Thomas Verstraeten, CEO of P95, comments, “I am very excited to have the 4Clinics team as part of the P95 group. 4Clinics has a long history of supporting a wide range of customers across the globe, and like us, is well known for its expertise in vaccines and infectious disease. The knowledge and experience they bring, particularly in biometrics and medical writing, will significantly strengthen our capacity and enhance our ability to provide full-scale CRO services to our customers. Establishing ourselves in France will also enable us to better serve our Francophone clientele.” 

The President of 4Clinics, Fabrice Degrez remarks, “We are thrilled to start this strategic partnership in a competitive market where consolidation is key. By joining forces with P95, a like-minded partner sharing our Belgian roots, we are setting a robust foundation for innovation and enhanced capabilities. This collaboration underscores our commitment to excellence and ensures continuity and improved services for our customers. Together, we are dedicated to sustaining long-term advancements in our field.”  

“Under P95’s leadership, numerous strategic programs have been initiated, showcasing impressive progress towards building a leading Infectious Disease & Vaccine CRO with both observational and clinical capabilities. Ampersand is proud to support a company that significantly contributes to improving access to life-saving drugs and medicines for patients worldwide,” adds Benoit Bouche, Board Chairman of P95 and Ampersand Operating Partner.

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SendBlocks makes accessing blockchain data simple. The SendBlocks platform is fully customizable allowing blockchain enterprises, ecosystems, protocols and applications to define the data that matters to them, and leave it to SendBlocks to sift through the blockchain to find their nuggets.

As high throughput blockchains emerge, many new use cases for blockchain-based applications are becoming evident thanks to better usability and cheaper transaction cost. “At the end of the day we want to create a reality in which any developer can access any blockchain data they desire, without needing an entire data team or spending thousands of dollars per data need to do so,” shares Itay Shrem, Co-founder & CEO.

Existing clients (that can be disclosed) include Bancor and SphereX who have already benefited from SendBlocks’ innovative solution, experiencing streamlined operations and cost savings. With more and more high throughput blockchains emerging, SendBlocks is positioning itself to become the leading data management platform.

“We believe that starting out in web3 shouldn’t necessitate an extensive data team and that infrastructure costs should align with the application’s user base rather than the blockchain’s throughput,” says Michael Kellner, Co-founder & CTO. “Merely scaling the blockchain isn’t sufficient; the entire stack must be scalable to support the next generation of applications,” he adds.

SendBlocks’ innovative approach addresses these challenges head-on. Shrem and Kellner, having spent over a decade each in Talpiot are now leveraging their experience in building secure and resilient infrastructures.

SendBlocks aims to significantly reduce backend and indexing efforts for blockchain developers while maintaining flexibility and robustness by consolidating the conventional indexer/RPC process into a single, user-friendly platform.

Some simple use cases of the SendBlocks platform have already been a game changer for clients, such as flexible historical data access and fully personalized notifications. By providing customers access to anything happening on-chain, SendBlocks helps developers save billions of API queries, resulting in leaner data teams, regardless of the underlying blockchain.

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Mage Data, a leading platform for addressing sensitive data challenges for enterprises, and a Champion in Test Data Management, is pleased to announce the addition of Dan Neault, a seasoned technology executive, to its Board of Advisors. Neault brings extensive experience and an innovative business and technical mindset that will play a crucial role in advancing Mage Data’s strategic initiatives and enhancing their product offerings.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dan Neault to our advisory board,” said Rajesh Parthasarathy, Chief Magecian of Mage Data. “Dan’s expertise and forward-thinking approach are essential as we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”

Neault joins Mage Data from Imperva, a Thales company, where he ran the Data Security business. Prior to Imperva, Dan was at Amazon Web Services (AWS) where his leadership spanned responsibilities across Databases, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning that all contributed to scaling a multi-billion-dollar portfolio. Among his responsibilities, as the General Manager for AWS Database Migration Service, Dan had the charter of helping customers migrate their data tier to the cloud and spearheaded the creation of the Amazon Database Migration Accelerator to simplify customers’ migration experience.

