Here is IT Digest’s weekly roundup of the top news from global markets. In this fast-paced world, breaking down information helps readers grasp the nuances that follow the news.
In Digital Transformation news this week…
Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and Recorded Future sign Memorandum of Cooperation. Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and Recorded Future, the world’s largest intelligence company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to protect critical infrastructure in Ukraine against the military and cyber aggressions by the Russian Federation as well as yielding novel products and technologies for protecting critical infrastructure worldwide.
Endeavor launched as a managed services platform company and Announces Acquisition of SOVA, Inc. Endeavor Managed Services (“Endeavor”) launched as a leading digital transformation managed services platform company and announced that it has acquired SOVA Inc. The acquisition combines the strengths of a global transformation company with digital transformation and 5G connectivity capabilities.
In Cloud Computing news this week…
Privacera Shortlisted for 2022-2023 Cloud Awards . Privacera, the only open-standards based data security governance leader founded by the creators of Apache Ranger™, announced it has been shortlisted in the 2022-2023 Cloud Awards program in the category of Enterprise Security Innovation of the Year. Privacera, the first SaaS Data Security and Access Governance solution in the market, today enables many Fortune 500 companies across finance, retail and manufacturing industries to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance at scale across all on-premise, hybrid and multi-cloud data sources while reducing time-to-insights by eliminating outdated, manual data governance processes.
Kasm Workspaces Adds Microsoft Windows Desktop Support to DaaS, VDI & App Streaming Solution . Kasm Technologies, an industry leader in streaming cloud workloads to the web browser, announced Microsoft Windows Desktop Support in Kasm Workspaces v1.12. This capability provides additional flexibility for creating digital workspaces in the portfolio for Desktop as a Service (DaaS), Virtualized Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Remote Browser Isolation (RBI), Open-Source Intelligence Collection (OSINT), Training/Sandboxes, and Containerized Application Streaming (CAS).
In Computer Science news this week…
Protopia AI Closes $6M Seed Round to Expand Access to Real Data Needed to Power AI for Enterprises . Protopia AI, a company that helps enterprises fully leverage their AI data, announced its $6 million seed funding round led by ATX Venture Partners. Protopia AI solves a significant problem in the space: the inability of enterprises to access key data needed for their artificial intelligence models because of data protection policies. An AI Gartner report on CEOs found that the top barrier to AI implementation is data accessibility, making it difficult for enterprises to deploy AI initiatives.
Los Angeles Rams and ARound Introduce the Next Generation of Stadium Augmented Reality, Sponsored by SoFi . The Los Angeles Rams are introducing a new fan-focused technology experience at the stadium and at home. Debuting at yesterday’s game, fans at SoFi Stadium were the first to experience shared augmented reality (AR) in an NFL game with the launch of ARound, a next-generation fan engagement platform designed to enhance gameday fun with live, real-world AR experiences, sponsored by SoFi, digital personal finance company and SoFi Stadium naming rights partner. First launched in August with the Minnesota Twins, ARound expanded its platform to include in-venue broadcast integration as well as an at-home AR experience.
In FinTech news this week….
Bitget shares Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves to enhance transparency . Leading global cryptocurrency exchange, Bitget, announces that it is launching its Proof of Reserves Page, which will demonstrate to users that we are a full-reserve exchange, as supported by its Proof of Reserves (“PoR”), using the cryptographic-audited Merkle tree method, and that users’ assets stored on the platform are safeguarded.
SafeLogic Delivers CryptoComply OpenSSL 3.0 FIPS Provider . SafeLogic announced the availability of CryptoComply OpenSSL 3.0 FIPS Provider, a new software product that allows organizations to deploy OpenSSL 3.0 and TLS 1.3 with a FIPS 140 validated cryptographic module. FIPS 140 validation is required for products containing cryptography to be used by government agencies. It is also required by security regulations including FedRAMP, Common Criteria, CyberSecurity Maturity Model Security (CMMC) 2.0, and DoD APL among others.
In HealthTech news this week…
MyHealthTeam and Arcutis Biotherapeutics Launch New Social Network for People Living with Seborrheic Dermatitis . MyHealthTeam, creator of the largest and fastest-growing social networks for people living with chronic health conditions, launched MySebDermTeam, an online community for those living with seborrheic dermatitis to find the people, support, and medically-reviewed information they need to better manage their condition.
Private Wealth Digital Assets Study Finds Investor Interest in Digital Assets Remains High . The largest study this year which surveyed 1,500 international investors on their attitudes and investment strategies with respect to digital assets was published today Matrixport, one of the world’s largest digital assets financial services ecosystem named by CB Insights as the 50 most promising blockchain companies in the world in 2022.
In Information and Communications news this week…
Parasoft Supports Updated MISRA C:2012 With Latest Safety & Security Coding Guidelines . Parasoft, a global leader in automated software testing for over 30 years, announced support for MISRA C:2012 Amendment 3 (AMD3) and Technical Corrigendum 2 (TC2). As a member of the MISRA consortium, Parasoft stays in the know about the latest MISRA guidelines to ensure its customers continue to automate compliance testing using C/C++test to deliver the safest, most secure C applications.
Data Backup Has Changed to Data Protection Due to Cybersecurity Issues . Cybersecurity issues are increasingly becoming a significant risk to data and IT environments worldwide, placing stress on not only IT teams but also business owners concerned about their revenue stream. As traditional methods of protecting information continuously change to meet emerging challenges, global IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has published a new industry blueprint, Data Backup Moves Closer to Data Protection, to help businesses modernize their data protection strategy for the current and evolving climate.