The acquisition strengthens Telenor Cyberdefence’s position as a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions to private and public businesses in Norway, with the ambition to expand across the Nordics. The purchase price is confidential between the parties.

“When we announced Telenor Cyberdefence, we stated that we have big ambitions. This acquisition demonstrates that, and we have more in the pipeline,” says Dan Ouchterlony, Head of Telenor Amp.

Telenor Cyberdefence is part of the Telenor Amp portfolio, which consists of 15 wholly or partially owned companies with a combined value of 10-12 billion NOK.

A Perfect Match
Combitech AS is the Norwegian business of the Swedish security company Combitech AB, which in turn is owned by the defence and security group Saab. Combitech AS has offices in Oslo and just over 20 employees.

“We are pleased to welcome Combitech AS to Telenor Cyberdefence. This transaction is a significant step forward for us and provides the opportunity to offer our customers a broader portfolio of cybersecurity solutions,” says Thomas Kronen, CEO of Telenor Cyberdefence, adding:

“Combitech AS has a strong security environment with solid expertise and long traditions, and with its strategy, service portfolio and customer base, it is a perfect match for Telenor Cyberdefence. Through this acquisition, we add valuable expertise in addition to expanding our current customer base, which gives us a solid foundation to look at further investment.”

Combitech AS provides services in security consulting, penetration testing (authorized simulated cyberattack) and cloud-based monitoring and response. The company’s experienced security experts will contribute valuable knowledge and expertise to Telenor Cyberdefence and work closely with Telenor Norway’s business division.

“Through the merger with Telenor Cyberdefence, we get the opportunity to become part of one of Norway’s leading security environments and contribute to building a strong position in the market. The threat landscape is constantly changing, and we are convinced that together we will be able to offer our customers even better security services and support,” says Anders Thulin Røkke, CEO of Combitech AS.

Thulin Røkke will become Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Telenor Cyberdefence.

Building Up Speed
The acquisition of Combitech AS is one of several strategic initiatives from Telenor to strengthen its security position in the Nordic market. Telenor Cyberdefence was established less than a month ago, and the company is in the process of recruiting.

“We have ambitions to become a leading partner for cybersecurity solutions in the business market in the Nordics. The acquisition of Combitech AS is an important step to achieve this goal,” says Dan Ouchterlony.

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Med-Lab, short for ‘medical laboratory,’ has created confusion around its offering and limited its capabilities for some time. Their new name, Centella, is inspired by the Spanish word for “spark” and represents their aspiration to drive innovation and further push boundaries in healthcare technology. The new logo represents a team huddle, demonstrating the need for collaboration, teamwork, and communication to meet this aspiration.

For over 60 years, Med-Lab has had a reputation as the most trusted partner in medical imaging. They are ubiquitous in virtually every hospital system in South Florida. As a Siemens Healthineers Advanced Partner, they are proud to introduce world-class OEM technology into its local community.

CEO Gonzalo Diaz III said, “We focus on building trusted partnerships, and when our customers asked us for more, we accepted the challenge.” Diaz continued, “We work together with our customers to push existing boundaries for the benefit of our community.”

After conversations with customers, they saw the opportunity to do more, expanding their service offerings to Healthcare Technology Solutions, a service-based offering for the maintenance and safe use of all health technology and medical equipment within a clinical facility.

After successfully piloting the offering with Broward Health, the Centella team is excited to bring it to market.

Diaz notes, “Since 1967, despite social unrest, economic downturns, and a global pandemic, Med-Lab has delivered technological solutions with compassion and collaboration. This will never change.”

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Mytonomy Inc., a leader in cloud solutions for health education and engagement, announced today that the company is a proud participant of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) Vendor Program^[1]. The program is designed to offer a rich library of technology vendors and solutions to AAOS members and their orthopedic care teams, supporting them with the collection and analysis of patient outcomes data.

The Mytonomy Cloud for Healthcare platform streams orthopedic patient education video content and provides comprehensive guidance, supporting patients through the entire perioperative journey for joint replacement from initial shared decision-making and HOOS/KOOS assessment to post-operative rehabilitation and recovery at home.

“Joining the AAOS PROMs Vendor Program underscores how effective patient education strategies can enhance the collection of patient-reported outcomes,” said Mytonomy President and Co-Founder Vinay Bhargava. “With seamless integration with Epic and other EHR/CRM systems, healthcare systems will also benefit by supporting their Orthopedic Service Lines in scaling their patient volumes by reducing the need to hire additional nurse navigators, increasing efficiency.”

