Underscores company’s commitment to meeting stringent security standards and safeguarding customer data

Absolute Software™, the only provider of intelligent, self-healing security solutions, today announced that it has successfully completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC 2) Type 2 audit for its globally-available Absolute Secure Access cloud service and the SOC 2 Type 1 audit for its US-based Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment for Absolute Secure Endpoint.

A widely recognized auditing standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA), SOC 2 defines criteria for managing customer data based on five trust service principles: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. SOC 2 compliance confirms that Absolute’s platform controls and processes meet AICPA's Trust Services Criteria, verified through an independent audit. Completing this rigorous evaluation process demonstrates a company's ability to both implement critical security policies (Type 1 audit) and prove compliance over an extended period (Type 2 audit).

"Our top priority at Absolute is serving as a trusted partner and solution provider to our customers,” said John Herrema, EVP of Product and Strategy at Absolute. “Achieving these important milestones for Absolute Secure Access and Secure Endpoint signifies our commitment to meeting and maintaining the highest data security standards and validates that we have implemented robust security controls and processes backed by industry-leading certifications.”

Embedded in the firmware of more than 600 million devices, Absolute’s patented Persistence® technology provides a permanent digital connection to every endpoint. Absolute Secure Endpoint delivers intelligence into device and application health, enabling IT and security teams to ensure that endpoints remain compliant and mission-critical security controls remain operational. Purpose-built for hybrid and mobile work models, Absolute Secure Access provides resilient network connectivity for users to securely access critical resources in the public cloud, private data centers, and on-premises, and empowers IT teams to adopt a ZTNA security approach while actively improving the end user experience.

PagerDuty Operations Cloud helps government agencies and enterprises securely solve the complexity of modern digital operations

PagerDuty, Inc., a global leader in digital operations management, today announced it has been approved for “In Process” status within the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP^Ⓡ) and is now listed as “In Process” in the FedRAMP Marketplace. This milestone puts PagerDuty another step closer to receiving FedRAMP Authority to Operate for the PagerDuty Operations Cloud^SM.

The PagerDuty Operations Cloud is the essential platform for mission- and time-critical operations work in the modern enterprise. Through the power of AI and automation, it detects and diagnoses disruptive events, orchestrates the right team members to respond, and streamlines and automates infrastructure and remediation workflows across your digital operations.

This milestone reflects PagerDuty’s commitment to rigorous and industry-best-practice security standards for the PagerDuty Operation Cloud and across its products. PagerDuty serves customers of all sizes across a wide range of industries, including nearly half of the Fortune 500 and more than two-thirds of the Fortune 100, many of whom require their critical partners to demonstrate the robust security practices associated with FedRAMP certification.

“Receiving FedRAMP ‘In Process’ status for the PagerDuty Operations Cloud is a critical milestone and brings more value to our federal customers, allowing them to take full advantage of the Operations Cloud,” said Heather Hinton, Chief Information Security Officer at PagerDuty. “We look forward to our customers, including some of the largest and most regulated commercial companies in the world, benefiting from the transparency and security that comes with a FedRAMP Authority to Operate to improve the customer experience for U.S. citizens and U.S. government bodies.”

Achieving FedRAMP authorization will support U.S. federal government agencies and other customers who require FedRAMP in adopting PagerDuty’s Operations Cloud to streamline their operations, automate unplanned work, and take advantage of AI to speed informed decisions and improve business results.

PagerDuty is focused on continually innovating cloud-native solutions that help teams scale their operations with AI and automation to deliver better customer experiences, protect revenue, and reduce operating costs. PagerDuty maintains active SOC 2 compliance

Company’s Continuous Innovation Roadmap Helps Customers Work Better, Smarter, and Faster

Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK), the world’s leading cloud platform for assured, integrated reporting, announced today that the power of Generative AI is now available on its cloud platform. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the business reporting market by further boosting productivity and efficiency, enabling insights that lead to better and faster data-driven decisions.

Generative AI is deeply integrated across the Workiva platform, providing a rich user experience and enabling customers to leverage the new capabilities anywhere in their workflow. This includes the ability to author, edit, and rewrite content across the company’s entire suite of solutions, ultimately shifting users from being content producers to content editors, helping to streamline workflows, and freeing up time to focus on greater value-add tasks. Additionally, users will have access to a digital thought partner and a productivity enhancer that can answer free-form questions anytime during their workflow.

