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Cato Networks Introduces World’s First SASE-based XDR
Generative AI, Cato XDR, Cato EPP, and new incident response tools headline the expansion of the Cato SASE platform beyond networking, threat prevention, and data protection.
TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cato Networks, the leader in SASE, announced the expansion of the Cato SASE Cloud platform into threat detection and incident response with Cato XDR, the world’s first SASE-based, extended detection and response (XDR) solution. Available immediately, Cato XDR utilizes the functional and operational capabilities of the Cato SASE Cloud to overcome the protracted deployment times, limited data quality, and inadequate investigation and response experience too often associated with legacy XDR solutions.
Cato also introduced Cato EPP, the first SASE-managed endpoint protection platform (EPP/EDR). Together, Cato XDR and Cato EPP mark the first expansion beyond the original SASE scope pioneered by Cato in 2016 and defined by industry analysts in 2019. SASE’s security capabilities encompassed threat prevention and data protection in a common, easy-to-manage, and easy-to-adopt global platform. With today’s announcement, Cato is expanding SASE into threat detection, incident response, and endpoint protection without compromising on the architectural elegance captured by the original SASE definition.
“Cato SASE continues to be the antidote to security complexity,” says Shlomo Kramer, CEO and co-founder of Cato Networks. “Today, we extend our one-of-a-kind SASE platform beyond threat prevention and into threat detection and response. Only Cato and our simple, automated, and elegant platform can streamline security this way.”
An early adopter of Cato XDR is Redner’s Markets, an employee-owned supermarket chain headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, with 75 locations. Redner’s Markets’ vice president of IT and Infrastructure, Nick Hidalgo, said, “The Cato platform gave us better visibility, saved time on incident response, resolved application issues, and improved network performance ten-fold.” (Read more about Redner’s Markets and Cato in this blog.
“The convergence of XDR and EPP into SASE is not just another product; it’s a game-changer for the industry,” said Art Nichols, CTO of Windstream Enterprise, a Cato partner. “The innovative integration of these capabilities brings together advanced threat detection, response capabilities, and endpoint security within a unified, cloud-native architecture—revolutionizing the way enterprises protect their networks and data against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.” (Read more about what Cato partners are saying about today’s news in this blog.)
Platform vs. Product: The Difference Matters
Cato XDR takes full advantage of the enormous benefits of the Cato SASE Cloud platform, the first platform built from the ground up to enable enterprises to connect, secure, and manage sites, users, and cloud resources anywhere in the world.
Unlike disjointed point solutions and security appliances, Cato capabilities are instantly on, always available at scale, and fully converged, giving IT teams a single, shared context worldwide to understand their networks, prevent threats, and resolve problems. As an autonomous platform, Cato SASE Cloud sustains its evolution, resiliency, optimal performance, and security posture, saving enterprises the operational overhead of maintaining enterprise infrastructure. Enterprises simply subscribe to Cato to meet their business needs.
Cato’s cloud-native model revolutionized security and networking operations when it was introduced in 2016, a fact validated three years later in 2019 when the Cato approach was formally recognized by the industry as SASE.
Breach Times Still Too Long; Limitations of Legacy XDR
Cato is again revolutionizing cybersecurity with the first SASE platform to expand into threat detection, empowering security teams to become smarter and remediate incidents faster.
The flood of security alerts triggered by network sensors, such as firewalls and IPS, complicates threat identification. In 2023, enterprises required 204 days on average to identify breaches.1 XDR tools help security analysts close this gap by ingesting, correlating, and contextualizing threat intelligence information with the data from native and third-party sensors.
However, legacy XDR tools suffer from numerous problems relating to data quality. Sensor deployment extends the time-to-value as IT must not only install the sensors but also develop a baseline of specific organizational activity for accurate assessments. Data quality is also compromised when importing and normalizing third-party sensor data, complicating threat identification and incident response.