Benefits to Mage Data’s Team, Customers, and Partners from Neault’s Appointment:

• Access to unparalleled industry expertise and strategic guidance
• Enhanced innovation and accelerated product development
• Strengthened leadership and improved market positioning

“Dan’s extensive expertise in databases and cloud technologies will empower our clients to accelerate their data transitions to public cloud infrastructures with the support of Mage Data’s advanced security solutions,” said Parthasarathy. “His proven track record in scaling businesses will be vital as Mage Data strives to increase its market presence and broaden our suite of security offerings.”

Neault’s career includes contributions to some of the world’s leading technology firms. At Microsoft, his 18-year tenure included pivotal leadership roles that helped accelerate the company’s enterprise and cloud progress, including Windows, SQL Server and Azure SQL Database, and Microsoft Consulting Services. Then, as SVP of Datacenter Solutions at NetApp, he led global product management and engineering for the company’s data management solutions. His subsequent roles at Samsung, including founding CEO of Stellus Technologies, further underscore his capability of driving innovation and growth.

“Mage Data is at the heart of data protection for large enterprises, and their proven innovation has already become an essential ingredient of data protection for many large enterprises around the world,” says Dan Neault. “I am excited to work with Rajesh and the rest of our Mage Data team to provide even more business value across industries to our global customers.”

Neault highlighted the critical importance of data security in today’s environment, noting, “Businesses everywhere are revisiting and modernizing how they manage, protect, and monitor their data. The intricate challenges they face today require sophisticated solutions and a world-class partner. Mage Data has demonstrated time and again that they are that level of trusted partner. I am thrilled to join their exceptional team to enhance data-centric security products and solutions tailored for hybrid cloud settings.”

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Following the acquisitions of ANZ-based PharmaSols in 2021 and US-based Courante Oncology last year, HiRO’s global expansion continues with the integration of DeltaMed Solutions. With its established footprint in the US, Ireland, Mainland China, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines, HiRO solidifies its position as a comprehensive provider of end-to-end clinical research solutions on a global scale.

DeltaMed Solutions, headquartered in New Jersey, boasts a team of highly skilled industry professionals with 15-30 years of expertise in serving large to mid-sized pharmaceutical and biotechs. The leadership team also brings a wealth of experience in FDA and EMEA submissions. DeltaMed Solutions is widely recognized for its extensive experience and flexible service models in data management, biostatistics, programming, RWE solutions, PK/PD analysis, regulatory and medical affairs. The company has earned recognition from clients and partners for its outstanding track record of excellence and service quality.

The full integration of DeltaMed Solutions into HiRO’s operations will foster a powerful alliance, leveraging the expertise of both companies in key therapeutic areas and service offerings. This broadens HiRO’s network of clients and partners, and enhances its ability to deliver capital-efficient, expedited, and customized clinical trial solutions, addressing the unmet R&D needs of pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide.

Dr. Karen Chu, Founder and CEO of HiRO, expressed her confidence in the acquisition, stating, “We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to DeltaMed Solutions. This acquisition aligns seamlessly with HiRO’s growth strategy, enhancing our capability to continue delivering exceptional services that exceed industry standards. By combining our resources and expertise, we are strongly positioned to become our clients’ trusted partner in advancing patient treatments and making a lasting impact on the healthcare landscape. This collaboration leverages our collective strengths, ensuring optimal efficiency and effectiveness in conducting clinical trials across a wide range of therapeutic areas in the US, Asia-Pacific, and beyond. This sets us apart as a pioneering force in the highly competitive CRO industry.”

Dr. Sam Liang, President of DeltaMed Solutions, added, “We are thrilled to become an integral part of HiRO and contribute to their continued success. This opportunity allows us to harness our scientific expertise and well-established presence in the US. Working together, we will offer an enriched, globally integrated suite of services to our clients, driven by our shared dedication to quality, innovation, and patient-centric research. This collaboration will streamline processes and accelerate the development of groundbreaking treatments.”

With this strategic acquisition, HiRO and DeltaMed Solutions join forces to provide an unparalleled range of services, delivering bespoke and efficient clinical trial solutions that effectively navigate market-specific complexities globally. Their shared vision and commitment to excellence in clinical research uniquely position them as key contributors to advancements in healthcare and pharmaceutical innovation.

