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Taiko Raises US$37M from Top-tier VCs Ahead Of Mainnet Launch

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Taiko Labs raised a total of US$37 million across three rounds, with its most recent Series A round led by Lightspeed Faction, Hashed, Generative Ventures, and Token Bay Capital.Taiko is now the largest Discord community in the rollups space.Last month, Taiko launched a new testnet, Katla, which has seen >1.1M wallet addresses and >13M total transactions to date.Taiko recently announced an allocation of nearly US$30 million for its second round of the grants program, making Taiko the only Ethereum Layer 2 to commit such substantial funding to support the ecosystem during a testnet phase.

NEW YORK and LONDON and SINGAPORE, March 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Taiko, an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution provider, today announced the close of commitments for a US$15 million Series A funding round led by Lightspeed Faction, Hashed, Generative Ventures, and Token Bay Capital. Other notable participating investors in this latest round include Wintermute Ventures, Presto Labs, Flow Traders, Amber Group, OKX Ventures, GSR, WW Ventures, and more. The close of its most recent round brings Taiko’s total capital raised to US$37 million across three rounds. The closing of its Series A round comes just ahead of Taiko’s highly-anticipated mainnet launch. 

Taiko is an Ethereum-equivalent ZK-Rollup, scaling Ethereum by supporting all EVM opcodes in a Layer 2 architecture that is decentralized, permissionless, and secure. Since it was founded in 2022, Taiko has successfully executed six testnets involving over 1,100,000+ unique wallets, 30,000+ proposers, and 14,000+ provers. There are over 100 live apps in the Taiko ecosystem today, supported by a vibrant community of 850,000+ members on Discord.

Taiko has conducted six testnets, each focused on different aspects of the protocol. In each of these testnets, Taiko received substantial support from hundreds of thousands of community members. These members contributed by building dapps, operating nodes, serving as proposers and provers, and engaging with the protocol in various ways — all permissionlessly.

Taiko launched its 6th testnet, Katla, early this year. Katla is the first testnet to use Taiko’s Based Contestable Rollup (BCR) design, a configurable, multi-proof rollup architecture that features a contestation mechanism and based sequencing. Katla serves as the foundation of Taiko’s upcoming mainnet launch.

In the future, Taiko will develop Based Booster Rollup (BBR), a design that tackles the liquidity fragmentation issue by allowing developers to deploy on Ethereum and scale natively across all L2s.

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Lead investors praised Taiko for its vibrant community, based sequencing architecture, successful testnets, and more.

“Amongst an explosion of new Rollups, Taiko stands out due to its passionate community, paired with a based sequencing architecture, which uniquely simplifies the L2 value chain, streamlining trust assumptions and removing friction for developer adoption,” said Samuel Harrison, Founding Partner at Lightspeed Faction.

“Hashed is profoundly impressed by Taiko’s leadership in blockchain scalability with its Ethereum-equivalent ZK-Rollup technology. The team’s achievements, including vibrant community engagement and successful testnets, underscore our confidence in their vision,” said Ryan Kim, Founding Partner at Hashed. “Our investment signifies our commitment to pioneering technologies that promise to transform Ethereum scaling and the broader blockchain ecosystem.”

Will Wang, the Managing Partner of Generative Ventures also added: “The scaling of Ethereum is an important prerequisite for the blockchain ecosystem to become the mainstream next-generation global financial system. Our continuous and firm support for Taiko demonstrated through three rounds of investment, reflects our recognition of Taiko’s philosophy and execution. Due to its positioning and capabilities in type1 and BBR, Taiko is a unique choice among the many Ethereum Layer 2 networks, and therefore, we are firmly optimistic about Taiko and will continue to build and invest into the Taiko ecosystem!”

“Taiko has been fully decentralized and permissionless from day one, staying true to crypto‘s original ethos,” said Lucy Gazmararian, Founder of Token Bay Capital. “These core values place Taiko in a strong position to become the default scaling solution for Ethereum, and we look forward to continuing our long-standing relationship with the team, helping them to scale across Asia and the Middle East from Token Bay’s hubs in Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong.”

