Connect with us

Technology

AJCCA Conference 2024 in Singapore – Strengthening Cybersecurity Alliances and Recognizing ACRA Achievements

Published

on

-Enhancing Cybersecurity in the ASEAN region by Expanding Regional Alliances and Forging New Partnerships-

TOKYO, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On October 17, 2024, the ASEAN Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance (AJCCA) held a successful conference at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre in Singapore. This year’s theme was “The Strategic Role of Cybersecurity Communities in Driving Cyber Resilience in Asia,” Government officials, industries, and academics in the cybersecurity field participated, making it an opportunity to deepen regional cooperation.

The welcome speech by AJCCA Chairman Dr. Rudi Lumanto marked the beginning of the event, where he reported on the cybersecurity strengthening initiatives that the association has been advancing. He particularly emphasized the importance of tackling cyber threats through regional cooperation. Dr. Lumanto also expressed his commitment to future efforts, leaving a strong impression on the participants.

▪️Laos has joined as a new member

Lao Cybersecurity Community (LCSC) has officially joined AJCCA as a member. With this addition, the number of AJCCA member countries has expanded to 10, including Laos. This further strengthens the cooperation across ASEAN, and it is expected to enhance regional cybersecurity efforts.

▪️AJCCA and SEA-CC Global Partnership to Strengthen ASEAN Cybersecurity

In a landmark agreement aimed at bolstering cybersecurity across Southeast Asia, the ASEAN Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance (AJCCA) and the South East Cybersecurity Consortium (SEA-CC) signed a memorandum of understanding, witnessed by Singapore’s Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, Ms. Rahayu Mahzam, and AJCCA Chairman, Dr. Rudi Lumanto. Marking a significant step forward for both organizations in their mission to create a safer digital environment in the ASEAN region.

This agreement makes SEA-CC the second global partner of AJCCA, reinforcing their shared commitment to promoting cybersecurity programs and activities across the region. Both organizations are eager to reach more users and provide tangible benefits to society through their joint initiatives.

Dr. Rudi Lumanto expressed confidence in the partnership’s potential, stating, “Collaborating with various communities in the region will enhance security awareness and advance our mission of improving and sustaining cybersecurity capacity.” He emphasized that these collaborations are vital to ensuring the region is prepared for the evolving cyber threats.

▪️AJCCA and idCARE Forge New Partnership to Promote Cybersecurity Awareness

In a significant move to bolster regional cybersecurity, the ASEAN Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance (AJCCA) signed a mutual understanding and cooperation agreement with the Indonesia Cyber Awareness and Resilience Center (idCARE) of the University of Indonesia.

This partnership marks a major milestone for AJCCA, as idCARE becomes the third global partner in its mission to enhance cybersecurity across the region. Both organizations emphasized that the collaboration would focus on promoting cybersecurity awareness and capacity-building initiatives, which they view as critical in addressing the emerging and sophisticated cyber threats faced by governments, businesses, and individuals in the digital age.

Dr. Salman, Chair of idCARE, expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership, stating that it would allow the benefits of idCARE’s programs to reach a broader audience across ASEAN. “This collaboration will boost the impact of our initiatives, especially in promoting resilience in the face of evolving cyber threats,” he said.

As part of this cooperation, idCARE has also introduced a new open-source security monitoring tool, Mata Elang, developed under their Project Elang initiative. This tool has now been made available through AJCCA’s community services, offering a free and accessible alternative for anyone seeking security monitoring solutions. This initiative aligns with the shared goal of both organizations to provide resources that can help safeguard digital environments.

Dr Rudi Lumanto, Chairman of AJCCA, mentioned that this partnership highlights AJCCA’s continued efforts to strengthen the region’s cybersecurity framework, focusing on community-based solutions and open-source tools that address real-world security challenges.

▪️AJCCA Announced Cybersecurity Resilience Awards Honoree at Singapore Cyber Security Week

AJCCA announced the award honoree of the First Cybersecurity Resilience Awards (ACRA). The prestigious awards aim to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing cyber resilience in their respective countries across the ASEAN region and Japan.