"Adding Generative AI to our platform’s capabilities is the latest advancement in our innovation story," said David Haila, EVP and Chief Technology Officer for Workiva. "Given the increasing stakeholder scrutiny of private and public entities, our platform and technology have never been more relevant. Off-the-shelf foundational Generative AI models become increasingly more important and can produce targeted responses when extended with Workiva’s domain knowledge and proprietary data. This is our point of differentiation. We believe we are leading a new wave of innovation in which transformative business value will be achieved through a combination of human expertise, contextual data, and the responsible use of Generative AI technology."

Workiva’s commitment to the responsible use of AI ensures human judgment, ethical considerations, data privacy, and transparency always guide the adoption of AI-generated content. The company’s open ecosystem approach will let customers decide which industry-leading large language model, including those from Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, best fit their needs. Additionally, Workiva users will never have to move their data from the Workiva platform to leverage AI. And, neither Workiva nor its technology partners will store or use customer data to train models.

Workiva remains the only assured, integrated reporting platform that brings Financial Reporting; ESG; and Governance, Risk, and Compliance together in one controlled, secure, audit-ready environment. Rooted in over 15 years of financial reporting leadership, the company has been at the forefront of accelerating automation to solve its customers' most fundamental business reporting challenges. Adding Generative AI to the Workiva platform builds on our continued commitment to developing technology that empowers customers to be more effective and efficient while guaranteeing data privacy and security. 

Companies combine expertise to deliver innovative technology solutions for arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues

Simpleview and ASM Global are pleased to announce a partnership created to provide a unified network of websites and technology solutions for the ASM Global portfolio of venues. The partnership was strategically designed to develop cohesive branding powered by a best-in-class technology stack and ticketing integrations that promote visitors and drive web conversions for arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues.

Simpleview, a leading provider of CRM, CMS, and marketing solutions for destinations worldwide, and ASM Global, the world's leading venue management and services company, will serve the meetings and events ecosystem; by leveraging Simpleview's advanced technology and ASM Global's extensive global network, this partnership will enable clients to create captivating digital experiences that drive engagement and ticket sales and enhance venue marketing efforts.

Highlights of the partnership include:

• Enhanced Website Capabilities: a new generation of website solutions with state-of-the-art features and functionalities equipped with user-friendly content management systems, robust event and ticketing integrations, interactive mapping tools, and seamless integration with social media platforms
• Personalized Experiences: clients can deliver tailored content and offers to individual users, ensuring a highly personalized and engaging journey for every visitor
• Mobile-Optimized Design: prioritization of mobile optimization, ensuring that websites are fully accessible across all screen sizes and platforms
• Data-Driven Insights: comprehensive analytics and reporting gain insights into visitor behavior, marketing performance, and conversion rates so venues can make informed decisions and optimize marketing strategies effectively

"ASM Global is thrilled to work in partnership with Simpleview to create a cohesive, best-in-class website solution for our diverse global portfolio of stadiums, arenas, theaters, and convention centers," said Alex Merchán, chief marketing officer at ASM Global. "From the start of this relationship, Simpleview has impressed us with its tech stack, service offering, data-driven approach, and talented team. We look forward to building and scaling this partnership in the years ahead."

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. , the premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the world’s leading brands and agencies, today announced its launch in the South Korean market. Senior Client Partner Seunghun (Edward) Choi spearheads the expansion and will be pivotal in establishing an in-market presence in South Korea. Choi brings over 25 years of experience to the role and will focus on leveraging essential brand and agency relationships in Korea to drive growth through expanded partnerships.

“South Korean brands are highly regarded in domestic and international markets for their innovation, quality and global appeal,” said IZEA President and Chief Operating Officer Ryan Schram. “Influencer marketing is a powerful strategy for Korean businesses to target both domestic and global consumers in an authentic and impactful way. We are excited to hit the ground running in South Korea to provide the tools, resources, and connections to clients who seek to access the entirety of the modern Creator Economy.”

“Our launch in South Korea comes after our successful launch in China in 2022, where we established direct relationships with some of the largest companies in the country, and expect double-digit growth this year,” Schram continued. “Pairing IZEA’s 17 years of industry trailblazing and international expertise with Edward’s impressive local connections and business acumen, we are confident in our ability to elevate Korean brands and agencies to new heights.”

Choi joins IZEA with a wealth of experience in brand, product and digital marketing for major global companies across a range of industries and geographies. He previously served as Executive Vice President at Geometry Global; Head of Marketing at Gen.G Esports; and Regional Marketing Director at LG Electronics.        

