CANBERRA, Australia, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seeing Machines Limited (AIM: SEE, "Seeing Machines" or the "Company"), the advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Noble as its Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, John will lead Seeing Machines' technology strategy, innovation initiatives and cutting-edge product development, ensuring the Company is well positioned to respond to accelerating regulatory momentum as growing numbers of OEMs and transport operators in Europe are required to enhance safety through the adoption of driver monitoring system (DMS) technology. John has held a range of engineering roles within Seeing Machines over the past 20 years and is an expert in systems engineering, R&D, engineering management, computer vision, embedded systems, and is Chair of the Company's IP Committee. At the same time, he has spent decades working in a range of customer-facing engagements across Seeing Machines' different business divisions, meaning he brings unique insights that will position the Company to successfully exploit the growing global adoption of DMS as transport safety regulations ramp up. As part of a wider strategic reorganisation of the Company's management structure, Dr Mike Lenné, a recognised global authority on human factors and safety, has been appointed as Seeing Machines' inaugural Chief Safety Officer. Leveraging nearly 30 years of experience at the forefront of human factors research and implementation, Mike will lead efforts to further deepen and expand Seeing Machines' global partnerships with customers, research and technology partners, regulators and safety groups, building close relationships that will drive forward the Company's continued revenue growth while making the world's roads and skies safer. Paul McGlone, CEO commented: "John brings a deep technical expertise to his new role which aligns perfectly with our goal to shape the future of transport and get more people home safely. Having worked for decades in the field of engineering management, he is uniquely well equipped to improve the way we design, develop and deliver our technology. Alongside Mike's appointment as Chief Safety Officer, our business has the leadership in place to focus on successful delivery and on our core mission of improving global safety outcomes." John Noble, CTO added: "We have an incredible pool of talent at Seeing Machines, and I'm delighted by the opportunity to lead our technical team. We will empower our experts, and therefore our customers, by refining our proven engineering processes to reflect the growing role of AI and synthetic data in our products, and to better support rapid and iterative delivery. I look forward to defending our reputation for quality, and ensuring we are viewed as an open and collaborative partner." Seeing Machines has secured 18 Automotive programs with 11 OEMs, totalling an expected initial lifetime revenue of $392 million, with the majority expected to be recognised by 2028. The company has over 2.88 million cars in production across 8 programs with major brands like General Motors, Ford, Mercedes Benz, and BMW. Seeing Machines' Aftermarket Guardian technology protects over 1,100 global transport and logistics fleets, having travelled more than 19 billion kilometres reducing risky driving behaviours linked to fatigue and distraction. In Aviation, the US$10m collaboration with Collins Aerospace progresses, advancing the development of the launch product and positioning the company as a leader in this growing industry. About Seeing Machines (AIM: SEE), a global company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Australia, is an industry leader in vision-based monitoring technology that enable machines to see, understand and assist people. Seeing Machines' technology portfolio of AI algorithms, embedded processing and optics, power products that need to deliver reliable real-time understanding of vehicle operators. The technology spans the critical measurement of where a driver is looking, through to classification of their cognitive state as it applies to accident risk. Reliable "driver state" measurement is the end-goal of Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) technology. Seeing Machines develops DMS technology to drive safety for Automotive, Commercial Fleet, Off-road and Aviation. The company has offices in Australia, USA, Europe and Asia, and supplies technology solutions and services to industry leaders in each market vertical. www.seeingmachines.com
Australian Government backs Canopus Networks and UNSW on AI Cyber Defense for SMEs SYDNEY, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Canopus Networks and UNSW Sydney have secured a $433K grant from the Australian Government under the Australian Economic Acceleratorhttps://www.aea.gov.au/ Ignite Program to accelerate the commercialisation of nationally significant research. This initiative aims to protect SMEs from cyber threats in the cloud - one of the most vulnerable yet underserved sectors. AI-Powered Cybersecurity for SMEs: A Critical Market Gap Cybercrime is a business-killer for SMEs - 43% of attacks target small businesses, most of which lack the right resources to defend themselves. 