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AvePoint (Nasdaq: AVPT), the global leader in robust data management and data governance, today announced it has won its sixth global Microsoft Partner of the Year Award, most recently in the Education category. AvePoint was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.

“At AvePoint, we believe that empowering organizations to safely and effectively use technologies in the Microsoft Cloud, including Copilot for Microsoft 365, is the cornerstone of a more productive and innovative workforce,” said Dr. Tianyi Jiang (TJ), CEO and Co-Founder, AvePoint. “As part of our dedication to harnessing the transformative potential of AI, we’ve collaborated with partners and customers in the education sector to upskill and educate lifelong learners, while making sure AI is governed in a socially responsible way. That way, we’re ensuring positive and personalized outcomes for every learner.”

The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft Cloud applications, services, devices, and AI innovation during the past year. This year’s awards were classified in various categories, with honorees chosen from over 4,700 nominations from more than 100 countries.

AvePoint was named a 2024 Education Microsoft Partner of the Year winner for its AI-powered MaivenPoint edtech platform which fuels transformative learning solutions. This year, AvePoint created an AI-powered chatbot for Fairfield Primary School which served as a language tutor and addressed social and emotional needs of students. Additionally, AvePoint used AI and machine learning to enhance workforce training with NTUC LearningHub and automate learning experiences with Singapore Quality Institute, saving 2,500+ hours annually.

“Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards,” said Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft. “The momentum generated by numerous AI & Copilot announcements this year fueled innovation from our partners, enabling groundbreaking services and solutions to customers. I am inspired by the capability and creativity in our partner ecosystem and this year’s winners beautifully demonstrate the best of what’s possible with AI and the Microsoft Cloud.”

The 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced ahead of MCAPS for Partners, a digital event on July 10th and 11th. Partners will receive recognition at MCAPS Start for Partners ahead of in person celebrations during the week of Microsoft Ignite in November. Additional details on the 2024 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner blog. The complete list of categories, winners and finalists can be found here.

Regionally, AvePoint won two Microsoft Singapore Partner of the Year Awards for the Education Industry and Future of Work Transformation, Modern Work categories, and was named a finalist for the Microsoft APAC ISV Partner of the Year Award last year.

AvePoint continues to collaborate with Microsoft as a Microsoft Content AI Partner and is among the first companies to feature advanced in-product integrations for Microsoft 365 Backup Storage for AvePoint Cloud Backup Express and as a SharePoint Embedded launch partner for AvePoint Confide. To learn more about AvePoint’s over 20-year partnership with Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft Alliance page.

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Denodo, a leader in data management, today announced that it is deepening its partnership with AWS through the availability of advanced generative AI & pay-as-you-go pricing through the AWS Marketplace in China. With these latest enhancements of the Denodo Platform’s capabilities on AWS, organizations in China can more quickly and easily deploy logical data management and scale as their needs change.

In 2019, Denodo expanded its focus on doing business in Greater China, both directly and through partners. These expanded pricing options on the AWS Marketplace are the latest in a series of advances in the region to meet a growing demand and strengthen the partnership between Denodo and AWS in China.

In addition to pay-as-you-go/hourly usage, customers will have the ability to also choose an annual private offer, and different subscription levels to the Denodo Platform on the AWS Marketplace in China allowing them to scale from simple departmental use cases to advanced capabilities for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) applications.

“Expanding on our AWS partnership globally, we are thrilled to announce the new milestone of availability of Denodo Platform on AWS Marketplace in China offering our latest features including generative AI and flexible Pay-as-you-go pricing. With this expansion Denodo is available in virtually all AWS global regions,” said Suresh Chandrasekaran, executive vice president at Denodo. “Enterprises in China will appreciate the ability to scale as needed to support a wide variety of large and small use cases. The Denodo Platform’s availability on the AWS Marketplace, now with more versatile pricing, will help companies to gain agility and speed combining on-premise and cloud data sources. We look forward to working with diverse companies in many industries.”

Customers are already beginning to leverage the Denodo Platform on the AWS Marketplace in China assisted by Denodo’s customer success and partner networks. Additionally, Denodo is an accredited AWS ISV-Accelerate partner with a Data & Analytics competency. This designation acknowledges Denodo’s commitment to delivering reliable, full-featured solutions via the AWS marketplace.

