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Free Webinar: Release of Testwell CTC++ 10.1

Offenburg, Germany, April 02, 2024 — Verifysoft has released Testwell CTC++ 10.1 with the new feature Justifications. Missing coverage can now be justified, and these justifications transparently influence all coverage measures. Justifications can be stored in source code comments or in companion files. With a justification, a tag used for grouped presentation in overviews and an explanation are associated.

Register now to Verifysoft’s free webinar on Tuesday, April 16 2024 at 3:00 p.m. CET (Berlin).

In this webinar, Dr Sabine Poehler will introduce the latest improvements of this version.

The most important new feature in Testwell CTC++ version 10.1:
– Justifications, an integrated way to effectively explain missing coverage.

AAEON Brings Secure, Deployment-Ready, AI Solutions

Las Vegas, NV, April 02, 2024 — AAEON, a leading producer of AI and cybersecurity solutions, will hold both live and showcase demonstrations of their newest products across multiple platforms at the International Security Conference & Exposition – also known as ISC West.

ISC West is the leading comprehensive and converged security trade event in the United States. At the event projected to host thousands of security and public safety professionals, AAEON will present a broad selection of its products conducive to bringing cybersecurity and AI solutions to market.

Offering the combination of educational programming, product showcases, and networking opportunities all in one place, the expo will host the SIA Education@ISC program from April 9 – 11, with a packed exhibition hall full of event sponsors such as AAEON.

Date: SIA Education@ISC: April 9 – 11, Exhibition Hall: April 10 – 12
Booth: #34043
Venue: Venetian Expo, 201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169.

AAEON will showcase a collection of products from its Network Security Division, including desktop and rackmount network appliances, along with innovative server solutions. Among these will be the highly anticipated 1U Rackmount Network Appliances supporting both 12th and 13th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors – the FWS-7850 and FWS-7851.

Both systems and boards from across AAEON’s diverse product lines, including new and yet-to-be-released offerings from its BOXER-8000 and BOXER-6000 series, which bring the latest in both NVIDIA® and Intel® technology, respectively, will be on show. From its single-board computer range, AAEON will showcase new AI technologies on its UP, PICO, GENE, and EPIC product lines, as well as debuting its first edge system based on the de next board form factor.

AAEON’s will also display the FWS-2290, its first desktop network appliance supporting the Intel® Processor N-series platform. Alongside this will be the FWS-2370, which will support CPUs from both the Intel Atom® Processor C and Intel Atom® Processor P Series. Expected to enter mass production towards the latter part of Q2, both white box solutions will bring high-quality software-agnostic hardware capable of powering a wealth of functions such as SD-WAN, vCPE, wireless gateway, and network access control in deployment-ready platforms.

Such a selection of advanced secure networking solutions illustrates AAEON’s continued dedication to providing premier embedded hardware that is both deployment-ready and compatible with the evolving demands in both networking and cybersecurity in recent years. Most prominently evidencing this dedication is AAEON’s partnership with flexiWAN, which has certified a number of AAEON’s network appliances, such as the FWS-2280, FWS-2365, and FWS-7541, as compatible with their innovative SD-WAN platform.

flexiWAN is on a mission to disrupt and democratize the SD-WAN & SASE markets by offering a different and open approach to networking. This is demonstrated by its “3 World Firsts”: First open-source SD-WAN & SASE; first SD-WAN & SASE applications store; first SD-WAN & SASE SaaS business model.

Live demonstrations will be shown from AAEON’s Rugged Mobile Devices line, including two panel PCs, the OMNI-2215-ADP and ACP-1108, which are scheduled for release later in the year. Joining these is the RTC-1020, a 10.1″ Rugged Tablet Featuring 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors.

With a strong focus on connected IoT solutions, AAEON will also showcase offerings from across all of its product lines, but of particular note are the upcoming RISC-based IoT Gateway SRG-AM62, which will feature Texas Instruments™ AM62x Sitara™ Processors and give a preview into AAEON’s roadmap based on RISC architecture, which is set to expand throughout 2024.
Register here for complimentary exhibit hall registration and make sure to visit AAEON at Booth #34043 for a showcase of the latest cybersecurity and IoT platforms.

