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Microsoft Discover AI Upskilling Journey 2021: Democratizing access and use of AI solutions among students and young professionals

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From January to June 2021, students and young professionals from around the world took on Microsoft’s Discover AI Upskilling Journey to acquire or improve their AI skills.
The bottom line? No technical skills needed, the Journey is open to everyone!
By registering in the Mini-Sprints or the Discover AI Challenge, participants had the opportunity to learn more about AI and concretely apply their knowledge through the development of innovative projects. Ultimately, the challenge resulted in an enriching and fun experience and clearly highlighted the creativity of young innovators in the world of AI.

MONTREAL, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

The Newest Step Of An Ongoing Journey

Known as one of the most innovative companies worldwide, Microsoft systematically strives to make the newest technologies accessible to everyone. The Microsoft Learn platform is a perfect illustration of this will to democratize the use of digital solutions and provide the general public with an opportunity to acquire new valuable skills.

Being one of the trendiest and most promising technologies in the market, AI has logically been one of the focus points of Microsoft over the past years and the group has undertaken numerous successful initiatives to foster public understanding and utilization of this technology.

With the first edition of the Discover AI Upskilling Journey launched in May 2020, Microsoft hoped to democratize the use of AI and provide participants, regardless of academic background and technical skills, with the tools to discover AI their own way.

The competition attracted more than 600 students and both juries and mentors were dazzled by the quality and ingenuity of submitted projects. “I was always blown away by the creativity of the participants and how they applied the AI concepts to various industries,” recalls Sarah Muma, a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and judge of the event.

Faced with such great results and enthusiasm from students, it was no surprise when Microsoft announced it would build upon this success and launch the 2nd edition of the Discover AI Upskilling Journey.

The Discover AI Upskilling Journey #2

Quite like the first edition, the Upskilling Journey #2 was designed to be a multi-step competition through which young participants could expand their knowledge of AI and gain hands-on experience in applying what they learned.

The challenge consisted of three parts:

  • four themed “Mini-Sprints” lasting a month each, in the scope of which participants had to complete specific Microsoft Learn modules before developing short projects showcasing their learnings.
  • the Discover AI Challenge, where participants had to create teams of up to four people and develop a project idea integrating AI falling under one of four categories: Education, Healthcare, Banking & Finance and Sustainability. Teams were also asked to build a prototype with the help of their Microsoft coach.
  • the Cloud Skills Challenge, whose goal was to reward participants who obtained the greatest number of Experience Points (XPs) through the completion of Microsoft modules.

To go even further than last year and increase participation and involvement of the student community in Canada, each Mini-Sprint was organized in collaboration with a dedicated student group. “We had a wonderful time working with Microsoft and Agorize and are glad that we had a chance to support some of the amazing initiatives their teams are leading,” said Cassi-Ann Hutchinson, President of the UW FinTech Club, which was deeply involved in the scope of the fourth Mini-Sprint.

More than having access to numerous resources on the platform, all participants of the Journey benefited from active support from Microsoft coaches throughout the competition and had the opportunity to ask their questions during dedicated office hours.

They also received industry-recognized Microsoft Pearson certifications, providing them with tangible proof to showcase their achievements and help them kickstart and/or boost their career.

The Mini-Sprints

Numerous innovative projects were received in the scope of each Mini-Sprint, making it challenging for judges to pick the winning ones. The four main evaluation criteria were quality of presentation, quality of content, practical implications and engagement of audience during the live presentation.

As an illustration of the creativeness of solutions developed by participating teams, the project winning first place in the fourth Mini-Sprint about Ethics in AI & Interpretability was AI Credo – an iterative process to ensure that an AI solution makes only ethical decisions through the creation of a feedback response system helping the AI take ethical decisions right from the very start of the development cycle. In simpler words, an ingenuous AI system to manage AI ethics.

“Although each Mini-Sprint final event was unique insofar as the themes addressed were never the same, the common thread was a fun atmosphere and the cleverness of projects presented,” remarked Wemba Opota, Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Solutions Lead at Microsoft. “Far from reducing participating teams’ engagement, having a gamified and friendly competition approach resulted in the creation of concrete AI-enabled solutions tackling real world problems.”

While all participants walked away with valuable experience and new knowledge of AI, winners were also awarded Microsoft Surface Go and Surface Pro tablets as well as vouchers for Microsoft Learn certifications and other Microsoft accessories.

Discover AI Challenge Final Event

During the Discover AI Challenge Grand Finale that happened on June 30, 5 finalist teams had the opportunity to pitch their projects falling under one of the four aforementioned categories and answer related questions in front of a jury panel composed of Microsoft and Agorize experts. They also had a chance to showcase their prototypes and provide attendees with a concrete visualization of their idea.

Because of the outstanding quality of projects presented, juries had a tough time deciding between teams but they eventually reached a decision and elected Dice AI – an AI algorithm that predicts the final image quality of prostate cancer MRI scans – as the winner of the 2021 Discover AI Challenge.

