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Owkin and The University of Pittsburgh Launch a Collaboration to Advance Cancer Research with Artificial Intelligence and Federated Learning

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NEW YORK and PITTSBURGH, March 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Owkin, a startup that deploys AI and Federated Learning technologies to augment medical research and enable scientific discoveries, announces a collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh. This pilot leverages the high-quality datasets and world-class medical research within Pitt’s Departments of Biomedical Informatics and Pathology, as well as Owkin’s pioneering technologies and research platform. Collaborations such as these have potential to advance clinical research and drug development.
Pitt researchers led by Michael Becich, MD, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Informatics in the Health Sciences and Chairman and Distinguished University Professor of the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI), will team up with Owkin to develop and validate prognostic machine learning models. The pilot project will then have the potential to expand into several key therapeutic areas for the University.“The Pitt Department of Biomedical Informatics in partnership with the Department of Pathology is committed to improving biomedical research and clinical care through the innovative application of informatics and best practices in next generation data sharing. This collaboration with Owkin will expand our innovations in the computational pathology space,” Dr. Becich said. “Our currently funded projects explore areas such as the intersection of genomics and machine learning applied to histopathologic imaging (computational pathology) to broaden our understanding of the role of the tumor microenvironment for precision immune-oncology.”This partnership makes it possible for Pitt to join the Owkin Loop, a federated network of US and European academic medical centers that collaborate with Owkin to generate new insights from high-quality, curated, research-grade, multi-modal patient data captured in clinical trials or research cohorts. Loop generated insights can inform pharmaceutical drug development strategy, from biomarker discovery to clinical trial design, and product differentiation. Owkin seeks to create a movement in medicine by establishing federated learning at the core of future research.Federated learning technologies enable researchers in different institutions and different geographies to collaborate and train multicentric AI models on heterogeneous datasets, resulting in better predictive performance and higher generalizability. Data does not move, only the algorithms travel, thus protecting an institution’s data governance and privacy. Furthermore, Owkin’s data use is compliant with local ethical body consent processes and data compliance regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR.“We’re thrilled to launch this project with Dr. Becich and his team at Pitt. The quality and size of the University’s research cohorts in combination with the DBMI’s mandate to bring together healthcare physicians and innovative academics to work on some of the most cutting-edge science, makes this collaboration a great opportunity to develop predictive AI models and to scale other research in the future. Owkin is proud to bring their expertise in machine learning technologies and data scientists to the table to foment new clinical insights,” Meriem Sefta, Owkin Head of Partnerships said.HIMSS 2020
Owkin is presenting their recent discoveries at HIMSS 2020 in Orlando, Florida on March 10th at 2:45 pm EDT. From the Innovation Live Stage, Meriem Sefta and Charles Maussion will explore opportunities to transform medical research with a Federated AI Learning platform. Rooted in institutional relationships that optimize high-quality research cohorts fit for AI, they will illustrate these breakthrough methods with a Nature Medicine published case study developed in close collaboration with one of our partners. Several other Owkin members will also be on hand to discuss the organization’s innovative research platform. Get in touch with Owkin to learn more or meet them at their booth during the conference.
About Owkin:
Owkin specializes in artificial intelligence technologies applied to clinical research. It was Co-founded in 2016 by Thomas Clozel, a hematologist oncologist and researcher, and Gilles Wainrib, a computer science teacher-researcher at the École Normale Supérieure, and a Stanford University PostDoc. Owkin enables researchers to use data from health care or research activities to train interpretable machine learning models. These models allow better prediction of patient prognosis and response to treatment, developing new generations of biomarkers. In October 2019, Owkin published its breakthrough analysis of tumor biology using an interpretable deep-learning model, called MesoNet, in Nature Medicine.
Owkin is among the first companies to use Federated Learning technologies, a decentralised analysis approach that protects patient data by ensuring that it never leaves the hospital. For more information, visit www.owkin.com and follow @OWKINscience on Twitter.About the University of Pittsburgh:
A nonsectarian, coeducational, state-related, public research university founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a member of the prestigious by-invitation-only Association of American Universities and internationally renowned as a leading center of learning and research in the arts, sciences, humanities, professions, and health sciences. Comprising a Pittsburgh campus, which is home to 16 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, and four Western Pennsylvania regional campuses, Pitt offers nearly 500 distinct degree programs and confers more than 8,500 degrees annually.
Pitt has ranked among the top 10 recipients of funding from the National Institutes of Health since 1998 and is ranked among the top 10 American research universities nationally in terms of total federal science and engineering research and development obligations. For more information, visit www.pitt.edu. For more information about Pitt’s Department of Biomedical Informatics, visit https://www.dbmi.pitt.edu/Press Contacts:
Owkin: Talia Lliteras – Tél. +33 7 87 21 81 90; Pitt: Patrick McMahon – Tel. 412-624-4148;

