Category: Press Releases

New York, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  CertiK, the global in blockchain security and smart contract code auditing, has again earned acknowledgment in the release notes of Apple’s iOS 17 updates. The recognition stems from CertiK’s identification of three critical security vulnerabilities in Apple’s iOS kernel, confirmed to impact several Apple devices running previous versions of iOS 17.

As per Apple’s release notes, these vulnerabilities target the kernel, GPU driver, and ProRes driver. If left unaddressed, they would enable an app to execute arbitrary code with elevated kernel privileges. In its most recent update, Apple has mitigated these risks with enhanced memory handling protocols.

Platforms like iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 are expected to become popular access points for Web3 applications, which are increasingly targeting mobile users. This rise in adoption places an increased emphasis on the security of the mobile devices used to access them. CertiK’s SkyFall team has investigated the security measures of mobile wallets and has conducted comprehensive assessments of various security layers on mobile devices.

This is the second time CertiK has won recognition for its efforts to secure Apple software. In August 2023, Apple officially acknowledged CertiK’s SkyFall team in its previous iOS and macOS release notes. CertiK is proud to continuously help Apple secure its services and devices, and these latest findings reinforce the value of the firm’s in-depth security research and efforts to preemptively identify threats.

Web3 needs robust, multi-tiered security solutions, ranging from the application layer down to the kernel. As our digital ecosystem grows increasingly interconnected, security must be built-in at every layer to genuinely protect systems and assets. This acknowledgment by Apple stands as proof of CertiK’s commitment to securing the entirety of the Web3 world.

About CertiK

CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, combining expert manual review with best-in-class AI technology to protect and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. Founded in 2018 by professors from Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK’s mission is to secure the web3 world. CertiK applies cutting-edge innovations from academia to enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to scale with safety and correctness.

One of the fastest-growing and most trusted companies in blockchain security, CertiK is a true market leader. To date, CertiK has worked with nearly 4,100 enterprise clients, secured over $370 billion worth of digital assets, and has detected almost 70,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Our clients include leading projects such as Aptos, Ripple, Sandbox, Polygon, BNB Chain, and TON.

​​CertiK is backed by InsightPartners, Sequoia, Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Lightspeed, Advent International, SoftBank, Hillhouse Capital, Goldman Sachs, Coinbase Ventures, Binance, Shunwei Capital, IDG Capital, Wing, Legend Star, Danhua Capital, and other investors.

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Contact:

Elisa Yiting Xu
yiting.xu@certik.com

Jesse Leclere
jesse.leclere@certik.com

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The new solution breaks ground in decarbonisation strategy evaluation and management

LONDON and HOUSTON and SINGAPORE, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wood Mackenzie, the global insight business for renewables, energy and natural resources, has launched Lens Carbon, a unique end-to-end solution that enables users to screen, analyse and value carbon management projects on a global scale.

As the newest addition to Wood Mackenzie’s Lens data analytics platform, Lens Carbon offers a single flexible solution to explore carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS), direct air capture (DAC) and carbon offset projects through proprietary data, analysis and benchmarking.

“As customers are looking to screen for emitting assets, optimum carbon storage sites and carbon prices to identify the best opportunities, Lens is specifically designed for these workflows,” said Mhairidh Evans, Global Head of CCUS. “This seamless experience brings Wood Mackenzie’s renowned expertise, analyses, and modelling insights together to enable faster, more accurate operational and strategic planning.”

Emerging technologies such as CCUS and DAC will play a key role in an orderly energy transition so businesses and governments are now forming their strategies and evaluating potential projects. Lens Carbon enables customers to navigate the complexities of these solutions and make investment decisions to support their decarbonisation goals with confidence.

With integrated user workflows, the Lens platform helps quantify risk and identify opportunities through understanding project dynamics and their impact on investments. This is complemented by expert written analysis to provide deeper insights on CCUS, carbon prices and carbon offsets to unlock the story behind the data.

Elena Belletti, Global Head of Carbon Research, added: “Carbon management technologies and market-based mechanisms, such as offsets, will continue to evolve as the industry scales. Lens Carbon will help businesses and investors stay at the forefront of this changing market by giving them immediate access to critical data and analysis through this powerful solution.”

