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Censys Secures $75M in New Funding

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12 months ago

October 24, 2023

Andy Boyd, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency’s Center for Cyber Intelligence (CCI), joins the Censys board
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Censys, the leading Internet Intelligence Platform for Threat Hunting and Exposure Management, today announced it secured $75M in new funding. The capital raise consisted of a $50M Series C led by Decibel Partners, GV, Greylock and Intel Capital – and included new investors Ascension Ventures, Four Rivers Partners V, L.P, and accounts managed by Hamilton Lane. Additionally, the $25M in debt funding was led by SVB Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, a Division of First Citizens Bank.

Censys Accelerates Mission as the One Place to Understand Everything on the Internet
The digital world is central to our global society, and both the public and private sector are faced with the monumental task of securing an ever-growing, complex, and fragmented technology landscape. Further, the sophistication of today’s threat actors continue to accelerate rapidly, posing a significant threat globally and making cybersecurity an essential cornerstone to the future of our economy.
Censys has built the most complete and accurate collection of global internet infrastructure data, enriched with critical context to empower security and intelligence teams globally. As the leading threat intelligence provider across national governments and intelligence agencies, top-tier financial institutions, high-growth tech companies and global manufacturers, Censys plans to leverage this funding to accelerate product innovation and development, to further solidify its position as the leader in Threat Intelligence Data. The company also plans to scale revenue growth globally and expand its focus into the urgent and growing needs of healthcare security and privacy protection with the help of Ascension Ventures.
“This round of funding brings us even closer to our goal as the ground truth for global internet infrastructure,” says Brad Brooks, CEO of Censys. “We are committed to providing our customers the high-integrity data and analysis needed to understand exposures and conduct critical threat investigations. Cybersecurity is an essential anchor to the future of our global economy, and we are excited to continue our focus on ensuring a more resilient, cyber-aware future.”
Censys Welcomes Andy Boyd to the Board – Former Director of the CIA’s Center for Cyber Intelligence
To further Censys’ mission as the premier provider of security data and critical insights across the internet, Censys welcomes Andy Boyd as the newest independent board advisor.
Andy Boyd has extensive experience leading worldwide intelligence operations and brings in-depth knowledge of geopolitics, cyber operations and policy, security practices, and risk mitigation. In his most recent assignment as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency’s Center for Cyber Intelligence (CCI), he was responsible for intelligence collection, analysis and operations focused on foreign cyber threats to U.S. interests.
“As someone who has personally been involved in some of the most consequential counterterrorism operations of the past decade, I intimately understand the urgent need to strengthen our cybersecurity posture across both the public and private sectors,” says Andy Boyd. “I believe that Censys has a critical role to play in arming organizations with the data and insights they need to defend attack surfaces and take down threats in real-time, and am incredibly excited to partner with Censys on their mission.”
Censys Reports over 130% Annual Growth
Since its Series B in January 2022, Censys reported 130%+ Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth. Several initiatives have driven this success, including partnerships with leading technology vendors, the launch of the Censys Internet Map and the expansion of International offices. Censys continues to make waves in the industry with its recent completion of the SOC 2 Type II Compliance standard, and its plans to expand its footprint and open an office in Seattle, Washington, by the end of 2023.
About Censys: Censys, Inc.™ is the leading Internet Intelligence Platform for Threat Hunting and Exposure Management. Founded in 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Censys gives organizations the world’s most comprehensive real-time view of global networks and devices. Customers like Google, Cisco, Microsoft, Samsung, Swiss Armed Forces, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, and over 51% of the Fortune 500 rely on the company’s Exposure Management solution for a real-time, contextualized view into their internet and cloud assets. At Censys, you can be yourself. We like it that way. Diversity fuels our mission, and we are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age and identity. To learn more, visit censys.com and follow Censys on Twitter.
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Huawei Launches New Products and Solutions for Commercial Market and Works with Partners to Accelerate Digital Intelligence for SMEs

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1 hour ago

October 18, 2024

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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — During the 44th GITEX GLOBAL, one of the world’s largest technology exhibitions, Huawei Commercial Market Summit was held with the theme of “Joining Hands with Partners to Amplify Intelligence for SMEs.” At the event, Huawei launched 17 new products and 6 new solutions designed for the global SME market. The company also shared achievements of its continued strategic investment in the commercial market, emphasizing that it will keep adhering to a partner-centric approach. Huawei is committed to working together with partners to serve hundreds of thousands of customers in the commercial market.

