The unified solution marks the first of its kind implementation globally Harnesses company’s global network presence to deliver carrier grade performance and enhance user experience Provides unified visibility and control of network traffic with context led insightsMUMBAI, India, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Communications today announced the launch of its Unified/ Single-Vendor Hosted Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) for global enterprises. In partnership with Versa Networks, a leader in AI-powered Unified SASE, Tata Communications Hosted SASE, converges software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN) and secure service edge (SSE) capabilities in a single pass technology enabling future ready businesses to fully harness the power and potential of cloud-based environments through exceptional performance, zero-trust security, ease of use, and cost effectiveness.

Hosted and managed end-to-end by Tata Communications, the solution offers secure, scalable, and agile deployment. The company’s cross domain expertise across network, security and cloud, delivers a seamless operational management and integration with existing systems for enterprises, ensuring robust support throughout their journey.
As enterprises increasingly adopt hybrid working, SD-WAN and a digital-first approach, their distributed network architecture increases vulnerability to cyberattacks, and hence the need for robust SSE solutions. A study commissioned by Tata Communications with Omdia identified that secure remote working was the top driver (49%) for adopting SASE solutions in global businesses, followed closely by simplified and integrated security models (43%). Furthermore, when implementing SASE, nearly half of businesses cited siloed security and networks teams as a key challenge.
Tata Communications Hosted SASE is uniquely positioned to address these challenges. The company is harnessing its globally distributed network for delivering Hosted SASE ensuring carrier grade connectivity and superior performance. It also offers advanced detection and real-time protection via a cyber threat intelligence platform that generates insights by aggregating data from Tata Communications’ network and other leading industry sources.
“Our customers operate in a hyperconnected environment, so it is vital that they are able to access data anytime anywhere without compromising on security or user experience,” said Srinivasan CR, Executive Vice President-Cloud and Cybersecurity Services & Chief Digital Officer, Tata Communications. “Our Hosted SASE solution powers global businesses with secure communication and collaboration weaving all of their data and applications into a single digital fabric that enables end-to-end control and visibility.”
Tata Communications Hosted SASE’s single pass technology ensures unified visibility and control of network traffic along with actionable insights to optimize network performance. This helps enterprises to avoid complexities and delays in managing an ever-growing stack of point solutions. Furthermore, they can also improve their return on investment — with Tata Communications Hosted SASE, the cost of ownership is estimated to be nearly 40% lower than deploying point solutions.
“As workforces become increasingly hybrid, there has never been a more important time to deliver something radically different, as every customer is unique and needs flexibility when determining how a SASE architecture fits into their environment. With the Hosted SASE, Tata Communications has set a new standard for enterprise security and connectivity for enterprises,” said Mouli S, SVP & CTO, Hinduja Global Solutions.
“We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Tata Communications,” said Kelly Ahuja, CEO, Versa Networks. “Their Hosted SASE offering will help enterprises drive business transformation while enhancing security posture and providing a better user-to-app experience. Delivering this via a single platform and fully leveraging their global network footprint allows Tata Communications to create differentiation through data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.”
“Remote working, connectivity to clouds and collaboration are key enterprise considerations. But each comes with security risks. SASE helps simplify and integrate enterprise security models,” said Brian Washburn, Research Director, Omdia. “Tata Communications’ Hosted SASE solution marks a first for its type of implementation globally, combining the provider’s high-performance global network with enhanced security for enterprises to connect, communicate and collaborate more safely.”
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About Versa Networks
Versa, the leader in single-vendor Unified SASE platforms, delivers AI/ML-powered SSE and SD-WAN solutions. The platform provides networking and security with true multitenancy, and sophisticated analytics via the cloud, on-premises, or as a blended combination of both to meet SASE requirements for small to extremely large enterprises and service providers. Thousands of customers globally, with hundreds of thousands of sites and millions of users, trust Versa with their mission critical networks and security. Versa is privately held and funded by Sequoia Capital, Mayfield, Artis Ventures, Verizon Ventures, Comcast Ventures, BlackRock, Liberty Global Ventures, Princeville Capital, RPS Ventures, and Triangle Peak Partners. For more information, visit https://www.versa-networks.com or follow Versa on LinkedIn and X (Twitter) @versanetworks.
About Tata Communications
A part of the Tata Group, Tata Communications (NSE: TATACOMM) (BSE: 500483) is a global digital ecosystem enabler powering today’s fast-growing digital economy in more than 190 countries and territories. Leading with trust, it enables digital transformation of enterprises globally with collaboration and connected solutions, core and next gen connectivity, cloud hosting and security solutions and media services. 300 of the Fortune 500 companies are its customers and the company connects businesses to 80% of the world’s cloud giants. For more information, please visit www.tatacommunications.com 
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STOCKHOLM, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Systecon is proud to announce a strategic partnership with PragoData, naming the Czech company as our exclusive representative for the sale, implementation, and support of Systecon’s Opus Suite solution for analysis-driven Life Cycle Management in the Czech, Slovak, and Bulgarian markets. This strategic alliance marks a major milestone in our mission to provide robust, data-driven life cycle management solutions for complex technical systems and a significant step in broadening the availability and impact of Opus Suite.

