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New eDNA Invoicing Platform from xSuite

Ahrensburg, Germany, June 14, 2024 – The upcoming e-invoicing obligation for B2B in Germany is reflected in the xSuite product portfolio: xSuite eDNA (electronic Document Network Adapter) is the software manufacturer’s new invoice platform that can handle a wide variety of e-invoice formats. Acting as a “single point of connection,” the solution converts received documents into a standardized format for easy downstream processing. This makes it a reliable gateway for connecting with e-invoicing landscapes across national borders. In the next version of the software, eDNA will also be able to create electronic invoices for dispatch.

Machine-readable XML data records, the invoice format of the future, will replace paper and PDF invoices over the medium term. However, each country has its own laws, portals, networks and, in some cases, different invoice formats. xSuite eDNA, the cloud-based exchange and conversion platform for e-invoices, therefore accepts incoming (and soon also outgoing) invoice data records, converts them into the desired XML format and transfers them via various networks, e.g. Peppol.

The solution turns the heterogeneous inbound documents into a standardized format and applies the invoice data to the appropriate fields in the ERP system, both at the header and field level. The data is then reconciled with ERP master data in the downstream invoice processing solution, which enables automated creditor recognition. Validation is not required as the adapter takes care of this autonomously. Companies already using an xSuite workflow for paper, PDF or other invoice formats will be able to use it also to process the e-invoice.

The new solution connects companies with a wide range of e-invoicing channels, thus creating a gateway to e-invoicing landscapes of foreign countries. As regards invoices originating from networks, the compliance requirements have already been ensured by the sender. For selected formats received by email (ZUGFeRD, XRechnung and BIS Billing 3.0 from the end of 2024), conformity is checked with xSuite eDNA.

xSuite eDNA is connected to internal ERP systems via interfaces. When operated fully over the cloud, this reduces the burden on IT by minimizing the effort for hardware and software. xSuite eDNA supports SAP S/4HANA and SAP ERP systems, as well as any other ERP system, via REST API or xSuite interface (on-premises or private cloud).

Cynch Debuting Innovative AI Preventive Maintenance Assistant for Healthcare Equipment Repair

Littleton, CO, June 14, 2024 –-Cynch (www.cynch.me), developer of a next-gen healthcare/biomedical-focused CMMS solution handling field and depot repair – will formally unveil the software’s latest enhancements at the AAMI Exchange Show in Phoenix, Arizona, June 14-17, Booth 219. The team will be presenting demos, taking questions, and providing a yummy giveaway!

The Cynch CMMS offers an intuitive, fully integrated, standardized, centralized, lightning-fast, cloud-based platform enabling comprehensive asset management and field and depot repair tracking. Built from the ground up with input from System Directors to field technicians, the solution eliminates a number of challenges and concerns prevalent in the healthcare industry. The software creates efficiencies, speeds job work order flow, creates better customer service, preventive maintenance, and repair tracking, and is tailored for Repair Shops, Hospitals, and Manufacturing Service Centers. Deployment times for Repairstorm average 1 to 3 months versus the standard 6-12 months. The company will present demos both days in Booth 219.

Launched in 2021, the Cynch CMMS eliminates the use of Paper/Excel/Access, legacy systems, and complex technology solutions that typically present inefficiencies and are not suited to healthcare device/equipment repair. It incorporates the latest technology: ultra-modern architecture, AI/Machine learning, Robotic Process Automation, and an Open API for easy integration with desired systems.

Some of the recent enhancements include:

– Automated Preventive Maintenance featuring the Launch of Anahi – the PM AI assistant who helps with scheduling, management, and tutorials – demoing at the show.
– Incorporation of Elasticsearch Search and Analytics Engine
– Electronic Process Workflow Tracking with Automated Progress Notifications
– Parts/Equipment Database
– Comprehensive Asset Management
– Integrated Testing
– Robust Reports
– ECommerce

Alfredo Rey, Business Development Manager, noted: “Clinical Engineers/biomeds struggle with systems that were not designed for HTM. CIOs are forcing teams to use solutions designed for IT asset management. Folks adopted solutions designed for CRM and other purposes thinking they would work and were disappointed. Many HTM solutions have not kept up with technological changes and the need for more efficiency as clinical engineers retire and the workforce diminishes – there is a need to get more done with less human intervention. Cumbersome and hard-to-use systems generally present a real detriment and concern when dealing with life-supporting and life-saving medical equipment and devices.”