“A special thank you to the participants, mentors, judges and Agorize for making this Discover AI challenge an incredible success,” said Wemba Opota at the end of the event. “Once again, the creativity, ingenuity and technical relevance of projects presented clearly highlights the possibilities and the promise of the upcoming generation of innovators. I cannot wait to see what’s coming next!”

The learning journey continues!

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Digital China’s Guo Wei Shares ‘China’s Sample’ of Global Digital Innovation with London Business School

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LONDON, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On May 21st, at the invitation of London Business School (LBS), Guo Wei, Chairman of Digital China, participated in the esteemed “Managing the Digital Organization” lecture, engaging with a cohort of prospective business leaders. Focusing on the trending topics of ‘Artificial Intelligence’ and ‘Digital Transformation’, he imparted the digital philosophy and practices of Chinese enterprises amidst the digital civilization era.

Digital China, a prominent player in China’s digital economy, has harnessed over two decades of deep involvement in the nation’s information industry to embrace the power of digitization. This has culminated in what Guo Wei refers to as ‘China’s Vibrant Blueprint for Digital Transformation’, carving a distinctive path of digital metamorphosis. Notably, Digital China’s transformation narrative has been incorporated into LBS’s esteemed case library, underscoring its significance as a teaching instrument.
In his lecture, Guo Wei emphasized that the digital economy now constitutes the backbone of supply, with digital technology emerging as the paramount catalyst for economic expansion. The hastening pace of global digitization propels us into an epoch of digital civilization. For multinational corporations, digital strategies have escalated to the status of corporate strategy, and the amassing of data assets constitutes the pivotal lever for business innovation. Amidst this evolution, AI-fueled digital-cloud integration signifies a disruptive technological innovation, poised to invigorate the global landscape. Digital China feels honored to reprise its role in elite international business school case repositories, thereby contributing insights to academia. This recognition signifies that Chinese enterprises’ digital and AI acumen resonates globally, exemplifying world-class practices.
Professor Julian Birkinshaw, Vice Dean and Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at LBS, remarked, “As a global institution, we constantly seek out exemplary cases worldwide. Digital China was chosen not solely due to its prominence in China but also its sophisticated implementation of digital technologies, demonstrating adaptability and offering invaluable insights to our students about the contemporary business milieu. The story of Digital China encapsulates Mr. Guo Wei’s philosophy – digitization transcends being a mere process; it embodies the existential rationale for companies. This philosophy underpins our decision to feature Digital China in our case studies.”
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Saviynt Appoints James Ross as RVP-ANZ to Strategically Accelerate Growth in the Australia and New Zealand Region

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LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Saviynt, a leading provider of cloud-native identity and governance platform solutions, today announced the appointment of James Ross as RVP-ANZ as the company has seen rapid growth in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region, with double digit growth year over year.

Saviynt has solidified its position as a key player in the cloud identity security landscape with its Identity Cloud. The company’s continued focus on innovation and client satisfaction has contributed significantly to building a safer Australia with prominent customers across the energy and utilities, finance, retail, energy, and transport and logistics sectors.
“James’ appointment as the Regional Vice President (RVP) for ANZ marks a strategic move to accelerate growth and solidify market presence in the region,” said Dan Mountstephen, SVP APAC at Saviynt. “With a proven track record of dynamic leadership at Collibra, ForgeRock, and CA Technologies, James brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. His visionary approach and collaborative spirit are poised to inspire and mobilize teams toward ambitious targets.”
Saviynt has consistently expanded its client base and deepened its relationships with existing customers through customized solutions and unparalleled support, cementing its reputation as a trusted partner in the region’s cybersecurity ecosystem. As RVP ANZ, Ross is set to foster key partnerships and implement agile strategies to propel the company towards new heights of success in the dynamic ANZ market.
“Joining Saviynt excites me because it’s an opportunity to help more organizations simplify their identity ecosystem in order to drive efficiencies and improved security posture. I am committed to leveraging Saviynt’s cutting-edge solutions to continue to broaden our partnerships in the region to improve our accessibility for customers, strengthen our regional delivery, whilst continuing to provide a great customer experience,” said Ross.
To learn more about Saviynt, please visit our website.
About Saviynt
Saviynt empowers enterprises to secure their digital transformation, safeguard critical assets, and meet regulatory compliance. With a vision to provide a secure and compliant future for all enterprises, Saviynt’s cutting-edge solutions have been recognized as industry leaders. For more information, please visit www.saviynt.com.
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Appdome Sweeps Cybersecurity Excellence Awards

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Unified Mobile Defense Platform Recognized for Innovation and Leadership Across Nine Cybersecurity Categories
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Appdome, the mobile app economy’s one-stop shop for mobile defense, today announced it has received a total of nine (9) Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. The Appdome Unified Mobile App Defense Platform was awarded best in class across nine categories in recognition of the comprehensive breadth, depth and value of the Appdome platform to brands and enterprises alike.