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Autonomize AI, a leader in trusted Generative AI for the healthcare industry announced two significant developments: the appointment of Laksh Krishnamurthy as the new Vice President of Engineering, and the achievement of SOC2 Type 2 certification.

Laksh Krishnamurthy brings a wealth of experience to Autonomize AI, with a distinguished career spanning over three decades in software engineering and technology leadership. Laksh’s expertise in developing scalable & secure AI solutions aligns perfectly with Autonomize AI’s mission to revolutionize healthcare data management and decision-making processes. His background includes significant tenures at renowned companies like IBM, Deloitte and CognitiveScale, where he has consistently driven engineering excellence and innovation.

“I am thrilled to join Autonomize AI at such a pivotal moment,” said Laksh Krishnamurthy. “The company’s vision of harnessing AI to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes resonates deeply with me. I look forward to contributing to the next phase of Autonomize AI’s growth and success.”

Autonomize AI is already HIPAA and SOC2 Type 1 certified, and achieving SOC2 Type 2 certification extends its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance. The company launched Autonomize Trust Center, a dedicated hub for ensuring transparency, security, and compliance of AI platform.

“Achieving SOC2 Type 2 certification demonstrates our unwavering commitment to providing secure and reliable AI solutions for the healthcare industry,” said Kris Nair, CTO and cofounder of Autonomize AI. “With Laksh joining our team, we are well-positioned to continue delivering innovative and trusted solutions that empower healthcare knowledge workers and improve patient outcomes.”

Autonomize AI continues to lead the way in developing AI products that organize, contextualize, and summarize unstructured data, enabling healthcare professionals to make data-driven decisions with confidence. With the addition of Laksh Krishnamurthy and the SOC2 Type 2 certification, the company is poised for further advancements in delivering secure, efficient, and impactful AI solutions.

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Argus Cyber Security, a world leader in automotive cyber security, today announced that it is collaborating with Microsoft to build a next generation, end-to-end platform for automotive and mobility security. This Argus Vehicle Security Platform consists of two integrated solutions that combine Argus’ automotive cybersecurity portfolio with robust software development and security products from Microsoft, one of the world’s most innovative technology companies and a leader in GenAI.

In recent years, vehicle manufacturers have come to realize the importance of Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) and integrating security measures early in the development process. This “shift left” security approach enables automotive software developers to improve the overall quality and security of their products, while at the same time accelerating time-to-market and reducing development costs.

The next-generation Argus Vehicle Security Platform embraces “shift left” principles to help OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers address the complex challenges in developing and securing connected software-defined vehicles (SDVs), as well as ensuring data management, and compliance. It comprises two integrated solutions built to help automakers secure the future of mobility: Automotive Shift-Left Security and Automotive Security Lifecycle Management.

“Microsoft’s vision, together with Argus’ automotive cybersecurity expertise and product offerings, will help expedite the transformation of the automotive software development cycle,” said Ran Ish-Shalom, VP Products and Strategy at Argus. “This collaboration focuses on building new, cutting-edge security and development platforms to meet the evolving security, data management and compliance requirements of automakers in the years to come.”

“By combining Argus Cyber Security’s expertise in securing connected vehicles with Microsoft’s Azure AI capabilities, new software development methodologies and tool chains, and broad portfolio of cybersecurity products, we have a unique opportunity to accelerate ‘shift left’ security innovations across the entire automotive sector,” said Dominik Wee, Corporate Vice President for Manufacturing and Mobility at Microsoft. “This collaboration will result in new AI-powered cybersecurity tools that benefit both drivers and carmakers.”  

The “Automotive Shift-Left Security” solution enhances the newly launched Argus DevSecOps platform for automotive software development on Microsoft Azure through the integration of advanced software development tools from Microsoft, including the Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool, and Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. This solution uses Azure OpenAI Service to bring the power of generative AI to automotive applications for DevSecOps, with the scale and security of Azure. Moreover, the platform’s open design allows it to integrate easily with other tools, as needed, to secure vehicles over their lifetime.