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ST Engineering iDirect makes Intuition available for Customer Testing and Adoption Planning

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Release integrates cloud-native capabilities and ST Engineering iDirect’s proven mobility, waveform, and bandwidth management technologies
HERNDON, Va., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, today announced the availability of Intuition, its next-generation, cloud-native, software-defined ground system designed for multi-orbit environments, for customer testing and adoption.

Intuition is engineered to revolutionize how satellite networks are deployed, how connectivity services are delivered, and how satellite operators and service providers can drive revenue while streamlining operations. This powerful platform combines the best of ST Engineering iDirect’s trusted technologies with future-focused cloud-based, standards-based, multi-orbit solutions, enabling customers to scale effortlessly while maintaining exceptional service quality.
This initial release marks a critical step toward the general availability release in 2025, allowing customers early integration and testing of Intuition in their own network ecosystems.  This hands-on experience helps to accelerate the adoption of new high-performance features alongside ST Engineering iDirect’s renowned innovations in mobility and bandwidth management.
With this release, customers can begin to plan for the advanced capabilities of Intuition, including:
Cloud Migration: Customers can familiarize themselves with Intuition’s hub compute rack (DCR) infrastructure within a private cloud environment for network processing – enhancing operational flexibility.Standards-based, Cloud-native Network Management System (NMS): Built on a microservices architecture with standards-based APIs, Intuition’s NMS is capable of supporting hundreds of thousands of terminals and provides a comprehensive view of network health, performance and usage, giving customers the power to make data-driven decisions instantly – all in a single view.Increased Mobility and Multi-Orbit Functionality: Industry-leading mobility applications are further improved with even faster beam mapping for optimized beam selection. The introduction of domain-based automatic beam switching (D-ABS) ensures seamless, flexible network changes, while a new unified satellite tracking solution enhances multi-orbit operations.Best-in-class Technologies: Intuition integrates ST Engineering iDirect’s trusted innovations including Global Bandwidth Management (GBWM), enabling customers to differentiate their service offerings with optimized service level agreements – a key feature for global operators.Investment Protection: Customers can leverage journey-enabled infrastructure and modems to evaluate the lifecycle of their current technology, making informed decisions about adoption strategies and assuring future success.”No two customers will use Intuition the same way,” said Don Claussen, CEO at ST Engineering iDirect. “This initial release is a critical first step that empowers our customers to plan more effectively and rapidly integrate Intuition within their unique network environments. We’re committed to working  with our customers to develop tailored strategies that maximize the return on their investments, ensuring long-term growth in today’s competitive landscape.”
As part of its phased release strategy, ST Engineering iDirect will continue to collaborate closely with customers, offering comprehensive support as they prepare for Intuition’s full general availability in 2025.
ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. With over 40 years of delivering innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges we are committed to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded iDirect, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is a leader in key industries including mobility, broadcast and military/government. In 2007, iDirect Government was formed to better serve the U.S. government and defense communities. For more information visit www.idirect.net.

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Corero Network Security Secures $6M in New Orders To Close Q3 2024

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Total Orders for 2024 Reach $20.2 Million
LONDON, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Corero Network Security (AIM: CNS) (OTCQB: DDOSF), the distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection specialists, today announced it has secured $6 million in new orders during the third quarter of 2024. This strong close continues the company’s customer acquisition momentum and brings Corero’s total orders for 2024 to $20.2 million.

Corero’s innovative SmartWall ONE™ DDoS protection solutions have driven the company’s expansion into new strategic geographies such as the Middle East and Latin America, while also strengthening its foothold in existing markets. In Q3 2024, the company secured six additional customer wins, contributing to a total of 16 new customers so far this year.
Alongside new customer wins, Corero expanded relationships with existing customers through significant contract renewals and upgrades, demonstrating continued trust in its SmartWall ONE solution to meet evolving security needs and support business growth.
Carl Herberger, Chief Executive Officer at Corero Network Security, commented: “I am thrilled to welcome our new customers and delighted that we continue to grow with our existing customers. Renewals and upgrades demonstrate that we are successfully delivering on our customer promises and collectively these deals underline the market-leading capabilities of our cutting-edge SmartWall ONE solution. Our continued new customer win momentum since H1 2024 demonstrates the ongoing success of our accelerated go-to-market strategy and highlights Corero’s increasing ability to compete across the global market.”
About Corero Network SecurityCorero Network Security is a leading provider of DDoS protection solutions, specializing in automatic detection and protection solutions with network visibility, analytics, and reporting tools. Corero’s technology protects against external and internal DDoS threats in complex edge and subscriber environments, ensuring internet service availability. With operational centers in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA, and Edinburgh, UK, Corero is headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market (ticker: CNS) and the US OTCQB Market (OTCQB: DDOSF).
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boost.ai Launches AI-Powered CX Insights, Revolutionizes Analysis of Customer Interactions

