atNorth, the leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider, has announced the appointment of Taina Ahti-Aalto as Operations Director for Finland.

Taina possesses a strong track record in leadership and business development in the critical infrastructure sector in addition to extensive experience in driving companies towards operational excellence through building collaborative and high performing teams. Her key responsibilities will be to lead atNorth’s operations team across new and existing facilities and to ensure atNorth’s Finnish facilities continue to align with industry best practices and evolving customer requirements.

atNorth is rapidly expanding its operations in Finland as part of its Nordic growth plans.  The strategy enables atNorth to meet the growing demand from hyperscalers and other data driven enterprises for sustainable high performance infrastructure and technical excellence.  The company currently operates two data centers in Finland, and has a further two sites under construction; FIN02, a metro site in Espoo (Helsinki) and FIN04, a mega site in Kouvola.

“Taina’s proven results in the data center industry make her ideally suited to scale our operations in Finland,” says Erling Guðmundsson, Chief Operations Officer at atNorth. “Her commitment to company values and culture is essential as we continue to grow our team and foster a cohesive forward-thinking working environment. We’re very excited to have Taina join our team.”

Taina has spent 20 years in the tech industry, most recently leading data center operations at PCBI as a Unit Director of Services and prior to this as a founding member and Country Manager for Nordic Critical Infrastructure company, Coromatic. Taina’s extensive industry knowledge coupled with her experience in ISO standardization and customer focused approach, makes her uniquely positioned to lead atNorth’s operations team in the Finnish market.

“There is huge opportunity in Finland for the data center industry and it is my privilege to be part of atNorth as it continues its expansion in the country,” says Taina Ahti-Aalto. “atNorth’s consistent commitment to sustainability, employee culture and client relationships gives them a highly competitive edge and I’m delighted to be part of their future journey.”

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 Fueled by the generative AI wave sparked by ChatGPT, APMIC—a leading provider of enterprise-grade AI solutions and the only Taiwanese independent software vendor (ISV) recognized by NVIDIA—today announced its official entry into the U.S. market with the launch of its acclaimed large language model, “CaiGunn” in North America. APMIC is committed to driving global AI transformation, empowering companies to develop their own AI capabilities, and enabling everyone to seamlessly join the AI revolution.

APMIC, the Only Taiwanese Company Recognized by Tech Giants NVIDIA and Google, Brings Its MIT AI Expertise to the U.S. Market

Founded in 2017 by Jerry Wu, a Google Developer Expert in machine learning, and a team of AI enthusiasts, APMIC specializes in natural language understanding (NLU). Its enterprise-grade AI solutions are designed to create customized AI digital brains for businesses. With these solutions, employees can interact with AI naturally and conversationally, empowering them to leverage AI for tasks such as customer service, text analysis, and document review. APMIC’s solutions have earned accolades from global tech giants.

With seven years of innovation, APMIC has been recognized by NVIDIA as an exclusive generative AI independent software vendor (ISV) strategic partner and has been the only Taiwanese team featured by Google in its machine learning case studies. Jerry Wu, Founder and CEO of APMIC, stated, “Our large language model processes millions of AI interactions each month, providing us with deep insights into the challenges businesses face during AI transformation. We believe that broad internal adoption of AI—without requiring programming or data processing skills—is essential for businesses to thrive in the AI revolution. APMIC is excited to announce our expansion into the U.S. market. Our goal is to showcase Taiwan’s AI capabilities on the global stage and empower employees worldwide to harness the power of AI, driving the global AI transformation.”

Localized LLM “CaiGunn” Boosts Enterprise Service Efficiency by 30%; APMIC Joins Forces with Ecosystem Partners for Global Expansion

According to P&S Intelligence, the global market for natural language understanding was valued at $18.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $80.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 27.2%. The North American market is expected to be a significant driver of this demand. Recognizing the growing need for AI technologies, particularly natural language understanding, APMIC foresees a trend of enterprises deploying LLMs on-premises. To meet this demand, APMIC has partnered with Dell, HPE, and NVIDIA to integrate its AI server with the “CaiGunn” model, creating a robust ecosystem for AI deployment.

As a member of NVIDIA’s Inception program, APMIC showcased “CaiGunn” at NVIDIA GTC 2024, making it one of only two Taiwanese startups selected to participate in the Startup Pitches. As a leader in natural language understanding, APMIC, backed by NVIDIA and its extensive global network, is expanding into the U.S. market to help enterprises worldwide build their own large language models.