82% of ransomware attacks were directed at SMEs, as reported by Sentinel One . With an average breach costing $4.88M, 60% of affected SMEs shut down within six months. " The future of cybersecurity isn't just reactive defense - it's proactive, AI-native security that learns, adapts, and protects at machine speed. Cloud security leaders like Wiz have shown that there's massive demand for platforms that simplify and automate cloud defense. Our mission is to take that concept further by embedding agentic AI into the runtime layer of cloud infrastructure, making intelligent defense available and affordable for the millions of SMEs operating in increasingly complex environments ", said Bhaskar Dutta , Chief Product officer of Canopus Networks. Bridging Security Research and Industry The project, titled "Commercialising AI for Detecting and Preventing Data Breaches in the Cloud" leverages years of research by UNSW Sydney's A/Prof. Hassan Habibi Gharakheili and Dr. Minzhao Lyu . Their AI models detect covert data exfiltration and malware communication with Command-and-Control (C2) servers—capabilities validated in lab environments and now ready for commercialization by Canopus Networks . " We strongly believe that Australia needs to have sovereign capabilities in cybersecurity and reduce reliance on foreign technology over time. Our AI-driven solution is one of such efforts, leveraging cutting-edge eBPF technology and UNSW's advanced AI models to deliver data breach detection and prevention across cloud environments ", said Himal Kumar , CTO of Canopus Networks. Targeting a $148B Market Opportunity With AI-driven cloud-native cybersecurity solutions expected to grow at 22.5% CAGR, reaching $148B by 2032, this project positions Canopus Networks at the forefront of a high-growth market. By delivering a commercial-grade AI-powered security platform, Canopus and UNSW are setting the foundation for the next generation of intelligent, self-defending cloud infrastructure. Media Contact: info@canopusnet.com About Canopus Networks: Founded in 2018 as a spin-off out of research in software-defined networking (SDN) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies from UNSW, Canopus Networks is the creator of SEER AI Observability Platform, which enables enterprises and carriers to power AI engines with fine-grained real-time intelligence on network and security. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia with an office in San Jose, California. For more information, visit https://canopusai.com/
INNSBRUCK, Austria, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AV-Comparatives, a globally recognized independent authority in cybersecurity testing, is pleased to announce the certification of Kaspersky Next EDR Expert following its successful performance in the inaugural Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Detection Validation Test. AV-Comparatives 2025 EDR Testing Workflow The pilot report can be found here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EDR_Detection_Kaspersky_2025.pdf Significance of the EDR Detection Validation Test As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, organizations face the challenge of detecting and responding to advanced persistent threats (APTs) that can bypass traditional preventive measures. The EDR Detection Validation Test addresses this critical need by evaluating the detection capabilities of enterprise security solutions, including Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP), EDR, and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) systems. This test provides Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and industry analysts with unbiased, empirical data to assess the effectiveness of these solutions in real-world scenarios. Methodology Overview This test assesses real-world detection performance under APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) scenarios, with all products configured in monitoring mode only (prevention features disabled). Key aspects include: Simulating APT attacks using various Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). Monitoring for detections via active alerts in the management console or locally. Applying threat hunting techniques to analyse telemetry data when immediate alerts are absent. Utilizing the Empire framework in the initial 2025 phase for execution and evaluation. This comprehensive approach ensures that the evaluation reflects the product's ability to detect complex attack vectors effectively. "As attackers continuously refine their techniques, organizations must ensure that their security solutions can detect even the most advanced threats. Our new EDR Detection Validation Test provides an objective benchmark for evaluating these capabilities. Kaspersky's participation in this first-of-its-kind assessment underscores its commitment to transparency and continuous improvement in cybersecurity," said Andreas Clementi, CEO and Founder of AV-Comparatives. "We value independent professional assessments of our enterprise security solutions, as they provide expert third-party insights into real-world capabilities and help us identify opportunities for further improvement. AV-Comparatives' new EDR Detection Validation Certification Test is one of such evaluations, and we were proud to be the first vendor to take on this challenge," said Alexander Liskin, Head of Threat Research at Kaspersky. He added, "Kaspersky Next EDR Expert successfully detected multiple attack techniques throughout the rigorous testing process, earning Certified status. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to delivering advanced, effective cybersecurity solutions that help organisations strengthen their defenses against evolving threats." Kaspersky Next EDR Expert's Performance Kaspersky's participation in this pilot test demonstrated its commitment to transparency and continuous improvement. The Next EDR Expert solution successfully detected multiple techniques employed in the simulated attack scenarios, achieving certification under AV-Comparatives' rigorous standards. This accomplishment underscores Kaspersky's dedication to providing robust detection capabilities against sophisticated threats. Call to Action for Cybersecurity Vendors AV-Comparatives invites all cybersecurity vendors to participate in the EDR Detection Validation Test. Engaging in this evaluation not only demonstrates a commitment to transparency but also provides valuable insights into product performance against advanced threats. Participation ensures that solutions meet the evolving security needs of organizations worldwide. Interested vendors are encouraged to contact AV-Comparatives to schedule their assessments. Jan Brilke j.brilke@av-comparatives.org, COO of AV-Comparatives, is happy to provide more information. About AV-Comparatives AV-Comparatives is an independent organization offering systematic testing to examine the efficacy of security software products and mobile security solutions. Utilizing one of the largest sample collections worldwide, it creates a real-world environment for truly accurate testing. Certification by AV-Comparatives is globally recognized as a seal of approval for software performance. For more information, please visit www.av-comparatives.org. Contact: Peter Stelzhammer media@av-comparatives.orgphone +43512287788
Suresh will lead Mindsprint's transformation through AI-powered solutions and strategic partnerships. SINGAPORE, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindsprint, a purpose-built digital solutions provider for global enterprises, has appointed Suresh Sundararajan as its Chief Executive Officer. A visionary leader with a strong track record in technology, sustainability, and digital strategy, Suresh will spearhead Mindsprint's growth and innovation agenda, reinforcing its commitment to AI-driven solutions and strategic partnerships. Mindsprint Appoints Suresh Sundararajan as Chief Executive Officer In his earlier role at Mindsprint as co-founder and chairman, Suresh played a key role in shaping the company's growth strategy, and he was instrumental in driving the company's transition from a captive to an independent service provider model. In his new role, he will focus on advancing AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiencies and empower businesses to stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape. "I am more convinced than ever that transformation journeys across industries will be led by AI, more so for our own business which is at a significant risk of disruption. At Mindsprint, I am advocating 'AI First' approach in everything we do and be at the forefront of an AI-led transformation that is reshaping industries. Our focus is on harnessing the power of AI to create intelligent, future-ready solutions that drive operational excellence and business growth. I am excited to lead this next phase of innovation, working alongside our talented teams, customers, and partners to deliver real impact for our clients," said Suresh Sundararajan, CEO, Mindsprint. With over two decades at Olam, Suresh has held key leadership positions, including Chief Digital and Information Officer and Chief Risk Officer. He has successfully spearheaded large-scale digitalization initiatives and pioneered data-driven decision-making. He is also a co-founder of Nupo Ventures, the incubation arm of Olam Group through which Jiva, a platform focused on providing end to end services to small holder farmers, and Terrascope, an AI/ML-driven climate technology SaaS platform helping medium and large enterprises in their decarbonization journey. His expertise in sustainability, digital strategy, and business innovation has been widely recognized across global industry platforms. A Vision for AI-First Excellence Under his leadership, Mindsprint will focus on: Expanding AI-driven offerings – Delivering next-gen AI solutions, including predictive analytics and cognitive automation, to help businesses optimize decision-making and drive efficiency Strengthening Strategic Partnerships – Collaborating with technology pioneers, academic institutions, and industry leaders to co-create innovative solutions Building a Future-Ready Workforce – Fostering a culture of continuous learning and AI upskilling to keep Mindsprint's talent at the cutting edge of technology Accelerating Innovation & Growth – Driving AI-led entrepreneurship and forward-thinking solutions to position Mindsprint as a leader in digital transformation As part of its strategic expansion, Mindsprint recently opened a new office in Australia, the addition of the Australian office enhances the company's ability to effectively serve regional clients and drive business transformation through advanced technology solutions like Data Analytics, AI, SAP Transformation, Intelligent Automation, and Supply Chain Optimization to meet the unique needs of the market. About Mindsprint Mindsprint reimagines business through talent, technology, and insight-driven solutions. With a proven track record spanning two decades, the company has enabled global organizations in their digital and business transformation journeys. Mindsprint offers a differentiated suite of services, including digital transformation solutions, enterprise technology, business process services, and cybersecurity solutions. With a workforce of 3,000+ employees, Mindsprint is headquartered in Singapore and has a significant presence in India (Chennai and Bengaluru), the U.S., the UK, and Australia. Recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, Mindsprint combines talent, technology, and insights to drive meaningful change. For more information, visit www.mindsprint.com.