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Three New Features Enable Automatic Review and Deeper Analysis of Every Customer Interaction with Virtual Agents.
SANDNES, Norway, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — boost.ai today announced the launch of AI-powered CX Insights, a trio of new features to its conversational AI solution that enables enterprises to better analyze customer interactions and improve customer experience. At its core, AI-powered CX Insights enables automatic review of every single conversation a virtual agent has with customers and provides enterprises with detailed, actionable insights. The new level of transparency will increase enterprises’ capacity to execute data-driven changes in their customer experience and react to emerging trends and customer issues in real time.

For most enterprises, measuring and improving customer experience remains a tedious challenge, and those that try can only manage to do a cursory job. Traditional methods for analyzing automated conversations like manual reviews, basic performance metrics, and customer satisfaction (CSAT) surveys provide a fragmented view of customer interactions, and can often be misleading or inefficient. Manual reviews are time-consuming and inconsistent, while metrics such as completion and containment rates offer little insight into whether customers actually received the support they needed. CSAT surveys, though useful, often fail to link feedback to specific conversations, making it difficult to drive real improvements.
Boost.ai’s AI-powered CX Insights eliminate these challenges by providing an end-to-end solution that automatically reviews every customer conversation and empowers enterprises with deep visibility into the true quality of interactions. The result is a continuous, data-driven improvement of the customer experience with a level of insights not yet seen in this industry.
“Since day one, we’ve been committed to transparency and control in our platform, providing businesses with a simple-to-use, and highly intelligent way of introducing AI to their existing CX model. Today, we’ve delivered a tool that shows them how well their virtual agents are performing and will assist in improving the customer journey like never before,” said Jerry Haywood, CEO of boost.ai. “The future of CX lies in the conversations consumers today have every day with brands across the globe, across every channel. This tool will enable enterprises in any industry, even the most regulated, to clearly answer whether they’re delivering a world-class experience to every customer, and what to change if they aren’t already.”
The three capabilities that make up AI-powered CX Insights are:
AI Review; Automates the process of analyzing every customer conversation, ensuring consistency and efficiency without manual effort. By leveraging a dedicated algorithm with a uniquely trained Large Language Model (LLM), it evaluates conversations in-depth, reviewing the context, intent, and relevance of responses.Actionable Metrics: Tracks and categorizes the outcome of every conversation, offering clearer insights into why customer interactions were automated or escalated to a human agent. Actionable metrics allow businesses to go beyond basic measures like containment and completion rates to ensure customers are receiving the right answers and support.Conversation Insights: Provides an upgraded suite of visuals displaying detailed CX metrics and trends across all interactions, eliminating guesswork and enabling data-driven decisions. Conversation Insights enables enterprises to continuously refine their virtual agent performance to improve customer experience over time.”In the world of customer experience, every conversation matters. Today, virtual agents need to go beyond just following an automated conversation flow, they need to deliver a positive experience for every customer, delivering accurate responses and building customer trust,” said Henry Iversen, Co-Founder and CCO of boost.ai. “This launch marks a significant shift in our industry and is a key part of our broader vision. Looking ahead, we envision a future where customer experience is entirely conversation-driven, and this is a major step forward to achieving it.”
AI-powered CX Insights will become generally available for boost.ai customers in early November. To see the new features in action, and to learn more about how they can transform your conversational review capabilities, check out this video.
About boost.aiboost.ai is a global leader in conversational AI optimized for scale. Leveraging the best of generative AI and traditional CAI, boost.ai is pioneering an era of broad-scope hybrid virtual agents to responsibly deliver the most advanced voice and chat solutions on the market. Platform architecture, and other guardrails ensure customers across regulated industries, banks, credit unions, and insurance firms, onboard market-leading virtual agents without increasing risk. Key customers include Santander Bank, MSU Federal Credit Union, Aspire General Services, and more. Learn more at boost.ai.
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