Atos Completes the Acquisition of IDnomic to Strengthens its Leadership in Cybersecurity

Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of IDnomic, European leader in digital identity management infrastructure. With this acquisition, Atos reinforces its global leadership in cybersecurity and expands its offering in the field of digital identity management and PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) solutions.

IDnomic's expertise in PKI technology is applied to many everyday uses to protect the digital identities of people, machines and connected objects. Its SaaS (Software as a Service) trust solutions complement Atos’ cybersecurity product offerings – in particular identity and access management, data protection, management of security certificates and IoT security solutions. 

According to Pierre Barnabé, Senior Executive Vice-President, Head of Big Data & Cybersecurity at Atos: "We are delighted to welcome IDnomic to the Atos family. IDnomic’s expertise strengthens our ability to support our customers end-toend in their cybersecurity needs. This acquisition allows us to consolidate our global leadership and address new security challenges related to hybrid cloud, certificate management automation, and the Internet of Things.”

“Joining Atos is a great source of pride. This will enable us to support, together, the development of the multiple uses of digital identity as well as to enrich our offers to meet the many needs of our customers, who are increasingly demanding in terms of cybersecurity” says Coralie Héritier, CEO of IDnomic.

"Atos' acquisition of IDnomic is a 'win-win' scenario. IDnomic gains global reach and scale while retaining a European core. For Atos, its digital identity proposition is enriched. Trust is built-in through IDnomic's PKI presence, and capability added via an automated certificate lifecycle management offering deliverable through a scalable, as-a-service model" says Ralf Helkenberg, Research Manager of European Privacy & Data Security at IDC.

"As with all good combinations, the value exceeds the sum of its parts. IDnomic positions Atos to provide trusted identity for users and devices across multi-cloud and IoT environments. Successful digital transformation requires more than just security, risk and policy management, making trust a critical value for the future enterprise" says Dominic Trott, Research Director of European Security & Privacy at IDC.

TAC Security Named Company of the Year by Golden Bridge Awards

In a development that underlines its position as a domain leader in the information and cyber security space, TAC Security has won three silvers and one bronze awards at the Golden Bridge Awards 2019. The company bagged each in the following categories: “Company of the Year” in Security Cloud/SaaS (11 – 2,499 Employees), “Company of the Year” in Security Services (11 – 2,499 Employees), and a silver for “Startup of the Year” in Cyber Security Products. It was also named as for “Startup of the Year” in the Cyber Security Services category.

TAC Security won the recognition for its path breaking work in securing organizations and governments from an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape. What makes its victory even more remarkable is the fact that it is the only Indian cybersecurity company to have featured at the world’s premier “Business Awards”.

Golden Bridge Awards are an annual industry and peers recognition program honouring the best companies in every major industry, from large to small and new start-ups in North America, Europe, Middle-East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin-America, and best new products and services, best innovations, management and teams and women in business from all over the world.

Trishneet Arora, Founder and CEO of TAC Security said, “Earning recognition at Golden Bridge Awards 2019 is a moment of great pride for us. It is a testament to TAC Security’s commitment to providing best-in-class vulnerability management and application security services to corporate and government organizations across the world. We hope to continue augmenting our offerings to better prepare organizations for future disruptions in the space.”

The latest win further highlights the differentiation that TAC Security is delivering through innovative offerings such as ESOF (Enterprise Security in One Framework), an AI-based vulnerability management platform. This unique approach is why, in addition to servicing several corporate giants in India and the US, it is also the first Indian cyber security company to be involved in policymaking and strategizing of the cyber security policies for a sensitive law enforcement agency in the United States of America.

Amitabh Bachchan was Present for the Navratri Pooja in Thrissur

Amitabh Bachchan the global brand ambassador for Kalyan Jewellers was present for the Navratri Pooja at the Kalyanaraman family’s residence in Thrissur, Kerala. The Navratri Pooja was also attended by Shivraj Kumar among other invitees coming from all parts of India to offer their prayer before the Bommai Kolu.