IZEA was founded by Ted Murphy in 2006, launching the global creator economy that thrives today. The company has facilitated nearly four million collaborations between influencers and brands, providing influencer marketing campaigns and custom content creation for Fortune 500 businesses and some of the biggest agencies in the world.

1Bstories, is a pioneering start-up founded by Anuvrat Rao, along with a team of esteemed ex-Google founding members, collectively having 23 years of experience developing and scaling products internationally, proudly announces its emergence from stealth mode. The company has successfully raised $5.5 million in a recent funding round from Northstar Group and 47 other VCs and angel investors to launch its breakthrough product, Vidiofy.

Vidiofy is a cutting-edge generative AI video tool designed specifically for publishers and brands seeking to enhance engagement with their communities, expand their social following, and create new revenue streams. With Vidiofy, businesses can effortlessly create hundreds of high-quality videos every month, eliminating barriers traditionally associated with video production, time and manpower.

"We are thrilled to officially introduce 1Bstories and unveil Vidiofy to the world," said Anuvrat Rao, CEO and Founder of 1Bstories. "Our mission is to empower publishers and brands to seamlessly create captivating videos at scale, leveraging generative AI technology. Vidiofy is set to disrupt the industry by revolutionizing video creation, allowing businesses to create content like never before."

Vidiofy offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface that streamlines the entire video production process. Leveraging the power of generative AI, the platform enables publishers and brands to generate an extensive library of video content effortlessly from scratch or from an existing article or web page. From captivating social media clips to personalized marketing messages, Vidiofy equips businesses with the tools to maximize their online presence and achieve unparalleled levels of engagement.

Part of the team is Stacie Chan, ex-Googler, award-winning journalist, and Emmy-nominated actress. She was thrilled to join 1Bstories and bring her love of storytelling and technology into one bold vision. Alongside Stacie is the "godfather of tech" Ravi Hamsa, with an illustrious career of working with top tech companies like Uber, LinkedIn, InMobi, and Yahoo.

1Bstories' growth has their investors showering them with praise. One high profile investor, Tom Blomfield, founder of Monzo said "1Bstories has an interesting vision for the future of AI video technology, and I'm thrilled to support their journey. With a talented management team at the helm, I'm excited to see what they do to online storytelling."

Alongside Tom, was another prominent voice in the AI industry, Caesar Sengupta, Co-Founder & CEO of Arta finance who mentioned "Generative AI is going to transform most industries over the next few years. 1Bstories, with their cutting-edge AI video platform and a management team of industry veterans, is set to revolutionize the way we engage with video content. I'm excited to support their mission and witness their groundbreaking impact."

Another high-profile investor, Ian Doody, co-founder of Powerhouse Capital also mentioned "Powerhouse is thrilled to partner with Anu Rao and the 1B team. We believe AI has the ability to drive personalized content at scale while delivering a better user experience. 1B's Vidiofy product is a powerful tool that arms creators with additional capabilities to deliver deeper engagement and relevance with their audiences.  We are excited to support this team on the journey."

"We believe deeply in 1Bstories and their pioneering product, Vidiofy. The revolutionary AI-powered video tool is destined to redefine the digital publishing landscape by enabling companies to churn out compelling, high-quality videos with unprecedented ease and efficiency. We foresee Vidiofy becoming the gold standard in AI video production, effortlessly bridging the gap between ambition and execution while creating new horizons of engagement and monetization." said Quentin Reyes, Managing Director of Alpha Praetorian Capital, another VC investor in 1Bstories.

Other investors also include Tim Dattels who served as the Managing Partner for TPG Asia and Partner and Managing Director of Goldman Sachs.

1Bstories is already working with a wide variety of customers across verticals, from mainstream US news publishers to niche digital Australian publications to large telecommunication companies in Indonesia, and even real estate developers in Singapore. With the ability to quickly publish and translate content to over 20 languages, Vidiofy also helps their customers grow their brand internationally as well.

The $5.5 million investment will accelerate product development, expand the team, and drive widespread adoption of Vidiofy in the market.

Andi, which is building search for the next generation, announced today a new semantic content engine that makes what was already the most accurate GenAI search tool even more precise in its answers. The company also revealed a new UX with a cleaner conversational design, a TikTok-style visual results feel, and better presentation of sources and citations.

Unlike GenAI search tools that leverage Large Language Models to both find and compose answers, Andi first filters for high-quality content sources on the Internet and then uses LLMs to provide accurate summarized answers with links to those sources. Andi summarizes answers by reading the entirety of each source – not just using web snippets, like all other GenAI search tools do. This helps improve accuracy of answers as well.