YANTAI, China, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Raythink Technology Co., Ltd. ("Raythink"), an innovator in the thermal imaging industry, is making a high-profile appearance at Secon 2025 in Korea. Raythink is showcasing its latest 1920×1080 Infrared Module and flagship thermal imaging solutions at hall 3 booth B030 at KINTEX. Turing F1920: Redefining Thermal PrecisionRaythink's Turing F1920 is boasting a resolution of 1920×1080, which redefines the boundaries of thermal imaging technology with unprecedented clarity. The Turing F1920 features an advanced 8-micron infrared detector, delivering a qualitative leap in infrared imaging. Even the slightest temperature differences are captured with remarkable precision, presenting a richly detailed and layered thermal "view". Visitors have expressed astonishment at the clarity and quality of images produced by this innovative module. Intelligent Inspection RobotCentral to Raythink's showcase is its PC2 Dual-Spectrum Thermal Camera, it can integrate with autonomous patrol robots for 24/7 infrastructure monitoring. Deployed in South Korean projects, these robots navigate complex environments like Markets and warehouses, using thermal imaging to detect temperature irregularities in real time. Equipped with Raythink's thermal module, the system ensures visibility in total darkness and adverse weather conditions, instantly alerting operators to potential hazards. "Our fire patrol robots represent the future of urban safety," said a Seoul city official. "They provide a proactive shield against disasters, safeguarding both infrastructure and citizens." Diverse Solutions for Varied ScenariosRaythink's solutions also address fire risks in public spaces, such as tourist sites, by monitoring smoking activities and unauthorized intruders. Its non-contact, visual temperature analysis enables rapid response, preventing incidents before they escalate. As thermal imaging evolves, Raythink remains committed to advancing safety technologies worldwide. Visit Booth B030 at SECON 2025 to experience how Raythink's innovations are reshaping fire prevention and industrial safety.
Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA breaks new ground in AI infrastructure and security while accelerating and simplifying enterprise AI adoption News Summary: Offering will empower customers to build and secure data centers to develop and run AI workloads. The Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA will embed security within all layers, from the application, to the workload, to the infrastructure using solutions like Cisco AI Defense and Hybrid Mesh Firewall. SAN JOSE, Calif., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GTC -- Cisco [NASDAQ: CSCO] today unveiled an AI factory architecture with NVIDIA that puts security at its core. This collaboration with NVIDIA builds on the expanded partnership that was announced last month, and the companies have moved swiftly to provide validated reference architectures today. Together, the companies are developing the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to dramatically simplify how enterprises deploy, manage, and secure AI infrastructure at any scale. Cisco and NVIDIA "AI can unlock groundbreaking opportunities for the enterprise," said Chuck Robbins, Chair and CEO, Cisco. "To achieve this, the integration of networking and security is essential. Cisco and NVIDIA's trusted, innovative solutions empower our customers to harness AI's full potential simply and securely." "AI factories are transforming every industry, and security must be built into every layer to protect data, applications and infrastructure," said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO, NVIDIA. "Together, NVIDIA and Cisco are creating the blueprint for secure AI—giving enterprises the foundation they need to confidently scale AI while safeguarding their most valuable assets." Developing and delivering AI applications require high performing, scalable infrastructure and AI software tool chain. Securing this infrastructure and AI software requires a new architecture – one that embeds security at all layers of the AI stack and automatically expands and adapts as the underlying infrastructure changes. Cisco and NVIDIA's partnership on the NVIDIA Spectrum-XTM Ethernet networking platform provides the foundation for the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA. Cisco is integrating security solutions like Cisco Hypershield, to help protect AI workloads, and Cisco AI Defense, to help protect the development, deployment, and use of AI models and applications. Together, Cisco and NVIDIA will provide customers with the flexibility to design infrastructure for their specific AI needs without sacrificing operational simplicity or security. Building a Secure AI FactoryAI factories – data centers purpose-built to power AI workloads – are designed to be more modular, scalable and agile, but organizations must also look beyond raw compute power. AI Factories must address new and complex security challenges. The recently published Cisco State of AI Security report analyzes dozens of AI-specific threat vectors and over 700 pieces of AI-related legislation to highlight key developments from a rapidly evolving AI security landscape. Organizations that strategically address both their AI infrastructure and security challenges simultaneously will be more agile, scale faster, and derive business value quicker. Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA is expected to build on the companies' unique ability to offer flexible AI networking and full-stack technology options that leverage the planned joint architecture. The partnership will bring together technologies from Cisco, NVIDIA, and our ecosystem partners into a secure AI factory architecture for enterprise customers, including: Compute: Cisco UCS AI servers based on NVIDIA HGX and NVIDIA MGX for accelerated computing. Networking: Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric AI and Nexus networking solutions, powered by Silicon One and NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet networking. Storage: High-performance storage from certified partners Pure Storage, Hitachi Vantara, NetApp, and VAST Data. Software: NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform to streamline the development and deployment of production-grade agentic AI workloads. The Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA includes security at all layers: Securing the infrastructure: Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall provides unified security management and consistent policy across multiple enforcement points, including network switches, traditional firewalls, and workload agents. This integrated approach ensures pervasive and consistent security, ranging from deep packet inspection to wide infrastructure coverage, detecting, blocking and containing adversaries. Cisco Hypershield (part of Hybrid Mesh Firewall) will, in the future, extend pervasive, zero-trust security enforcement to every AI node by integrating with NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs. Securing the Workload: Cisco Hypershield prevents adversary lateral movement and proactive vulnerability mitigation without the need for patching, all from a single management interface. By monitoring and controlling process executions, file access, and network activities, Hypershield delivers deep visibility and surgical runtime enforcement within AI workloads. Future enhancements will further strengthen workload protection through integration with NVIDIA BlueField-3's DOCA AppShield for real-time workload threat detection in AI-focused virtual machines and containers. Securing the AI application: Cisco AI Defense empowers security and AI teams with comprehensive tools to protect AI applications from safety (e.g. off-policy, toxic behavior) and security (i.e. prompt injection, data privacy) risks across the development lifecycle. AI Defense integrates into existing CI/CD workflows to provide automated vulnerability testing and a common layer of runtime security across any number of models and applications. Additionally, AI Defense helps companies align to AI security standards with a single integration, including NIST, MITRE ATLAS, and OWASP LLM Top 10. Future enhancements include integration with NVIDIA AI Enterprise to streamline AI security workflows. Cisco and NVIDIA each bring a unique understanding of customer AI infrastructure needs, and by combining their insights, can offer flexible deployment models alongside proven reference architectures. The Secure AI Factory will provide enterprise customers with scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure that supports customers at any stage of their journey and embeds security throughout. Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA will have flexible deployment options, including: Ready-to-deploy: Utilizing Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric AI along with Cisco's security portfolio and NVIDIA technology, customers can deploy a vertically integrated AI solution that automates and simplifies the secure AI factory lifecycle from design to deployment and ongoing monitoring. Build-your-own: Featuring customizable modular components from Cisco, NVIDIA, and the companies' storage ecosystem partners, customers can incorporate their current infrastructure and build solutions that are designed precisely for their unique environments. "In today's fast-moving market, businesses need more than just technology—they need end-to-end solutions that address their most pressing challenges. I see Cisco and NVIDIA combining their strengths to deliver integrated solutions that I believe will drive innovation, simplify deployment, and streamline operations," said Patrick Moorhead, Founder, CEO and Chief Analyst, Moor Insights & Strategy. "AI isn't easy but the combination of the two could be an 'easy button' for AI infrastructure. By making AI infrastructure easier to adopt and manage, they could empower enterprises to accelerate digital transformation and achieve their strategic goals with more confidence." Cisco and NVIDIA: The journey to a validated and unified architectureMoving quickly is crucial to meet today's demand for AI infrastructure, and Cisco and NVIDIA have made progress as part of the collaboration announced in February 2025. Cisco has developed new reference architectures with deployment options for Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric AI or Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches validated and based on the NVIDIA Enterprise Reference Architecture for HGX H200 and Spectrum-X. AVAILABILITYSolutions based on the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA architecture are expected to be available for purchase before the end of calendar year 2025. Many of the individual technology components included in the architecture are available today. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Executive Blog Post: Embracing the AI Era: Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, Jeetu Patel, Cisco's Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer For more information on the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, click here. ABOUT CISCOCisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all. Discover more on The Newsroom and follow us on X at @Cisco. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at http://www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word 'partner' does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company. Products and features described in this release that are not currently available remain in varying stages of development and will be offered on a when-and-if-available basis. The delivery timeline of any future products and features is subject to change at the discretion of Cisco and its partners.
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