For further information, please contact Wood Mackenzie’s media relations team:

Mark Thomton
+1 630 881 6885
Mark.thomton@woodmac.com

The Big Partnership (UK PR agency)
woodmac@bigpartnership.co.uk

About Wood Mackenzie

Wood Mackenzie is the global insight business for renewables, energy and natural resources. Driven by data. Powered by people. In the middle of an energy revolution, businesses and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience in natural resources. Today, our team of over 2,000 experts operates across 30 global locations, inspiring customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make bold decisions when it matters most. For more information, visit woodmac.com.

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ROME, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The jihadist threat may be silent, but that does not mean it is dead. This is what emerges from the Special Report issued by the Med-Or Foundation, titled ‘The Silent Enemy: Presence and Evolution of the Jihadist Threat in the Broader Mediterranean’, presented at Luiss Guido Carli University in Rome. The report, overseen by the Director of Institutional Relations at the Foundation, Andrea Manciulli, analyses the current state of threats linked to terrorism and jihadist radicalism in the geopolitical and geographical space of the enlarged Mediterranean.

The jihadist threat “is not an imminent threat but an immanent one, meaning that it can resurface at any moment,” said Marco Minniti, Chairman of the Med-Or Foundation. “Today, international terrorism has two major incubators. One is in Asia, particularly in Afghanistan, where we have a significant and important presence of both Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State in conflict with each other. […] The other incubator is Africa, where we have all the national variants of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State”.

According to Alfredo Mantovano, Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, the key to averting Islamist threats is not repeating past mistakes: “A dramatic mistake was thinking that the military dismantling of the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq between 2016 and 2017 had ended the Islamist threat”. “On the contrary,” Mantovano observed, “the fragmentation of the Islamic State has resulted in a massive exodus of jihadist militants streaming from the Middle East to Africa, without the West fully grasping the magnitude of the situation, without the adoption of effective and coordinated measures and with a progressive withdrawal of military contingents from sensitive areas”.

Keeping attention high is also the call issued by Lorenzo Guerini, President of the Parliamentary Committee for the Intelligence and Security Services and for State Secret Control (COPASIR), according to whom we must “understand that the fact that the threat is silent does not mean that it is absent”. Guerini drew attention to the danger posed by so-called ‘void areas’ where terrorism could find fertile ground. These “are places where terrorism can thrive, and we must pay attention, reflect, and above all, work together. When it comes to Africa, this means European cooperation. Europe must put the situation in Africa at the top of its agenda in many areas of work, from supporting local governments and local realities to create better security conditions and counter terrorism, to a real, concrete, ambitious plan for Africa and its development”.

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Press Office LaPresse – ufficio.stampa@lapresse.it

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VNG Digital Business has recently introduced two offerings at the Tech4Life Exhibition & Summit: the Cloud Camera AI solution for Smart City operations and the VNG Cloud Computing platform designed to empower businesses in their digital transformation journey.

Representing the latest addition to VNG’s quartet of core business segments, VNG Digital Business is dedicated to driving B2B technology solutions that facilitate seamless and secure digital transformation for organizations.

Cloud Camera AI, an advanced AI system developed by Veka.ai (formerly vCloudcam), is designed to address the specific requirements of diverse enterprise sectors, including Banking, Retail, Security, Traffic Management, Building/Apartment Complexes, Factories, and Industrial Zones. This robust system boasts a comprehensive feature set centered around analytics, alerting, security enhancement, and risk prevention. It excels in optimizing operational efficiency and management for various entities, such as retail chains, residential and urban areas, ultimately enhancing the customer experience. In essence, Cloud Camera AI serves as a catalyst, expediting the digital transformation journey for businesses and municipalities throughout Vietnam.

According to Market Research Future, the global Camera AI market has surged to a substantial USD 20.1 billion in 2022 and is projected to further expand to USD 23.1 billion by 2023. Annual growth rates are expected to reach an impressive 15.2% during the period of 2023 to 2032. This remarkable ascent results from the escalating demand for surveillance and management solutions in commercial settings, aimed at bolstering operational efficiency and enhancing the overall customer experience.