SMC Presents Secondary Battery Solutions at NAATBatt

Noblesville, IN, April 01, 2024 — In line with this focus, SMC presented on a variety of solutions for applications in the industry. SMC’s standard pneumatic and electric products play a crucial role in the advanced battery industry as they are well suited for automating cell assembly. SMC products are utilized across various advanced battery applications, including raw material mining, battery cell manufacturing, battery pack assembly, EV manufacturing, EV component recycling, and related EV services. As lasers have become more common in the cell assembly industry, SMC’s chillers have offered temperature control solutions for these applications, too.

Furthermore, SMC contributes significantly to the advanced battery industry through products specifically tailored for secondary battery environments. SMC’s 25A Series product line is designed using material compatible with secondary battery applications and is engineered for use in low dewpoint environments. These specialized products eliminate copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) material where possible. The 25A Series products are used in battery manufacturing applications including the following:

· Electro production: mixing and kneading machine; coating and rolling; slitting
· Cell assembly: winding; attaching tabs; welding cell lid and pouring electrolytic solution; pre-charging and welding infusion plug; punching electrodes; stacking; tab welding and lamination; sealing
· Inspection and packaging: charging/discharging and aging; packaging

In addition to presenting at the conference, SMC leaders had the opportunity to gain deeper insights into the current landscape of the industry. Mike Shillito, the National Sales Manager in New Energy Systems at SMC Corporation of America, reflected on his experience, stating, “One big takeaway for me is that the battery industry has vast potential for growth. There is a wide array of chemistries such as Li-cobalt, Li-Phosphate (LFP), NMC, NCM, and cutting-edge technologies like solid state, semi-solid, and electrolyte to explore.” Shillito further elaborated on market dynamics, noting the absence of a clear favorite among these technologies. He emphasized, “Preferences will be driven by considerations such as charge efficiency, safety, scalability, and recycling. Recycling is very important in this circular industry, and the effective, safe, and profitable recycling of these materials will be crucial for long-term success.”

Building upon these insights, Gary Heinonen, Global Automotive Industry Manager at SMC, shared how SMC is actively preparing to meet the demands of this expanding market, both in North America and globally. Heinonen stated, “There continue to be huge investments from government entities, such as the Department of Energy, into the industry. Even with the ‘softening’ of EV car sales, the battery infrastructure is moving full speed ahead. I believe this will trigger more US machine builders (OEMs) to pivot toward producing battery equipment as more US content is being required. SMC definitely has a focused approach to the growing secondary battery market: while Asia and Europe are well ahead of the US market, we are aligning our strategies globally to ensure we are prepared to meet the challenges in the US market.”

In preparation for this expanding market, SMC released 16 new products for the secondary battery industry in 2023, had 7 new products in production, and 11 new products in design.

Devart Excel Add-ins Meet New Version 2.9.1323

Prague, Czech Republic, April 01, 2024 –Devart, a recognized vendor of world-class data connectivity solutions for various data connection technologies and frameworks, announced a new version of Excel Add-ins.

Users can now anticipate enhanced features and broader database support, boosting flexibility and efficiency in data handling and analysis.

Excel Add-ins 2.9.1323 not only provide enhanced database support but also introduce compatibility with new products: Zoho Books and Zoho Desk. For further details regarding these new integrations, please refer to their blog post.

The list of new database version support:

– The products fully support Oracle 23c.
– MariaDB 11 is supported.
– Support for PostgreSQL 16.
– SQL Server 2022 support is available now.
– Support the latest version of NetSuite 2023.2.

The other important improvements:
– The new option, “Do not validate single update/delete per row on commit,” is accessible via Options -> Edit -> Error Handling.
– Support for Zendesk Custom Lookup Fields.
– The optimization of filtering and caching for V3 Product-related tables in BigCommerce.
– The Purchase object in QuickBooks now includes the required parameter PaymentType when updated.
– Two-factor authorization is available for Adobe Commerce.
– In QuickBooks, the TimeActivity object now includes a newly added field called CostRate.
– In Shopify, a new field named Phone has been incorporated into the Customers object.