“CaiGunn” named after the Taiwanese Hokkien word for “chat,” is a localized large language model and platform framework developed by APMIC’s team in Taiwan. It enables employees to create intelligent, contextually relevant AI solutions simply by uploading existing documents, websites, or data—without the need for programming. “CaiGunn” has been adopted by over 800 organizations across various sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and retail. Notable clients include Google, Taipei City Government, and CTBC Bank, with implementations demonstrating a 30% improvement in service efficiency.

In 2023, “CaiGunn” made history as the only Taiwanese model ranked among the top 100 on Hugging Face. This year, APMIC introduced “CaiGunn-TAME”, a cutting-edge traditional Chinese LLM tailored for Taiwanese users. Powered by NVIDIA’s NIMs and enhanced by CaiGunn’s C-RAG, this model offers rapid scaling and a deeper understanding of Taiwanese language and culture.

APMIC secured $1 million in Pre-A funding in March this year and plans to launch a new fundraising round in September. These funds will be used to further expand its overseas market, strengthen the development of its LLMs, attract top talent, and scale its operations.

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“These are exciting times for us as we’ve seen steep growth over the past three years. We have built deeper capabilities across CPG, retail, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, despite the market condition not being favorable in the US. So far, we have gained strong traction in the US and plan to expand our presence in the coming months. Our focus remains on building a world-class team based in the U.S., being close to our clients and further strengthening our capabilities. We are committed to laying a robust foundation across all business functions, with continued investments in research and development (R&D) and talent development,” said Chetan Alsisaria — CEO & Co-Founder, Polestar.  

Its ongoing investments in R&D and business development in the US market underscores its dedication towards innovation and transformative digital solutions in analytics and AI globally. Polestar harnesses cutting-edge data science, AI, and Generative AI to tackle industry-specific functional challenges. The aim is to deliver innovative solutions, augmented by Generative AI to extend decision intelligence beyond IT, empowering business leaders with intuitive tools for smarter, data-driven operations. 

The company is committed to talent development and plans to increase its headcount by three times in the US by the end of this year. Currently, Polestar has a team of over 600 employees globally and is committed to a 60 percent growth over the next year, taking its employee strength to 1000 employees. 

“Polestar has consistently attracted world-class data scientists, engineers and consultants to strategically meet the growing needs of our clients. We are focused on adding value to our clients spread across the globe and aim to hire across job roles such as data science, data engineering, data analytics as well as Generative AI among others over the next year,” said Asim Jamil, Head — Human Resources at Polestar.  

While it has built a strong leadership team in the US, and in recent months hired senior leaders to enable its growth, over the past year, senior executives, including the CEO have relocated from India to the US to strategically drive its expansion plans. 

The 12-year-old company has offices globally across Dallas, New York, London, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Noida and Kolkata. 

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For National Preparedness Month in September, Keeper Security, a leading provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity software, urges businesses to prepare for the rising tide of cyber threats by prioritizing fundamental cybersecurity practices. With more sensitive data being stored online, the risk of breaches and exploitation is at an all-time high. In a recent survey conducted by Keeper Security, 82% of U.S. IT and security professionals reported a year-over-year increase in cyber attacks targeting their organizations. To defend against the most common cyber threats, as well as emerging threat vectors, fundamental, yet often neglected, cybersecurity best practices must be prioritized.

A recent report from the Identity Theft Resource Center reveals there were 1,571 data compromises in the U.S., just in the first half of 2024. Strengthening data security processes is a crucial step to mitigate organizational risk in today’s evolving threat landscape. Key practices such as implementing robust data encryption, regularly updating and patching systems, and implementing strong access controls can help protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

Keeper advises organizations of all sizes to implement the following fundamental protections:

• Establish regular employee training on cybersecurity best practices and phishing awareness.
• Implement strong access controls and conduct regular security audits to mitigate the risk of insider threats.
• Strengthen account protection by adopting a password management solution and enforcing the use of MFA.

Conduct Regular Cybersecurity Training for Employees

Just as preparedness is key to mitigating the risk and potential damage associated with natural disasters, it’s also essential in cybersecurity. Regular employee training and education on cybersecurity best practices are crucial for protecting an organization from evolving cyber threats. Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report reveals 68% of breaches involved a non-malicious human element, such as a person falling victim to a social engineering attack or making an error. This can lead to devastating consequences.