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Vu Van Tiep, Head of Veka.ai, VNG Digital Business, shared his view on the market prospect: “In Vietnam, the scope for AI Camera development remains significantly expansive. In addition to capitalizing on the domestic market and an in-depth understanding of customer needs, Veka.ai leverages the robust foundation of VNG’s Cloud and Data Center infrastructure. This combination empowers us to develop AI-powered features and products catering to the diverse demands of numerous sectors, thereby serving tens of millions of individuals.”

During the Tech4Life 2023 Exhibition & Summit, Veka.ai representatives further offered insights into their solutions. These include the management of remote security barriers, automated vehicle and personnel checks through precise detection, and early warning capabilities for fire and explosion risks, aided by a heatmap for enhanced operational quality and utmost safety for both property and human life.

Additionally, Veka.ai’s Camera AI, powered by AI, plays a critical role in monitoring urban traffic and maintaining order. It accomplishes through various detection modes, early warnings of suspicious activities, and the extraction of critical data from journey records, particularly those involving violating vehicles or individuals under special supervision, thereby aiding authorities in their supervision efforts.

Over 75% organizations using cloud services prioritise cloud-first strategy

A cloud-first strategy is an approach to cloud computing that involves embracing cloud technologies for all new applications, platforms, and infrastructure. Vu Minh Nhut, Senior Service Consultant at VNG Cloud, emphasized: “Given that spending on hardware is expected to decline by at least 5% in 2023, and more than 75% of organizations are adopting a cloud-first strategy according to Gartner, businesses have increasingly recognized the profound impact of cloud adoption on their strategic approach. Rather than viewing cloud service as a cost-saving tool, organizations are shifting towards a value-oriented mindset. They now recognize that cloud computing can lead to competitive advantages, improve customer satisfaction, and generate new revenue streams.”

In April 2023, Gartner also forecasted a 9.1% increase in IT services spending compared to 2022, primarily driven by the infrastructure-as-a-service market, expected to grow by over 30% in the same year.

VNG Cloud, leveraging its Uptime Tier III VNG Data Center, continues to promote Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), diverse Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions tailored to various industries, enhancing business effectiveness.

At Tech4Life, alongside Veka.ai and VNG Cloud, VNG Digital Business showcased an array of technology solutions to support digital transformation in businesses, including PRISM for Building Automation, TrueID for AI-based User Verification, A4B for Business Operation, Verichains for Professional Cybersecurity, and VNG Data Center, a Uptime Tier III data center.

VNG Digital Business places a strong emphasis on adhering to international security standards such as ISO/IEC 27017 and PCI-DSS, as well as data security regulations. Their mission is to provide leading solutions that facilitate the digital transformation of businesses in the digital economy.

Tech4Life Exhibition & Summit, themed “Technology enhances life,” is part of the celebration series for National Digital Transformation Day 2023, organized by VINASA and the HCMC Department of Information and Communications. The event features participation from tech businesses and startups showcasing the latest products and solutions, including AI, IoT, Blockchain, Web 3.0, AR/VR, and more.

About VNG Digital Business

Digital Business lies at the heart of VNG’s operation, acknowledging its immense investment potential. The business focuses on delivering an array of products and services that capitalize on cutting-edge technologies, including AI, cloud computing, security, and blockchain. An instrumental asset for VNG is their Tier III certified Data Centre, guaranteeing reliability and security in operations.

At the core of VNG’s mission is fostering innovation and delivering outstanding value to their business clientele. With their profound expertise and advanced technological capabilities, VNG aspires to play a pivotal role in propelling the nation’s digital transformation.

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Media Contact:
Le Thi Thu Van
Email: vanltt3@vng.com.vn

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LOS ANGELES and RÖDENTAL, Germany, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MGA Entertainment, Inc. (MGA), one of the world’s largest and fastest growing privately held toy and entertainment companies, announced today that it intends to merge with Zapf Creation AG, Europe’s leading manufacturer of nurturing dolls. Specifically, MGA’s wholly-owned German subsidiary, which is the current direct major shareholder of Zapf Creation AG, has approached Zapf with an invitation to enter into negotiations of a merger agreement. MGA and Zapf Creation AG have had a collaborative business relationship for the sales and distribution of both companies’ brands for nearly 20 years. The merger is expected to close in Spring 2024.