Nevron Software Announces the Release of Nevron Open Vision for .NET 2024.1

Wilmington, DE, June 13, 2024 — The Leading User Interface Components for Blazor, WPF, WinForms, and Mac Now Offer Enhanced Features and Improved Performance

Nevron Software is pleased to announce the official release of Nevron Open Vision for .NET 2024.1, the premier suite of user interface components for Blazor, WPF, WinForms, and Mac. This new release introduces significant enhancements across all major UI components, with a particular focus on the Chart, Diagram, and Rich Text Processor, further extending the capabilities of these industry-leading tools.

General NOV Improvements

Support for .NET Core 8.0: NOV now has a native build for .NET 8.0, in addition to existing support for .NET Framework 4.7.2+, .NET 6.0, and .NET 7.0.

Mac Projects Migration: NOV Mac projects have been migrated from Xamarin.Mac to .NET 8.0. They can now be used with Visual Studio Code (with the C# DevKit plugin) and JetBrains Rider.

Chart Improvements

The new version of NOV Chart for .NET includes several powerful new features:

Surface Series: Adds support for Grid Surface, Mesh Surface, Triangulated Surface, and Vertex Surface Series, with real-time, shader-optimized rendering and various visualization options.

Trendline Series: Allows visualization of Exponential, Linear, Logarithmic, Polynomial, Power, and Moving Average trendlines.

Data Import: Supports importing single and multiple data series from various sources including IEnumerable, INIterable, NDataTable, NDbDataReader, etc.

Data Binding: Enables binding multiple data series to a data source for automatic refresh when the data source changes.

Data Analysis: Integrates with NOV Formula Calculator to display arithmetic, statistical, and financial functions like moving average, power, standard deviation, statistical distributions, and more.

Enhanced existing features include:

UI Improvements: New Ribbon and Command bar interface with support for exporting chart images to raster and vector formats, modifying chart projection and palette, and more.

Enhanced PDF Export UI: Improved to support multiple pages.

Diagram Improvements

The new version of NOV Diagram for .NET introduces layers:

Layers: Allows assigning page items to multiple layers for better grouping, visibility, protection, and control. Layers are also recognized during Visio drawings import and export.

Enhanced existing features include:

Improved Microsoft Visio Import-Export: Enhanced support for VSDX (Drawings) and VSSX (Stencils) formats, including shape protections and improved import of invisible shapes.

Improved Import of Visio 2003-2010 Formats: Completely rewritten import for VSD (Drawings) and VSX (Stencils), offering faster and more accurate performance.

Improved Family Tree Diagrams: Persons are now ordered by birth date and relationships by marriage date.

Rich Text Improvements

The new version introduces:

NSimpleRichTextView: A new slimmed-down version of the control mimicking WordPad functionality, without allowing the import/pasting of tables, multiple sections, etc.

Nevron Open Vision for .NET 2024.1 continues to lead the industry with its robust, feature-rich user interface components, now with even more powerful capabilities and enhanced performance. For more information about this release and to download the latest version, please visit Nevron Software’s official website.

Global Technical Systems (GTS) and mLogica Collaborate to Launch an Advanced Innovation Lab

Virginia Beach, VA, June 13, 2024 — GTS and mLogica are partnering to showcase the next-generation capabilities of AI-enabled, hyperscale analytics driven by high-performance compute devices through their newly created Innovation Lab. This unique innovation collaboration promises to greatly enhance the capabilities of government organizations to deliver actionable insights to all stakeholders in near real-time for multiple use cases, including regulatory compliance, surveillance, intelligence and more.

During the lab’s official launch event in June, select attendees will witness firsthand how we achieve industry-leading performance with massive-scale data capture and query response powered by mLogica’s CAP*M Complex Event Analytics Environment running on GTS’ Eagle-X HPC devices. Additionally, briefings about future-state technologies and applications are also scheduled during the event.