The head of the award committee, Dr. Hiroshi Esaki, shared that the ACRA initiative is designed to honor those who have played a pivotal role in championing cybersecurity and resilience within the region. “This initiative will celebrate individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to cybersecurity in Japan and ASEAN countries,” Dr. Esaki noted. “It can have numerous positive impacts on the broader cybersecurity landscape, fostering a community that values resilience and collaboration.”

ACRA Lead Coordinator, Sam Jacoba, added that the award would spotlight the exemplary work done between 2019 and August 2024. “The nominees will be evaluated based on five core criteria that align with the Vision, Mission, and Values of the AJCCA,” he said. “These are: Dynamic Leadership, Resilience, Trustworthiness, Respect, and Collaboration.”

The inaugural ACRA 2024 awards this year recognized 19 individuals from Japan and ASEAN countries for their dedication to advancing the AJCCA’s vision of “a dynamic and resilient cybersecurity community in our region through trustworthy and respectful collaboration.” These awardees have demonstrated unwavering commitment to promoting cybersecurity and resilience in their respective nations, ensuring the growth of a secure digital ecosystem across the region.

This initiative marks a significant milestone in AJCCA’s efforts to foster collaboration and resilience among its members, with the hope of driving future advancements in the cybersecurity landscape throughout Southeast Asia and Japan.

List of ACRA Honorees:

Dr. Rosyzie Anna Awg Hj Md Apong (Brunei)
Mr. Mohamad Azad Zaki Haji Mohd Tahir (Brunei)
Mr. Ann Kim (Cambodia)
Mr. Phannarith Ou (Cambodia)
Dr.-Ing. Kalamullah Ramli (Indonesia)
Dr. Rudi Lumanto (Indonesia)
Dr. Koji Nakao (Japan)
Dr. Hiroshi Esaki  (Japan)
Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab (Malaysia)
Mr. Tahrizi Tahreb (Malaysia)
Mr. Jeffrey Ian C. Dy (Philippine)
Mr. Angel S. Averia, JR (Philippine)
Mr. Ng Hoo Ming (Singapore)
Mr. Johnny Kho (Singapore)
Dr.M.L.Kulthon Kasemsan (Thailand)
Dr. Prinya Hom-anek (Thailand)
Mr. Ngô Tuấn Anh (Vietnam)
Mr. Nguyễn Thành Hưng (Vietnam)
Mr. Masayuki Furukawa (Japan)

▪️ AJCCA Conference 2024 – Videos

The AJCCA Conference 2024, held on November 17 in Singapore, is available to view on the AJCCA website. >> https://ajcca.net/

URL: https://ajcca.net/
Contact: info@ajcca.net

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/ajcca-conference-2024-in-singapore–strengthening-cybersecurity-alliances-and-recognizing-acra-achievements-302303569.html

SOURCE ASEAN Japan Cybersecurity Community Alliance (AJCCA)

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Technology

Typeform Delivers New Solutions to Empower B2C Businesses to Better Engage Customers

Published

on

By

Brands can now use video, data enrichment, and AI-powered capabilities to create interactive, hyper-personalized experiences and uncover deeper insights

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Typeform, the intuitive form builder and conversational data collection platform, today announced new features that provide business-to-consumer (B2C) businesses with the context, clarity, and convenience needed to better engage and understand their customers. Now businesses can further enhance the respondent experience, all while gathering richer, actionable data. 

Today, 70% of consumer decisions are based on emotion, including brand preference.¹ Buyers expect brands to tailor experiences to their personal preferences more than ever, but at the same time, they’re also becoming more cautious about sharing personal information. Typeform’s latest features help brands collect data directly from customers through interactive, personalized experiences they trust, then automatically enhance it with third-party insights to deepen their understanding. This empowers companies to deliver more targeted, data-driven marketing.

“Businesses can’t thrive on surface-level insights,” said Aleks Bass, Chief Product Officer, Typeform. “Our latest innovations give you the ability to dig deeper into truly knowing your customers by providing dynamic data collection experiences that encourage quality responses. Whether boosting conversions with a personalized product recommendation quiz or gathering feedback through video surveys, the common denominator is that your customers enjoy the experience.”

