & new security techniques; cloud security, data protection and much more.

The Impact of Covid-19 on Qatar's Cyber Security:

Qatar recorded 2,033 emails, URL and file threats related to the Corona virus (Covid-19) in Q1 2020, the second-highest in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC); a very concerning fact for the nation that has pushed officials into further investing in better security systems to protect their businesses.

In particular, rise in recent ransomwares attacks has seen both high numbers and impact during the pandemic, as work from home initiatives risk loss of sensitive information.

Why Qatar and Why Now?

With the growing concern regarding security, government organizations and enterprises in Qatar have been moving forward with plans to better their security protocols in what seems to be the country's bid to fight back against the cyber threat. But this will take time and Qataris know what it takes – a long term strategy and a strong foundational commitment from everyone involved.
In fact, industry experts are recommending a more multi-layered approach to protect all fronts and prevent users from accessing malicious domains that could deliver malware.

"Privacy must be prioritised in this digital age. We are now seeing that basically everyone recognises security as a business concern. Cyber-criminals are always discovering new techniques to compromise organisations, and if we don't keep ahead of the game, we might end up with a massive problem." stated Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon.

He further added, "World Cyber Security Summit will address these cyber security challenges faced by enterprises in Qatar as we have hand-picked thought leaders and experts from a broad range of industries. The event will also host technology providers specialised in cyber security to help organisations identify threat areas and suitable solutions to tackle them,"

World Cyber Security Summit – Qatar will feature a ground-breaking collaboration of experts such as Dr Ahmed Al-sulaiti, CEO, Qatar National Broadband Network; Alex Chung, Senior Manager – Cybersecurity, Milaha; Prof Dr Roberto Di Pietro, Professor of Cyber security, HBKU College of Science and Engineering; Dr R Seetharaman, Chief Executive Officer, Doha Bank; Dr Meryem Duygun, Chair in Risk and Insurance, Aviva; Syed Shahid Ahmad, Head of Transaction Banking & Innovation, Dukhan Bank; Shaju Bhaskaran, CISO, Ahli Bank; and Dr Erdal Ozkaya, Regional CISO & MD, Standard Chartered Bank to name a few.

The summit will be hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets to help participants network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants can also engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms and private networking rooms.

The Qatar edition of the World Cyber Security Summit in Partnership with – 360 Nautica and supported by Qatar Financial Centre and is officially sponsored by Headline Sponsors – Mannai Corporation and VMware, Inc.; Official AI Cybersecurity Partner – Darktrace; Gold Sponsors – Progress Software Corporation and emt Distribution FZ-LLC; Silver Sponsor – Interprobe and ManageEngine.

About World Cyber Security Summit

World Cyber Security Summit is a thought-leadership driven, business-focused initiative that provides a platform for CISOs who are looking to explore new-age threats and the technologies/strategies that can help mitigate them.

The series is virtually hosting CISOs across industry sectors who will meet, network, learn and engage with some of the world's renowned technology thought-leaders, subject matter experts and technology innovators in a constructive, open-dialogue environment to find solutions for issues hindering their information/cyber security.

To register, visit – World Cyber Security Summit – Qatar (bit.ly/2TmTkBs).

For further details, please contact:
Karthik A
Marketing Lead
marketing@tresconglobal.com

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InfiRay Releases World’s 1st 8 Micron Thermal Camera Detector

Yantai, China, Jun 9, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – InfiRay has developed the world's 1st 8 micron uncooled thermal camera detector, with a large array (1920 x 1080) and core technologies including a low noise readout circuit, high uniformity VOx film, sub-wavelength optical absorption structure, and small pixel self-heating effect compensation. A higher spatial resolution has been achieved and moving target capture capability improved, all marking important milestones in the technology and development of uncooled thermal camera detectors.

