Logicalis to Showcase Smart IoT Infrastructure in Action at Hannover Messe 2019

London, 29 March 2019 - Logicalis, the international IT solutions and managed services provider, will demonstrate how companies and public sector organisations can design, build and manage sustainable IoT infrastructures at the Hannover Messe between 1-5 April 2019.Based at the Cisco booth (Hall 6, Booth F30), it will present real-world examples of smart infrastructures using the Cisco Kinetic IoT platform and Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center.IoT experts from Logicalis will demonstrate examples such as... Source: RealWire

Unbabel Wins UK National Innovation Award with Concentrix Partnership

Winners in the “Blending Human & Artificial Intelligence” categoryChosen by a panel of 60 senior customer service leadersEnterprise multi-language solution wins competitive section including Astute, Noetica and SynthetixLondon, UK; Lisbon, Portugal. 29 March 2019. Unbabel, the leading enterprise multilingual support provider, has won the UK National Innovation Award for “Innovations in Blending Human & Artificial Intelligence”.Judges recognised how, in partnership with Concentrix (the worldwide leader in customer care) Unbabel had digitally transformed traditional customer language... Source: RealWire

Supporting the circular economy is the key to cutting environmental damage and maintaining customers, says B-Stock

Despite reports questioning the overall stability of the retail industry, businesses are continuing to thrive with e-commerce sales and fast fashion brands on the rise. The consequence of this growth, however, is that the volume of waste produced is escalating, most significantly from returns and excess stock that often end up in a landfill or destroyed due to retailers being unable to shift the products elsewhere.Growing competition in the industry to make returns cheap and... Source: RealWire

Sandefjord fire service equips vehicles with Panasonic tablets

The Panasonic TOUGHBOOK G1’s GPS functionality shows the fastest route to the fire while an integrated reporting tool allows other emergency services to prepare to help save lives. BRACKNELL, UK. 28th March 2019 - Sandefjord fire service in Norway is using the robust Panasonic TOUGHBOOK G1 tablet to help save lives by getting fire fighters to the scene as fast as possible. A Panasonic TOUGHBOOK G1 has been installed in every Sandefjord fire engine during... Source: RealWire

creditshelf sees significant growth in fiscal 2018

Revenues doubled in 2018 to EUR 2.4 million. Strong fourth quarter contributes EUR 0.8 million More than EUR 100 million of arranged loans since launch Average ticket size and average tenor markedly above fiscal 2017EBIT impacted by planned investment in business expansionManagement Board expects growth to continue in 2019Frankfurt am Main, Germany, March 28, 2019 – creditshelf Aktiengesellschaft, a pioneer in digital financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany, today published its figures... Source: RealWire

Resilient plc recognised as an Investors in People with Gold Standard

London, 28 March 2019 - Resilient plc is pleased to announce that they have been awarded Gold accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating their commitment to realising the potential of their people.As an innovative technology firm, Resilient has a focus on developing a sustainable high-performing culture to create innovative products that solve critical communication challenges. It is why our goal is to bring out the very best in everyone. Resilient are dedicated to... Source: RealWire

Falkirk Council Introduces VDI and IGEL to Deliver Workplace Flexibility and Mobility for Over 2,000 Staff

…£250,000 per annum saved as a rolling desktop PC replacement programme isn’t required…Reading, UK. March 27, 2019 – IGEL, a world leader in software-defined endpoint optimisation and control solutions for the secure enterprise, today announced that Falkirk Council has implemented virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) to provide workplace flexibility and mobility for over 2,000 staff and to enable it to assess and rationalise its whole office estate to make better use of its building assets. In... Source: RealWire

CleverTouch Marketing named B2B Marketing's MarTech Consultancy of the Year

Hampshire-based Marketing Technology Consultancy continues 10th anniversary celebrations with two nationally recognised awards in two monthsAlresford, UK, March 27th, 2019 – CleverTouch Marketing, Europe’s leading Marketing Technology consulting and service provider, today announced that it was named MarTech Consultancy or Integrator of the Year at the inaugural 2019 MarTech Awards, hosted by leading resource provider B2B Marketing. The award celebrates CleverTouch Marketing’s consultancy work for over 400 customers –– in particular the deployment and ongoing... Source: RealWire

Drakes, Australia's largest independent grocery retailer - begins implementation of WCS' CSnx warehouse management platform

Leading WMS platform will support cost efficiencies and diversity as Drakes creates new grocery wholesale division to support growth Camberley (UK): 27 March 2019 Drakes, Australia’s largest independent grocery retailer is integrating WCS (Worldwide Chain Stores) CSnx, next generation warehouse and labour management system into its new grocery wholesale venture, Brave Logistics. As the company breaks away from traditional third party suppliers in its purchasing of groceries, its creation of Brave Logistics will provide its... Source: RealWire

Winners Announced at 2019 Influencer Marketing Awards

Over 270 attended the inaugural awards ceremonyWednesday 27th March 2019: The Influencer Marketing Awards, championing the very best influencer marketing campaigns of the last year, has announced its winners in London. With senior representatives from the industry's leading agencies, brands, influencers and technologies in attendance at the Sheraton Grand, the winners of all 24 categories were celebrated on Tuesday night; with the Grand Prix award being awarded to MSL UK & Renault’s year-long ‘#BehindCarDoors’ campaign.As... Source: RealWire

Openet partners with Bell to deploy real-time data rating solutions

New suite of microservices will enhance the customer experience in preparation for 5GDublin, 9:00 GMT, 27 March 2019 – Openet, a provider of Digital Business Support Systems (BSS), today announced a multi-year partnership with Bell, Canada’s largest communications company, to deploy Openet’s Evolved Charging System. The partnership will provide Bell with enhanced real-time rating solutions and new capabilities for customer data usage tools and notifications through Openet’s library of charging microservices and open source technology.Employing... Source: RealWire

Verimi and Signicat partner to deliver verified digital identity solution for European enterprises

Signicat provides a trusted digital identity platform that integrates electronic IDs and other verification methods from across Europe Verimi is the leading cross-industry identification and authentication platform in Germany and will be a Strategic ID partner for Signicat in Germany Berlin, 27.03.2019. Identification platform Verimi and digital identity solutions provider Signicat have today announced a partnership which delivers a better multi-factor identification and authentication solution across Europe. The agreement, signed today, includes the integration of... Source: RealWire

Onfido and IDValidation partner to tackle growing threat of synthetic identity fraud

Combination of SSN validation and identity verification provides the most robust protection against the fastest-growing financial crime in the USA26th March 2019, SAN FRANCISCO: Global identity verification provider Onfido today announces that it has partnered with IDValidation. Using Onfido and IDValidation together provides the greatest assurance that a user really is who they claim to be, and reduces the risk to business of synthetic identity fraud.Synthetic identity fraud is estimated to be the fastest-growing financial... Source: RealWire

Fusion Digital Front Office

Early adopters benefit from taking the branch to the consumer with a tablet-based banking interfaceNew York, March 26, 2019 - Finastra has launched Fusion Digital Front Office, an innovative tablet-based banking platform that enables community banks and credit unions to take services directly to the consumer, outside of the branch. The solution provides a simple gateway to manage account origination, sales and service, and transaction processing from any remote location.“It’s no longer enough just to... Source: RealWire

Emtelle awarded multi-million-pound contract for CityFibre's FTTH roll out

Hawick, Scotland, March 26, 2019 – Emtelle, the leading global manufacturer of blown fibre, cabling and ducted solutions are pleased to announce it has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract by CityFibre for an ongoing supply of a range of innovative and sustainable solutions. This comes as CityFibre continues to dramatically increase its footprint as it rolls out a competitive wholesale fibre infrastructure across the UK.The contract includes the supply of uPVC primary duct and Polyethylene... Source: RealWire

telent secures prestigious contract extensions for Highways England Technology maintenance services

Warwick, UK, 26 March 2019: telent Technology Services Ltd (telent), a leading UK technology and network services company, has been awarded extensions by Highways England for all three of its Regional Technology Maintenance Contracts (RTMCs).The extensions for contracts in the East, South East and M25 regions cover the continued provision of technology maintenance services through to Summer 2021 and include assets that are critical to the efficient and safe operation of England’s Strategic Road Network... Source: RealWire

Appogee HR launches further Google integration with the addition of Hire by Google

Appogee HR and Hire - Bringing the full HR lifecycle to Google users Bracknell, March 26th 2019: Appogee HR has today announced an integration with Hire by Google, providing G Suite businesses with a seamless link from hiring new employees into onboarding and the full HR life cycle. Appogee HR is focussed on building easy to use tools that make online HR management easier and more accessible to all, with over 300,000 users and 800... Source: RealWire

DAS Law Transforms Its PI Operation with Zylpha Integrations

Leading Bristol based legal practice DAS Law has chosen Zylpha’s market-leading integration suite for its widely acclaimed PI (Personal Injury) operation. The integrations, which are for use with the practice’s LexisNexis Visualfiles case management system, include: Adobe Sign along with EL/PL (Employers Liability / Public Liability) and RTA (Road Traffic Accident) portal integrations. By using the integrations, DAS believes that it will have made its lawyer’s lives easier and driven enhanced services for clients.As a... Source: RealWire