The offerings were unveiled at Typeforum 2024, Typeform’s first-ever virtual product spotlight event, designed to showcase the latest innovations from the company. Newly released features include: 

Enhanced Video Capabilities: Typeform now allows customers to respond with video, providing businesses deeper insights through voice and expressions, not just text. This builds on Typeform’s existing feature that enables creators to record, edit, and embed personalized videos into forms, boosting engagement and conversions. Typeform research found that 65% of marketers believe video is an effective tool for engaging and interacting with customers in ways that feel more human and create connection and loyalty.²Clarify with AI: Typeform’s Clarify with AI acts as a virtual interviewer, prompting follow-up questions based on customer responses. When a customer is asked about their experience and answers vaguely, like “good,” the AI encourages more detailed feedback, asking, “Good, how? What stood out?” For customers, it feels like a personalized conversation. For brands, it delivers more insights. Automated B2C Data Enrichment: Earlier this year, Typeform introduced automated B2B data enrichment, making it easier than ever to understand customers at a deeper level without needing to ask additional questions. Now, consumer-level enrichment is available in the Typeform platform. With just a personal email address, companies can pull in key data points from trusted third-party sources, providing a more complete picture of who’s on the other side of the screen.AI-powered Qualitative Analysis: With this feature, businesses can instantly analyze large volumes of text and video responses to surface key themes and insights, saving hours of manual work. Data Quality Tools: Invisible reCAPTCHA ensures data integrity by blocking bots and automated submissions, allowing only genuine responses to be collected. This safeguard enhances data reliability, helping teams make accurate, data-driven decisions.Klaviyo Integration: Typeform will soon be launching a new integration with Klaviyo, designed for B2C and direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketers. It will ensure that every insight gathered flows seamlessly into Klaviyo. Manual data transfers are eliminated as segments automatically update with Typeform data, enabling hyper-targeted campaigns customized to each customer’s unique profile. This integration combines Typeform’s interactive data collection with Klaviyo’s automation, facilitating more natural, personalized customer connections while driving business growth.

“We built a powerful product recommendation quiz not just to help our customers, but to generate invaluable data that allows us to better segment and engage them with relevant marketing,” said Addison Wennar, Digital Communications Manager, OGEE. “With the holiday shopping season approaching, these insights will be key. Typeform already delivers the highest response rates for us, and I’m excited to see how the new features will amplify that impact.”

The features are available today in Typeform for Growth plans. Watch the Typeforum 2024 recordings and learn how to use Typeform to better understand and engage customers here

About Typeform
Typeform is a distinctly intuitive form builder that helps over 150,000 customers collect and validate the data they need to grow their businesses. Designed with striking visuals, a conversational flow, and powerful data capabilities, Typeform empowers brands to give and get more with each form. Typeform drives more than 500 million responses each year and integrates with essential tools including Zapier, HubSpot, and Slack. For more information, visit www.typeform.com.

1         Pendell, R. (2024, October 15). Customer brand preference and decisions: Gallup’s 70/30 principle. Gallup.com. https://www.gallup.com/workplace/398954/customer-brand-preference-decisions-gallup-principle.aspx#:~:text=70%25%20of%20decisions%20are%20based,Making%20Process:%20Rational%20or%20Emotional?

2          Data from a survey of 105 Typeform customers conducted on September 30, 2024.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/typeform-delivers-new-solutions-to-empower-b2c-businesses-to-better-engage-customers-302305917.html

SOURCE Typeform S.L.

Continue Reading

Technology

Electronic Drives and Controls Celebrates Impressive Growth and Strong Demand for Industrial Automation Solutions

Published

on

By

EDC has announced 39% revenue growth over the past year and a strengthened presence in the metals converting and composites industries. The company has also maintained key certifications, including CSIA, UL508A, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Ignition.

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc. (EDC), a leading control system integrator and field service company for industrial automation and drive technology, today announced that the company has experienced a year of growth and success, achieving a 39% increase in revenue year-over-year. To meet the growing demand for automation and drive solutions, EDC has expanded its team, hiring Ricky Arcky as human resources manager and Tyler Schaberick as systems engineer. EDC attributes this growth to maintaining industry certifications, digital marketing efforts, a dedicated team, and strong, long-term partnerships.