Mytonomy Cloud for Healthcare is designed to educate patients undergoing orthopedic surgery to help reduce delays in scheduling surgery, decrease length of stay, and improve surgical outcomes. The content supports patients in recovering at home instead of returning to the hospital and aims to increase overall patient satisfaction. Customer feedback to KLAS Research resulted in a category-leading score, showcasing Mytonomy’s expertise in the field.

“Mytonomy’s unique approach to patient education leverages its video consumption by patients to drive PROM survey completion,” added Vinay Ambekar, executive vice president of engineering and product, Mytonomy. “Our data shows that Medicare-eligible patients watch over 30 minutes of our expert content. More than half of the invited patients log in and watch our content. We are proud that leading health systems have digitized their pre-surgical orthopedic education classes, moving the experience onto the Mytonomy platform, saving time and resources for clinicians.”

“Finding the right technology vendor who can help ease the burden of collecting patient-reported outcome data is vital, but often complicated,” said Kurt P. Spindler, MD, FAAOS, AAOS PROMs workgroup chair. “We are pleased to welcome Mytonomy into AAOS’ circle of featured PROMs vendors and look forward to further assisting and educating AAOS members with the PROMs implementation process.”

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In the last decade, the use of high deductible health plans (HDHP) with HSA accounts has more than doubled (link) and more than quadrupled for those without HSA accounts. These HDHP plans can have out of pocket maximums of $6,900 (individual) or $13,800 (family), putting a much higher cost burden on the patient and shifting more of a practice’s outstanding receivables away from standard insurance payments. For the first time ever, patient receivables are now a larger portion of open A/R than insurance for many practices (link).

This shift means practices are increasingly faced with the added responsibility of educating patients on coverage and costs. Additionally, manual outreach for patient collections and bad debt creates more strain on practice resources. All of this presents challenges while trying to use inadequate, ineffective solutions.

Greenway Health Pay aims to alleviate confusion and frustrations for patients and practices by providing easy access to cost information, convenient payment methods and simple payment plans. Ready to use with both of our Greenway’s EHR platforms, this new suite of solutions includes on-demand payment options, flexible payment plans for pre-payment or existing balances, electronic statements, and balance information. Patients will be able to breeze through the process with the ability to have a saved payment method or “card on file.” Having the tools to provide upfront information and the means to accept payment at all stages of the visit allows practices to improve overall collections and streamline disparate A/R collections processes.

Greenway Health Pay will give patients visibility and access to electronic statements and up-to-date account balances. Patients will have access to multiple contactless payment options through text, email, online, card on file or their patient portal. Greenway Health Pay will provide peace of mind with secure payment options and simple setup of payment plans for upcoming expenses or outstanding balances.

“With the growing financial responsibility of patients as consumers, coupled with expectations for flexible payment options, the patient payment space presents tremendous opportunity for innovation”, said David Cohen, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Greenway Health. “We believe that combining convenience and flexibility with safety and security in a consumer-friendly package will also result in improved collections – and financial wellness – for both providers and their patients.”

Greenway Health is a leading health information technology service provider specializing in electronic health records with its flagship Intergy and Prime Suite products. Greenway and its award-winning solutions have been ranked highly in the Best in KLAS awards by KLAS Research, an independent research organization that assesses healthcare vendor performance through independent feedback from users. Additionally, Greenway Health’s revenue cycle solution, Greenway Revenue Services, was named the 2023 North American Customer Value Leadership Award in Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Award.

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“Privacy and security are our highest priority, no matter where users are, and what devices they are using. We want to increase our contribution to building a better internet by enabling our customers to easily set up VPN services on their routers to protect a full network of their devices. The partnership with ASUS allows us to enhance the security of everyone – from traveling customers who use portable networking devices to video games enthusiasts,” says Vykintas Maknickas, head of Product Strategy at NordVPN.

“ASUS is dedicated to providing users with a safer and more diverse internet experience. We are delighted to collaborate with NordVPN to integrate the VPN service into our networking products. The various VPN configuration options within the device offer a flexible deployment of NordVPN to create a private, secure, fast internet exploration experience,” says Tenlong Deng, ASUS Corporate Vice President, General Manager of Networking and Wireless Devices Business Unit.