Caption: Prabhu Ganesan (KJ - Brand Ambassador, Tamil Nadu), Shivraj Kumar (KJ - Brand Ambassador, Karnataka), Mr. Ramesh Kalyanaraman (ED - Kalyan Jewellers), Amitabh Bachchan (KJ - Global Brand Ambassador), Mr. T S Kalyanaraman (CMD - Kalyan Jewellers), Mr. Rajesh Kalyanaraman (ED - Kalyan Jewellers), Mr. Karthik R (MD - Kalyan Developers), Parvathy, Jayaram, Malavika Jayaram.

Wellthy Therapeutics Expands its Digital Therapeutic Capability by Going Vernacular

Asia’s leading Digital Therapeutics company Wellthy Therapeutics today announced the launch of its digital therapeutics in Diabetes and Cardiovascular conditions in Hindi and Kannada, furthering its effort towards effective disease management for more than 528 million Hindi speakers and more than 43 million native Kannada speakers in India.

Wellthy Therapeutics’ mission is to inspire and enable 10 million patients to reverse, prevent or control their chronic condition in the next decade. Requested by patients and physicians alike, and driven by the data seen through extensive patient interventions and research, the launch of native-Hindi and native-Kannada services is the next step to bring Wellthy Care’s outcome-focused digital therapeutic interventions to a much wider pool of chronic disease patients in India. 

VIBGYOR High – Marathahalli Student Monish Singhal Wins ‘The Fall 2019 Challenge on Genomics’ at New York Academy of Sciences

Monish Singhal, a Grade 10 student studying in VIBGYOR High - Marathahalli was invited to the ‘Global STEM Alliance Summit 2019’. He was a part of the team ‘Fighting 7000’ which won ‘The Fall 2019 challenge on Genomics’. The summit was organised recently at the headquarters of the New York Academy of Sciences, a prestigious organisation whose members range from celebrated biologist, Charles Darwin to the renowned astrophysicist Chandrasekhar Subrahmanyan and reputed physicist Nikola Tesla.

The winning team ‘Fighting 7000’ comprised of five other international high school students and a professional mentor, who together secured this prize. They provided an end-to-end four-part solution, covering several aspects including the identification and treatment of rare genetic disorders. The team defined primary problem as: “Creating rare disease testing program”, to encourage genome sequencing at birth, and developing a rare disease test kit that is affordable, reliable, and simple to use and ensuring the protection of patient’s personal data when they are shared with research institutions, and empowering local communities with access to rare disease expert consultations. As a part of the winning team, Monish and his teammates presented their solution to the officials at the challenge sponsors Medidata and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals during the summit.

“I had always dreamt of being a researcher in STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics], with the dream of changing the lives of millions of people. The project was an eye opener for me to the reality behind rare diseases. In India alone, there are about a million people who are known to be affected by rare genetic diseases. However, there is no government  policy on the same granting relief to such people who have to bear the brunt of luck, and shell out several thousands of rupees monthly just to stay alive.’’ Said Monish Singhal.

Emirates Flight Catering Announces Major Investment in Solar Energy

As part of continued efforts to improve resource efficiency, the upcoming solar rooftop power plant will comprise of 8,112 individual solar panels resulting in 15 percent reduction in traditional energy consumption.

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations, has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art solar power system across its premises, which is expected to deliver an annual reduction of 3 million kg of greenhouse gas emissions. This is part of EKFC’s continued investment in infrastructure to improve resource efficiency.

EKFC’s latest initiative supports the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, in 2015. Under the strategy, the Emirate aims to produce 75 per cent of its energy requirements from clean sources by 2050.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, said: “Sustainability is an important pillar of the Emirates Group strategy. We are committed to responsible business and environmental stewardship, and we apply eco-efficient technologies across our operations to minimise our impact even as we continue to grow. Emirates Flight Catering’s latest initiatives open new opportunities to improve resource efficiency, underpinning Dubai’s strategy to become a global centre of clean energy and green economy.”

Saeed Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Flight Catering, said: “We are excited to announce another significant, long-term investment in our sustainable operations. Our state-of-the-art solar power plant helps us further optimise resources and enhance environmental efficiency, which will benefit all of our stakeholders, including our customers, employees and the communities around us. In line with our appetite for perfection, we stay committed to providing the best possible quality products and services to our customers using sustainable and innovative solutions.”