GTS partners with the industry to perform relevant demonstrations and/or pilot programs to prove enhanced capability using these newly integrated products. They supply trusted computers (servers/micro-servers) to military and other critical infrastructures to facilitate a more trusted, capable, cybersecurity-hardened, robust, and resilient digital infrastructure enabling information/decision dominance. GTS’ HPC Eagle-X are powerful computing systems and parallel processing techniques to solve complex computational problems and process large amounts of data at high speeds.

They also have several CRADAs with military and agency customers to facilitate the exchange of requirements that lead to contract arrangements for designing and building out these demonstrations and pilot programs.

mLogica’s Generative AI-enabled massive scale data analytics software solution CAP*M has been engineered to handle petabyte-scale, and beyond, complex events and enriched information processing at ultra-high-speed ingestion to drive near-real-time actionable intelligence. Utilizing our complex event analytics foundation, we support even the largest data-intensive environments with the ability to ingest multiple petabytes of data daily, scale to manage environments of tens of petabytes and beyond. This allows users to process complex queries of trillions of records in seconds, delivering actionable intelligence as required.

“Together, GTS’ Eagle-X servers and edge devices, integrated with mLogica’s CAP*M software, will play a critical role in empowering organizations to collect, process, analyze, and interpret massive amounts of data effectively, efficiently, and timely,” says Terry Spitzer, GTS President, and CEO.

mLogica President and CEO Amit Okhandiar concurs, saying, “The Innovation Lab will showcase GTS and mLogica’s next-generation high-performance edge devices and Generative AI-enabled massive-scale data processing and analytics software, enabling government organizations to greatly enhance their capabilities and effectiveness in providing actionable intelligence to the field in a timelier manner. This allows organizations to process and interpret vast amounts of data rapidly and accurately using Predictive and Generative AI ultimately accelerating and improving decision-making and situational awareness.”

Lanika announces Reactis V2024 by Reactive Systems

Bangalore, India, June 12, 2024 — Lanika Solutions and Reactive Systems are pleased to announce V2024 release of Reactis, including updates for all products. The Reactis Tester test-generation engine has been enhanced to create test suites with higher levels of coverage and to flag more coverage targets as unreachable. V2024 also includes a Linux version of the Reactis for Simulink API to facilitate automated Reactis runs. Additionally, the V2024 updates support co-simulation of a TargetLink® model running in Reactis for Simulink and the C code generated from it running in Reactis for C. Clicking on a TargetLink block causes the corresponding C code location to be highlighted and vice versa. You can execute a test suite to simultaneously step through the model and code visualizing coverage details and inspecting variable values.

Improved Static Analysis and Tester Coverage

Static analysis of Simulink® models in Reactis® has been significantly improved, especially in the following areas:

• Tracing signals through Bus Creator and Bus Selector blocks
• Tracing through individual elements of arrays (Mux/Demux blocks)
• Tracing through assignments to local variables in Stateflow® charts
• Tracing through array indexing and record selection in Stateflow charts

These improvements enable Reactis to identify more unreachable targets in a model and to exercise more coverage targets in generated test suites.

Reactis for Simulink API on Linux®

The Reactis for Simulink API is now available on Linux. Currently, only Ubuntu® Linux 22.04 LTS is supported (other Ubuntu versions or Linux distributions may work but have not yet been tested). While the Reactis GUI is not included in this initial release, using the Reactis API on Linux can be very beneficial for automated testing. A Dockerfile is also available to facilitate adding the Reactis for Simulink API to a Docker container in which MATLAB® is already installed.

ISMG’s Cybersecurity Summit Midwest Explores AI Strategies to Fortify Defenses

Princeton, NJ, June 10, 2024 — ISMG’s Cybersecurity Summit: North America Midwest, scheduled for June 20, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois, is set to offer a pivotal day of advanced cybersecurity learning and dialogue.

The 2024 Thales Data Threat Report found a surge in ransomware attacks on enterprises, with a rise of over 27% in the past year. This data breach spike coincides with lax data security practices, as 43% of enterprises failed a compliance audit within the last twelve months, highlighting a correlation between strong compliance and robust data protection.