In addition, 2 products were renamed:
– Excel Add-in for Magento to Excel Add-in for Adobe Commerce.
– Excel Add-in for QuickBooks to Excel Add-in for QuickBooks Online.

To learn more about the recent release and download new products, visit:
https://blog.devart.com/introducing-excel-add-ins-2-9-1323-whats-new.html

Excel Add-ins allow you to work with database and cloud data in Microsoft Excel as usual Excel spreadsheets. You can get precisely the data you need with Visual Query Builder or SQL and refresh the queried external data in a workbook at any time with a single click.

Introducing Vmaker AI – an AI Video Editor

San Francisco, CA, March 27, 2024 — Animaker Inc, a leading creative SaaS startup has launched Vmaker AI – the World’s first-ever video editor that automates the creative part of video editing. One can upload raw video footage and let AI create a ready-to-publish video in minutes. The tool automatically adds B-rolls, BG music, transitions, subtitles, and more, and further helps create short-form videos, teasers, and highlights from long videos, all in just one click.

Time-to-content, from ideation to editing and publishing a video, has been one of the most challenging aspects for content creators. Having believed in democratizing content creation since inception, Raghav and Team Vmaker decided to fix this through Vmaker AI where the AI engine makes it quicker to edit raw videos into publish-ready ones.

Commenting on the launch, Raghavan RS, CEO & Co-Founder, of Vmaker AI, said, Vmaker AI video editor is one of our best launches that will ease the editing process for every creator out there. You have AI playing the role of a personal editor suggesting edits for you – turning all your Raw videos into wholesome Wow videos. With a professional video editing suite as a backup, Vmaker AI gives users total creative control to tweak videos as per preference. I am sure this will be one of the most effective and fun ways to edit videos in one click.

Here’s what Vmaker AI does:

Vmaker AI Converts Your Raw Videos Into Wow Videos

It automatically reads and analyzes your long videos, turns them into highlights.

Vmaker AI engine trims the long videos into bite-sized content for social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

Vmaker AI has an open library of viral styles inspired from the top digital creators which can be applied to any videos in a click.

It also has an extensive suite for manual editing.

Other AI video editor features include:

Video background remover with or without using green screen

AI auto subtitle generator that generates subtitles in 35+ languages with different styles and animations

Patented MAD button for creating endless variations of publish-ready videos and a lot more.

One of the existing features of Vmaker is the Screen Recorder which helps users record their screen and webcam in 4K resolution. With Vmaker AI, these recordings can be directly imported to the Vmaker AI video editor and converted into ready-to-publish videos in minutes.

Vmaker AI was launched exclusively on Product Hunt on March 7, 2024, and ranked as the No.03 product of the day. This was followed by a hands-on workshop on “Mastering Marketing and Video Editing with Vmaker AI” for influencers in the Bay area.

Vmaker AI is built for content creators, video marketers, and L&D teams. Vmaker’s GTM teams have planned a series of events in the coming days for anyone and everyone who is into video creation.

Unveiling Mobile App Success

Lakewood, CO, March 27, 2024 — Get ready to delve into the pivotal position QA takes in mobile app development as a1qa hosts a roundtable titled: “QA role in delivering high-quality mobile experiences.”

In this exclusive event, attendees will gain valuable insights into the critical reasons why mobile app breakout requires meticulous QA attention.

From maintaining consistent quality across new app builds, OS releases, and feature additions to ensuring compatibility across diverse locations, this session will cover it all.

Furthermore, participants will delve into the importance of security testing in proactively safeguarding against potential sensitive data breaches, thereby fostering user trust and enhancing privacy in mobile applications.

Liza Makarova, Solution adviser at a1qa, emphasizes, “In today’s dynamic digital landscape, ensuring seamless mobile experiences is paramount. Our roundtable will shed light on the vital role of QA in meeting user expectations and driving success in the competitive mobile app market.”