EKFC’s solar rooftop power plant comprises 8,112 individual solar panels. It is expected to generate 4,195 megawatt-hours of electricity annually, allowing the company to reduce traditional energy consumption by 15% across its laundry, food manufacturing and staff accommodation facilities. Consequently, EKFC’s carbon dioxide emission will decrease by 3 million kilogram annually - the equivalent of the annual electricity use of 518 family homes.

EKFC recognises that environmental responsibility is core to its long-term success and is committed to using resources in a sustainable manner and minimising the environmental impact of its operations across all activities.

EKFC will shortly start constructing the world’s largest vertical farming facility in a joint venture with US-based Crop One, an industry leader. The 130,000 square foot controlled environment facility will produce 2,700 kilogram of high quality, herbicide- and pesticide-free leafy greens daily, using 99 percent less water than outdoor fields. Its location will enable quick delivery of fresh products within hours of harvest, maintaining the food’s nutritional value and reducing carbon emissions associated with transportation. The first products are expected to be delivered to Emirates Flight Catering’s customers in 2020.

EKFC runs a comprehensive recycling program, ensuring recyclable items, including plastic bottles, aluminium cans, and foil, are separated from galley waste after they are removed from the aircraft. The company also has all cardboard packaging and office paper waste recycled into new paper products. Earlier this year, Emirates has announced the reduction of single-use plastic on board its aircraft. The airline plans to completely replace single use plastics by the end of the year.

Every month, EKFC diverts over 270,000 kilograms of material from landfill and ensures the recycling of 130,000 kilograms of cardboard, 4,000 kilograms of paper, 14,000 kilograms of aluminium cans and foil, 120,000 kilograms of glass bottles and 10,000 kilograms of plastic bottles.

Fast facts:

·         This solar power project reduces Emirates Flight Catering’s carbon dioxide emissions per annum by 2,968,568 kg. This is the equivalent of:

·         1,264,130 litres of petrol fuel consumption
·         The annual electricity consumption of 518 family homes
·         8,112 individual solar panels installed
·         Eight Emirates Flight Catering facilities included in this solar power project
·         Annual energy bill reduction of 1.86m AED
·         Annual production of 4,195 Megawatt Hours

McAfee Certifies Atos Cybersecurity Products for Security Innovation Alliance Program

Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, today announced that its cybersecurity products have been certified by McAfee, the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company. This allows Atos to become part of the prestigious Security Innovation Alliance (SIA) program, and to be referenced in the McAfee portfolio.

McAfee SIA helps accelerate the development of open and interoperable security products and provides an integrated, connected ecosystem to maximize the value of existing customer security investments.

McAfee and Atos have partnered to provide a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Service combining best of breed technology from McAfee MVISION Cloud and Atos’ cybersecurity products: Trustway for data protection and Evidian for access management. The combined offer ensures greater control to customers for their data encryption and Identity and Access Management needs across their multi-cloud environment. Atos is now the first partner certified by McAfee SIA for MVISION Cloud products.

“McAfee is excited about the integration between Atos Evidian and Trustway products with McAfee MVISION Cloud. Our customers can now seamlessly experience the single sign-on, authentication, and data encryption capabilities provided by Atos products whilst securing their SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS cloud environments with McAfee MVISION Cloud. This integration reinforces McAfee’s device-to-cloud strategy, as well as our Together is Power commitment with strategic partners like Atos,” says DJ Long, VP, Strategic Business Development at McAfee.

The two products certified by McAfee are:

Trustway data encryption and protection guarantees the confidentiality of sensitive data.
Evidian Access Management provides secure access to critical resources while meeting compliance regulations, ensuring that the right user has access to the right data at the right time.

“I am very pleased to have our Trustway data encryption products and Evidian Access Management software certified by the McAfee SIA alliance. This recognition will certainly bring more benefits to our customers and ensure wider product interoperability with one of the key cybersecurity players,” says Alexis Caurette, VP, Head of Cybersecurity Products at Atos.