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“Building the first Ethereum-equivalent based rollup is something we knew was going to be a multi-year adventure,” said Daniel Wang, Taiko’s Co-Founder and CEO. “Now, as we approach mainnet launch, we realize what a ride it has been. We’re determined to ship our products as soon as they’re ready and show the industry that what had been thought of as impossible, is indeed possible.”

“Our commitment to scale Ethereum in the most native way possible is something investors and partners have been very keen to support,” said Taiko’s Co-Founder and COO Terence Lam. “We want to thank everyone who shares our vision and continues to support us in our journey to bring Ethereum to the world.”

About Lead Investors

Lightspeed Factiona blockchain-focused venture capital firm, recently launched its inaugural US$285 million fund. Hashed is one of the largest crypto-focused venture funds and ecosystem builders in Asia, headquartered in South Korea. Generative Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in companies working on decentralized networks and machine intelligence. Token Bay Capital is renowned for its expertise in blockchain investment strategies.

Note: Certain investments remain subject to regulatory approval.

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Military Cybersecurity Market to Grow by USD 17.9 Billion (2024-2028) Due to Cloud Adoption, AI-Driven Market Insights by Technavio

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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is driving market transformation- The global military cybersecurity market size is estimated to grow by USD 17.90 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  11.53%  during the forecast period. Increase in adoption of cloud-based services is driving market growth, with a trend towards high adoption of AI and machine learning. However, system integration and interoperability issues  poses a challenge. Key market players include Airbus SE, BAE Systems Plc, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp., Broadcom Inc., CACI International Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Digital Management LLC, Fortinet Inc., General Dynamics Corp., GovCIO, Intel Corp., International Business Machines Corp., Leidos Holdings Inc., Lockheed Martin Corp., ManTech International Corp., NetCentrics Corp., Northrop Grumman Corp., RTX Corp., SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd., Thales Group, and Viasat Inc..

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Military Cybersecurity Market Scope

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Details

Base year

2023

Historic period

2018 – 2022

Forecast period

2024-2028

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 11.53%

Market growth 2024-2028

USD 17903.9 million

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

10.45

Regional analysis

North America, APAC, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America

Performing market contribution

North America at 36%

Key countries

US, China, India, Russia, and UK

Key companies profiled

Airbus SE, BAE Systems Plc, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp., Broadcom Inc., CACI International Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Digital Management LLC, Fortinet Inc., General Dynamics Corp., GovCIO, Intel Corp., International Business Machines Corp., Leidos Holdings Inc., Lockheed Martin Corp., ManTech International Corp., NetCentrics Corp., Northrop Grumman Corp., RTX Corp., SAIC Motor Corp. Ltd., Thales Group, and Viasat Inc.

Market Driver

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in military cybersecurity is anticipated to significantly contribute to economic growth, particularly in developed economies. Developed countries are adopting AI-based solutions at a faster pace due to their advanced infrastructure. Machine learning, a subset of AI, delivers outputs similar to humans without extensive programming. Technologies like autonomous vehicles, speech recognition, and advanced web searches utilize machine learning. Extensive research and development activities are ongoing in this field. As AI replaces human monitoring and analysis, human error is reduced, leading to more effective cybersecurity solutions. This enhancement is projected to fuel the expansion of the global military cybersecurity market. 

Military cybersecurity is a critical issue as military systems, networks, and infrastructure face increasing threats from cyber attacks. Unauthorized access, espionage, and malicious activities pose risks to military operations and defense organizations. State-sponsored attacks and cyber warfare are major concerns. Defense budgets continue to grow to fund cybersecurity measures, including cloud computing solutions from cybersecurity companies. Threat intelligence, incident response, machine learning, and quantum-resistant cryptography are essential security solutions. Defense organizations must also secure their supply chains and communication networks. Cybersecurity norms, cloud-based storage solutions, and investments by governments are driving innovation in areas like autonomous defense, blockchain, space operations, and security professional services. The Biden-Harris Administration prioritizes military cybersecurity, focusing on training and education, deployment modes, data security, application security, cloud security, and endpoint security. Defense personnel require ongoing training to counter evolving threats.