UltraSoC strengthens data science and machine learning team with appointment of new VP Software Development

CAMBRIDGE, UK – 26 March 2019 UltraSoC has announced the appointment of Andy Penrose as its new VP of Software Development. Penrose’s appointment comes as UltraSoC expands the range and capabilities of its software and semiconductor IP for embedded analytics, encompassing both in-lab and in-life requirements. Penrose brings 20 years experience of software engineering, the majority of which leading software teams, most recently at Cadence. Penrose also brings particular specialisms in data science and machine... Source: RealWire

IGEL Demonstrates Revolutionary Cloud Workspace Endpoint Management at IP EXPO Manchester

Meet IGEL and new Gold partner cloudDNA plus a chance to win an all-electric Porsche TaycanReading, UK. March 26, 2019 – IGEL, a world leader in software-defined endpoint optimisation and control solutions for the secure enterprise, will be demonstrating its revolutionary Cloud Workspace Endpoint Management solution at IP Expo in Manchester on April 3-4th 2019. IGEL will be exhibiting with new Gold partner, cloudDNA, and visitors to the stand can take part in “I Challenge... Source: RealWire

Brexit far more difficult to prepare for than Y2K, Eggplant survey reveals

81% of businesses to review or update business processes and software due to Brexit77% of UK businesses believe Brexit will impact software systems and processesOver two thirds of organizations likely to hire staff (69%) and adopt automation (73%) to deal with the likely new processes imposed by BrexitLondon, UK, 26th March 2019: 81% of businesses are likely to review or update existing business processes and software as a result of Brexit, a survey from Eggplant,... Source: RealWire

G3 Comms secures private equity backing to drive ambitious growth strategy

London, March 26th, 2019. G3 Comms, the business communications provider and network integrator, is pleased to announce it has secured a significant investment from private equity firm Apiary Capital. Under the terms of the deal, Apiary will acquire a majority stake in G3 Comms and provide additional follow-on funding to enable the company to accelerate its growth both organically and through acquisition. G3 Comms provides communication and connectivity solutions to medium-sized, multi-site UK enterprises, often... Source: RealWire

Orcan Energy's World Premiere: First ORC-Plant Park in Myanmar

Munich, Germany - March 26, 2019 - Orcan Energy, a leading manufacturer of energy efficiency solutions based on the proven Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology, and its joint venture partner VPower have reached a major milestone: In Myanmar, Southeast Asia, the world’s first 90-megawatt power plant fleet with 70 second-generation ORC products has been built and put into operation. "For Orcan Energy, this installation represents a giant leap towards efficient and sustainable power generation with... Source: RealWire

International Humanitarian Technology NGO to partner with the Datacloud Global Congress in Monaco 4-6 June 2019

London/Monaco, 25 March 2019 - BroadGroup, the information media technology company, is proud to announce that Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) will be participating at the 16th Annual Datacloud Global Congress taking place in Monaco at the Grimaldi Forum 4-6 June 2019 (https://ift.tt/1Is8O8P). Conference delegates will have the opportunity to learn more about how TSF helps to provide the world’s disaster zones with much needed access to communications.TSF will also be handing out a special Datacloud... Source: RealWire

STUDY: Option Overload Prevents 46% of Digital Shoppers from Purchasing, Despite Daily Research

Episerver’s Third-Annual Global Consumer Study Points to Fixed Browse-Often, Decide-Occasionally BehaviorsLondon, March 25, 2019 – Already the catalyst for digitally connected lifestyles, smartphones are inciting a new state of always-on commerce in which learning about and looking at products is an everyday norm. In fact, one in four digital consumers research products on their smartphones daily, and nearly half (47 percent) research multiple times per week, according to a newly released study by Episerver, the... Source: RealWire

Media-Service EUrVOTE: New theme package - "Digital Change and Innovation"

What advantages does the internal digital market have to offer to companies in the European Union? Can all EU citizens profit equally from a fair, open and secure digital environment? How can the innovative energy of the EU be preserved and strengthened? The digital revolution and the inherent technological innovations are not only permanently changing the economy, but also the everyday lives of some 500 million EU citizens. In the European Parliament elections taking place... Source: RealWire

GSA launches first global database of commercial 5G devices

33 5G devices have been confirmed with seven variant form factorsLondon, 25 March 2019 – The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) today launched the industry’s first database tracking worldwide 5G devices. Part of the GSA Analyser for Mobile Broadband Devices (GAMBoD) database, the new 5G device tracking and reporting represents an important milestone for the 5G ecosystem as it moves from service trials and prototype user equipment to commercially available services and devices. The first... Source: RealWire

CIOs and Employees Differ on Data Ethics, Ownership and Root Causes of Insider Breaches

Global Survey Commissioned by Egress Shows 61 Percent of CIOs Believe Employees Leak Data Maliciously; 9 out of 10 Employees Claim Policies Not Intentionally Broken25th March 2019, London: People-centric data security company Egress today announced the results of its first Insider Data Breach survey, examining the root causes of employee-driven data breaches, their frequency and impact. The research highlights a fundamental gulf between IT leaders and employees over data security and ownership that is undermining... Source: RealWire

Leading US Army figures to present at Future Armoured Vehicles Active Protection Systems USA 2019 Conference

SMi reports: Representatives from Army Futures Command, CCDC, CCDC Ground Vehicles Systems Center & PEO Ground Combat Systems to present at the 2019 event, taking place on June 11th and 12th.With the largest Army reorganization in 45 years, the Combat Capabilities Development Command have a clearly defined job to do: Meet the Army’s top modernization priorities, to drive the development of new technology and prepare the Army for future warfare.SMi’s Future Armoured Vehicles Active Protection... Source: RealWire

Noodoe Launches Noodoe EV OS That Transforms Electric Vehicle Charging

Innovative Cloud Operating System, Noodoe EV OS, Powers Next Generation Smart EV Charging InfrastructureTokyo, Japan – March 22, 2019 – Noodoe introduces Noodoe EV OS, an advanced cloud operating system that orchestrates the operation of smart EV charging stations.“At Noodoe, we are on a mission to make the world greener by accelerating the world’s transition to electric transportation,” said John Wang, Chairman of Noodoe. “We do this with well-designed EV charging infrastructure solutions that help... Source: RealWire

AllClear ID to take the stage at KNOW 2019

Thomas Bostrøm Jørgensen, AllClear ID’s General Manager, EMEA, to share European perspective on breach response strategy and the role of digital identity AUSTIN, USA – 22nd March 2019 – AllClear ID, the world’s leading provider of customer breach notification and identity protection, will be sharing its unique perspective and expertise on breach response strategy and the role of digital identity at KNOW 2019 in Las Vegas.On Monday 25th March, Thomas Bostrøm Jørgensen, General Manager, EMEA... Source: RealWire

OutSystems and Boncode Introduce Code Analysis Service to Reduce Application Risk

LONDON — 21st March, 2019 — OutSystems, provider of the number one platform for low-code rapid application development, today announced a partnership with Boncode, a Dutch leading provider of software analysis services. The alliance will give OutSystems customers another powerful resource to ensure that the company’s applications are being implemented optimally for maintainability, reliability, performance, and security.Agile development enables organisations to build quickly and integrate additional technologies. But as software is updated and new layers... Source: RealWire

British fans bet on Jon Snow to win the throne

21 March 2019, London: Jon Snow is the fans’ favourite to win the throne, according to 42% of Game of Thrones viewers. At 20%, Daenerys Targaryen came in a distant second, with the Night King coming in third at 19% followed by Queen Cersei in fourth place at 7%. The survey of 400 UK adults found that 42% believe Game of Thrones to be the best show of the 21st century so far (19% had... Source: RealWire

Sports Law Firm Northridge Launches ‘Northridge Track’

A new club for high-growth technology companies in the sport, entertainment and leisure sectorwww.northridgelaw.comLONDON – Europe’s largest sports law practice, Northridge, today announced it has launched an innovative new club for the best high-growth technology companies that serve the sports, entertainment and leisure market. Northridge Track brings these cutting edge companies together with Northridge’s established client and contact base of teams, governing bodies, venue owners, agencies, sponsors and investors operating within that sector. It combines... Source: RealWire

Facebook and web lead the way for UK customer experience - email and Twitter lag behind

New Eptica study finds 89% of consumers will switch brands if trust breaks down Reading, UK, 21 March 2019 – UK brands are undermining consumer trust and risking revenues by failing to deliver consistent, multichannel customer service, according to the 2019 Eptica Digital Trust Study. While brands answered 69% of all routine queries via the web, email, Facebook and Twitter, this masked wide gaps between different brands, sectors and channels. For example, a bank took... Source: RealWire

BIXOLON Showcases a Range of Unique Logistics Printing Solutions at SiTL 2019

SiTL (26th – 28th March, Paris France) – BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a global leading Mobile, Label and POS printer manufacturer will be partnering with CipherLab in Hall 1, stand C39 to demonstrate its comprehensive range of Transport, Logistics and Warehouse printing solutions. Demonstrating the role label printing technology plays in the logistics automatic identification, tracking and shipping process, BIXOLON will be showcasing a range of desktop labelling solutions. Including the SLP-TX400 4-inch (116mm) barcode label... Source: RealWire

