Edmond Wong takes helm as the President of Orange Business Asia-Pacific from retiring predecessor Nick Lambert

“I wish to sincerely thank Nick for his guidance, support, and valuable advice to me from his time as the President of APAC until this transition period before his retirement. We share a special bond, and I hope to continue his work legacy and build on from his outstanding achievements,” said Edmond.

Driving the Future of Cleaning: Kärcher India Takes Center Stage at KPHA 2026

New Delhi, Apr 2: Kärcher India was a Sapphire Sponsor at the Kerala Professional Housekeepers Association (KPHA) convention held on 25th March. Kärcher further strengthened its foothold in the professional cleaning space by setting up a dedicated stall at the convention centre, showcasing its wide range of technologically advanced cleaning solutions such as scrubber dryers, vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners, sweepers, and high-pressure washers.

As part of the event, Varun Handa, Strategic Head of Kärcher India, was a featured speaker at the convention, where he addressed attendees on the topic of “Hospitality Solutions at Kärcher.” The session highlighted Kärcher’s approach to enabling efficient, scalable, and sustainable cleaning solutions tailored for the hospitality industry.

The discussion also covered Kärcher’s broader sustainability vision, including green energy adoption, reduction of CO₂ emissions, circular economy practices, and the development of sustainable products.

“As Kärcher, we believe the future of cleaning lies at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and responsibility. Whether it is adopting green energy sources, reducing CO₂ emissions, or embracing the circular economy, our aim is to create a long-term impact. Through platforms like KPHA, we are able to demonstrate the value of structured cleaning methodologies like PDIR in enhancing hygiene standards and operational efficiency, especially within the hospitality segment,” said Varun Handa, Strategic Head, Kärcher India.

The session also emphasized the importance of hygiene and structured cleaning methodologies such as PDIR (Preventive, Daily, Intensive, Restorative), along with best practices for efficiency and maintenance.

WorldFish Launches Venture Platform to Mobilize Capital to Scale Aquatic Food Innovation

WorldFish today announced the launch of WorldFish Ventures (WFV), a wholly owned commercial subsidiary established to accelerate the scaling of innovations in aquatic food systems through market-based approaches and strategic partnerships.

Approved by the WorldFish Board of Trustees, WorldFish Ventures represents a significant milestone in the organization’s evolution—strengthening the pathway from scientific innovation to large-scale adoption by harnessing the power of markets to deliver impact.

WorldFish has long been at the forefront of developing innovations in aquatic food systems, including genetically improved fish strains, fisheries management, digital platforms, and capacity development solutions. WorldFish Ventures is designed to translate these innovations into scalable, investable solutions that can reach underserved markets more effectively and sustainably.

“WorldFish Ventures reflects a deliberate step forward in how we deliver impact,” said Alyssa Jade McDonald-Baertl, Chair of the WorldFish Board of Trustees. “The Board has placed strong emphasis on ensuring that WorldFish’s scientific excellence is matched by mechanisms that enable scale. This structure provides the right balance between maintaining mission integrity and engaging effectively with market actors to expand reach and sustainability.”

WorldFish Ventures will operate as a dedicated platform to mobilize private sector engagement, crowd in investment, and accelerate the deployment of innovations across priority markets in Africa, Asia, and beyond.

Its initial portfolio will focus on:

• Improved fish genetics, including globally recognized tilapia and carp breeding programs
• Digital platforms and analytics, including next-generation data solutions for aquatic food systems
• Training and capacity development, through scalable models such as the WorldFish Academy

In addition to scaling WorldFish innovations, WFV will actively onboard and commercialize innovations from partners, including startups, research institutions, and private sector actors, creating a broader ecosystem for innovation deployment.

“Scientific breakthroughs only achieve their full value when they reach scale,” said Essam Yassin Mohammed, Director General of WorldFish. “WorldFish Ventures is designed to harness market forces to accelerate that process—enabling us to deliver solutions at the pace and scale required, particularly in underserved markets where the opportunity for impact is greatest.”

The venture will begin with a pilot phase, working with partners across the value chain to validate scalable business models, strengthen delivery systems, and build the foundations for long-term financial sustainability.

WorldFish Ventures will operate within a governance framework that ensures continued stewardship of WorldFish’s intellectual assets, strong mission alignment, and clear oversight, while providing the flexibility required to engage effectively with private sector partners and investors.

With the establishment of WorldFish Ventures, WorldFish is advancing a model that integrates science, markets, and partnerships to accelerate the transformation of aquatic food systems and expand access to nutritious, sustainable aquatic foods.

Kaufman Rossin and Synack Partner to Scale AI-Powered, Continuous Penetration Testing for Regulated Companies

New partnership addresses growing gap between security priorities and real-world attack surface coverage

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Kaufman Rossin, a Top 50 public accounting, advisory, and tax firm, and Synack, the leader in penetration testing as a service (PTaaS), today announced a strategic partnership to deliver scalable, AI-powered penetration testing and continuous security validation for regulated enterprises.

At a time when organizations are rapidly expanding their digital footprint while facing increasingly sophisticated, AI-driven threats, many security teams struggle to keep pace. Recent industry research shows that penetration testing remains a top priority, but organizations are testing only a fraction of their total attack surface—creating a critical gap between perceived and actual security posture.

This partnership directly addresses that gap by combining Kaufman Rossin’s deep cybersecurity advisory expertise with Synack’s AI-powered PTaaS platform and the Synack Red Team (SRT)—a global community of elite, vetted security researchers. Together, the firms enable organizations to move beyond static, point-in-time testing toward a continuous, scalable model that keeps pace with modern attack surfaces.

Kaufman Rossin clients will gain access to Synack’s full platform capabilities, including web application, host, cloud, API, and AI/LLM penetration testing, as well as attack surface management. Unlike traditional pen testing approaches that rely on periodic, manual assessments, Synack’s platform enables continuous testing aligned to infrastructure changes, compliance cycles, and evolving threat landscapes—without requiring organizations to switch vendors or restart engagements.

“Our clients operate in highly regulated environments where security, speed, and consistency are non-negotiable,” said Kory Patrick, leader of Kaufman Rossin’s cybersecurity practice. “They need a model that not only meets compliance requirements but also keeps pace with constant change. Synack enables us to deliver scalable, repeatable testing with the depth and rigor our clients expect—while significantly accelerating time to value.”

For Synack, the partnership expands its reach into organizations that require both advanced technical capabilities and trusted advisory relationships. Kaufman Rossin’s team of more than 100 certified risk professionals—including CISSP, CISM, OSCP, and CRISC—supports clients across the financial services, fintech, healthcare, legal, and technology sectors.

“Kaufman Rossin represents the kind of trusted advisor organizations rely on to navigate increasingly complex security and compliance challenges,” said Jay Kaplan, CEO of Synack. “By combining their advisory strength with our AI-powered platform and global researcher community, we’re helping customers fundamentally rethink how penetration testing is delivered—moving from reactive assessments to continuous, intelligence-driven security validation.”

Synack’s platform has demonstrated measurable impact for security teams, reducing the total cost per pen test by up to 32%, saving an average of 22 days per engagement, and accelerating remediation timelines for high and critical vulnerabilities by 47% or more. These gains translate directly into reduced risk exposure, faster compliance readiness, and improved operational efficiency for organizations under increasing regulatory and business pressure.

The partnership also establishes a foundation for joint go-to-market initiatives, enabling Kaufman Rossin and Synack to deliver integrated security offerings that combine advisory services with continuous testing and risk validation.