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Market Challenges

The military sector’s increasing adoption of advanced technologies brings about the need for network security solutions. However, defense agencies encounter challenges in integrating these solutions with their existing IT infrastructure. Vendors must offer unified IT solutions to ensure seamless integration. Technical issues during operations can result in significant costs and reduced efficiency. Hacking-related malfunctions, such as server errors and technical defects, pose a threat. To mitigate these risks, vendors must conduct rigorous trials before market introduction. Integration of multiple IT systems on traditional infrastructure can lead to cross-platform issues, potentially hindering military cybersecurity implementation and market growth.Military organizations face unique cybersecurity challenges in areas like supply chain security, threat intelligence, incident response, and defense security norms. Machine learning and quantum-resistant cryptography help strengthen network, endpoint, application, data, cloud, and communication security. Cyber-physical systems, autonomous defense, blockchain, and space operations require specialized solutions. Biden-Harris Administration’s focus on cybersecurity includes investments in cybersecurity technologies, professional services, training, and education. Challenges include hacking, import/export analysis, and compliance with defense security norms. Cloud-based storage solutions, security services, and encryption are essential for data protection. Access controls, national security, and incident response are critical components of defense cybersecurity strategies. Military cybersecurity requires a multi-layered approach to address the evolving threat landscape. This includes deploying security solutions for various modes, implementing communication networks with intelligence and surveillance capabilities, and ensuring supply chain security. Defense personnel need ongoing training to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and best practices. Defense budgets continue to increase for cybersecurity initiatives, with investments in unmanned vehicles, cloud-based storage solutions, and security services.

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Segment Overview 

This military cybersecurity market report extensively covers market segmentation by  

Deployment 1.1 On-premise1.2 Cloud-basedType 2.1 Network security2.2 Data security2.3 Identity and access management2.4 Cloud securityGeography 3.1 North America3.2 APAC3.3 Europe3.4 Middle East and Africa3.5 South America

1.1 On-premise-  The on-premises segment dominated the global military cybersecurity market in 2022, accounting for the largest share. On-premises security solutions run on an organization’s own hardware infrastructure, enabling defense institutions to purchase licenses for cybersecurity software to operate on their local servers. The primary advantage of on-premises systems is data protection, as data is stored locally, granting end-users complete control. Military organizations maintain full authority over their network security without external interference. Although the demand for on-premises systems has decreased due to the rise of cloud-based alternatives, concerns regarding security, compliance, and network control continue to drive market growth.

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Research Analysis

The Military Cybersecurity Market encompasses the protective measures implemented to safeguard military systems, networks, and infrastructure from cyber threats. With the increasing reliance on technology for military operations, unauthorized access, espionage, and malicious activities pose significant risks. Defense organizations face threats from state-sponsored attacks, hacking, and import/export analysis. To counter these risks, governments are making substantial investments in cybersecurity technologies, including cloud-based storage solutions, encryption, access controls, and security services. The Biden-Harris Administration has prioritized cybersecurity, recognizing its importance to national security. Unmanned vehicles and defense personnel also require protection. The defense budget reflects this priority, with a growing allocation towards cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is essential to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of military information, ensuring the safety of defense personnel, and preserving national security.