Alexey Ermolinsky, Solution adviser at a1qa, adds, “At a1qa, we’re committed to empowering businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to deliver top-tier mobile experiences. During this event, participants will be encouraged to share ideas on how to steer clear of data breaches and ensure the proper functioning of mobile software on different platforms. Join us to unlock actionable insights and strategies for optimizing your mobile app QA processes.”

MPAI Releases Reference Software Leveraging AI Framework

Geneva, Switzerland, March 27, 2024 –MPAI – Moving Picture, Audio and Data Coding by Artificial Intelligence – the international, non-profit, and unaffiliated organisation developing AI-based data coding standards has concluded its 42nd General Assembly (MPAI-42) approving the release of Reference Software using Neural Network Watermarking for Generative AI applications.

The new Neural Network Watermarking (https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-nnw/ MPAI-NNW) Reference Software includes an implementation of the AIF Framework and of an AI Workflow that enables a user to make queries that include a text and an image and obtain a vocal response. The response (inference) is watermarked, to enable the issuer of the query to ascertain that the response they receive is from the intended source. The Software will be presented online on the 16 of April at 15 UTC. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0udeutqT0vHdBh1DLiUxoRr59cUs7iQzzN

MPAI has presented its recently released standards. Links to presentations and recordings are available at https://mpai.community/community/presentations

MPAI is continuing its work plan that involving the following activities:
1. AI Framework (MPAI-AIF https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-aif/): reference software, conformance testing, and application are-as.
2. AI for Health (MPAI-AIH https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-aih/): reference model and technologies for a system enabling clients to improve models processing health data and federated learning to share the training.
3. Context-based Audio Enhancement (CAE-DC https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-cae/): new projects.
4. Connected Autonomous Vehicle (MPAI-CAV https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-cav/): Functional Requirements of CAV architecture.
5. Compression and Understanding of Industrial Data (MPAI-CUI https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-cui/): preparation for extension of existing standard.
6. Human and Machine Communication (MPAI-HMC https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-hmc/): model and technologies enabling a human or a machine to communicate with a machine or a human in a different cultural environment.
7. Multimodal Conversation (MPAI-MMC https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-mmc/): reference software, drafting conformance testing, and new areas.
8. MPAI Metaverse Model (MPAI-MMM https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-mmm/): reference software and metaverse technologies requiring standards.
9. Neural Network Watermarking (MPAI-NNW https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-nnw/): reference software for enhanced applications.
10. Portable Avatar Format (MPAI-PAF https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-ara/): reference software, conformance testing and new areas.
11. End-to-End Video Coding (MPAI-EEV https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-eev/): video coding using AI-based End-to-End Video coding.
12. AI-Enhanced Video Coding (MPAI-EVC https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-evc/). video coding with AI tools added to existing tools.
13. Server-based Predictive Multiplayer Gaming (MPAI-SPG https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-spg/): technical report on mitigation of data loss and cheating.
14. XR Venues (MPAI-XRV https://mpai.community/standards/mpai-xrv/): preparation for the development of the standard.

xSuite Nordics Joins the SAPSA Impuls Gothenburg 2024

Gothenburg, Sweden, March 25, 2024 — IMPULS is SAPSA’s user conference, which takes place on April 23 at Clarion Hotel Post in Gothenburg. The spring presentations will focus on SAP topics such as technology, SAP BTP & integration, implementation, roll-out & upgrade, and AI. The User Conference offers SAP user companies a platform for knowledge exchange and networking with SAP experts and SAP partner companies.

SAP encourages its customers to replace previous individual SAP landscapes based on user exits with a “clean core” characterized by standardization. The SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), which SAP envisages as the future basis for SAP business processes, meets all the requirements for this. It is the ideal solution for customer-specific processes. SAP user companies are facing the transition to the new product generation in the foreseeable future.