Now, Andi is launching a brand new semantic search backend, based on the last year of feedback from users. Semantic ranking works by looking for context and relatedness in content. Andi can understand concepts and likeness, elevating the most relevant and highest quality sources and filtering out low quality content. It’s most powerful on knowledge and information-based searches, such as finding the latest news and research/statistics.

Andi pioneered conversational, generative question answering and realized early on that the most important thing to users is concise answers that are reliable, trustworthy and accurate. “Factual accuracy is still a huge challenge in GenAI, and Andi made it a priority early on,” said Angela Hoover, Co-founder and CEO of Andi. “While others have focused on form over substance – and turned into misinformation machines – Andi has maintained its focus on delivering the most accurate results. Users are discovering this, and our user base has grown organically more than 300 percent since the beginning of the year.”

The other major problem with search and LLMs is source attribution. Hoover shares, “What makes the web great is the high quality content that producers spend hours researching, writing and creating. Fair content attribution, however, has been an issue in search from all the way back when Google started doing snippets, and now LLM search opens up a new paradigm for an experience that buries the original content producer even more. As part of this vision for search, we are deeply focused on source accreditation. Our commitment is to showcase great content and useful information, not steal it. There’s a way to do GenAI search that benefits both the user and producers of media.”

Andi has introduced several big innovations since opening Andisearch.com to the public in January 2023:

• A Summarize feature that provides accurate summaries of articles and other source material, with citations.
• An Explain feature on every result that simplifies complex topics and articles, like having a tutor right inside your search engine.
• A Generated Content feature that provides the most accurate generative AI content and reliable source citation in the industry. Users can ask Andi to write summaries, draft blog posts, lists, poems or tweets. Andi pulls in content from the latest search results so that the generated text is factually accurate and grounded in high-quality sources.
• A universal image discriminator that detects in real time the size and quality of images and displays them in a beautiful visual feed.

Promevo, a leading provider of Google solutions, is thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated Enterprise tier of its gPanel® user management and reporting tool for Google Workspace. This advanced edition of the proprietary software is designed to empower businesses with unparalleled Workspace management and reporting capabilities, taking their Google experience to the next level.

As organizations continue to leverage the power of Google Workspace to streamline their operations and drive productivity, gPanel® Enterprise emerges as the ultimate solution for administrators seeking to optimize their management and reporting processes.

Packed with an array of powerful features, this new tier is set to revolutionize the way businesses harness the full potential of Google Workspace.

Key features of the gPanel® Enterprise tier include:

• gPanel® API: gPanel® Enterprise seamlessly integrates with other operational systems and tools through its robust API, enabling organizations to automate workflows, increase efficiency, and drive productivity across their entire technology ecosystem. The gPanel® API also allows administrators to access all system logs and automate onboarding, decommissioning, and standard policies.
• Advanced Reporting and Analytics: gPanel® Enterprise provides in-depth insights into user activity, storage usage, and application adoption. Administrators can generate customizable reports and leverage data-driven analytics to make informed decisions and optimize their Google Workspace environment. These reports span a user's entire lifecycle, going well beyond the six-month reports available in the Google Admin console.
• Advanced User Management: With enhanced user management tools, administrators gain comprehensive control over user access, permissions, and security settings. Streamlined workflows ensure efficient onboarding, offboarding, and management of user accounts.
• Delegated Administration: This feature enables the delegation of administrative tasks to specific users or teams within the organization, empowering them with the necessary control while maintaining overall security and compliance.
• Enhanced Security and Compliance: gPanel® Enterprise offers advanced security features, including auditing and monitoring tools, allowing administrators to detect and address potential security threats proactively. The software also facilitates compliance with industry regulations, data protection policies, and internal governance requirements.

The Advanced Reporting capabilities and gPanel® API are Enterprise-exclusive features and are not currently available in gPanel® Starter or Standard. These tools were developed using real feedback from software users and members of a Client Advisory Board, supporting Promevo's goal of being both product-led and client-driven.

"We are thrilled to introduce the Enterprise tier of gPanel® software, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to providing cutting-edge Google Workspace solutions," said John Pettit, Chief Technology Officer at Promevo. "This new tier offers an unparalleled set of features that will empower businesses to take full control of their Google Workspace environment, optimize their management processes, and unlock valuable insights through advanced reporting capabilities."