“We congratulate Appdome on being recognized as an award winner in 9 categories of the 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards,” said Holger Schulze, CEO of Cybersecurity Insiders and founder of the 600,000-member Information Security Community on LinkedIn, which organizes the 9th annual Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. “With over 600 entries across more than 300 categories, the awards are highly competitive. Appdome’s achievement reflects outstanding commitment to the core principles of excellence, innovation, and leadership in cybersecurity.”
Within a single pane of glass, Appdome delivers the most complete set of no-code, no-SDK, fully automated mobile defenses to mobile brands and enterprises, empowering mobile developers, cybersecurity, fraud and IT teams to deliver on any mobile cyber objective quickly and easily.
The nine (9) categories in which Appdome received a Cybersecurity Excellence Award are:
Mobile Security Platform: Appdome is the only enterprise-grade mobile security platform built for full mobile defense lifecycle management, visibility and control to brands and enterprises alike, including key features for build, test, release, monitor, response, and compliance automation. Mobile Security Automation: Appdome is the only mobile defense solution that uses machine learning to code and build over 300+ mobile app security, anti-fraud, anti-cheat, anti-malware, anti-bot, geo-compliance and other defenses in Android & iOS apps in the DevOps pipeline.Mobile Social Engineering Defense:  The Appdome Social Engineering Prevention solution is the first of its kind to protect mobile users from voice phishing (Vishing) scams and other imposter scams, T.O.A.D. attacks, Remote Access Trojans (RATs), Gold Pickaxe, FaceID bypass and more without an SDK or external servers.Mobile Bot Defense: The Appdome MOBILEBot™ Defense solution is the first mobile anti-bot solution to come out of the box compatible with any industry standard web application firewall (WAF) on the market and provide multi-layered bot, credential stuffing and Account Take Over (ATO) defense without an SDK, external server, performance limits, or restrictions.Mobile Geo Compliance:  Only the Appdome Mobile Geo-Compliance solution guarantees accurate and authentic geo location of mobile devices, applications and users without code or coding in the mobile app, without implementing an SDK and without deploying additional servers.Mobile XDR: The Appdome ThreatScope™ Mobile XDR solution is the only mobile attack and threat monitoring service that comes pre-packaged into the mobile defense lifecycle, requires no device agent, device profile, separate code, coding, SDK or server, and provides real-time detection and automated response across internal (employee facing) and external (consumer facing) Android & iOS apps.DevOps Mobile Security Tool: The Appdome platform’s fully integrated Security Release Management™ capabilities and Appdome Certified Secure™ mobile DevSecOps certification offer the only true enterprise-grade compliance assurance, audit and control for mobile defense at brands and enterprises, allowing quick verification that all security, anti-fraud and compliance objectives have been met.   Mobile Application Security:  With 300+ separate defenses for mobile apps, Appdome has the most comprehensive set of mobile application security features available in one product, fully compatible with all mobile Android & iOS apps.”Nine Cybersecurity Excellence Awards for Mobile Defense tells a very compelling story for the incredibly complex Dev, Sec, and Ops challenges organizations face detecting and defeating mobile-based risks and attacks,” said Chris Roeckl, Chief Product Officer at Appdome. “Point products make these challenges worse by adding complexity and overloading already taxed cyber and engineering teams. Appdome is the only platform simplifying work, bringing all these unique challenges under a single pane of glass, delivering 300+ protections and simultaneously resolving the security, fraud, resilience and compliance challenges brands and enterprises face.”
Learn more about the award-winning Appdome Platform at www.appdome.com or request a personalized demo at https://www.appdome.com/request-a-demo/appdome-home/
The full list of awards are available from the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards website  https://cybersecurity-excellence-awards.com/
About AppdomeThe Appdome mission is to protect every mobile app and mobile user in the world. Appdome provides the mobile industry’s only Unified Mobile App Defense platform, powered by a patented mobile coding engine, Threat-Events™ Threat-Aware UX/UI Control, and ThreatScope™ Mobile XDR. Using Appdome, mobile brands eliminate complexity, ship faster and save money by delivering 300+ Certified Secure™ mobile app security, anti-malware, anti-fraud, mobile anti-bot, anti-cheat, geo compliance, MiTM attack prevention, code obfuscation, social engineering and other protections in Android and iOS apps with ease, inside the mobile DevOps and CI/CD pipeline. Leading financial, healthcare, government and m-commerce brands use Appdome to protect Android and iOS apps, mobile customers and mobile businesses globally. Appdome holds several patents including U.S. Patents 9,934,017 B2, 10,310,870 B2, 10,606,582 B2, 11,243,748 B2 and 11,294,663 B2. Additional patents pending.
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