Market Research Overview

The Military Cybersecurity market encompasses the protection of Military systems, networks, and infrastructure from Cyber threats such as unauthorized access, espionage, malicious activities, and state-sponsored attacks. Cybersecurity measures are essential to safeguard Military operations and defense organizations from Cyber warfare. Defense budgets continue to prioritize Cybersecurity, with investments in Cloud computing, Cybersecurity companies, and advanced technologies like Machine learning, Quantum-resistant cryptography, Blockchain, and Autonomous defense. Military cybersecurity extends to securing Cyber-physical systems, communication networks, Intelligence and surveillance, and Supply chain. Defense organizations face various threats, including hacking, import/export analysis, and encryption breaches. Access controls and National security are paramount, with a focus on Cloud-based storage solutions, Security services, and Cybersecurity technologies. Personnel training and education are crucial, with deployment modes varying from on-premises to Cloud-based solutions. The Biden-Harris Administration has focued Military cybersecurity, with Defense personnel receiving increased training and education. Defense budgets continue to allocate funds for Cybersecurity, with a focus on securing Space operations, Unmanned vehicles, and Defense personnel. Cybersecurity norms and regulations are evolving, with a growing emphasis on Threat intelligence, Incident response, and Deployment modes.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

DeploymentOn-premiseCloud-basedTypeNetwork SecurityData SecurityIdentity And Access ManagementCloud SecurityGeographyNorth AmericaAPACEuropeMiddle East And AfricaSouth America

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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Sinch Accelerates Adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS) Business Messaging with RCS Upscale

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Leading the Evolution of Customer Engagement with Secure, Interactive, and Branded Messaging Across Devices & Platforms

ATLANTA and STOCKHOLM, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sinch (Sinch AB (publ) – XSTO: SINCH), which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, is accelerating the adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS.)   Sinch has consistently delivered secure, branded, and interactive messaging solutions, offering flexible options that include messaging APIs, SaaS tools, and messaging enablement services. These solutions empower both brands and carriers to embrace RCS and transform customer interactions.

With Sinch’s RCS Upscale solution, businesses can seamlessly transition from SMS to RCS without additional costs or integration changes.  For markets where RCS is not fully supported, Sinch’s SMS fallback ensures continued messaging reach.  Customers using Sinch’s RCS solutions have seen unparalleled delivery and engagement rates on high-value use cases across the customer journey, making RCS an ideal choice for businesses looking to transform customer experiences.

Sinch sends millions of RCS business messages each month, helping brands like EasyPark and Micromania-Zing in EMEA, delivery companies in the North America, and banks across Latin America and India.  Sinch’s solutions are helping these organizations leverage RCS to improve their messaging capabilities, driving better customer engagement and satisfaction.

The release of iOS 18, which introduces RCS support in select markets, marks a

pivotal moment for the growth of RCS.  This development brings a more united and seamless messaging experience between Apple and Android devices for consumers, paving the way for RCS Business Messaging (RBM) adoption.  With Apple’s commitment to supporting the RCS Universal 2.4, which includes RBM, the stage is set for broader adoption, providing businesses with a powerful new tool to engage customers through rich, interactive experiences directly in their mobile inbox across a wider range of devices.

Sinch’s innovations in RCS are further evidenced by tools like the Omnichannel Connector on Salesforce AppExchange, which enables Salesforce Marketing Cloud customers to create dynamic, interactive campaigns.

Backed by Sinch’s global super network, strong direct operator connections, and a preferred partnership with Google, the company leads the RCS space and is fully prepared for widespread RCS rollout. Sinch’s APIs, SaaS tools, and carrier enablement services empower both businesses and carriers to create personalized, interactive RCS

experiences, driving significant improvements in customer engagement across industries.

“Sinch RCS products and solutions help businesses quickly upgrade to RCS, whether they’re looking to upscale from SMS or enable richer, more interactive and conversational experiences for their customers,” said Lodema Steinbach, VP of Product & Carrier Relations, North America at Sinch. “With a broad range of offerings and expertise across customer segments, Sinch provides the flexibility businesses need to enhance customer engagement in a secure, trusted environment.”