The ASUS RT-AX57 Go is the first router in the lineup with integrated NordVPN service. It features tri-mode connectivity, making it ideal for travel, work, and home use. Its compact size ensures easy portability. The ASUS GT-AX11000 Pro is designed for gamers who want to keep multiple devices connected and still get incredible gaming performance. Both routers are equipped with built-in AiProtection and NordVPN. The latter service can easily be set up by entering subscription credentials through the self-service page.

While these routers are the first ones with integrated NordVPN service, the companies aim to continue cooperating and gradually enabling all users of ASUS networking devices to increase their privacy and security online with NordVPN services.

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Ant Group today unveiled SecretFlow Cloud, its cloud-based cryptographic computing platform, and a suite of cryptographic computing solutions tailored for large language models (LLMs) at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

Leveraging integrated software-hardware cryptographic computing technologies, these solutions enable the secure circulation of encrypted data throughout the hosting and inference processes of LLMs, safeguarding the integrity of LLM assets and data security while significantly enhancing data privacy protection. Providers can now encrypt and deploy their LLMs onto cloud environments effortlessly with a single click through its encrypted hosting service, safeguarding their valuable assets from compromise and theft. Meanwhile, the encrypted inference service ensures efficient data security and the protection of trade secrets during interactions with LLMs.

These solutions allow GPUs to perform computing tasks within trusted execution environments, notably reducing the cost and performance disparity between encrypted LLM inference and plaintext operations, providing a more cost-effective approach. The platform also integrates additional technologies such as memory and disk encryption, ensuring end-to-end encryption and secure cross-domain model hosting management. Additionally, a user-friendly remote attestation system allows for smooth verification through web interfaces, minimizing friction for users.

SecretFlow Cloud currently supports both public and private cloud deployments, and is compatible with commonly-used LLMs in the global market. For instance, in a public cloud setup, users can seamlessly build a new professional LLM on SecretFlow Cloud or migrate an existing LLM to the platform, with its secure LLM inference services ready in as few as 10 minutes with just a click. Moreover, users can purchase cryptographic computing resources on demand to meet their needs.

“Data is the most critical element in the application of LLMs, and cryptographic computing technology significantly enhances the utility of data in cross-domain scenarios,” noted Dr. Lenx Wei, Vice President and Chief Technology Security Officer at Ant Group. “As LLMs evolve toward specialized professional domains and become essential productivity tools, cryptographic computing will play a vital role, particularly in fully unlocking the value of high-quality, domain-specific data sets.”

According to Dr. Wei, while companies often deploy LLMs in private environments to address data security challenges, such methods can incur higher operational costs and compromise both service efficiency and quality, ultimately constraining the potential of LLMs. The cryptographic computing solutions offered by SecretFlow Cloud can effectively resolve these issues.

Looking forward, SecretFlow Cloud aims to further develop its cryptographic computing solutions to ensure data security throughout the full lifecycle of professional LLMs, including their creation, deployment, and service delivery.

Ant Group has been exploring privacy-preserving computing technologies since 2016 and released SecretFlow in 2022 as an open-source privacy-preserving computing framework that features an array of advanced technologies, including multiparty computation, federated learning, Trusted Execution Environments, Homomorphic Encryption, and Differential Privacy. Positioned at the forefront of cryptographic computing, SecretFlow Cloud represents a new generation of privacy-preserving computing technology, poised to overcome pain points in security, cost, and accessibility in data circulation. It offers a solution for instantly harnessing data value, akin to turning on a tap. To date, its technologies have been adopted in industries such as insurance, rural finance, healthcare, public services, and marketing.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Tableau
2. LookerML
3. Qlik Sense
4. Klipfolio
5. Microsoft Power BI
Conclusion

Introduction

In the data-driven world, data visualization is the ultimate BI tool that takes large datasets from numerous sources, aiding data visualization engineers to analyze data and visualize it into actionable insights. In the data analysis process, data visualization is the final chapter that includes a variety of graphs, charts, and histograms in the form of reports and dashboards to make the data more friendly and understandable. 

Therefore, to create a data analysis report that stands out, AITechPark has accumulated the top five most popular data visualization tools. These data visualization tools will assist data visualization engineers, further help businesses understand their needs, and provide real-time solutions to streamline the business process.