The second solution, known as “Automotive Security Lifecycle Management,” integrates the Argus XDR threat detection and response product for automotive on Azure with robust security operations and management tools from Microsoft, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Defender Threat Intelligence and Azure OpenAI Service. The integrated solution provides automakers with comprehensive security management across all three phases of the vehicle lifecycle.

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Praia Health, a consumer platform for delivering individualized health solutions at scale, announced today a new partnership with CLEAR, the secure identity company, to enhance identity verification processes for health systems.

The partnership represents a significant step forward in enabling organizations to engage with patients, demonstrating the immense potential for collaboration to break down technological barriers. The collaboration streamlines the verification of the identity of users who are logged into a health system’s website or mobile app and makes it possible for the consumer to receive more individualized communication outside of their clinical and non-clinical encounters.

“We are excited to join forces with CLEAR to introduce a new standard of identity verification in healthcare,” said Justin Dearborn, CEO of Praia Health. “Integrating CLEAR’s advanced biometric authentication capabilities into our platform streamlines the process of establishing consumer identity outside of clinical records, which enables health systems to deliver a new level of secure, individualized experiences at scale.”

Praia Health will offer CLEAR’s identity verification technology integrated into the Praia Health platform in a seamless experience. Customers using Praia’s platform will have the option to have their accounts verified through CLEAR’s technology, providing access to personalized health system programs and services. The Praia platform takes a health system’s services, programs, initiatives and resources and systematically delivers them to the right health consumers at the right time, based upon their unique best practices, protocols and preferences — dynamically adjusting the consumer experience based upon everything that is known. Additionally, users will be able to access Praia’s wealth of ecosystem partners — reducing the need for multiple logins, removing user friction and creating a personalized consumer experience through their healthcare journey.

“We are proud to partner with Praia Health to expand the power of our identity platform within the healthcare industry,” said Caryn Seidman Becker, CEO of CLEAR. “By combining our expertise in secure identity verification with Praia Health’s consumer platform and ecosystem of digital health partners, we will continue to revolutionize the way identity is authenticated in healthcare settings, ultimately improving patient care and security.”

Indianapolis-based Community Health Network will be the first health system to implement both technologies, continuing their track record of pioneering world-class innovations.

“CLEAR and Praia Health are a powerful combination,” said Patrick McGill, M.D., EVP and Chief Transformation Officer of Community Health Network. “Together, these two premier platforms enable us to deliver personalized health in new and exciting ways that are transforming the industry.”

The partnership with Praia Health is the latest milestone for CLEAR in healthcare this year. In June, InterSystems Health Gateway Service announced an integration with CLEAR Verified Identity technology to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of patient data management. In May, CLEAR and Wellstar Health System announced a partnership to offer a seamless and secure check-in experience for patients. In March, University of Miami Health System announced the results of a partnership with CLEAR. Also in March, CLEAR became one of only five companies to be NIST 800-63-3 aligned and “Full Service Accredited” by the Kantara Initiative, indicating that they deliver high levels of identity assurance.

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Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) today announced that Vita Global Sciences is partnering with Veeva to modernize its clinical data management processes and improve collaboration with key trial stakeholders. With Veeva Vault EDC, the CRO is establishing a foundation for study efficiency and faster study builds. 

“Veeva Vault EDC allows us to simplify our processes while ensuring a seamless experience for patients, research sites, and sponsors,” said Kelly Forester, director of clinical data management at Vita Global Sciences. “Partnering with Veeva advances our mission to deliver innovations that can profoundly impact patient lives.”

The CRO will use Vault EDC to design and deliver complex studies for its sponsor clients. Looking ahead, Vita Global Sciences plans to add Veeva Clinical Database (CDB) to aggregate and clean data from all sources, and Veeva RTSM to randomize patients and optimize trial supply management. This ensures Vita Global Sciences can run the study clients want while gaining visibility and control of trial data. With modern clinical data management applications on a single platform, the company can reduce manual processes for improved accuracy and speed.

“Veeva Vault EDC will help advance Vita Global Sciences processes as they move toward the future of clinical trials,” said Jon Young, director, Veeva Vault Clinical Data Management strategy. “By establishing a clinical data foundation, Vita Global Sciences can accelerate study builds and manage changes with no downtime for faster trials that can improve patient outcomes.”

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