InfiRay 8 Micron Wafer over A Real-shot from InfiRay's 8 Micro 1920 x 1080 Thermal Camera Module

Development History of InfiRay's Infrared Technology

InfiRay specializes in the research and development of thermal imager technology. Main products include IRFPA thermal camera detectors, thermal camera modules and thermal imagers, well known for their high sensitivity. The products are applied in a wide variety of settings, such as epidemic prevention and control, industrial temperature measurement, security, outdoor night vision, and automotive night vision.

As a company focused on technological innovation, InfiRay has maintained half of its staff in R&D and has been awarded with 714 patents over the past 8 years, as well as achieving 8 important iterative thermal upgrades in pixel size, from 35 micron, 25 micron, 20 micron, 17 micron, 14 micron, 12 micron, 10 micron, to 8 micron today.

In early 2019, InfiRay released a 10 micron HD thermal camera detector with the world's smallest pixel size, becoming the 2nd company in the world to possess an advanced 10 micron uncooled thermal imager technology. Today, InfiRay refreshes the record again by releasing an 8 micron thermal camera detector, filling the global development gap.

In 2020, InfiRay developed the ASIC image processing chip, replacing traditional FPGA thermal imagers with a setup characterized by less volume, lower power consumption and higher performance, able to meet the SWaP3 (Size, Weight, Power Consumption, Performance, and Price) application requirements of a new generation of thermal camera detector.

InfiRay Masters Leading 'Ultra Clear' Thermal Imager Technology

At the heart of each InfiRay thermal imager is a thermal camera detector which is engraved 'InfiRay(R)', meaning the world's most advanced thermal imager, independently developed by InfiRay. Thus the thermal imager is at work not only providing 'Ultra Clear' thermal images, but detecting farther hot targets.

InfiRay's R&D comprises senior engineers experienced in various technological fields including integrated circuits, electronic materials, MEMS sensors, packaging & testing, and thermal imager algorithms. With ongoing research into the VOx materials used in MEMS sensors and thermal camera detectors, InfiRay masters the 'Ultra-Clear' technologies of high-performance thin films and the integrated processes of today's thermal imager industry.

InfiRay's 'Matrix III' Patented Image Processing Algorithm

Thermal camera detectors capture heat to convert into thermal images, but the absence of an imager lens may result in image unevenness. InfiRay developed Matrix III, an integrated algorithm to enhance original thermal images and improve the visibility and feasibility of object recognition. Matrix III compensates for blind pixels that appear in the imaging process, so final thermal imager can generate superior contrast and completeness, and realize detail and definition processing based on thermal imaging.

New Applications with the 8 Micron Thermal Camera Detector?

Thermal imagers are tending toward smaller, smarter, and easier to integrate. InfiRay's 8 micron thermal camera detector will drive new demand for thermal imaging applications on mobile phone, AI, IoT (Internet of Things), autonomous driving, consumer electronics, outdoor night vision, smart home, and smart security.

InfiRay's P2 Thermal Camera for Smartphone (2021), which can be directly connected to the mobile phone, is ultra-thin (only 9mm) and ultra-light (only 9g). With the new 8 micron era, the sizes of thermal camera detectors have been increasingly reduced. Thus high-definition thermal imagers can be perfectly integrated with mobile phones. Let's look forward to the breakout applications that will follow in our lives.

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World Cyber Security Summit Opens the Door for Africa’s Roadmap to Boost its Prospects for Cyber Solutions

AFRICA, Jun 7, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Africa played host to a content-rich virtual conference on Monday. Hosted by Trescon, World Cyber Security Summit featured leading speakers from organisations such as Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), iAfrikan Media, Darktrace, Nanjgel Solutions and Accops among others to discuss Africa's cyber security prospects.

"Shifting online has raised the possibility of opening business-critical data to internal and external risks; making data protection on employee endpoint devices more relevant. Hence cyber security leaders play an important role in today's business. They are going beyond home markets, thinking digital-first, and leveraging technology to solve problems at scale for industries around the world," stated Mithun Shetty, CEO, Trescon. He further added, "Virtual events are an excellent opportunity for everyone in the industry to come together and do business during these difficult times."