Security analysts waste time sorting through incident stories to identify the ones most critical for immediate remediation. Once determined, incident remediation is often hampered by missing information, requiring analysts to master and switch between disparate tools. No wonder in 2023, average breach containment required more than two months.1
Cato XDR and Cato EPP Expands the Meaning of SASE
Cato XDR addresses legacy XDR’s limitations. Instantly activated globally, Cato XDR provides enterprises with immediate insights into threats on their networks. Incident detection is accurate due to Cato’s many native sensors – NGFW, advanced threat prevention (IPS, NGAM, and DNS Security), SWG, CASB, DLP, ZTNA, RBI, and now EPP/EDR. Powered by Bitdefender’s world-leading malware prevention technology, Cato EPP protects endpoints from attack – in the Cato way. Endpoint threat and user data are stored in the same converged Cato data lake as the rest of the customer’s network data, simplifying cross-domain event correlation.
The result is incredibly high-quality data that improves the incident identification and remediation process. Cato AI uses the data to accurately identify and rank incidents, empowering analysts to focus critical resources on an organization’s most important remediation cases. Cato AI is battle-tested and proven across years of threat hunting and remediation handling by Cato MDR service agents.
Remediation times reduce as detected incident stories contain the relevant information for in-depth investigation. Cato’s tools sit in the same console as the native engines, enabling security analysts to view everything in one place — the current security policy and the reviewed story.
Finally, incident reporting is simplified with generative AI. Purpose-built for investigations, this natural language engine provides human-readable explanations of incident stories. Analysts save time sharing incident information with other teams and reporting to their managers.
To learn more about Cato XDR and the Cato SASE platform, visit us at https://www.catonetworks.com.
1IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach Report, 2023, Ponemon Institute
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Cato XDR: A SASE-based Approach to Threat Detection and Response (Here)Cato Taps Generative AI To Improve Threat Communications (Here)Cato Networks Unveils Groundbreaking SASE-based XDR & EPP: Insights from Partners (Here) Cato XDR Proves to Be a “Timesaver” for Redner’s Markets (Here)For more information about Cato’s news and activities, follow the company via Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Global Health Exhibition Announces Opportunity for Healthcare Startups to secure over 100,000 SAR in Vision NextGen Competition Designed to Fast-Track Health Innovations
Healthcare innovators developing novel medical advancements via their own business invited to compete for a prize fund exceeding 100,000 Saudi Riyal (SAR) to further product development, to be awarded at Global Health Exhibition 2024 in Malham, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s most highly-attended healthcare eventsShortlisted startup businesses will present live to an expert judging panel including Dr Mohammed Alhamali, Chief Innovation Officer at Seha Virtual Hospital, Saudi Arabia Ministry of HealthEmerging businesses competing at the event will also meet and interact with the world’s leading minds in healthcare transformation including healthcare AI innovatorsThere is still time to apply – startups may complete a short online application by Monday 16 September 2024MALHAM, Saudi Arabia and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The organizers of the October 2024 Global Health Exhibition taking place in Malham, Riyadh, today announced a 100,000 Saudi Riyal prize for the winner of the October 2024 event’s Vision NextGen competition.
The competition, which seeks to support the development of novel medical products, systems and treatments across multiple healthcare sectors, is supported by leading young business publication Startups Magazine. It is open to emergent healthcare companies which have been in operation for less than five years and have fewer than 25 employees. The winning business’ prize can be utilised to further advance product development in the interests of patients.
Closely aligned with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s healthcare objectives including crisis response and health security, technological and digital transformation, public health and disease prevention and health innovation, Vision NextGen judges anticipate high demand to join a shortlist of 30 companies from an anticipated longlist of over 150 businesses. Six finalists drawn from the shortlist will present to the competition’s expert judging panel live at the Exhibition on 23 October 2024. The judges include:
Reenita Das, Partner and SVP, Frost & SullivanAhmed Abdulwahab, Founder, CEO and Chief Innovation Officer, Next ArabiaPilar Fernandez Hermida, Founder and MD, i-ExpandKristina Podnar, Digital Policy Consultant, Native Trust ConsultingDr Mohammad Alhamali, Chairman of the National Innovation and Regulatory Sandbox, Chief Innovation Officer at Seha Virtual Hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia”Healthcare transformation often starts with small, innovative ideas and the Vision NextGen competition is here to nurture those with the potential to significantly impact patient care,” said Reenita Das, Partner and SVP at Frost & Sullivan and Vision NextGen judge.