The rise in ransomware attacks and data breaches and the shifting regulatory landscape have created a challenging environment for businesses. The summit’s agenda is meticulously crafted to offer discussions on the most trending topics in the industry, which includes using artificial intelligence to combat threats, leveraging cyber insurance for enhanced security and implementing advanced supply chain security strategies.

Bill Foster, Illinois Congressman and member of the Congressional AI Taskforce, will open the summit with his keynote on the regulatory future of AI. With 45% of companies exploring AI adoption and more than 20% aggressively pursuing AI integration, according to CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook 2024, enterprises and security leaders will likely need guidance and support from regulatory bodies to navigate adoption and compliance challenges.

Congressman Foster will spotlight the initiatives established by the taskforce to help business and security leadership in AI adoption and innovation as well as ensure compliance with regulatory standards. He will share forward-looking recommendations and discuss bipartisan policy proposals prepared with inputs from key jurisdiction committees.

“As cyberthreats continually evolve, security teams must respond with agility and innovation,” said Jennifer Eisenhofer, vice president of events, ISMG. “This summit assembles experts pioneering cutting-edge approaches, from leveraging AI for predictive defense to mastering compliance complexities and cultivating cybersecurity talent.”

With the recent increase in AI adoption by threat actors, security leaders must aim to use AI to fortify their organization’s defenses. Bradley Schaufenbuel, CISO, Paychex and CyberEdBoard member; Peter Tapling, board member, U.S. Faster Payments Council; Rich Campagna, senior vice president, product management, NextGen Firewall, Palo Alto Networks; David Kendzior, global data and artificial intelligence security leader for Accenture, will shed light on how leaders can implement AI-based solutions to buttress their cyber defense strategies.

As threat actors continue to use AI in cyberattacks, there has been a significant increase in the number of deepfake videos online, with the Department of Homeland Security reporting 95,820 deepfake videos in 2023. In an interactive tabletop session that will simulate a cyberattack scenario, Tim Gallo, head of global solutions architects, Google, and Brian Cockrill from the U.S. Secret Service will explore strategies and tactics security practitioners must implement to safeguard against deepfake attacks.

The summit will also feature a session on the strategies to address the cybersecurity skills shortage. The panelists – Shefali Mookencherry, CISO, chief privacy officer, University of Illinois Chicago and CyberEdBoard member; Todd Covert, CISO, national general, Allstate; Kenneth Townsend, CISO, Ingredion and CyberEdBoard member – will share best practices for attracting top-tier cybersecurity talent, designing comprehensive training and development programs, and implementing effective strategies to retain high-performing professionals.

The growing frequency and intensity of cyberattacks have made investments in cyber insurance necessary for enterprises. Swiss Re Institute’s report forecasts that cyber insurance premiums will reach USD 23 billion by 2025. Keith Bergin, vice president, corporate claims at Tokio Marine HCC, and Brent Deterding, CISO at Afni, Inc. and CyberEdBoard member, will share insights on using cyber insurance as a strategic asset. In this session, attendees will learn strategies to optimize their cyber insurance coverage.

ISMG’s Cybersecurity Summit: North America Midwest will provide an educational and networking platform for CISOs and cybersecurity leaders aiming to deepen their understanding and boost their organizational agility in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. By adopting key strategies in AI security, cyber insurance utilization, compliance mastery, and talent development, attendees fortify their abilities to safeguard organizations against ever-evolving threats.

EMKA – Smart Access with Mobile Phone App

Coventry, United Kingdom, June 10, 2024 –Smart security on the move with a mobile phone – EMKA explained recently that their new “EMKA mobile” app, transforms a smartphone into a digital key for sophisticated and secure locking of cabinets and enclosures in the industrial/digital sphere and wider environments. In the future, this app will enable users to trace, manage, and access allocated handles with various levels of permission determined by specified user profiles. This way, “EMKA mobile” secures flexible personalised access and once again supplements the range of access options available through the EMKA family of ingenious technologies.