In his opening speech, Ernest Zhang, President of the Partner Development and Commercial & Distribution Business Dept in Huawei Enterprise Sales Dept, said: “Over the past year, Huawei has achieved rapid growth in the commercial market in terms of the number of partners and customers, and overall revenue. Huawei will firmly adhere to its partner-led commercial market strategy, join hands with partners to gain in-depth insights into customer requirements across industries and sub-scenarios, develop more competitive products and scenario-based solutions accordingly, build a mutually beneficial partnership system, and empower partners’ digital and intelligent capabilities, so as to achieve success together with our partners in the digital, intelligent future of the commercial market.”
Peter Zhang, Director of the Commercial Business Dept in Huawei Enterprise Sales Dept, said: “Leveraging Huawei’s deep technical expertise in the ICT field and decades of experience in digital transformation, we have launched over 300 innovative products and scenario-based solutions for the commercial market. Through the HUAWEI eFly platform, we have digitally supported our partners in expanding their business with enterprise customers. It is Huawei’s partner policy in the commercial market to build a partner-centric and trustable ecosystem, so that partners can gain more benefits, incentives, and profits.”
For education, healthcare, manufacturing, SMEs, and other key industries, 17 new products and 6 new solutions were released this time. For example, for the education sector, the brand new IdeaHub K3 redefines classroom interaction experiences; for the manufacturing sector, the freshly upgraded high-quality factory network solution becomes a strong backbone for flexible production; for SMEs, the simplified all-flash data center solution offers top-notch full-stack IT infrastructure; and for managed service providers (MSPs) in the commercial market, diverse solutions featuring easy selling, delivery, O&M, and growth are provided.
At the summit, Yusuf Ahmed, CEO of KEMS Zajil Telecom, the largest Internet service provider in Kuwait, shared how enterprises in Kuwait are actively embracing the anything-as-a-service (XaaS) global transformation and how KEMS Zajil Telecom has leveraged Huawei’s leading technologies to provide customers with flexible, diverse, and innovative cloud-based solutions. Richard Pearson, CPDO of SIBCA in the UAE, introduced that there is a growing recognition of green and intelligent concepts as well as technological infrastructure development across industries. SIBCA hopes that their cooperation with Huawei can be expanded from the current network, storage and other product fields to data centers, cloud, and AI, to jointly drive greener and smarter building construction in the near future.
With over three decades of deep cultivation in the ICT field, Huawei has accumulated a wealth of experience in digital transformation and is committed to becoming the core driving force for the rapid development of SMEs in the digital era. In the future, Huawei will keep working with global partners to innovate together, share success, and create a brilliant digital economy for SME customers around the world.
For more about Huawei commercial market solutions, see https://e.huawei.com/cn/industries/commercial-market.
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Eye Level holds its 2024 Eye Level Math Olympiad for students to test out their math skills.

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5 hours ago

October 18, 2024

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Eye Level is hosting the 2024 Math Olympiad (ELMO 2024), inviting students from grades 1 to 8 worldwide to showcase their math skills. The competition will run from November 9 to December 1, following each country’s schedule across 15 countries.object