“We are proud of the growth we’ve achieved this year, which is a testament to the hard work of our team and our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients.”

“We are proud of the growth we’ve achieved this year, which is a testament to the hard work of our team and our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients,” said Chuck Dillard, Vice President of EDC. “Our recent hires and increased project load reflect our strategy to grow both wider and deeper with our existing clients, as well as entering new industries.”

“We’ve put in years of preparation and invested heavily in digital marketing to get the word out about our services, knowing that growth was inevitable,” Dillard added. “Our team has worked tirelessly and the results speak for themselves: clients continue to return to us because of our technical expertise and the strong results we deliver.”

EDC’s expertise in coating & laminating, wire and cable, PLC programming and upgrades, as well as drive service, has allowed the company to strengthen its presence in the metals converting industry, securing new and expanded projects across multiple client plants. EDC has also successfully completed upgrades for a new client in the composites industry, widening the portfolio of industries it caters to.

In addition to recent growth, EDC remains committed to maintaining the highest industry standards through its CSIA certification, which ensures adherence to best practices in control system integration. Several certifications, including UL508A recertification and certifications from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Ignition, further emphasize EDC’s dedication to safety, technical proficiency, and continuous improvement.

About Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc.
Founded in 1968, Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc. (EDC) is a CSIA Certified control system integrator with deep domain expertise in the coating and laminating, and converting industries. The company’s large field service team specializes in AC and DC drives, PLCs and factory automation. Family owned and operated for more than 50 years, EDC’s team of engineers and technicians has a vast experience integrating new control systems and breathing life into older equipment. EDC has the engineering capability to design, build, start-up and service projects from the sophisticated to the simple and the service support team on call 24/7/365 to keep it all running at peak efficiency from day one and for years to come. In addition to the company’s certification as a Siemens Solution Partner and a Rockwell Automation Recognized System Integrator, EDC is a factory authorized/factory trained service center for over 40 drive brands. For more information, visit the company’s website, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

Media Contact

Georgia Whalen, Rivergate Marketing, (978) 697-2664, Gwhalen@rivergatemarketing.com, www.electronicdrives.com/home/

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prweb.com/releases/electronic-drives-and-controls-celebrates-impressive-growth-and-strong-demand-for-industrial-automation-solutions-302305739.html

SOURCE Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc. (EDC)

Continue Reading

Technology

Allstate Financial Services Selects Covr to Provide Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, and Disability Insurance Solutions

Published

on

By

Covr’s Digitally Enabled Insurance Platform Will Simplify the Buying Process

HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Covr, a leading digital insurance provider, has partnered with Allstate Financial Services, LLC to offer a streamlined suite of life, long-term care (LTC), and disability income insurance solutions through Covr’s digital platform. This partnership provides Allstate Financial Services customers with a simple, connected experience, featuring an intuitive, paperless process that makes it easier than ever to purchase insurance tailored to their diverse needs.

Covr’s platform offers an easy-to-use, self-guided experience to efficiently compare and recommend insurance products. Additionally, Allstate Financial Services will offer a range of products through Covr’s platform, including guaranteed issue life insurance through Gerber Life and disability insurance through Assurity, Ameritas, MassMutual, Mutual of Omaha and Principal. Traditional long-term care will also be available through Mutual of Omaha.

“We are extremely pleased to add Allstate’s network of 7,000+ representatives to our insurance platform,” said Michael Kalen, CEO of Covr. “Their business owners and individual customer base fits perfectly with our portfolio of simplified life, LTC, and disability income solutions for agents and their customers.”

“We’re committed to expanding solutions that better meet our customers’ protection needs,” said Scott Delaney, President and CEO, Allstate Financial Services. “With Covr’s digital platform, our representatives can deliver a more connected experience and offer a broader range of insurance options tailored to each customer’s unique needs.”

Allstate representatives will collaborate closely with Covr’s sales team to ensure ongoing support. Allstate Financial Services will also benefit from Covr’s top-tier case management services, providing end-to-end support throughout the entire insurance process.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/allstate-financial-services-selects-covr-to-provide-life-insurance-long-term-care-and-disability-insurance-solutions-302306004.html

SOURCE Covr Financial Technologies

Continue Reading

Trending