WatchGuard Finds Explosion of Attacks Targeting Leading Web Conference Solution

WatchGuard’s Internet Security Report also shows growing use of a new sextortion phishing malware customised to individual victims21 March 2019 – Network attacks targeting a vulnerability in the Cisco Webex Chrome extension have increased dramatically according to WatchGuard® Technologies. In its latest Internet Security Report for the last quarter of 2018, they were the second-most common network attack. The vulnerability was first disclosed and patched in 2017 and attacks were almost non-existent in early 2018,... Source: RealWire

Industry 4.0 Shifts from Buzzword to Reality, Says Hampleton Partners’ M&A Report

Analysis of Industry 4.0 in the German-speaking region identifies AI, automotive, robotics, medical technology, cleantech and smart building technologies as key drivers of M&AEvidence of increasing interest and investment from China building its presence in the German Industry 4.0 space London, UK – 21 March 2019. The latest M&A market report from international technology mergers and acquisitions advisor, Hampleton Partners, sheds light on how technology giants in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) are transforming their... Source: RealWire

Fossil announces The Archival Series

This limited edition series launches alongside a global retrospective: The (R)Evolution of the Fossil WatchBasel, Switzerland – March 21, 2019 – What’s old is definitely new again. Fossil has long stood for the optimism and creativity that is at the heart of American culture. Inspired by vintage design, we take the best from the past and update it for today's consumer. Since 1984, we have shared our quality products with our fans as we celebrate... Source: RealWire

Corax Announces New Customer: Beecher Carlson

Corax provides data and analytics to Beecher CarlsonLondon - 20th March 2019 - Corax, the world’s leading and largest source of cyber exposure data and loss analytics for insurance, is pleased to announce its newest customer, Beecher Carlson Insurance Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of broker Brown and Brown, Inc. Beecher Carlson’s Cyber Risk team provides leading-edge advice and resources to address complex cyber risk issues. Corax’s data and analytics will enable Beecher Carlson... Source: RealWire

New Searchmetrics Lighthouse Ranking Factors Reports Deliver Custom Insights for Search Success

Combined insights from Google Lighthouse and SearchmetricsUsing each customer’s keywords to compare search performance in individual market against thousands of direct competitors San Mateo, March 20, 2019 ‒ Searchmetrics is combining insights from Google Lighthouse with its own extensive search data to give SEO professionals a fully-customized, comprehensive report highlighting the Google ranking factors that matter most to their specific market. Each Lighthouse Ranking Factors report comes complete with concrete recommendations for improving search performance... Source: RealWire

ADLV Broadens Remit To Offer Fleets: Licence, Insurance, Training, International and Grey Fleet Data Online

The ADLV (Association for Driving Licence Verification & Vehicles) has significantly broadened its remit to build on its success to date from automating driver licence checking and supplying Tacho information. In future, ADLV will seek to enable its members to access a wide range of online datasets, including:Driver Insurance InformationDriver Training Accreditation Driver information for EU countries &Grey Fleet DataThe ADLV believes that the combined data offering will help fleet managers to maintain even greater... Source: RealWire

Tata Communications Transformation Services partners with Zeetta Networks for Next-generation Network Services

The partnership will drive early adoption of new user-centric networks using cross-layer Network Slicing and Splicing®Mumbai – 20th March 2019 – Tata Communications Transformation Services (TCTS), partner of choice for the world’s leading Communication Service Providers (CSPs) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Communications, a leading global digital infrastructure provider and Zeetta Networks, a leading network slicing and splicing® company, today announced a global partnership agreement to facilitate early adoption of technologies like 5G... Source: RealWire

County Durham Community Foundation takes a collaborative approach to supporting local youth groups, in partnership with The Good Exchange

North East-based grant-maker calls on local charitable organisations, donors and funders to work together via the platformNewbury, 20th MARCH 2019 – Not-for-profit cloud platform, The Good Exchange, has today announced the latest funder to be added to its platform: County Durham Community Foundation (Foundation). The Foundation is an independent grant-making charity, providing grants that make a genuine difference to the lives of local people. The Foundation manages charitable trusts donated by local individuals, families, businesses... Source: RealWire

Growth continues at Jungheinrich

All time highs – incoming orders: €3.97 billion, revenue: €3.80 billion, EBIT: €275 millionMore than 121,000 trucks produced for the first time, 10 per cent with lithium-ion technology (double previous year’s figure)Revenue forecast for 2019: €3.85 billion to €4.05 billionDividend continuity: proposal of €0.50 per preferred shareHamburg, Germany. Jungheinrich has continued its strong growth, again achieving its forecast targets, despite geopolitical and economic challenges. Last year the company made significant strides towards achieving its strategic... Source: RealWire

Senior Military representing UK, Canada, NATO, US, AFMC, France, Greece and more to speak at Air Mission Planning & Support 2019 in 3 weeks’ time

SMi Group reports: High-ranking military speakers to discuss how to maximise air power, and air mission planning as a key decider of operation success.There’s just 3 weeks until SMi's 10th Annual Air Mission Planning & Support conference takes place in London, UK on 9th - 10th April.The two-day conference will provide delegates with the unique perspectives of international military and industry organisations on maximising air power support systems, as well as air mission planning and... Source: RealWire

Axians and Versa SD-WAN partnership supports Zen in digitally transforming UK Enterprises

San Jose, Calif & London, UK, 19 March, 2019 -The partnership between Versa Networks, innovator of the Secure Cloud IP Platform, and Axians, the pan-European provider of ICT solutions and services, has resulted in a major UK customer signing in the form of technology service provider Zen Internet. Zen is taking advantage of the partnership between Versa and Axians, which is dedicated to assisting service providers and enterprises with the development of software-defined WAN and... Source: RealWire

LuxCarta Announces Availability of Geodata to Support US 5G Network Rollouts

3D Building and Tree Digital Maps Designed for Millimeter Wave PlanningSophia Antipolis, France – March 19, 2019 – LuxCarta, the leading global geodata provider to the wireless ecosystem, announced today it has produced over 100,000 km2 of specialized digital maps for 50 metropolitan areas in the United States ideally suited for RF planning at high frequencies. The 2-meter resolution City Planner data sets include 3D building and tree models, as well as related terrain and... Source: RealWire

First Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Rugged Handhelds Certified As Android Enterprise Recommended

The TOUGHBOOK T1 & N1 handhelds meets all requirements for Google’s rugged Android certificationBRACKNELL, UK. 19th March 2019 – Two of Panasonic’s leading rugged handheld devices have been certified by Google as Android Enterprise Recommended Rugged Devices– meeting all specification requirements. The TOUGHBOOK T1 and TOUGHBOOK N1, both with integrated barcode reader, voice and data functionality, are the first Panasonic Android devices to be certified under the new scheme for rugged devices. The Android Enterprise... Source: RealWire

Hampleton Partners Advises On Second Autonomous Vehicle Technology Transaction in Less Than a Year As 2getthere Sells Majority Stake to ZF Friedrichshafen

Autonomous vehicle OEM 2getthere will support ZF Friedrichshafen in its development of next generation of driverless cars and future urban mobility solutionsLONDON & UTRECHT, 19 March 2019 – Hampleton Partners, the international mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance advisory firm for technology companies, has advised 2getthere Holding B.V., a leading manufacturer of driverless electric shuttles for future urban mobility, on its majority acquisition by ZF Friedrichshafen, the global automotive supplier and front-runner in developing the... Source: RealWire

BitSight Unveils Faster, More Efficient Way for Insurers to Evaluate Cyber Risk

New Capability Allows Insurers to Confidently Underwrite Coverage for Millions of Small and Medium-Sized BusinessesLONDON, UK — 19th March, 2019 — BitSight, the Standard in Security Ratings, today announced the availability of a new capability for insurers that delivers accurate, trusted security performance information on millions of small- and medium-sized insurance applicants in just seconds, enabling underwriters to rapidly evaluate and price cyber risk for the growing SMB market. This new rapid underwriting assessment leverages... Source: RealWire

Integral Research chooses Confirmit to support global Market Research business

Scalability and reliability critical for expanding international operationsLondon, UK, Oslo, Norway and New York, NY, 19 March 2019: Integral Research has selected Confirmit Horizons as the global software solution to support the continued international expansion of its Market Research operations business. Integral Research provides end-to-end MR operations services to research agencies and management consulting firms around the world. It is committed to delivering the optimum service levels and expertise required to support the most complex... Source: RealWire

Henkel Selects Cornerstone to Drive Agility and Employee Engagement

SANTA MONICA, Calif. AND LONDON – 19 March 2019 - Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSOD), a global leader in cloud-based learning and human capital management software, today announced that Henkel has selected the Cornerstone Learning, Performance and Recruiting suites to evolve its talent management, drive digital learning and support its company-wide digital upskilling initiative. Henkel is a global industrial and consumer goods company headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. It holds leading positions with its three business... Source: RealWire

Crossword Cybersecurity plc appoints former GlaxoSmithKline & NHS CISO, Dr Robert Coles, as Chair of its new Advisory Board