As the amount of data continues to increase, control and telecommunication cabinets are essential components of our infrastructure. Ensuring only authorised personnel have access to this data and making modifications regularly is essential. In order to provide authorised personnel with digital access control, EMKA has developed a solution that uses a smartphone application to unlock the handle. At this point, the app is compatible with their “Agent E-BLE” swinghandle. The communication between the app and the handle is based on Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE).

Secure and convenient personalised access to the Agent-E handle has been achieved using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology so that now, this new intuitive smartphone app provides a convenient way to operate the handle locking mechanism. Other locking solutions such as the single-point locking and the outdoor swinghandle of their 1317 series can also be opened via the app. Upon successful registration, the “handle owner” will grant the user permission to use the app and in order to ensure continuing security, the user’s identity is checked again each time before the handle is opened. Depending on the smartphone manufacturer, this may require entering a pin, activating a fingerprint sensor, or facial recognition. In the next step – depending on the authorisation level – a list of approved locks that are within range of the BLE signal is available. Subsequently, the user selects the lock they want to open. The “handle owner” can grant or revoke authorisations at any time. Access is further restricted by using a predetermined time frame.

After undergoing a predetermined testing phase, the new app has been put into use by a producer of transport boxes that are fitted with the EMKA single-point locking system. Merging the function of advanced locking technology and a user-friendly smartphone app creates a comprehensive, intelligent solution. EMKA pointed out that the development team have designed this system specifically for business customers, OEMs and installers, who are aiming to improve their security technology, or offer their clients fresh, innovative locking options.

With this app, each user’s smartphone becomes a digital key that is always available to operate locks in remote or otherwise vulnerable locations. Details can be accessed at the company’s website.

Ingennicom Communications Launches New AI Empowerment Solutions Division

Baltimore, MD, June 08, 2024 — Ingennicom Communications, a leading marketing, branding, and business strategy agency, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new division: AI Empowerment Solutions.

In response to the growing demand for AI guidance, education, and implementation, this division aims to help clients navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape. AI is revolutionizing operations across all industries, and Ingennicom Communications is at the forefront of this shift.

“Recognizing that AI will impact every facet of how we operate, I am confident that focusing our resources on this new AI division is the best direction for our company to serve clients and the community at the highest level,” said Maureen Edwards, Founder and CEO of Ingennicom Communications.

What is AI Empowerment Solutions?
AI Empowerment Solutions offers a comprehensive range of workshops, tailored programs, and strategic operational and commercial solutions for businesses, non-profits, government agencies, and educational institutions.

They are designed to help them Navigate the AI landscape, Accelerate their mastery of this game-changing technology & Transform them to gain a competitive edge and be prepared to tackle the next stage of the digital revolution.

The expert-led sessions provide practical insights and actionable strategies focused on education and implementation.

Key Offerings:
Educational Programs: Workshops, seminars, and online courses led by AI experts with a focus on accelerating AI skill levels and increasing productivity, performance, and problem solving.
Consulting Services: Customized AI strategies and implementation support to streamline operations, increase profitability, drive more revenue, and advance innovation.
Resources and Tools: Utilize case studies and research, and real-world experience to recommend best platform systems to maximize internal and external performance.

“Our goal is to equip organizations with the AI skills needed to stay competitive and drive growth with a different method of learning that combines more real-time doing than just learning theory,” added Edwards.

Ingennicom Communications is ready to worth with clients who understand the urgent need to incorporate AI, are ready to embrace it, and excited to leverage its power.

QG Media, an ISMG Company, Unveils Cyber Security for Critical Assets Canada Summit

Princeton, NJ, June 08, 2024 –The annual Cyber Security for Critical Assets (CS4CA) Canada summit is set to return to Calgary on June 11 and 12, 2024. The premier event provides a crucial platform for senior security leaders amid the backdrop of Canada’s increasingly intricate cyberthreat landscape. The summit’s sessions are tailor-made for practitioners looking to unlock the transformative potential of AI-driven innovations within the country’s critical infrastructure sectors.

In the wake of escalating geopolitical tensions, fluctuating economic conditions, and the relentless digital transformation efforts undertaken by Canadian organizations, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security’s National Cyber Threat Assessment 2023-2024 has sounded the alarm, warning that state-sponsored and financially motivated cyberthreats are increasingly likely to impact Canadians, with foreign actors employing misinformation, and disinformation tactics to exploit vulnerabilities.