A significant majority of respondents to Keeper’s recent survey – 67% – identified phishing as one of the most common cyber threats facing their organizations, with more than half (53%) reporting a significant increase in the frequency of these attacks. The human element is often the most vulnerable link in the attack chain, underscoring the criticality of educating users and conducting phishing simulations to enhance overall security awareness.

By training employees to recognize and respond to simulated phishing attacks, organizations can effectively prepare their frontline defenders to question unexpected notifications, report suspicious activity promptly and foster a culture of vigilance – ultimately strengthening their cybersecurity posture.

Beware of Insider Threats, Both Malicious and Unintentional

Preparedness extends to understanding and mitigating insider threats, whether malicious or unintentional, which pose significant risks to organizations. Keeper’s survey found that 28% of respondents experienced a cyber attack originating from an employee. To mitigate these risks, organizations should implement strong access controls and offboarding processes, provide comprehensive employee training and conduct regular security audits. Deploying a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution can further enhance security by centralizing and controlling access to sensitive systems and data, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.

Implement Processes and Technologies To Prevent and Thwart Attacks

In a world where data breaches have become increasingly common, preparedness is essential. Creating strong, unique passwords for each account remains a critical first line of defense against unauthorized access, yet many organizations and individuals fail to follow password best practices. Keeper’s survey found that nearly 40% of respondents identified password reuse as their most common password-related error. A password manager creates and stores high-strength, random passwords for every website, application and system, helping prevent the domino effect in which the compromise of one account leads to further unauthorized access.

In addition, password managers can help avoid incidents of stolen passwords, which impact 43% of IT and security leaders. These tools also support strong forms of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), such as an authenticator app, to add additional layers of protection to accounts, making unauthorized access significantly more difficult. When selecting a password manager, it’s important to prioritize providers that offer transparent security architecture, zero-knowledge and zero-trust infrastructure, and certifications like SOC 2, ISO 27001, 27017 and 27018, as well as FedRAMP Authorization, to ensure the highest level of protection.

“During National Preparedness Month, it’s vital for organizations to prioritize fundamental security best practices,” said Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-Founder of Keeper Security. “By being prepared with strong password management, enabling multi-factor authentication and staying vigilant against phishing scams, we can significantly reduce our vulnerability to cyber threats and protect our sensitive information.”

As National Preparedness Month highlights the importance of being ready for all types of emergencies, now is the time for organizations to assess their cybersecurity preparedness. By taking proactive measures and following fundamental cybersecurity practices, they can significantly reduce their vulnerability to cyber threats and protect valuable information.

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To address the challenge of global data security incidents, TerraMaster, a professional brand focusing on providing innovative storage products for families and businesses, officially launched its BBS integrated backup solution, offering comprehensive data backup solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This integrated backup solution combines a professional storage management system, a suite of backup software tools including Centralized Backup, TerraSync, Duple Backup, CloudSync, and Snapshot, and a hardware platform, achieving deep integration without the need for additional software costs. Backup tasks and storage capacity are unlimited. Whether the data is from employee PCs, physical servers, or virtual machines, the TerraMaster Backup Server offers a one-stop enterprise data backup service.

BBS Key Features

Flexible Combination and Full-Scenario Deployment
TerraMaster integrated backup solution allows for free combination based on different application scenarios and company sizes, enabling the implementation of various backup strategies. Additionally, its deployment is simple and efficient, featuring a graphical user interface that requires no learning curve, significantly reducing the management and maintenance costs for enterprises. Moreover, the solution boasts robust security features, capable of handling backup needs for millions of files and offering various security strategies.

For companies of different sizes, TerraMaster provides tailored solutions. Companies with fewer than 50 employees can use Centralized Backup or TerraSync to back up PCs to TNAS, with Duple Backup replicating the data to local or remote TNAS. Companies with 50-100 employees can synchronize branch office data to the central server at headquarters using TerraSync and continuously back up the data to remote TNAS servers and the cloud using Duple Backup. Large enterprises with 100-200 employees can use Centralized Backup to back up PCs, servers, and virtual machines tothe TNAS central server, with backups to a remote TNAS server as well.

The upcoming release of the next-generation TOS 6 system, integrated with the BBS full-scenario backup solution, delivering an unprecedented upgrade experience. This operating system features a brand-new user interaction model, offering a complete transformation from the inside out! Moreover, TOS 6 enhances security protection mechanisms by introducing the SPC function, ensuring that users’ data is stored more securely and reliably. Notably, TOS 6 is fully compatible with the Ubuntu root file system, making it a more familiar and easier-to-maintain operating system for a broad range of users.