London, UK – March 19, 2019 – Crossword Cybersecurity plc (AIM:CCS, “Crossword”), the cyber security technology commercialisation company, has today announced the appointment of a new Advisory Board made up of senior figures from academia, the corporate world and government. The new Advisory Board, chaired by former GlaxoSmithKline & NHS CISO, Dr Robert Coles, will provide a range of unique perspectives on cyber security that will benefit Crossword clients and inform Crossword’s product development strategy.Crossword’s... Source: RealWire

Iskratel and AVM achieve interoperability of their flagship GPON products

Iskratel and AVM join forces to meet the increasing demand for high-speed broadband in Germany, with new product portfolioKranj, Slovenia and Berlin, Germany, 18 March 2019 – Iskratel, the leading European vendor of broadband solutions, and AVM, the leading manufacturer of broadband devices for Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), cable, LTE and fibre optics in Germany and Europe, today announced they have successfully achieved interoperability of Iskratel’s Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) with AVM’s Optical Network Terminal... Source: RealWire

Egress analysis shows that three-quarters of Government organisations are not fully secure

Fewer than 28% of gov.uk using DMARC effectively in line with Government guidelines ahead of GSI retirement in March 2019London, UK – 18th March 2019 – People-centric data security company Egress has found that only 28% of gov.uk domains have been proactive in setting up DMARC appropriately, in line with UK Government Digital Service (GDS) advice in preparation for the retirement of the Government Secure Intranet (GSI) platform in March 2019. Since 1996, the GSI... Source: RealWire

G3 Comms Announces New Group Chief Technology Officer, David Blackburn

London, 18th March 2019 - David Blackburn is to become Chief Technology Officer of the G3 Comms group. G3 Comms is a specialist solutions provider that builds and deploys enterprise-grade unified communications (UC) and contact centre solutions to optimise ways of working. Bringing together world-class technology, in-house software applications and a global ecosystem of leading vendors, G3 Comms helps organisations to increase efficiencies and accelerate business performance. David will lead the global strategy and technology... Source: RealWire

UKCloud secures investment from Digital Alpha to accelerate the expansion of its high security multi-cloud platform

London – 18th March 2019 – UKCloud, the multi-cloud experts dedicated to making transformation happen across UK public sector, today announced a significant £25m investment from Digital Alpha Advisors, LLC, that will enable accelerated digital transformation of UK public services through its unique multi-cloud platform.UKCloud has grown rapidly to become the leading cloud provider supporting digital transformation across the UK public sector. The recipient of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for its innovation in developing... Source: RealWire

Senior military officials from US Air Force, US Army, UK MoD and French Air Force to present exclusive briefings at Close Air Support 2019

SMi reports: The 5th Annual Close Air Support Conference this June is set to host an international gathering of military officials, agencies, and industry experts.The Close Air Support (CAS) conference is returning to London on the 5th and 6th June 2019 to discuss the vital importance of CAS capabilities and allied interoperability.CAS 2019 will provide delegates with the opportunity to delve into the knowledge of international military organisations as they discuss how increased agility, interoperability,... Source: RealWire

BIXOLON Launches SPP-L310 Mobile Label Printer to the European Market

Adding the Compact 3-inch Label Printer to its Expanding Mobile Receipt and Label Printer PortfolioBIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of BIXOLON Co. Ltd, a leading global Mobile, Label and POS printer manufacturer today announced the launch of the SPP-L310 3-inch (80mm) mid-range mobile label printer to its comprehensive Auto-ID printing line-up. Ideal for use in inventory management, omni-channel fulfilment, logistics shipping and reverse logistics, food labelling, retail tagging and more due to its ergonomic design... Source: RealWire

First Edition of eProseed World: Striving for Excellence

More than 160 eProseed employees have made the trip from across Europe, the Middle East and beyond the Atlantic to attend the first edition of eProseed World, a two-day event held in Luxembourg on February 8 and 9, aimed at promoting exchanges and triggering debates between all the active forces of the company, featuring keynotes, breakout sessions, live demos and, just as importantly, team building games and true moments of fun and conviviality. In his... Source: RealWire

Allianz Ireland’s New ‘We Cover Courage’ Campaign Recreates Minister Donogh O’Malley’s Free Education Announcement

New Multi Million Euro Campaign to recognise key courageous moments in Irish history which changed societyFirst commercial to recreate Minister Donogh O’Malley’s Moment of Courage in announcing free education in September 1966Ad created by In the Company of Huskies features the actor Daragh O’Malley playing the role of his father delivering his father’s famous speech – see the full speech recreated here - https://youtu.be/08MgWENi7nk Commercial to air on TV and digital channels and can be... Source: RealWire

Exclusive speaker interview with SCHOTT Pharmaceutical Systems released for Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast 2019

SMi Group reports: Senior expert from SCHOTT Pharmaceutical Systems is set to present at Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast Conference in just four weeks’ time in Boston, USA. The 6th Annual Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast conference is returning to Boston, USA in April 8th – 9th 2019. The two-day event will bring together specialists within the industry to provide an exclusive insight into the sphere of regulation, new digital technology trends, human studies and innovative design... Source: RealWire

European IT & Software Excellence Awards winners are announced

[London – 15 March 2019] The winners in the European IT & Software Excellence Awards 2019 (www.iteawards.com) - the leading pan-European awards for resellers, ISVs, Solution Providers and Systems Integrators and their vendor and distributor partners – have been revealed at a gala dinner in London on 14 March. “This was a record year – both in the quality and number of entries,” says John Garratt, Editor of IT Europa and head of the judges’... Source: RealWire

Channel security needs focus on deliverables and education

[London, 15 March 2019] The security stance is set, but there is still a major education job to be done, not just on users, but also on keeping the channel up-to-date on both market opportunities and more sophisticated and more easily managed solutions for their customers.Channel-Sec 2019, the security event for the channel, heard from experts in security of all types – from blockchain to phishing avoidance, from the dark web to government strategies and... Source: RealWire

Cumulus Networks First to Power Facebook's Next Gen Open Modular Platform, Minipack

Cumulus Linux brings a flexible and open networking model to the next generation of modular hardware, allowing enterprises to architect and design open networks with scale and operational efficiency in mindSan Jose, Calif., March 15, 2019 -- Yesterday at the Open Compute Project Global Summit, Cumulus Networks, the leader in building open, modern and scalable networks, announced that Cumulus Linux is the first network operating system to fully support the Minipack, a next generation modular... Source: RealWire

Finastra named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for end-to-end corporate banking solution providers

London, UK, March 14, 2019 – Finastra has been named a leader in a new IDC MarketScape: Worldwide End-to-End Corporate Banking Solution Providers 2019 Vendor Assessment report*. The report assesses vendors on their depth and breadth of functionality, level of integration and forward-looking technology strategy around cloud and APIs.Torsten Pull, General Manager, Corporate Banking at Finastra said, “Banks are re-evaluating their business models in corporate banking but face the dual challenge of driving down costs... Source: RealWire

Preservica and Microsoft collaborate to provide enterprise-grade archiving and digital preservation on Azure

Preservica’s market-leading Enterprise Private Cloud active digital preservation platform for Microsoft Azure meets growing demand for secure archiving, preservation and discovery of critical long-term data and content.Boston, MA and Oxford, UK: 14th March 2019: Preservica, leaders in active digital preservation software, has announced the availability of its Enterprise Private Cloud offering on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. The combined solution enables Microsoft enterprise and government customers to protect and future-proof critical long-term data over decades... Source: RealWire

Emerald acquires Mind Tools and strengthens its position as a leading global learning business

Bingley, United Kingdom, 14 March 2019 – Emerald Group, the global provider of research and learning resources, today announces the successful acquisition of Mind Tools, the digital learning and performance support company. Emerald is uniquely placed amongst its competitors, with a strong position in both the academic research market and learning and performance development in the corporate and public space. The Group’s shared ambition is to unlock the talent and potential in people to help... Source: RealWire

TIBCO and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Continue Successful, Innovative Partnership in 2019

Technology and F1 Leaders TIBCO and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Announce Global Collaboration for Data-Driven SuccessLondon, UK, March 14, 2019 - TIBCO Software Inc., a global leader in integration, API management, and analytics, today announces its continued partnership, which began in 2017, with five-time consecutive FIA Formula One™ World Constructors' Champions Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. Leading with innovation, TIBCO will continue to provide the championship team and its brand-new Mercedes-AMG F1 W10 EQ Power+ race car with... Source: RealWire

Oxford Direct Services assists Persimmon Homes with Highways Adoption at seven development sites across Oxfordshire

Direct experience of working with the Highways Authority speeds process for the developerMarch 14, 2019 - Oxford Direct Services (ODS) has assisted Persimmon Homes, one of the UK’s most successful housebuilders, with Highways Adoption at seven of its development sites around Oxfordshire over the past 18 months. The experience of ODS’s Highways team as contractors for the Oxfordshire County Council Highways Authority helps the developer bring the roads and footpaths of its new estates up... Source: RealWire

INCA welcomes UK's first ever appearance into European fibre broadband rankings, crediting altnets for their "significant contribution"