This Olympiad, part of the annual Eye Level Math Olympiad series established in 2004, offers students a valuable opportunity to assess and enhance their mathematical abilities. The test lasts approximately one hour and is designed to challenge students across various areas of math skills, covering most arithmetic and critical thinking domains. Questions are tailored to each grade level, allowing students to evaluate their skills objectively.All participants will receive a certificate of participation and a comprehensive analysis of their test results. Official results and winners will be announced in January 2025 on myeyelevel.com, with award ceremonies planned to be held locally for outstanding participants.
Registration is currently open on myeyelevel.com.
About Eye Level
Eye Level is an international provider of supplemental education services in Math and English with more than 2 million students having experienced its programs. Eye Level guides the students to learn at their own pace, and achieve their goals. With a growth-minded learning process, Eye Level helps students build good learning habits that become the foundation of great talent – setting them up for success in school and beyond.
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n2 Group Advances HPC/AI Portfolio by Acquiring Managed Services Company X-ISS

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13 hours ago

October 17, 2024

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OXFORD, England, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — n2 Group, the transformative computing technology investment company, announces the acquisition of high-performance computing (HPC) and AI specialists, X-ISS. The addition of X-ISS expands the Group’s portfolio– joining NAG, VSNi, BioTeam and STAC—as it accelerates advancements in technology and computation, underpinned by innovation, technical excellence, and a focus on long-term growth.

n2 Group invests selectively in technical computing companies with deep business impact in a variety of sectors, providing operational support and a collaborative approach to innovation and business transformation. The addition of X-ISS will further strengthen the Group’s already strong HPC/AI credentials, with NAG, STAC and BioTeam already adding to this space.
X-ISS is a pioneer in Managed Services specifically designed for HPC/AI. With their in-depth understanding of hardware and software complexities within HPC and AI, they deliver highly impactful end-to-end services to clients through the integration, optimization and management of HPC/AI systems. The integration of X-ISS into n2 Group aligns with the Group vision of improving the accessibility, quality and robustness of computing solutions to enable greater productivity in industry.
X-ISS will operate as an autonomous business within the n2 Group, maintaining its brand, identity and ethos. n2 Group’s status as an independent, member-backed organisation with no external financial stakeholders allows X-ISS to continue providing impartial advice based on the technology needs and challenges of its clients. Inter-group synergies will enable greater innovation and collaboration, advancing the Group’s position and long-term HPC/AI market impact.
“X-ISS strengthens the n2 community in the strategically important area of HPC/AI”, said Adrian Scales, Snr Director of Investments and Partnerships at n2 Group. “As a respected boutique HPC service provider, X-ISS is helping clients navigate an increasingly complex landscape in terms of technologies and software integrations with AI and analytics. The acquisition strongly complements the Group’s existing HPC professional services capability, and we are delighted to have them on board.”
“This is an important milestone for X-ISS.”, said Deepak Khosla, CEO X-ISS, “The partnership with n2 Group will enable us to enhance our flagship ManagedHPC solution by leveraging n2’s complementary services and product developments, allowing us to deliver even greater value to our customers. As businesses face increasing challenges with complex technologies like AI and cloud computing, we’re now better equipped to support them with the same quality, passion, and partnership that defines X-ISS. I am excited about the opportunities this can bring for current and future X-ISS customers.”
About n2 Group 
At n2 Group we are transforming computing and technology investment with a radical new approach. Our businesses are all established, purpose-driven market-leaders in computing products or services. We stimulate long-term sustainable growth through group-level support in strategy, business development, innovation, and operations. With no shareholders or external financial interests, we reinvest all profits back into the group or to the community, reinforcing our commitment to positive social impact through technological advancements.   
n2 Group companies are at the forefront of computing and IT infrastructure, helping clients in various sectors to be more productive, innovative or reduce risk through advanced software and services. Rapidly expanding in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and scientific computing, our businesses maintain their unique brands and identities, but benefit from the expanded network available through the group.  
n2 Group Companies 
• BioTeam: Scientific computing consultancy integrating technologies, data, and cultures to accelerate science.
• NAG: Advanced products and services in algorithms, optimization, high-performance computing and AI.
• STAC: Independent financial services technology research and community events.
• VSNi: Proven statistical solutions and data expertise driving innovation and success. 
• X-ISS: Industry leading management and analytics solutions for HPC/AI systems.
For more detailed information and the latest updates, visit n2 Group.
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