The stakes are high, as evidenced by the staggering increase in ransom demands, with the average ransom paid rising to a staggering CAD 1.13 million in 2023 – a 150% surge in just two years. Major Canadian organizations, including Indigo and Sobeys, and critical infrastructure, such as the Town of Huntsville, City of Hamilton, Toronto Zoo, Toronto Public Library, Suncor Energy Inc., and The Hospital for Sick Children, have fallen victim to cyber incidents in recent years.

Faced with this dynamic landscape, the CS4CA Canada Summit emerges as a critical platform for cybersecurity professionals, IT and OT leaders, CISOs, CIOs, heads of cybersecurity, automation and process control engineers, and SCADA/ICS security engineers to collaborate, share insights, and chart a course toward a more secure future.

“The CS4CA Canada Summit represents a unique convergence of expertise and vision, as we navigate the complexities of protecting critical assets amid rapid technological changes,” said Kudsia Kaker, managing director, QG Media. “As industries become increasingly interconnected, the summit offers a vital platform for leaders to discuss proactive defenses and share best practices that will define the resilience of Canada’s economic and security landscapes. We’re moving beyond traditional security measures to forge a future where cybersecurity is inherent to operational success.”

Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape

As more OT systems connect to the internet, the risk of disruptions to critical infrastructure grows, enabling cyberthreats activities to impact the physical world. Jeff Brown, Western Canada leader for operational technology at Fortinet, will share insights on transitioning from risk recognition to a responsive OT cybersecurity strategy. He will also delve into assessing risk and formulating risk strategies, the current and future state of OT, and how a platform approach to OT cybersecurity can address past, present, and future challenges.

The summit will also feature a panel discussion on navigating Canada’s evolving threat landscape, moderated by Ken Anderson, chief security architect at ATCO. The panel will feature Kayode Alawonde, principal information security officer at BHP Canada; Roger Dery, IT director at Rockpoint Gas Storage; and Tara Mulrooney, VP of technology at Edmonton Airport. The experts will discuss the biggest cyber challenges facing critical infrastructure, strategies for increasing cyber resilience, and the role of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) in mitigating emerging threats.

Adapting to the Regulatory Landscape

As the Canadian government prepares to introduce Bill C-26, a comprehensive legislative initiative to enhance cybersecurity in critical sectors, the summit will host a panel discussion on the necessity of these new standards and regulations. This panel will be moderated by Mulrooney and will feature experts from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Fortinet, and Cybolt, who will examine the business and operational challenges posed by the bill, as well as strategies for compliance.

“At this year’s CS4CA Canada summit, we are setting the stage for breakthroughs in cybersecurity,” said Jennifer Eisenhofer, VP – events, ISMG. “By uniting leading experts from diverse sectors, we facilitate a rich exchange of knowledge and strategies essential for securing our critical assets. This summit is not just about discussing current issues; it’s about shaping the future of cybersecurity through innovative approaches and robust collaborations.”

By bringing industry leaders and experts together, the CS4CA Canada summit embodies the essence of cybersecurity: people protecting people. As an essential convergence point, the summit will address the pressing need for robust human risk management frameworks through a multifaceted lens, paving the way for enhanced organizational resilience against unprecedented cyberthreats.

Gamry Instruments to Host Free Webinar Sponsored by Kolibrik

Warminster, PA, June 08, 2024 –– Gamry Instruments, a US-based manufacturer of electrochemical instrumentation, is excited to be hosting a Free Live online seminar entitled “Unique Multichannel EIS Measurement for Battery Packs.” During this webinar, you will discover how to measure Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) in battery packs, both at zero DC current and during charging or discharging.

This webinar is being sponsored by Kolibrik, a Czech company based in Žďár nad Sázavou, that develops laboratory measuring instruments as well as industrial solutions for science, research and applications. In addition, the webinar will be presented by Pinflow Energy Storage, developers of highly efficient batteries based on redox flow technology.

The webinar will be presented on June 19, 2024, at 10 am Eastern Time, and registration is required. Visit the Live Presentations section of the Gamry Website for more information and to register.