1. Tableau

Tableau is one of the most popular data visualization tools used by data scientists and analysts to create customized charts and complex visualizations. The users can connect the data sources, which include databases, spreadsheets, cloud services, and other big data references, allowing them to import and transform data for their analysis. However, Tableau is not the right tool for data creation and preprocessing, as it does not support spreadsheet tools for multi-layered operations. Tableau is expensive when compared to other data visualization tools on the market. The cost of Tableau subscriptions varies; for instance, Tableau Public and Tableau Reader are free, while Tableau Desktop is available for $70/user/month, Tableau Explorer for $42/user/month, and Tableau Viewer for $15/user/month.

2. LookerML

LookerML is a powerful tool that helps data teams visualize capabilities and data inputs and create a powerful modeling layer that allows them to turn SQL into object-oriented code. To keep the workflow up and running without any challenges, teams can take advantage of Looker Blocks, a robust library of analytics code. However, beginners will still need some apprenticeship to learn the art of data visualization before working with Looker, as it provides complicated tools that might be difficult to understand at first glance. The tool also comes with pre-defined built-in visualizations that have some fixed standards and specifications, giving limited options for customization. The pricing varies from $5,000 per month to $7,000 per month, depending on the size and usage of the tool. 

3. Qlik Sense

Qlik Sense is a one-stop data visualization platform for data teams that provides an associative data analytics engine with a sophisticated AI system and a scalable multi-cloud architecture to deploy a mixture of SaaS, private, and on-premises cloud. The data team can combine, visualize, explore, and load datasets on Qlik Sense to create data charts, tables, and visualizations, further instantly updating itself according to the new data context. However, Qlik Sense has some major drawbacks, such as having fewer collaboration features, which are not sufficient for data visual engineers to perform tasks when compared to other competitors’ tools. On a trial basis, Qlik Sense Business is free for 30 days, and then it moves to paid versions that vary from $20 per month per user to $2700 per month for unlimited basic users. 

4. Klipfolio

Klipfolio is one of the data visualization tools in Canada as it allows data visualization engineers to access their data from multiple sources, such as databases, files, and web service applications, as connectors. The tool allows users to create custom drag-and-drop data visualizations where they can choose from different options like charts, graphs, scatter plots, etc. Klipfolo also creates KPI-based dashboards that enable companies to get a glimpse of their business performance. However, the weakness of the tool is that it only functions online and gets disrupted when the internet connection is unstable. Klipfolio also has a limited variety of data sources when compared to other data visualization tools on our list. In terms of pricing, Klipfolio offers a free trial of 14 days, followed by $49 per month for the basic business plan.

5. Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft’s Power BI is an easy-to-use data visualization tool that is available both for deployment and on-premise installation on the cloud infrastructure. The tool is complete within itself, as it supports a myriad of backend databases, such as Teradata, Salesforce, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Google Analytics, Github, Adobe Analytics, Azure, SQL Server, and Excel. According to users, Power BI tends to be praised for its ability to flow data and its modeling capabilities, making it one of the strong contenders in the data modeling and infrastructure markets. However, Power BI lacks visualization as there are fewer customization alternatives than other data visualization tools on our list. The price of Microsoft Power BI is quite pocket-friendly at $9.99 per user and can extend up to $15.99 per user, depending on the package. 

Conclusion

With the growing reliance on data volume available in the market, organizations have started realizing the power of data analytics, which can source real-time data internally and externally as a predictive and prescriptive source. However, to improve data analysis and visualization, engineers are required to select the right tool that aligns with their business goals and needs. Opting for the right tool will help in curating the vast amount of information without human error, eventually aiding in streamlining businesses.

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The DoD’s Tradewinds program serves as a central hub to streamline the adoption of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This program acts as an efficient contracting vehicle, bridging the procurement gap between the DoD and industry partners like BigBear.ai.

BigBear.ai’s Troy is designed for vulnerability researchers and reverse engineering teams. It provides a modular and customizable solution to speed up the binary reverse engineering process and offer deeper, more informed insights and guidance. In essence, Troy has been best described as “a tool to build better tools” when used in cybersecurity research and development.