2019 FTTH/B Panorama recognition elevates UK broadband infrastructure to international statusLondon, UK, and Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 14, 2019 – The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) today praised alternative network operators (altnets) for their significant contribution to the UK’s broadband infrastructure following the country’s inclusion in FTTH Council Europe’s annual FTTH/B Panorama for the first time. The annual FTTH/B Panorama is a pan-European campaign for the adoption of pure fibre optic-based Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH/P/B) style ultrafast broadband... Source: RealWire

Premium MSP infrastructure offered by VMhosts through Vesper's new Intel® and DataCore™ All Flash Appliance

Managed Service Provider uses all-in-one solution that flexes and scales for hassle free managed service provision and 10x performance increases to gain competitive edge.READING, UK, March 14, 2019 – DataCore Software today confirmed that VMhosts, a UK based fast-growing Managed Service Provider, has selected Vesper’s new Intel and DataCore all flash appliances to serve their pay-as- you-go virtualisation infrastructure services from their state-of-the-art data centres located in Welwyn Garden City and Enfield. Like all MSPs... Source: RealWire

OutSystems Named a Leader in Latest Low-Code Platforms Industry Report

LONDON – 14th March 2019 - OutSystems, the number one low-code platform for application development, was named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Low-Code Development Platforms For AD&D Pros, Q1 2019 and ranked highest in the current offering category. This marks the ninth recognition as a Leader for OutSystems from independent industry analyst firms and the fourth in less than a year.The latest research from Forrester highlights the growing future for low-code development, stating that... Source: RealWire

Confirmit Announces Record New Business Success in 2018

Unprecedented year for new clients underpinned by global alignment and R&D investmentLondon, UK, Oslo, Norway and New York, NY, 14 March, 2019 – Confirmit reaffirms its position as a leading global solutions provider for Voice of the Customer (VoC), Voice of the Employee and Market Research, ending 2018 on a high note. The company secured record revenues from new customers, with a 43% increase in its Voice of the Employee business as a result of... Source: RealWire

STORDIS Launches First Optimised Barefoot Tofino Switches with Time Synchronisation and 8-Core Processing Power

New Advanced Programmable Switches First to Unlock the Full Potential of P4 OCP Global Summit, San José, CA – March 14 2019 - Open Networking experts STORDIS today announced the launch of two bare-metal switches powered by the fully programmable Barefoot Tofino ASIC. An industry first, the STORDIS Advanced Programmable Switches (APS) offer comprehensive 1588v2 time synchronisation support, as well as providing more powerful processing, higher memory and greater in-built storage capacity. Next generation networking... Source: RealWire

Cornerstone to Inspire Organisations with Innovative Human Capital Management Strategies at UNLEASH London 2019

LONDON – 14th, March 2019 - Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ: CSOD), a global human capital management leader, today announced the company’s participation at UNLEASH London from the 19th to 20th March 2019 at Excel, London. Conference delegates are invited to meet with Cornerstone (stand no. 200) to discover how organisations can reimagine the current ways of working and encourage growth through innovative human capital management (HCM) strategies, as well as see demos of the Cornerstone HCM... Source: RealWire

Interviews with Senior US Army Aviation Center & British Army Speakers released for Helicopter Technology Central & Eastern Europe 2019

SMi Group Reports: Senior military officials from the US Army Aviation Center and British Army are set to present at Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe in May.SMi's 5th Annual Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe conference is returning to Prague, Czech Republic on the 22nd-23rd May 2019 as Europe’s leading regional event focused on helicopter technology.Conference attendees will receive focused briefings over the course of two days on key topics of modernisation and readiness... Source: RealWire

The country's most detailed map of roads and footways unveiled for FTTH installers across the UK

Telecoms operators see huge savings on FTTH installationsAmsterdam, The Netherlands, and Skipton, UK, March 13, 2019 – UK based mobile mapping, asset gathering and condition assessment specialist Gaist today unveiled its unique infrastructure digital twin which already covers over 200,000 kilometres of the country’s roads and pathways, using more than a billion high definition images to map the highway scape of every classified road in England.The company is able to produce highly detailed maps and... Source: RealWire

Marketing Intelligence Platform Admetrics Introduces Always-On Experimentation With Quantify

Frankfurt, 13 March 2019: The Marketing Intelligence Platform Admetrics, that supports advertisers with actionable insights for cross channel campaign optimization, today announced the release of their latest product. Quantify, a fully automated experimentation engine, allows marketing teams to switch to an agile “always-on experimentation” process that amplifies continuous testing and campaign optimization. According to Admetrics, Quantify is much more efficient than the current industry practice and outperforms traditional testing and experimentation methodologies by eliminating the... Source: RealWire

Housing association Curo makes IT Service Management simple with Sunrise Software

Flexible, cost-effective platform enables Curo to achieve 98.4% customer satisfaction Chessington, Surrey, 13th March 2019 - Sunrise Software, a leading supplier of IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions, today announced that leading regional housing association Curo is using Sunrise ITSM to support its 550 staff, enabling them to work efficiently and to focus on customers and their needs. A housing association and house builder based in Bath, Curo is one of the largest landlords in the... Source: RealWire

Iskratel drives software-enabled broadband access with new ONF collaboration

Kranj, Slovenia, 13 March 2019 – As part of its ongoing work to enable seamless network upgrades to virtualised, cloud-based and Central Office Re-architected as a Datacenter® (CORD®)-compatible infrastructures, Iskratel today announced it has joined the Open Networking Foundation (ONF), an operator led consortium spearheading disruptive network transformation, as an ONF Collaborator.As one of Europe’s leading providers of communications solutions for the digital transformation, Iskratel’s collaboration in the ONF follows its development of the world’s... Source: RealWire

Sterlite Tech launches FTTx MANTRA™ – a fully-integrated, ready-to-implement FTTx solution

FTTx MANTRA™ converges the best of software-defined networks, optical communication products and hyper-scale rollout practices, enabling faster time-to-market and future scalability Amsterdam, The Netherlands – March 13, 2019: Sterlite Tech [BSE: 532374, NSE: STRTECH], a global data network solutions company, today announced the launch of its Fibre To The x (FTTx) solution – FTTx MANTRA™ – at the FTTH Conference 2019 (#FTTH19) in Amsterdam. Built as an end-to-end solution, FTTx MANTRA™ empowers communication service providers... Source: RealWire

Onfido appointed to FIDO Alliance board of directors

Joins other global technology leaders like Facebook and Google in an effort to reduce the world’s reliance on passwordsSAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 12, 2019 - Onfido, the award-winning global identity verification company, today announced it has been appointed to the FIDO Alliance Board of Directors. Onfido joins other leading global technology companies, financial services and ecommerce board members to help deliver on the Alliance’s vision for global standards-based authentication, to reduce the world’s reliance on... Source: RealWire

Conference on Wind Energy and Wildlife Impacts comes to Stirling

Leading renewable energy and infrastructure consultancy, Natural Power is to headline sponsor the fifth Conference on Wind Energy and Wildlife Impacts (CWW 2019) that will be hosted in Stirling, Scotland, on 27th to 29th August this year. In a series of keynote talks, sessions and workshops, experts from across the globe will come together at the University of Stirling to share their knowledge on the impacts that wind energy has on wildlife, and to discuss... Source: RealWire

Dunstan Thomas provides portal & illustrations technology and user experience expertise to Spire Platform Solutions

The retirement solutions specialist and fintech innovator Dunstan Thomas, has provided the IT infrastructure, tools and user experience expertise to retirement product innovator Spire Platform Solutions. Spire PS partnered with Novia Financial plc, the investment adviser wrap platform and Just Group plc, the leading provider of retirement income products, to develop a truly innovative Guaranteed Lifetime Income in-retirement product - named Secure Lifetime Income (SLI). Novia launched the UK’s first SLI offering to the IFA... Source: RealWire

A new tool for spectrum management makes wireless connectivity faster and more affordable, says Dynamic Spectrum Alliance

Washington, DC, 12 March 2019: Automated spectrum management databases and algorithms have reached a tipping point globally and are the critical public policy tool to achieve low-cost and ultra-fast wireless broadband connectivity as both consumer and business demand surges, according to the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance’s (DSA) new policy research report, Automated Frequency Coordination: An Established Tool for Modern Spectrum Management. The report, which will be released today at an event co-sponsored by the Congressional Spectrum... Source: RealWire

Over 100 Finastra customers upgraded trade software in time to meet new SWIFT standards

Amsterdam Trade Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank among customers upgraded in record time ahead of regulation deadlineLondon, UK, March 12, 2019 – Over 100 Finastra customers were upgraded to the latest compliant versions of its transaction banking software, Fusion Trade Innovation, ahead of the new SWIFT standards deadline of 17 November 2018. The new ‘Standards MT Release’ included significant changes to category 7 messaging standards used in trade finance – the most significant set... Source: RealWire

Panasonic COMPASS 2.0 delivers next generation of Android enterprise management tools

Panasonic COMPASS 2.0 – Complete Android Services and SecurityBRACKNELL, UK. 12th March 2019 – Panasonic, Europe’s leading rugged computing device provider, today announced the next generation of Panasonic COMPASS, its market-leading suite of enterprise management tools for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK rugged tablets and handheld devices running the Android operating system. The latest additions to the Complete Android Services and Security package include a new proprietary rapid configuration tool, enhanced security updates for up to 10 years... Source: RealWire