Exhibitor and silver sponsor xSuite, an expert for digital invoice processing and P2P processes, provides two solutions on SAP BTP. The first one is the xSuite Business Partner Portal, which simplifies, among other things, digital supplier communication as a central platform for P2P processes. The second is xSuite Invoice, the solution for accounts payable invoice automation. Both solutions are suitable for any S/4HANA operating model: SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, Cloud Private Edition and on-premises installations. This streamlines any migration and provides SAP user companies with maximum flexibility.

xSuite is an established provider of APIA solutions for the SAP market with strong expertise in the areas of e-invoicing, AI in invoice processing and holistic P2P processes.

Event information:
SAPSA Impuls Gothenburg 2024
Clarion Hotel Post
Drottningtorget 10
41103 Gothenburg, Sweden

ISMG’s Cybersecurity Implications of AI Summit

Princeton, NJ, March 25, 2024 –-As artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a disruptive force across industries, its implications for the cybersecurity landscape are becoming increasingly apparent. In response to this critical evolution, ISMG is pleased to announce the Cybersecurity Implications of AI Summit: North America West to be held in Washington on April 16, 2024.

In Q4 2023, ISMG introduced a series of AI-driven initiatives, underscoring its commitment to innovation-led growth strategy. ISMG’s AI initiatives, including the launch of AIToday.io, the inaugural Generative AI Study, and the global AI education seminars hosted by CyberEd.io, enabled the company’s innovation-led growth strategy through AI integration, optimizing workflows, boosting engagement, and enhancing lead quality.

The summit represents a key milestone in ISMG’s ongoing journey to harness the power of AI to revolutionize its business operations and elevate its service offerings, ensuring customers and audiences benefit from the most advanced solutions in the industry.

The Cybersecurity Implications of AI Summit offers an engaging array of session formats – including keynote, plenary session, Solution Room and panel discussions – to cater to diverse interests and learning styles of attendees. This multifaceted approach facilitates an in-depth exploration of AI’s cybersecurity implications from various perspectives.

“In line with our strategic AI-driven growth initiatives, the ISMG 2024 North America West AI Summit serves as a natural extension, fostering critical dialogue at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity,” said Jennifer Eisenhofer, VP of events at ISMG. “This summit will feature exciting discussions spanning secure AI integration, combatting threats with AI, leveraging AI for defense, balancing privacy and compliance, and diverse industry AI applications.”

According to research from Sapio Research and Deep Instinct, 46% of surveyed security operations professionals believe generative AI will increase their organization’s vulnerability to attacks. To tackle AI integration concerns head-on, the summit’s keynote session, “Harnessing AI in Cybersecurity: Lessons From the C-Suite,” will provide attendees with invaluable insights from top CISOs Nicole Darden Ford of Nordstrom; David Tsao of Instacart; and Suha Can of Grammarly. The panelists will share their firsthand experiences deploying AI, navigating hurdles such as data bias and adversarial attacks, enhancing security measures, overcoming integration challenges, and developing strategies to mitigate associated risks – equipping organizations for an AI-driven security future.

The summit will delve into other critical topics such as balancing privacy and compliance in AI adoption, leveraging AI for cyberthreat forecasting, secure AI integration frameworks, and the role of AI in combating cyberthreats across diverse industries.

With AI-enabled attacks on the rise, the demand for AI-driven defense mechanisms is paramount. The Solution Room session titled, “Deepfakes, Real Stakes: Unmasking Cyber Deception in a High-Stakes Tabletop Simulation,” hosted jointly by the United States Secret Service and CyberEdBoard, will simulate a sophisticated cyberattack involving deepfake technology, social engineering and financial fraud. In this interactive session, participants will enhance organizational readiness, foster interagency collaboration, and develop strategic response strategies encompassing legal, technical, and communication aspects.

The summit will attract a diverse audience of CISOs, IT and cybersecurity professionals, and stakeholders invested in the intersection of AI, ethics, and security. Industry leaders from sectors such as financial services, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, and logistics will share their experiences and strategies for navigating AI adoption challenges while safeguarding data privacy and organizational resilience.