“For over fifty years, Systecon has been at the forefront of developing methods and software for analysis-driven LCM that enable organizations to make informed decisions throughout the life cycle of their systems. Our partnership with PragoData not only extends our reach but also strengthens our capability to support our clients by leveraging PragoData’s local expertise and market presence,” said Magnus Andersson, Director Business Development at Systecon.
The Opus Suite is renowned for its role in optimizing performance and reducing costs of complex systems, widely used by NATO member countries and defense industry suppliers. It facilitates seamless data exchange, precise modeling, and optimization of system performance and cost-efficiency. Every day, Opus Suite is used by hundreds of companies and governments in more than 20 countries on five continents.
“Teaming up with Systecon elevates our ability to provide comprehensive life cycle management solutions. This partnership enables us to deliver even more value to our clients, particularly in managing complex systems and projects,” said Břetislav Moc, CEO of PragoData
This collaboration follows PragoData’s recent acquisition of CALS servis, marking another milestone in their “Product Life Centre of Excellence” initiative.
For further information, please visit  www.systecongroup.com
About Systecon
Systecon is a leading provider of decision support solutions, specializing in optimizing complex systems for military and commercial applications. With a track record of excellence, Systecon delivers innovative tools and expertise to empower organizations worldwide.
For over 50 years Systecon has developed methods and software for analysis-driven life cycle management. Our solution Opus Suite is used by organizations across the globe in different industries, from defense to renewables to transport, to make informed, smarter decisions in all phases of the system life cycle. We have the methodology, tools, and experience to understand and influence the factors that affect the performance and costs of technical systems – e.g., aircraft, trains, or wind turbines – and to optimize operations, system design, and maintenance solutions based on our customers’ conditions and objectives. Today Systecon is a thought leader in analytical LCM and many of the world’s most complex technology projects rely on our tools and expertise.
For more information, please visit www.systecongroup.com.
About PragoData
PragoData is a leading Czech company specialising in the development, implementation, and security of information systems. It has become a trusted partner for numerous clients in both the private and public sectors, such as Škoda Auto, the Ministry of Defence, or the Czech Technical University.
PragoData owns subsidiaries HAiDA spol. s r.o. for implementing GORDIC GINIS software and CALS servis s.r.o. for integrated product support (IPS) from the perspective of both the manufacturer and user. The company is also an exclusive partner of the Swedish company Systecon on certain European markets, a leading global provider of software for managing the life cycle of complex technical systems.
PragoData holds the highest security standards from the National Security Authority and the National Cyber and Information Security Agency.
PragoData and its subsidiaries are based in Prague, Brno, Česká Lípa, and Nový Bor.
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READING, England, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — OQC, a global leader in quantum computing solutions and spin-out from Oxford University’s Department of Physics, today announced the appointment of Dr Peter Leek as Chief Scientific Officer. Leek, the visionary behind OQC’s core technology, will lead the company’s scientific research operations and spearhead its global research programmes.

Dr. Leek has been instrumental in shaping OQC’s scientific foundation since its inception in 2017, serving as a scientific advisor to the company alongside his continuing academic research at the University of Oxford. His pioneering work in quantum computing, particularly with superconducting qubits, has positioned OQC at the forefront of the industry. This appointment comes at a pivotal moment as OQC embarks on its next stage of growth and focuses on advancing its core technology toward the era of universal fault tolerant quantum computation.
CEO Gerald Mullally commented, “As OQC continues to grow and we progress on our journey, it is an exciting time to see Peter take on the new role of Chief Scientific Officer. His deep expertise and vision have been fundamental to our success, and his leadership will be crucial as we continue to build on our core IP and drive scientific excellence forward.”
Dr. Leek, an active researcher, is a pioneer in the field of quantum computing, particularly known for his contributions to superconducting quantum circuits. With a PhD from the University of Cambridge, and postdoctoral research experience from ETH Zurich in the science of circuit QED, he has led his own research group at the University of Oxford since 2012, where OQC’s core IP was first developed.. The new Chief Scientific Officer is also a co-investigator in the UK’s national quantum computing research hub, where he continues to play a prominent role in the national programme.
“Taking on the role of Chief Scientific Officer at OQC is both an honour and an exciting opportunity,” said Dr. Peter Leek. “The OQC team is full of talent and I am excited to work with them to continue to advance our research and innovation in quantum computing. Together, we will build on our strong foundation and drive the next wave of technological breakthroughs.”
The core IP developed by Leek has underpinned OQC achieving the  world-first integration of a quantum computer into  a colocation data centre and delivering Europe’s first Quantum Compute-as-a-Service platform. The company’s research department has continued to make notable contributions to the progression of the technology, including electron-beam annealing of Josephson junctions offers precise control over qubit frequencies post-fabrication, and developing a hardware efficient error-detection method laying the foundation to implement quantum error correction in next-generation quantum computers.
About OQC 
OQC is a global leader in quantum computing-as-a-service, building a brighter future by providing enterprise-ready quantum solutions that seamlessly integrate into digital infrastructures and customer workflows. By pushing technological boundaries, we were the first commercially available quantum computer in the UK, the first Quantum Compute-as-a-Service company in Europe, and the first in the world to deploy a quantum computer to a commercial data centre including the integration with high performance compute. Our work has begun to break down technical, financial, and geographical barriers to quantum; offering every enterprise a chance to seize a competitive edge.
Our latest device, OQC Toshiko, is the world’s first and only enterprise ready platform: a powerful next generation system, deployed to commercial data-centres, enabling businesses to securely tap into ground-breaking technology. For more information, visit our website: www.oqc.tech.
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