Mobileum Partners with Allot to Enhance Roaming Customers’ Quality of Experience

Allot’s Smart Network Intelligence solution will enable Mobileum to provide a leading US operator with enhanced visibility of VoLTE Roaming Quality of ExperienceMarch 12, 2019: Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) (TASE: ALLT), a leading global provider of innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide, announced today that the Company is partnering with Mobileum, a US-based roaming and data analytics solutions provider, to enhance the quality of roaming services for the customers... Source: RealWire

Registration opens for SMi's 4th Pre-filled Syringes West Coast 2019

Building on last year’s success SMi Group are proud to present the 4th Pre-filled Syringes West Coast 2019 Conference and exhibition in CA, USA.Conference Overview:Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast will gather a global audience of medical device experts and PFS industry leaders to discuss new developments and showcase the latest and advancements, keeping you at the forefront of a booming industry.Join us June 3rd-4th 2019, in San Diego along with one post-conference workshop: The Secrets to... Source: RealWire

Iskratel addresses sub-standard Wi-Fi with new GPON home gateway and mesh Wi-Fi solution

Long-term partner Optima Telekom – a member of Hrvatski Telekom, which is part of the Deutsche Telekom group – praises new offering, declaring it as a vital step as customers’ habits change and the number of wireless devices grows.Kranj, Slovenia, 12 March 2019 – Iskratel, the leading European provider of broadband access solutions, today launched its Innbox G78 GPON home gateway – which will improve Wi-Fi performance by up to 30% – and a new... Source: RealWire

telent enables digital transformation of East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service

A new cloud-based infrastructure has been deployed, allowing firefighters to focus on their life saving workWarwick, UK, 12 March 2019: telent, a leading technology and network services company, today announced it is carrying out a digital transformation programme for East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS), increasing operational efficiency and reducing the time and cost spent on admin tasks.The ongoing ICT Managed Service project – which is covered by a seven-year contract worth around £8.3... Source: RealWire

Newtec collaborates with Arabsat to successfully deploy Newtec Dialog® hubs in Europe

Companies combined teams to complete rapid deployment in order to commence new HTS servicesSINT-NIKLAAS, Belgium, 12 March 2019 – Newtec, a specialist in the design, development and manufacture of equipment for satellite communications, today announced it has successfully deployed two Newtec Dialog® hubs in the UK and Finland for Middle East satellite operator Arabsat to enable the company to deliver High Throughput Satellite (HTS) services into the Middle East and African markets. Arabsat is the... Source: RealWire

telent and Innaxys launch first UK-centric digital evidence management solution to cut police costs and increase conviction rates

Proof of concept for the system has already been delivered and first live deployment is undergoing final testingWarwick, UK, 11 March 2019: telent, a leading UK technology and network services company, today launched a pioneering digital evidence management solution which could potentially save police forces millions of pounds per year.Jointly developed with UK-based specialist policing software application provider Innaxys and in conjunction with emergency services across the country, telent’s digital evidence management solution is designed... Source: RealWire

Independent Legal Sector Reticent to Prepare for Brexit, Bellwether Research Paper Highlights

London, 11 March 2019 – The latest Bellwether research paper titled, ‘The Luxury of Uncertainty: Inaction in the face of Brexit’ published today by LexisNexis UK, a leading global provider of information and analytics; highlights overwhelming inaction on the part of independent law firms to prepare for Brexit. This is despite a large proportion of firms believing that leaving the European Union will significantly impact their business in the future.Less than 1 in 10 solicitors... Source: RealWire

ProLabs to urge service providers not to discount CWDM technology in their upgrades at FTTH Conference 2019

Cirencester, UK, 11 March - Whilst there is an industry-wide shift towards DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) for 10G and beyond, it is important for operators to not discredit CWDM (Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing) technology in the move. At the 2019 FTTH conference,12-14 March, ProLabs will counter the industry’s position on CWDM, by offering a new sub-channel CWDM portfolio that will allow operators to provide more bandwidth within a single CWDM channel and the potential... Source: RealWire

Iskratel enhances FTTH offering in France with new Telenco Distribution partnership

Moirans, France and Kranj, Slovenia, 11 March 2019 – Iskratel, the leading European provider of broadband access solutions, today announced its partnership with French telecommunications engineering company Telenco Distribution as it continues to expand its activity in the French market.As part of the new partnership, Telenco Distribution will provide Iskratel’s full range of innovative GPON solutions for future-proof upgrades of Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) networks across France. This will enable Telenco Distribution to meet the demands of... Source: RealWire

Land Grab for Technology and Talent Spurs Five-Year High Of $182 Billion for Enterprise Software M&A

London, UK – 11 March 2019. The latest M&A market reports from international technology mergers and acquisitions advisor, Hampleton Partners, on the Enterprise Software and IT & Business Services sectors show consistent growth in transaction volume, multiples and valuations, with Enterprise Software M&A disclosed deal value achieving a whopping $182.2 billion in 2018 – a five-year high. In the second half of 2018, M&A volume in the Enterprise Software sector also reached its highest level... Source: RealWire

BCG’s INVERTO announces new Managing Director and plans to accelerate UK growth

INVERTO, Boston Consulting Group’s procurement focused subsidiary, is expanding its UK presence as companies continue to manage growth, economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptionLONDON, 8 March – INVERTO, one of Europe’s leading procurement and supply chain management consultancies, and a subsidiary of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), is announcing UK expansion plans to help companies strengthen supply chain competitiveness and resilience against a backdrop of increasing economic and political uncertainty.INVERTO is an integral part of BCG's... Source: RealWire

iland Named Cloud & Service Provider Partner of the Year by Veeam

Prestigious award recognises iland’s tremendous growth and collaboration in cloud-based backup and disaster recovery solutionsLondon, UK – 7th March, 2019: iland, an award-winning global cloud service provider, proudly announces it has been selected as the 2018 Impact Cloud & Service Provider Partner of the Year by Veeam® Software, the leader in backup solutions that enable Intelligent Data Management™. These fourth annual awards recognise Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) partners and others who have not... Source: RealWire

OutSystems Named a Top Cloud Computing Employer by Forbes Four Years in a Row

LONDON - 7th March 2019 - OutSystems, provider of the number one platform for low-code rapid application development, has been ranked one of the top 10 cloud computing employers to work for by Forbes for the fourth consecutive year.“The Forbes ranking backs up what employees have been saying for a long time – that OutSystems has a great culture, and it’s a place where people really want to work,” said Paulo Rosado, CEO of OutSystems.... Source: RealWire

Europe's first jackshaft garage door opener with integrated Wi-Fi

Saarwellingen, Germany – Garage door openers from the world market leader LiftMaster stand for smart operation, easy installation and maximum safety. Now the company is introducing the LM3800W, Europe's first jackshaft garage door opener with integrated Wi-Fi. No additional gateway is needed to connect the opener to a home router. The connection to the MyQ-Smart Home system takes place directly at the opener in just a few steps. Then the proven MyQ technology can be... Source: RealWire

Genmed appoints Ruth Billen as finance director

March 7, 2019 – Genmed, a specialist provider of vendor neutral managed services to the NHS, today announces the appointment of Ruth Billen as finance director. She will be responsible for ensuring that Genmed’s financial controls are robust, the business is ready to scale and the appropriate internal and IT systems are in place to support this growth. Based at the company’s Welsh office in Cwmbran, she will also manage a finance team of four... Source: RealWire

The golden touch: INCA launches 2019 awards to honour leading UK altnets

INCA Golds will recognise the best technical and commercial innovations, rural and urban impact and best community and public sector projects at annual ceremony London, UK, March 07, 2019 – The Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) today opened its call for entries into this year’s INCA Golds, the annual awards which shine a spotlight on the UK’s leading independent network providers and highlight the most innovative digital infrastructure developments as part of INCA’s Annual Conference.... Source: RealWire

Nuvias Group Appoints New CEO

High-Value EMEA distributor names Simon England as its CEO. 7 March 2019: Nuvias, the EMEA fast-growing, high-value distributor, has appointed Simon England as its new CEO. With a remarkable, wide-spanning career in IT Value Added Distribution, England is tasked to take Nuvias into the next phase of its development, leveraging the service-led and solution-rich platform and completing the vision to become Europe’s leading High-Value distributor, accelerating growth and impact for partners. England has developed and... Source: RealWire

A10 Networks DDoS Threat Intelligence Finds IoT Devices a Growing Part of Global DDoS Weapon Arsenals

New Report Shows IoT Devices Using Machine-to-Machine Communications Protocol Are Increasingly Exploitable in AttacksTheale, UK. – 7th March 2019 — A10 Networks (NYSE: ATEN) today announced the findings of a new report into the state of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack weapons and targets, showcasing the growing use of IoT devices in synchronised attacks on targets globally. The report describes the significant potential for attackers to use an IoT-related protocol, the Constrained Application Protocol... Source: RealWire

Crucial Developments in USA SATCOM Domain to be discussed by Leading Industry Stakeholders at MilSatCom USA 2019

