Security News > 2020 > January
CyberLink, a pioneer of AI and facial recognition technologies, announced that its FaceMe AI facial recognition engine has been integrated with iMedtac's Automatic Dispensing Cabinet. iMedtac is leading the charge by integrating AI and facial recognition to its new generation of AIoT-powered iHospital service platform.
The FBI has asked Apple to unlock two iPhones belonging to a murderer, potentially reviving a tense battle over encryption and the rights of law enforcement to digital devices. Alshamrani had two iPhones - one of which he reportedly shot and damaged - and the FBI has been trying to unlock the phones and extract the encrypted contents to see if there is any evidence that others were involved in the attack, or other clues to his actions.
Actiontec Electronics has expanded its award-winning Optim Managed Service Assurance Platform, launching a suite of analytics tools and services that enable service providers to optimize their customer's home Wi-Fi networks and broadband experience. Optim Advanced Analytics makes it easy and cost-effective for providers to proactively identify and resolve common problems in the home network including poor coverage, router configuration issues, and network congestion.
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general early Wednesday, firing a series of ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops in a major escalation that brought the two longtime foes closer to war. Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned the U.S. and its regional allies against retaliating over the missile attack against the Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq's western Anbar province.
Airgain, a leading provider of advanced antenna technologies used to enable high performance wireless networking across a broad range of devices and markets, including consumer, enterprise, and automotive, announced the launch of its 5G mmWave beamforming antenna. The beamforming antenna supports 5G FR2 bands from 24 GHz to 40 GHz and is scalable for rays in up to 64 elements.
BigID, the leader in privacy-oriented data discovery, intelligence and automation announced that it has raised $50 million in new funding from Tiger Global less than four months after previously raising a $50M Series C. The new capital will be used to deliver new products in privacy and protection of personal data along with expansion of go-to-market strategies across the globe. With $144 million raised in less than two years, BigID has established itself as a leader in privacy-centric data discovery and intelligence to help enterprises automate privacy compliance activities like data access rights, data sharing management, and consent governance.
Behavioral-biometrics company TypingDNA announces that it raised a $7 million Series A round led by Gradient Ventures, Google's AI-focused venture fund. TypingDNA has developed proprietary artificial intelligence algorithms to authenticate users based on how they type.
Absolute, the leader in endpoint resilience, announced Dianne Lapierre has joined Absolute as Chief Information Officer. Ms. Lapierre will report directly to Absolute CEO, Christy Wyatt, and will be based in Vancouver, B.C. Ms. Lapierre will be responsible for driving IT solutions and services that enhance and support Absolute's overall business strategy, and translating business objectives into innovative technology advancements.
Veeam Software, the leader in Backup solutions that deliver Cloud Data Management, announced that Danny Allan has been appointed Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Product Strategy. Allan, promoted from his previous role as Vice President of Product Strategy, will lead Veeam's global product strategy group and initiatives, and spearhead the company's technology vision as the #1 provider for Backup solutions that deliver Cloud Data Management.
Avenu Insights & Analytics, the leading provider in State and Local government solutions, announced the appointment of Lara M. Oerter as Chief Operating Officer. Lara will have responsibility for company-wide operations, including product development and solution delivery.