“We are looking for trailblazers who are tackling global healthcare challenges through novel therapeutics, digital health, virtual care delivery, or the automation of health services. Participants will not only have the chance to present their innovations to some of the world’s leading health experts but also benefit from the extensive networking and learning opportunities at the Global Health Exhibition.”
To apply, startups which meet the competition’s criteria have a final opportunity before 16 September 2024 to complete a short initial application online at: Vision NextGen – The Start-up Competition (globalhealthsaudi.com). Shortlisted companies will be notified ahead of the Exhibition and will be invited to compete for a finalist place on 21 October.
“Innovation in healthcare goes beyond just technology; it’s about understanding and addressing the deeper, often unspoken, needs of people. At Labayh, we’re committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent access to mental health care, ensuring that every individual feels supported and heard,” said Basim Albeladi, CEO of workplace mental health specialist Labayh. “Through initiatives like the Vision NextGen competition, we seek to empower those who are driving meaningful change in the healthcare landscape.”
Registration information alongside the newly-published event program for Global Health Exhibition 2024 can be found at the following link: Global Health Exhibition (globalhealthsaudi.com)
“Global Health Exhibition offers healthcare innovators and startups incredible opportunities to meet with major international and local investors and leaders in the healthcare sector,” said Rachel Sturgess, Group Director, Tahaluf, the event’s organizer.
“The Vision NextGen competition is seeking true change-makers who are actively addressing the most pressing challenges in global healthcare and bring a passion for transforming the lives of patients across a wide range of medical specialities.”
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Softeon Named Leader in SPARK MatrixTM for Warehouse Management System Market, Q3, 2024 by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions
Softeon, with its comprehensive technology for its Warehouse Management System, has received strong ratings across the parameters of technology excellence and customer impact.
RESTON, Va., Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Quadrant Knowledge Solutions announced today that it has named Softeon, the only tier-1 Warehouse Management System (WMS) provider focused on optimizing warehouse and fulfillment performance to increase operational efficiency and throughput, as a Q3, 2024 leader in the SPARK MatrixTM analysis of the global Warehouse Management System (WMS) market and its vendors.
The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK MatrixTM: Warehouse Management System (WMS) Q3, 2024, includes a detailed analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning. The study provides competitive analysis and ranking of the leading Warehouse Management System (WMS) vendors in the form of its SPARK MatrixTM. It provides users with strategic information to evaluate vendor capabilities, competitive differentiation, and market position.
“Softeon has solidified its position as a leading provider of cloud-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions, Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), and Distributed Order Management (DOM) by catering effectively to both B2B and B2C clients,” says Pruthvi Raj, Senior Analyst at Quadrant Knowledge Solutions. “With advanced functionalities such as real-time inventory visibility, resource management, advanced automation capabilities, and seamless integration with other supply chain systems, Softeon empowers large enterprises to achieve operational efficiency and optimize resources.”
Pruthvi Raj adds, “Softeon’s year-on-year revenue growth, strong enterprise segmentation, a compelling vision & roadmap, and industry-specific capabilities, particularly in 3PL, healthcare, and life sciences, positions the company as a leader in the SPARK Matrix™: Warehouse Management System (WMS), Q3, 2024.”
“Unlike our competitors, Softeon is uniquely focused on a comprehensive fulfillment solution suite, designed to drive the most value and quickest ROI to our customers, many of them highly demanding 3PLs,” says Jim Hoefflin, CEO, Softeon. “Our philosophy is rooted in customer centricity and manifests in products, tools, and processes that create the most ideal workflows for warehouse operations. Simply put, we relentlessly micro-tune the application to capture the most operational efficiency.”