SMi reports: Senior military experts to discuss the latest developments in the USA SATCOM domain following the announcement of a $13 billion US Space Force at the MilSatCom USA conference in June.SMi's MilSatCom USA conference is making its highly-anticipated return to Arlington, VA on June 26th-27th 2019, as the leading event for U.S. government and industry experts, and international allies, focusing on military SATCOM.Last week, President Donald Trump signed Space Policy Directive-4 (SPD-4), calling for... Source: RealWire

Continued success in Hong Kong for the UK based Organics Group

The Organics Group, a UK and Thailand based wastewater treatment specialist, recently completed the turnkey design, manufacture and installation of its latest HK$ 38 million (US$ 4.8 million) thermal ammonia removal facility to treat leachate from the West New Territories landfill (WENT), the largest landfill in Hong Kong operated by SITA Waste Services. The facility is designed to treat up to 1230 m3 per day of landfill leachate with an ammonia concentration of 4500 mg... Source: RealWire

Learn from the UK MoD as the UK Defence Secretary commits £66m to fast-track military robotic projects, at SMi’s Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2019

SMi reports: Under four weeks until SMi’s Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems conference, taking place in London on 3rd and 4th April 2019, learn from the UK MoD as UK military robotic projects get fast trackedIt has been announced that UK Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has committed £66m of the defence’s new multi-million-pound Transformation Fund to fast-track military robotic projects onto the battlefield this year. From this the British Army will benefit from:New mini-drones, providing... Source: RealWire

Limelight to Take 100GE Port at JEDIX

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and the London Internet Exchange (LINX) have announced that Limelight has provided a Letter of Intent (loi) that they will take the first 100GE port at JEDIX. JEDIX, the KSA Internet Exchange powered by LINX, is situated in Jeddah. The agreement, which is subject to finalising a commercial agreement, will also see Limelight deploy its first KSA node in STC’s datacentre MG1 (MENA Gateway) as part of forming a new partnership... Source: RealWire

Scottish artist’s tribute to single parents wins national award

6 March 2019, LONDON – An award-winning Scottish artist who began her career as a single mum has won a major national art prize with her tribute to single parenthood.Jennifer McRae from North Berwick was last night named as the winner of the 2019 Lynn Painter-Stainers Prize for her portrait of three generations of women in her family: her granddaughter, her daughter and her. The painting, Past, Present and Future: Tracing the Female Line, wins... Source: RealWire

IFCO awarded as German Innovation Leader

Pullach – 06. March 2019: IFCO SYSTEMS, the leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, has been recognized by the F.A.Z. Institute as an innovation leader in Germany. IFCO ranked a top position in the category “Conveying, Packing, Storage”. The award proves the innovative strength of IFCO and its reusable plastic containers (RPCs).For the study “Deutschlands Innovationsführer” (Germany’s Innovation Leaders), 33,000 German companies were analysed with regard to their innovative strength. The... Source: RealWire

52 million wild birds killed by European hunters per year, new study reveals

(Bonn, Germany) More than 52 million wild birds are being killed lawfully by hunters in Europe each year, according to a report published this week in the journal “British Birds”. The study provides data on 82 species of wild bird which may be legally hunted including 1,607,964 shot Quails, 522,253 Teal, 107,802 Lapwings, 205,577 Snipe, 973,414 Woodcocks, 1,455,208 Turtle Doves, 898,958 Skylarks and other migratory species of conservation concern. The research paper which has been... Source: RealWire

Searchmetrics appoints new Chief Operating Officer, Britta Mühlenberg

New Searchmetrics' COO will be focused on driving sustained growth to the benefit of customers, investors and employeesBerlin and San Mateo, March 6, 2019 ‒ Searchmetrics, the search and content marketing platform, has promoted Britta Mühlenberg to the newly-created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mühlenberg, who was previously VP of Human Resources at Searchmetrics, will be focused on rolling out the company strategy, ensuring all parts of the global business organization work together to... Source: RealWire

tyntec Powers Simple, Reliable and Private Conversations for Enterprises on WhatsApp

WhatsApp Business Solution Now Possible without the Burden of Adding New UI and Applications – Through tyntec’s Chat APIMUNICH, March 6, 2019 - tyntec, a global cloud communications provider, today announced the company is now a WhatsApp Business solution provider. With this introduction, companies using tyntec’s platform-agnostic Chat API can now seamlessly connect and engage in private interactions with their customers on WhatsApp without switching to a new software or UI. To make it simpler... Source: RealWire

Travelex to sponsor high potential leaders for the future

Travelex, the leading independent foreign exchange specialist is proud to announce the launch of its global diversity sponsorship programme, designed to increase the gender and ethnic/racial diversity of its talent pipeline to senior management level within the organisation.The sponsorship programme will see members of the Executive and Senior Leadership Team (the “Sponsors”) matched with diverse high potential talent (the “Sponsees”). The Sponsors will be responsible for supporting the career development of their assigned Sponsee.The Travelex... Source: RealWire

New Reality Co. Builds Award-Winning VR Experience With Perforce

Technical and Creative Team Leverage Perforce Version Control to Premiere Tree at Sundance in Just Two MonthsMINNEAPOLIS, MN – March 6, 2019 — Perforce Software, a global provider of enterprise-grade DevOps-focused software solutions and the leading provider of version control software for large scale entertainment and AAA game development, was selected by New Reality Co. as the solution to integrate and support their creative and technical work. Integrations with Unreal Engine (UE4) and a variety... Source: RealWire

Military Space Situational Awareness 2019 attracting a Global Audience of Telescope and Space Experts

SMi Group reports: In four weeks’ time key stakeholders involved in the satellite sector will gather at Military Space Situational Awareness conference in London.The 14th annual Military Space Situational Awareness conference will return to London on the 1st-2nd April 2019. The event is set to discuss technologies and strategies being utilised to build a greater understanding of where assets are, how they are moving and management of space assets at the end of their shelf... Source: RealWire

Onfido partners with INTERPOL to provide training to government officials on detecting fraudulent identity documents

Combined fraud expertise will address the latest printing techniques and attack vectors criminals are employing to spoof government ID checksSAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 6, 2019 - Onfido, the award-winning global identity verification company, today announced it is partnering with INTERPOL (The International Criminal Police Organization) to provide a 3-day training course to government officials from Southeast Asia to help them better detect fraudulent identity documents.Participants will include government officials such as police, border control agents,... Source: RealWire

INNO Instrument Inc. to showcase world’s most advanced fiber optic connectivity solutions at FTTH Conference 2019

The View 12R and View 7 fusion splicers offer the world’s highest magnification rates on the market Amsterdam, Netherlands, 6 March – As demand for full-fiber networks continues to grow exponentially, INNO Instrument Inc, global developer of leading optical communications products and testing solutions, will present its most powerful and innovative fusion splicers at FTTH Conference 2019. The technology showcase at booth G03 will include exclusive demonstration of two yet-to-be launched products, including a new... Source: RealWire

Made in Germany: Deutsche Hospitality presents complete relaunch of its luxury brand Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts

Investments of 120 million euros / Global brand strategy / Global expansion by 15 percent per yearFrankfurt am Main, 06. March 2019 - New presence of Germany’s best-known hotel brand: Deutsche Hospitality is giving its luxury brand Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts a complete relaunch. Trend-setting in design, contemporary in digitalization and dynamic in addressing target groups. “At Steigenberger we can look back on a unique success story of almost ninety years,” said Thomas Willms, CEO... Source: RealWire

Inoapps Interviews Oracle Blockchain Guru For Latest Podcast

For its latest Thought Leadership podcast, leading Oracle Platinum Partner Inoapps (www.Inoapps.com) interviews Antony Welfare, Oracle’s Innovation Strategy Director and acclaimed Blockchain expert. The highly insightful podcast moves quickly from definitions of Blockchain and its essential benefits through to predictions of how the technology will transform lives once it is tested, trialled and fully operational. Of particular note, is Welfare’s specific views on how blockchain might affect key areas of everyday life, including:Retail – customer... Source: RealWire

GSA Calls on Industry to Adopt Security Best Practice to Make 5G a Success

Industry association issues white paper on 5G security detailing key issues and approaches required to secure next generation networksLondon, UK – 6th March 2019 The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), today issued a 5G Security Primer whitepaper, providing the industry with a top-level overview of the security considerations and required approaches necessary for securing next generation networks. 5G is expected to see huge growth in both the number of different types of applications, as well... Source: RealWire

Financial & Societal Pressures Driving Rise in Grant Applications, Say Charity Grant-Makers, Yet Digital Skills Gap & Legacy Processes Hampering Efforts

Commissioned by The Good Exchange, Vanson Bourne surveyed charitable grant-makers and applicants on the current grant application landscape, finding hundreds of hours are being spent completing application forms per year, when just two in five are successfulNewbury, March 6, 2019 – Not-for-profit cloud platform, The Good Exchange, has today announced the results of new research ‘Technology in the Charitable Sector’, into the current grant application and distribution landscape. The findings have revealed significant levels of... Source: RealWire

creditshelf has been honoured twice at AltFi Awards

Frankfurt am Main, 06 March 2019 – creditshelf, pioneer in the field of digital SME financing in Germany, wins the Runner-Up at the AltFi Awards in the category "Alternative Financial Platform of the Year". The award is presented annually to crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending and invoice finance platforms that have driven innovation, expanded access to financial services, committed to transparency, delivered excellent all-round customer experience and have grown significantly over the past twelve months."We are very... Source: RealWire