Highlights and key takeaways from World Cyber Security Summit:

Dr. Ahmedin M Ahmed (Ph.D.), the State Minister at the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Ethiopia delivered real-world insights and pragmatic advice to the attendees. He also shed light on the reasons for increasing cyber threats and the importance of infrastructural development in Africa. He focused on developing continual roadmaps using the Agenda 2063 framework and listed various projects and programs underway.

While speaking about the integrated digital revolution, he stated that "Africa is trying to have an integrated digital revolution and it is visible on the agenda 2063. Africa's development includes digital revolution as one of its strategic pillars."

A tech talk featuring Mariana Pereira, Director of Email Security Products, Darktrace, spoke about how machines need to understand, respond, detect, and protect the users from the effects of offensive AI and impersonation attacks. She shared actual examples of how attackers get past the legacy security solutions and discussed about the future threats by cyberattacks.

She stated, "There is no doubt in my mind that AI will dramatically shape and continue to change the cyber security landscape for attackers as well as defenders."

In a panel discussion on the topic "Cyber security framework and strategies for the African Government Authorities" moderated by Tefo Mohapi – CEO, IAfrikan Media, Republic of South Africa, the panellists discussed key topics such as:

– Legal framework and strategies to fight cybercrime in Africa
– Enhancing Oversight of Cybersecurity within African Critical Infrastructure
– Cyber Security for Smart Cities: Advanced technologies for citizens' safety and much more.
The panellists who joined this discussion were:
– Richard M. Kiarie, Principal ICT Officer/Head, Policy and Research Unit, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs, Republic of Kenya;
– Themba Mnguni – Deputy Director, IT Audit, Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, Republic of South Africa; and
– Arnold Mangeni – Director Information Security, National Information Technology Authority, Uganda.

The summit also featured a tech talk by Vijender Yadav, CEO, CTO & Co-Founder, Accops where he spoke about "Re-defining Cyber Security with a Compliant Hybrid Workspace"

And, a cross-industry panel discussion on Cyber Security trends and crucial security strategies for sectors and enterprises that included speakers:

– Bassam Touma, Business Development, Shelt Global Ltd;
– Faheem Ali, Chief Risk Officer, Musoni, Kenya;
– Ashish Khanna, Information Security Specialist & Strategic Advisor to the CISO, Dubai Health Authority;
– Alice Namuli Blazevic, Partner – Head of Innovation and Technology, Kantede Advocates;
– Karthik A , Chief Evangelist, ManageEngine;
– Mariana Pereira, Director of Email Security Products, Darktrace; and moderated by
– Fene Oskawe, Director, Group IT-GRC & Strategy, IHS Towers, Nigeria.

Other top speakers who joined the conversation included:

– Confidence Staveley, Cyber Security Evangelist, Top 50 Women in Cyber Security Africa 2020 Finalist; Founder, Cybersafe, Nigeria;
– Muyowa Mutemwa, Cyber Security Operations Manager and Senior Cyber Security Specialist, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Republic of South Africa;
– Humphrey Odhiambo, Head of Partnerships & Content, CIO East Africa, Kenya;
– Naresh Kumar, Director – Regional Sales Development, EMT Distribution META;
– Yusein Shen, Partner Account Manager, Progress;
– Stanley Mwangi Chege, Group CIO, Jubilee Insurance, Kenya; and
– Winnie Sergon, Head of ICT and Innovation, Boresha Sacco Society, Kenya; to name a few.

The summit was hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets which helped the participants to network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment. Participants were also able to engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms and private networking rooms.

The World Cyber Security Summit – Africa was officially sponsored by Platinum Sponsor – Nanjgel Solutions and Accops; Gold Sponsors – emt Distribution FZ-LLC and Progress Software Corporation; Silver Sponsor – ManageEngine and SHELT.

About World Cyber Security Summit

World Cyber Security Summit is a thought-leadership driven, business-focused initiative that provides a platform for CISOs who are looking to explore new-age threats and the technologies/strategies to mitigate them.

For further details about the announcement, please contact:
Karthik A – Marketing Lead
marketing@tresconglobal.com

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