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“Partnering with RSI, which offers the ultimate end to end patient acquisition software, enables healthcare practices to leverage customized, data-driven strategies designed to enhance reporting, analytics, operational efficiency, and patient lifetime value. Their seamless integration with practice management, telecommunication, and marketing systems optimizes patient acquisition from inception of inquiry through to provider performance and patient satisfaction. This complements our mission of driving healthcare forward for all of our mCare managed services clients and new business,” said Daniel Livschutz, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Medicus IT.

Ryan Lehrl, Vice President at RSI, added, “RSI was founded on the principle that healthcare organizations should be able to grow their organizations profitably by understanding their return on investment across the entire patient acquisition spectrum. As HCIT continues to expand to meet the needs of our clients many will need to go through a transformation of their technology stack and we believe Medicus is a great partner to support that mission. When working together with Medicus, our mutual clients understand they have a partner for both the current state and future state of Healthcare IT. As the evolution of healthcare continues it is imperative that you’re not left behind and Medicus has proven its ability to shepherd healthcare through that journey.”

This partnership underscores Medicus’ unwavering commitment to fostering alliances that drive innovation and growth in the healthcare industry. As we continue to expand our capabilities, we remain dedicated to enabling healthcare providers to focus on their patients by ensuring their IT infrastructure and applications are secure, efficient, automated and scalable.

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SYSPRO, a global provider of ERP software, has been named a winner at The 2024 SaaS Awards program, in the category of Best ERP / MRP.

A long-established awards program spanning 56 categories, The SaaS Awards recognizes the leading innovations and applications of software-as-a-service solutions across a wide range of use cases and sectors. The program received entries from organizations of varying sizes worldwide, including North America, across Europe, and APAC.

In explaining why The SaaS Awards chose SYSPRO Cloud ERP, lead judge Christopher Southall said, “SYSPRO Cloud ERP is a robust and versatile solution tailored for manufacturers and distributors, offering a comprehensive platform that manages everything from inventory control to production planning with remarkable efficiency.

“One of the standout features of SYSPRO Cloud ERP to The SaaS Awards team is its impressive level of customization,” Southall continued. “Moreover, the platform’s real-time data and analytics capabilities are highly regarded, providing valuable insights that enable more informed decision-making. SYSPRO Cloud ERP is an ideal choice for businesses looking to optimize their operations and enhance productivity with a flexible and powerful cloud-based ERP solution.”

SYSPRO Cloud ERP has been developed specifically to meet the needs of mid-market manufacturers and distributors. It is a single-tenant ERP solution so customers can customize as they require, and SYSPRO provides each customer with an isolated, highly secure database. All a customer’s SYSPRO Cloud ERP software applications, core technology infrastructure, servers, storage, databases, operating system and networking requisites are taken care of by SYSPRO, while customers maintain complete control of their data.

“With SYSPRO Cloud ERP, we’re providing customers with the benefits of SaaS, while retaining the flexibility, customizability and security they expect in an ERP platform,” said Brian Rainboth, CEO at SYSPRO Americas. “We’re proud to have won this honor from The SaaS Awards, which we see as further validation of what our customers have been telling us: SYSPRO deeply understands the challenges the manufacturing and distribution industry faces and the design of SYSPRO Cloud ERP reflects that knowledge.”

To view the full list of winners across all categories, please visit: https://www.cloud-awards.com/2024-saas-awards-winners. To learn more about SYSPRO Cloud ERP, visit https://us.syspro.com/product/business-digitalization/syspro-cloud-erp-services/.

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Business Transformation and IT Deployment risks necessitate more in-depth internal audit skillsets in cybersecurity, data analytics, IT audit, and Generative AI, which are the most challenging to train and retain. Consequently, 37% of organizations are planning to increase staff to meet the heightened demand for these technology skills – the first significant increase in internal audit departments planning to expand their teams since 2020.

“Technology and cybersecurity are more critical than ever as organizations navigate a rapidly evolving risk landscape,” said Tim Lietz, National Practice Leader for Risk & Compliance at Jefferson Wells. “Our survey highlights the urgent need for Internal Audit functions to adapt to advancements in AI and cybersecurity. To effectively address these challenges, Internal Audit departments must expand their capabilities and leverage external expertise for skill gaps.”  