No further details are available at this time; however, the leadership of the companies will work closely to plan the merger and will make appropriate announcements as information becomes available.

About MGA, Entertainment, Inc.
MGA Entertainment is one of the largest and fastest growing privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices globally, the company creates innovative, proprietary, and licensed consumer products and entertainment properties, including toys, games, dolls, apparel, consumer electronics, home décor, stationery, sporting goods, movies, and television series. The MGA family includes award-winning brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!, Little Tikes®, Rainbow High, Bratz®, MGA’s Miniverse, Fluffie Stuffiez, Na! Na! Na! Surprise, Micro Games of America, BABY born®, and Zapf Creation®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgae.com or check us out at LinkedIn, Threads, Instagram and Facebook.

About Zapf Creation AG
Zapf Creation AG is Europe’s leading manufacturer of nurturing dolls and a global brand supplier of children’s toys. The company develops and sells premium play concepts, as well as play and functional dolls with extensive accessories that are famous all over the world. This also includes an increasing number of products from other toy categories. All Zapf Creation brands share the same high standards of quality, design, safety, and play value. For more information, please visit www.zapf-creation.com.

Media Contact:
Alan Hilowitz
Vice President, Global Corporate Communications
MGA Entertainment, Inc.
+1.818.221-4431
news@mgae.com

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SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following a research of the passwordless authentication landscape, Frost & Sullivan has awarded VinCSS the 2023 Asia-Pacific New Product Innovation Award. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, VinCSS stands out as a pioneer in leveraging FIDO2 standards for passwordless authentication, focuses on providing cybersecurity solutions for IT, IoT, and Automotive.

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Frost & Sullivan has awarded VinCSS the 2023 Asia-Pacific New Product Innovation Award

Leading the APAC Region

Since 2018, VinCSS, ​​a subsidiary of Vingroup, has evolved from a startup to a leader in innovative product development and diversification within cybersecurity industry. Specializing in IT security, identity and access management, IoT security, automotive cybersecurity, VinCSS is consistently breaking new ground. This was recently underscored by their receipt of the 2023 Asia-Pacific New Product Innovation Award from Frost & Sullivan, highlighting their innovation, especially in passwordless authentication.

VinCSS offers comprehensive passwordless authentication solutions through its FIDO2 Ecosystem, strengthening cybersecurity and bringing a significant upgrade in authentication. The company helps businesses follow authentication rules while making their operations more efficient.

VinCSS’s IoT FDO (FIDO device onboarding) solution seamlessly integrates its products across physical, cyber-physical domains. Using an automated and asymmetric protocol, it securely sets up devices, addressing IoT security needs. Tailored for automated factories, smart cities… it offers scalable authentication solutions for complex digital infrastructures. With full control over its product lineup, VinCSS offers competitive pricing. This strategy solidifies its leading role in passwordless authentication market.

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VinCSS has been identified as best in class in the APAC passwordless authentication

​​Anh Tien Vu, global cybersecurity industry principal at Frost & Sullivan, observed, “VinCSS sets itself apart from many competitors with a unique and innovative approach that enables customers to deploy its products across different environments, including IT, IoT, and OT, while competitors only focus on addressing identity security challenges for the workforce.”

“VinCSS’s customer-centricity is evident in its commitment to innovation and evolution, aligning its products with current and future requirements. As a result, the company is increasingly recognized in the industry with an increasing number of domestic, international customers and partners,” added Vu.

In a short span since 2022, when VinCSS clinched the Enabling Technology Leadership Award for SEA Passwordless Authentication from Frost & Sullivan, they’ve catapulted to 2023, now hailed as APAC’s leader for New Product Innovation. Simon Trac Do, CEO and Founder of VinCSS, reflected, “Be it 5 years or a decade since our inception, our startup spirit burns brighter than ever. We’re continuously evolving, and this accolade is a testament to our dedication. We remain, as always, the industry’s trusted partner.”

VinCSS’s solutions have made significant inroads in both domestic and global markets, consistently receiving accolades. Beyond being a respected name in cybersecurity, VinCSS is emerging as a prime investment opportunity. As it approaches its financial break-even point and launches its Series B funding round, the company presents significant growth prospects.

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Contact: v.office@vincss.net

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