Quadrant Knowledge Solutions defines a Warehouse Management System (WMS) as “a software suite that helps businesses to visualize, optimize, and manage end-to-end warehouse operations such as slotting, receiving, put-away, inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping. WMS also offers resource (labor, machine, material, and devices) management capabilities for effective order allocation and task optimization. Additionally, it leverages emerging technologies, such as AI/ML, analytics, digital twin, IoT, voice recognition, robotic process automation, and edge computing, to develop strategies for transforming and automating warehouse and distribution/fulfilment center activities.”
As shown by their position as a leader in the SPARK MatrixTM for the Warehouse Management System market, Q3, 2024, Softeon’s technology empowers businesses to solve the complexities and challenges of today’s warehouses.
To unlock the full potential of your supply chain with Softeon’s innovative solutions, contact them today.
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Complimentary download – SPARK Matrix: Warehouse Management System (WMS), Q3 2024
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About Softeon
Softeon is a WMS provider focused exclusively on optimizing warehouse and fullfilment operations. For over two decades now, we have been helping our customers succeed. Investing in R&D enables us to develop software to solve the most complex warehouse challenges. Softeon is laser-focused on customer results, with a 100% track record of deployment success. We believe warehouse leaders shouldn’t have to settle for a one-size-fits-all approach to technology. For more information, please visit www.Softeon.com.
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Vantiva Unveils ONYX, its latest Smart Media Device with Advanced AI Capabilities at IBC 2024
This high-end Wi-Fi 6 enabled set-top box opens door for range of AI uses cases including event detection within video and image enhancement
PARIS, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vantiva (Euronext Paris: VANTI), a global technology leader enabling NSPs to connect consumers worldwide, today introduced the ONYX 4K Ultra HD Android TV set-top box, the latest AI-enabled platform to be launched by Vantiva. Equipped with an extremely powerful 40K quad-core processor and featuring a 4 TOPS NPU, the ONYX STB is one of the first to incorporate innovative AI capabilities that open the door to numerous next-generation use cases including identifying and locating specific events in video (event detection within video) and image enhancement features such as sharpening (super resolution) or decreasing grain (advanced denoising). The ONYX will be demonstrated at IBC 2024 in Hall 1, Level 2, Balcony Suite 1.BS21, Rai, Amsterdam, Sept. 13 – 16.
“The expansion of AI technology into video delivery is driving further innovations and is set to completely transform the home entertainment sector,” said Leopold Diouf, Senior Vice President of the Product Division at Vantiva. “As the central hub of the home entertainment ecosystem, intelligent set-top boxes, like ONYX, play a crucial role in this AI revolution, enabling the integration of new added value services, such as predictive maintenance and enhanced security for NSPs and more personalized content for consumers. Furthermore, as ONYX supports HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby® Vision formats, end-users will be able to enjoy a more immersive video experience.”
With the latest, most efficient and highest-performing dual-band Wi-Fi 6 technology, the ONYX allows for video streaming over Wi-Fi with support for IPTV and Over-the-Top (OTT) services such as Netflix, Hulu and Disney Plus. This allows more flexibility and mobility in the placement of the STB. The ONYX is running on Android TV 14 software and is ready for RDK as the bootloader can support both standards. The device is equipped with a quad-core processor, a powerful NPU, Bluetooth 5.2 LE technology and supports the latest Video Codecs H.266/VVC. This makes it a future-proof platform for enhanced services and data analytics features.
The ONYX will have the option for Far Field Voice (FFV) control with up to four microphones. This enables the end-user to have a true ‘lie-back’ experience where they will only need their voice to search or control the volume without having to find and press a button on the remote control. FFV will effectively incorporate smart assistant features into the STB and complement AI functionality as Large Language Models continue to evolve. Vantiva has designed this platform with flexibility in mind so it can be configured to suit the requirements of operators.
The ONYX casing is designed with recycled plastics and uses a USB-C power connector to maximize the re-use of power supply units. Additionally, the Bluetooth 5.2 LE technology enhances audio quality and manages power consumption more effectively, resulting in longer battery life for Bluetooth devices.
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