“As RCS adoption accelerates, we are proud to lead this technological shift,” Steinbach added. “Sinch’s API-first platform and SaaS solutions make it easy for brands to adopt RCS and drive results, whether through simple transactional messaging or richer, more interactive customer engagements. Our deep relationships with mobile operators and in-house expertise position us to support businesses throughout their RCS journey.”

To learn more about implementing RCS and how it can transform customer engagement, download Sinch’s comprehensive guide on building a business case for RCS or contact our team for personalized support.

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LAZ collaborates with bp to bring bp pulse ultra-fast public EV charging hubs to 20 cities over next five years

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Under the agreement, the ultra fast charging sites will host Level 3 chargers, be open to the public 24/7 and provide drivers with up to one hour of free parking while charging

HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LAZ Parking, the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with bp pulse to collaborate in the development, deployment, and operation of ultra-fast public charging hubs at LAZ-managed locations. bp pulse is a leading worldwide provider and best-in-class operator of ultra-fast electric vehicle charging. LAZ manages and leases a network of distributed real estate encompassing 1.6 million parking spaces in over 3,800 locations in 42 states and 477 cities in the U.S. and Canada.

“We are thrilled to be collaborating with bp pulse,” said Alan Lazowski, Chairman and CEO, of LAZ Parking. “This agreement builds on LAZ’s mission to provide value to our clients and opportunities for our employees. By focusing on embracing emerging technologies, and collaborating with major stakeholders, like bp pulse, we are driving positive change and propelling the parking industry toward a resilient and more efficient future.”

The ultra-fast charging hubs developed by bp pulse are classified as Level 3 charging and rated at 250kW or higher. These chargers can provide EV customers with a full charge in 30-45 minutes depending on variables like vehicle type and battery health.  

“This collaboration with LAZ supports the delivery of our strategy to bring EV charging to major metro areas at locations where drivers are already going in their day-to-day routines,” said Sujay Sharma, CEO bp pulse America. “bp pulse is proud to be to working with like-minded partners who have long term commitments to the EV transition and are propelling the EV industry forward. These LAZ locations will be a welcome addition to bp’s own extensive real estate footprint across the US and bp pulse’s existing third-party relationships like our recently announced plans with Simon Property Group, amongst others.”

As LAZ’s preferred partner for ultra-fast charging nationwide, bp pulse will work with LAZ to identify locations best suited for ultra-fast charging hubs with a focus on key metros and other areas with a high density of vehicles including those with high tenancy housing, universities and hotels. Each site will be publicly available and operate 24/7 to ensure drivers can charge when they need to. As part of the charging experience, EV drivers will receive up to one hour of free parking when they charge using the bp pulse app.

“Unlike many other companies in this space, bp is a proven global brand committed to electrification internationally,” said Lazowski. “They are experts at designing, building, operating, and maintaining infrastructure. We could not be happier in our choice of a partner for this exciting collaboration.”

About LAZ Parking 

LAZ Parking is the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, LAZ has been providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981 and operates over 1.6 million parking spaces in over 3,800 locations in 42 states and 477 cities in the U.S. and Canada. LAZ is an industry leader in business intelligence, remote monitoring, eCommerce solutions, and Proximity On-Demand Services or “LAZ PODS”. We leverage our international network of parking facilities to offer cutting edge, tech-enabled solutions, that include EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, working across the hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle service industries. LAZ is a people first, conscious capitalist company, committed to elevating humanity through business. Additional information can be found at www.lazparking.com.

About bp pulse

bp pulse is bp’s electric vehicle (EV) charging business. Focused on fast and reliable charging, bp pulse deploys charging points for EV drivers and commercial fleets on the go; at destination hubs, at the depot and bp retail sites.

Around the world bp pulse is partnering with some of the world’s biggest businesses, while developing the Gigahub™ network, a series of large EV high-speed charging hubs in high-demand locations.

Electric vehicle charging is one of five growth engines of bp’s transformation into an integrated energy company. The company has already installed more than 33,900 charge points and aims to expand its network of public EV charging stations to more than 100,000 worldwide by 2030.

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