Explore Jefferson Wells’ 2024 Internal Audit Priorities survey at: www.jeffersonwells.com/en/internal-audit-report-2024.

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HGC’s DCI solution spans across data centers in Bangkok, interconnecting 7 major data centers initially to facilitate swift interconnections for rapid and consistent data transfer across locations. By minimizing the number of nodes in-between, this network topology ensures ultra-low latency. This model enables telco customers to accelerate digital transformation and drive technological innovation. Additionally, it simplifies network implementation complexities and offers flexibility for enterprise, service providers and OTTs to interconnect with diverse data centers.

Thailand is rapidly developing into a pivotal Asia Internet hub, with Bangkok emerging as a key location for data traffic. With its strategic location and expanding digital infrastructure, more enterprises are looking to establish a presence  in the country. HGC is dedicated to extending its footprint, fostering growth and enhancing its service there. As a result of expanding its reach, HGC is driving an inclusive and diverse ecosystem for DCI.

Cliff Tam, Senior Vice President of Global Data Strategy & Operations, International Business of  HGC said, “Building upon our established success in Hong Kong, we are excited to extend our commitment to excellence in connectivity services to Thailand. Our goal is to provide comprehensive and premium connectivity solutions, creating an ecosystem that serves as a one-stop-shop for enterprises, service providers and OTTs seeking accessible and high-quality connectivity services.”

Chirawat Mahawat, Vice President of GMS & SEA, International Business of HGC said,  “We express our sincere appreciation to our valued customers for their trust and support. Their continued partnership with HGC inspires us to refine our expertise and deliver leading DCI solutions. With other connectivity solutions, HGC is dedicated to driving economic growth and technological advancement in Thailand.”

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SlashNext, the leader in next-gen AI cloud email and communications security, today announced the launch of its Executive Protection Service. This comprehensive solution offers 360-degree workspace protection across email, mobile/SMS, and web communication apps for highly targceted employees. Designed to safeguard organizations’ most critical members, the AI-native protection service blocks advanced phishing, social engineering, ransomware, fraud, and reputation scams in business and personal communication apps. Ideal for CXOs, executive officers, and other high-value targets, this offering delivers complete protection in minutes while providing 24/7/365 concierge help desk and SOC-as-a-service.

“AI-generated phishing and social engineering attacks targeting executives and high value employees has grown exponentially since the release of ChatGPT,” said Patrick Harr, CEO of SlashNext. “Our Executive Protection Service fights AI with AI and ensures organizations of any size can protect their most targeted individuals against advanced phishing, social engineering and cybercrime threats responsible for the vast majority of successful ransomware, financial fraud and data breaches.”

SlashNext’s Executive Protection Service offers unparalleled security for designated employees, including Board Directors, Executive Officers (e.g., Section 16 Officers defined in The Securities Exchange Act of 1934), Accounts Payable, HR, and other business leaders. The service provides complete protection against sophisticated attacks in:

• Email: Blocks executive impersonation attempts, account takeovers, supply chain attacks, business email compromise (BEC), and targeted spear-phishing campaigns designed to steal credentials and personal information or induce fraudulent wire transfers.
• Mobile Apps: Secures against SMS phishing (smishing) and mobile web phishing threats in text, WhatsApp, LinkedIn Messenger, Telegram, Outlook and more that highly-targeted individuals may encounter no matter their location. This service eliminates the risk of Executive Impersonation, Credential Phishing, Malware Exploits, Investment/Bitcoin/Financial Fraud, and more.
• Web-based Communication Apps: Blocks sophisticated phishing in browsers and collaboration platforms such as Teams, Slack, Zoom, SharePoint and others. Protects against emerging threats like Midnight Blizzard attacks and novel vectors targeting high-value individuals.

The Executive Protection Service integrates directly into corporate and personal email, messaging and communication apps used by executives and high value targets and is backed by a 100% guaranteed privacy policy ensuring that communication is strictly secure and private.

“With the launch of its Executive Protection Service, SlashNext is addressing a critical need in the cybersecurity landscape,” said Ken Buckler, Research Director, Security and Risk Management, at Enterprise Management Associates (EMA). “High-value employees are prime targets for cybercriminals, and this innovative solution offers them robust, multi-channel protection. Integrating email, mobile, and browser security as a service that is both simple and fast to deploy keeps organizations and their most valuable assets safe.”

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