Sterlite Tech unveils TruRibbon™ – Ribbon Reinvented, a fully backward compatible cable built for high-capacity networks

This disruptive solution enables optimization for first-time-right splicing, bringing tremendous time and cost savings, while enabling massive connectivity San Diego, USA and Pune, India – March 5, 2019: Sterlite Tech [BSE: 532374, NSE: STRTECH], a global data network solutions company, today announced the launch of TruRibbon™ – Ribbon Reinvented at the Optical Networking and Communication Conference (#OFC2019), happening at California. TruRibbon™ is a fully backward compatible ribbon cable that offers the high density needed by... Source: RealWire

HUBER+SUHNER Cube Optics honored with award in 2019 Lightwave Innovation Reviews Program

HUBER+SUHNER Cube Optics, the global supplier of efficient optical access solutions, today announced it has been recognised in the 2019 Lightwave Innovation Reviews program for its CUBO Mini 100G Optical Multi-Purpose Tool.The CUBO Mini 100G product is a compact, stand-alone optical demarcation device for 100G solving a multitude of challenges. Taking advantage of the wide variety of 100G QSFP28 transceivers and covering different distances up to 25km, the solution has two QSFP28 slots implementing a... Source: RealWire

A10 Networks Delivers Industry-leading 500 Gbps Thunder DDoS Defence System

Thunder Threat Protection System (TPS) Gives Service Providers the Highest Performance DDoS Defence in Compact, Reliable Form FactorTheale, UK. – 5th March 2019 – A10 Networks (NYSE: ATEN), today announced a new capacity enhancement to its Thunder® 14045 TPS, which delivers industry-leading attack traffic mitigation capabilities. This capacity gain provides the highest performance available in the market with 500 Gbps of defence in one appliance. The smaller form factor reduces the number of devices required,... Source: RealWire

Change.org Scales to Support Petitions in 29 Languages with Unbabel

With more than 375 million users spanning 196 countries, Change.org is the world’s largest platform for social change. As such, the start-up services a massive multilingual user base. The customer service team, which is comprised of just 15 people, deploys Unbabel’s AI-powered, human-refined translation solution to meet these growing demands. San Francisco, 5th March 2019: Change.org's stated mission is to "empower people everywhere to create the change they want to see," and over the past... Source: RealWire

StoryShare unveils a next-generation Employee Communication App

London, March 5th, 2019 - StoryShare, the leading SaaS Employee Experience Platform, today announced the launch of its latest Employee Communication App - StoryShare Connect - which has been designed and optimised specifically for mobile. StoryShare Connect helps organisations continuously engage with their employees in a highly personalised and relevant way, anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Recent research shows that only 15% of companies are managing to engage with employees in a meaningful way. This... Source: RealWire

'Modern Bank Heists' Threat Report from Carbon Black + Optiv Finds Increase in Cyberattacks Targeting Surveyed Financial Institutions, 160% Increase in Destructive Attacks

Report reveals the cyber threats keeping financial CISOs awake at night, including Emotet, Steganography & Hidden Cobra READING, UK - 5th March 2019 – Carbon Black (NASDAQ: CBLK), a leader in cloud delivered, next-generation endpoint security, and Optiv Security, one of the world’s leading security solutions integrators, today released a threat report on the financial sector: Modern Bank Heists: The Bank Robbery Shifts to Cyberspace. The report found that 67% of financial organisations surveyed have... Source: RealWire

Finastra to power core retail banking at Al Taif Islamic Bank

New Iraqi challenger bank will optimize customer experience in line with Islamic Banking regulationsDubai, UAE, March 5, 2019 - Al Taif Islamic Bank has chosen Fusion Islamic, Finastra’s core banking solution dedicated to the Islamic market, to kick start its retail business. The move will provide the new challenger bank’s customers with a consistent and user-friendly experience in branch and across all digital channels, whilst complying with Shari’ah requirements.Al Taif Islamic Bank, which started 15... Source: RealWire

Source Photonics Demonstrates Multi-Vendor Interoperability of Latest 400G and 100G PAM4 Technologies at OFC 2019

San Diego, CA – March 5, 2019 – Source Photonics, a leading vendor of optical connectivity products for Access and Datacom applications, today announced it will demonstrate the interoperability of its latest 400G and 100G PAM4 based transceivers with industry partners at OFC 2019 from March 5-7. Successful interoperability between optical transceivers and hosts is crucial to rolling out the next higher data rate connectivity. Multiple demonstrations at Source Photonics booth #4021 and at the... Source: RealWire

Source Photonics Unveils Industry’s First 400G QSFP-DD ER8 Supporting Up To 40km Reach at OFC 2019

San Diego, CA – March 5, 2019 – Source Photonics, which previously led the market introduction of 100G LR4 in QSFP28 form factor that enabled the deployment of 100G solution within datacenters, now unveils the industry’s first 400G QSFP-DD ER8 supporting up to 40km reach at the OFC show in San Diego, CA. A live 400G traffic demonstration of 400G QSFP-DD ER8 over 40km single mode fiber, leveraging Source Photonics’ unique compact TOSA/ROSA design, can... Source: RealWire

WatchGuard Expands Secure Wi-Fi Portfolio with 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point

With WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud, new access point offers fast, reliable, secure Wi-Fi and location analytics for restaurants, medical offices, retail branches and distributed enterprises 5 March 2019 – WatchGuard® Technologies has unveiled a new secure, 802.11ac Wave 2 access point (AP). The latest in its family of secure Wi-Fi products, the AP125 offers major performance improvements over Wave 1 APs, giving midsize and distributed organisations secure, enterprise-grade wireless networks without the high cost associated with... Source: RealWire

UKCloud recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the South East

London – 5th March 2019 - UKCloud, the multi-cloud experts dedicated to making transformation happen across UK public sector, has today announced that they have been recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the South East with a 1-star accreditation. This is the first time that UKCloud has entered into the Best Company accreditation which benchmarks their level of employee engagement. UKCloud was awarded for its high Best Companies Index score... Source: RealWire

For the second year running, Secucloud is an SC Awards finalist

German security specialist nominated in the Best UTM Security Solution categoryHamburg, Germany. 4 March 2019 – Today’s increasing threat situation makes massive demands on a company to keep its IT infrastructure efficient and flexible. The issue is exacerbated by the lack of qualified staff, leading to bottlenecks in the IT security team. Against this backdrop, the German security provider Secucloud helps lighten companies’ workload by making its cloud-based security solution available on a B2B basis... Source: RealWire

Sterlite Tech now home to India's 1st Zero Waste to Landfill Optical Fibre Cable Plant

The company diverts almost 100% of industrial waste from landfill, winning its Silvassa plant Intertek’s global certification for commitment to sustainability Silvassa, India – March 4, 2019: Sterlite Tech [BSE: 532374, NSE: STRTECH], a global data network solution company, has won Intertek’s (US) Zero Waste to Landfill certification for its optical fibre cable manufacturing plant in Rakholi, Silvassa (India). This world-class manufacturing facility diverts more than 99 per cent waste away from landfill, making it... Source: RealWire

INNO Instrument Inc. to showcase the world’s highest magnification rate enabled fusion splicer at OFC 2019

The View 12R provides intense magnification for the optimal splicing environmentDallas, Texas, 4 March - INNO Instrument Inc, global developer of leading optical communications products and testing solutions, is set to showcase the world’s most advanced Ribbon Splicer, View 12R, at OFC (Optical Fiber Communication Conference) in San Diego, 5 -7 March 2019. To ensure fast and precise connectivity, fibers need to be spliced in a highly-visible environment with optimal lighting and magnification during the... Source: RealWire

HUBER+SUHNER to showcase latest optical connectivity solutions for 5G challenges at OFC 2019

Future-proof technology that can enhance the capacity, density and performance of optical networks as the industry moves towards 5G will be showcased by HUBER+SUHNER at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) 2019. The largest conference and exhibition for optical communications – taking place March 5-7 in San Diego – OFC will highlight how the latest challenges being brought by network densification can be met by deploying innovative optical technologies. HUBER+SUHNER will present industry leading 5G-ready... Source: RealWire

Aqua Security Introduces Industry’s First Serverless Function Assurance for Securing Serverless Environments

Aqua 4.0 release also tightens Linux host protection and compliance on the heels of recent vulnerability disclosuresBoston, MA – 4 March 2019 – Aqua Security, the leading platform provider for securing container-based and cloud native applications, announced today the availability of version 4.0 of the Aqua cloud native security platform, introducing new security and compliance controls for serverless functions and Linux hosts. As enterprise development and deployment of cloud native microservices-based applications continue to accelerate,... Source: RealWire

EUrVote publishes new information package on migration and the interior

What member states of the European Union are responsible for migrants rescued from the Mediterranean? Can the EU agree on how to distribute asylum seekers among its members? The issue of migration is bound to play a major role in the European Parliament election that takes place from 23 to 26 May. Under the title "Migration and the Interior", EUrVote (http://EUrVote.eu) is making available a new topical information package to the media, which editorial teams... Source: RealWire