Binary reverse engineering is the intricate process of analyzing a program to understand its functionality without having access to the original source code. This technique helps reverse engineering teams gain a thorough understanding of how the program operates, which is useful for tasks such as malware analysis, vulnerability research, and maintaining older systems. Identifying weaknesses in software is crucial for cybersecurity, but binary reverse engineering can be a complex and time-consuming task. This complexity can delay the discovery of vulnerabilities, leaving systems vulnerable for extended periods.

BigBear.ai’s Troy solution is a workflow engine created to intelligently automate and speed up the process of binary reverse engineering. Using multi-stage pipelines for input/output data and intermediate representations, Troy generates easily understandable and actionable results while enhancing data from previous stages. Troy addresses the unpredictable activities related to modern firmware and application static binary analysis.

“Troy represents a major advancement in our capacity to expedite vulnerability research and streamline the reverse engineering process of binary files,” commented Zach Casper, VP of Engineering at BigBear.ai. “By automating and enhancing these crucial tasks, we enable experts to uncover vulnerabilities with exceptional speed and precision. This reinforces BigBear.ai’s dedication to providing state-of-the-art security solutions.”

To learn more about BigBear.ai’s products and capabilities available on Tradewinds, visit https://BigBear.ai, or read the company’s previous press release detailing its latest Tradewinds offerings: https://rb.gy/gsn41m.

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Amba Health and Care, a leader in advanced senior care technology, is proud to announce its partnership with PacSana, a cutting-edge health and safety wearable for older adults. This strategic partnership aims to elevate care standards for residents and drive growth by enhancing care efficiencies for senior healthcare providers. 

Amba Health and Care’s leading-edge care delivery platform leverages AI automation to provide real-time insights into sleep and activity, mobility and wandering, gait, and other wellness indicators. This enables precise, proactive care notifications, allowing senior living operators to deliver timely resident checks and care interventions. By optimizing staff resources and reducing unnecessary tasks, Amba’s solution not only enhances care quality but also significantly lowers operational costs.

“We strive to prevent adverse health events, particularly falls and hospitalizations,” says Ernie Ianace, President of Amba Health and Care. “PacSana’s advanced wearable technology offers precise gait analysis, detecting subtle decreases in gait speed that signal an increased risk of falls and potential cognitive decline. Through advanced AI, Amba Health identifies and analyzes these critical indicators to enhance resident safety and well-being.”

PacSana, The Smart Solution for Safe Aging, elevates care with a custom-designed smart bracelet paired with innovative sensor technology. This bracelet collects detailed data and insights on daily activities, exercise, gait, falls, and more, building a precise understanding of care needs both within and outside the home. With actionable insights, PacSana guides caregivers on the right care, when it’s required, and at the most appropriate location. It’s simple enough for ease of use, yet powerful enough to create an immediate impact.

“Sharing a common mission for improving care across the aging continuum, we are very excited to partner with Amba,” says Feargal Duignan, CEO of PacSana. “This partnership will extend our ability to serve even more seniors and their caregivers across the United States.” 

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Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, is thrilled to welcome Aitek as a new channel partner. Within the partnership, Aitek will offer Altair’s leading data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to its customers throughout the North, West, and Central African Regions.

“We are delighted to announce this strategic partnership to expand further into a dynamic, fast-growing region that has the capacity to rapidly adopt technological solutions,” said Stefano Deiana, vice president of Altair France, Italy, Spain, and Africa, Altair. “Aitek owes its success to its strong local presence in several countries, in addition to its strong integration in technology and business environments.”

Established in North, Central, and West Africa, Aitek’s main mission is to be the key partner between Altair and its key accounts on the African continent. This partnership confirms Altair and Aitek’s commitment to providing advanced, trusted technological solutions to companies and organizations throughout Africa.

“Africa’s digital revolution is underway, driven by converging technologies such as AI, IoT, and Big Data. These technologies are catalysts for innovation and economic growth, offering Africa a unique opportunity to bridge the gap with other continents. This is the moment to embrace the change and leapfrog,” said Redda Ben Geloune, president and founder, Aitek. “By partnering with Altair, we aim to create a success story not only for our businesses but also for Africa’s economic development. Together, we can accelerate the adoption of AI-based solutions, enhance business productivity, and transform various sectors for sustainable growth. This could shift the current paradigm and propel Africa, the richest continent in resources, into a powerful economy.”

Altair works with a global network of channel and technology partners. To learn more or to become a partner, visit https://altair.com/altair-partners.

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