“With AI rapidly evolving as both a tool and a challenge within cybersecurity, the Cybersecurity Implications of AI Summit offers a pivotal platform for industry pioneers to share insights, strategies and solutions for harnessing the power of AI while mitigating its risks,” said Tom Field, senior vice president of editorial at ISMG. “We are at the threshold of a new era in cybersecurity, and the insights shared at this summit will be instrumental in guiding organizations toward a secure and innovative future.”

AI has become more than just an asset – it is the defining factor for staying competitive in today’s market. The summit will be instrumental in adding to the enterprise narrative on the bourgeoning technology, and guiding organizations to make informed decisions about AI adoption and security measures. Participants will be equipped with actionable insights and strategies to leverage AI’s power responsibly and safeguard against its risks.

Safeguarding Europe’s Digital Frontier Against Rising Cyberthreats

Princeton, NJ, March 25, 2024 — In the backdrop of robust economies and relentless pursuit of digitalization in the DACH region – one of Europe’s economic powerhouses – QG Media, an ISMG company, is proud to unveil the 7th edition of the DACH Summit: Securing the Region From Cyberthreats to be held on April 9 and 10, 2024, in Frankfurt, Germany.

Situated in the heart of Europe, the DACH region, which comprises Germany, Austria and Switzerland, has emerged as a significant hub for cybersecurity activities and technological innovation, making it an attractive target for cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in networks and systems.

Germany, Austria and Switzerland follow stringent data protection law, including the GDPR – the toughest privacy and security law in the world. As a result, cybersecurity practices in the DACH region often prioritize data protection and compliance with regulatory standards.

Despite data protection laws, the EU faces challenges in addressing rapidly evolving cyberthreats, including a shortage of cybersecurity professionals, the proliferation of sophisticated cyberattacks, and the interconnectedness of digital systems. In a session titled, “Safeguarding the EU Cyber Landscape With the ECCC,” Luca Tagliaretti, executive director, ECCC, will explore the guiding principles and overall approach the EU will take toward cybersecurity in the future, which includes aspects such as collaboration, data protection and international cooperation.

“In this landscape, Germany stands as a pivotal hub for cyber and data policy and regulation, anchoring the region’s efforts toward robust governance frameworks that balance innovation with security imperatives,” said Ravi Manji, executive director, QG Media. “DACH Summit plays a vital role in fortifying our region against cyberthreats. By fostering collaboration and sharing practical insights, we empower our community to proactively safeguard against evolving risks. Together, we secure not just data, but the very foundation of trust and progress upon which our digital future depends.”

Acknowledging the growing significance of IT and cybersecurity in the DACH region, the summit aims to address several key issues such as understanding vulnerabilities in multifactor authentication, the need for mobile best practices to avoid data leakage, and ways to prepare for API security.

The DACH summit serves as a platform for stakeholders from industries including banking and finance, automotive, retail, transport and logistics, and pharmaceutical, to exchange ideas and best practices aimed at strengthening their organizational resilience. CISOs including Dr. Timo Wandhoefer from Klöckner & Co SE, Naveen Ullkashi from PagoNxt, Robert Hellwig from the University of Siegen and Paul Sester from HORNBACH Baumarkt AG will lend their expertise as thought leaders and contribute to the collective knowledge base of the cybersecurity community and foster a culture of collaboration and information sharing.

Attendees can choose from a variety of content learning formats such as keynotes, presentations, roundtables, panel discussions and fireside chats, helping them maximize engagement and participation. This diverse mix of formats will allow attendees to deep dive into overarching themes and trends in cybersecurity and customize their experience based on their learning styles.

“Amid the evolving threat landscape facing the DACH region and the broader EU, the 7th edition of the DACH Summit stands as a crucial platform for cybersecurity and IT,” Jennifer Eisenhofer, VP – events, ISMG.

The region’s economic influence, commitment to data protection, and cybersecurity expertise make it a key player in shaping cybersecurity trends and practices, both regionally and globally.

As cyberthreats continue to escalate, the DACH Summit provides a vital opportunity to empower the cybersecurity community to stay ahead of emerging challenges and safeguard the region’s digital future.