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How AI is Being Weaponized on the Web
In the age of AI, large language models (LLMs) are increasingly being integrated into web applications, offering powerful capabilities for content creation, customer support, and more. However, their widespread adoption has introduced a new cybersecurity challenge—Web...
RapidFort Simplifies FedRAMP Certification with Curated Images
RapidFort, a cybersecurity innovator specializing in Software Attack Surface Management (SASM), has introduced support for FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) 140-3 compliance through its industry-first curated images. This cutting-edge feature simplifies...
Israeli plant-based meat comes to US retailers
Chunk Foods, an Israeli company specializing in plant-based whole-cut “meat,” is bringing its beef-style slabs, steaks, and pulled beef to the U.S. retail market. The rollout will begin with independent grocers in Los Angeles and New York City, with potential...
Provarity Raises $7 Million to Transform Presales Enablement
Provarity, a sales enablement platform specializing in presales optimization, has secured $7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Cheyenne Ventures, with additional support from Crosslink Capital, Illuminate Ventures, and Rembrandt Venture Partners. This...
RapidFort Now Available on Google Cloud Marketplace
Our partner, RapidFort, a San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup leading the way in Software Attack Surface Management (SASM), is now featured in the Google Cloud Marketplace. This unified platform of Google and partner solutions simplifies the process for...
The Demand for Plant-based, Juicy Steak with Amos Golan of Chunk Foods
Amos Golan, Founder and CEO of Chunk Foods, joins Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest and host of The Plantbased Business Hour, to discuss the rising demand for thick, juicy plant-based steaks and the evolving global foodservice landscape. Amos Golan shared his...
Spot AI Introduces First Video AI Agents for the Physical World
Spot AI now serves over 1,000 customers across 17 industries, processing more than double the video data uploaded daily to YouTube to make video insights accessible and actionable, driving tangible outcomes and ROI. A leader in AI-powered camera systems, Spot AI has...
Microsoft Azure and Scale AI Collaborate to help Enterprises Deliver Powerful GenAI Solutions
We’re thrilled to share that our partner, Scale, is collaborating with Azure AI to accelerate enterprise adoption of generative AI through fine-tuned Azure AI models. Many organizations face challenges in adapting generative AI to their unique data, systems, and...
RapidFort Now Available in AWS Marketplace
RapidFort, a San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup specializing in Software Attack Surface Management (SASM), is now available on AWS Marketplace. This online marketplace simplifies the process for businesses of all sizes to discover, evaluate, purchase, and...
Relyance AI’s $32m funding boost aims to revolutionize AI data governance in enterprises
Cheyenne Ventures joined existing investors Menlo Ventures and Unusual Ventures in the latest funding round. Relyance AI has carved a unique position with its integrated platform that provides full visibility and control over enterprise data, a critical advantage as...
Spot AI Introduces First Video AI Agents for the Physical World as it Nears $100 Million in Funding
Spot AI currently supports 1,000 clients across 17 sectors, indexing over twice the volume of daily video uploads on YouTube to provide accessible, actionable video data for tangible ROI. Alongside its flagship product launch, Spot AI raised an additional $31 million...
Bolster Unveils AI Security for Email to Automate Phishing Threat Mitigation
To address the surge in AI-driven phishing and impersonation attacks, Bolster AI - a leader in multi-channel phishing protection - has launched Bolster AI Security for Email, a new feature that automates the analysis and mitigation of cyber threats reported through...
RapidFort Appoints Proven Leader Ben de Waal as Vice President of Research and Development
RapidFort, a leading innovator in cybersecurity focused on Software Attack Surface Management (SASM), has appointed Ben de Waal as its new Vice President of Research and Development. De Waal brings extensive experience as a skilled engineer and entrepreneur, holding...
New Bolster CEO Discusses AI-Driven Fraud and Data Security
Rod Schultz has joined Silicon Valley-based brand security startup Bolster to tailor its technology for CISOs, addressing both external threats and internal data risks as AI adoption accelerates. Schultz was drawn to Bolster by the unique security challenges posed by...
Turning Dumb Cameras Into Smart Video Assistants With Spot AI
Many people are accustomed to video cameras passively monitoring their homes and workplaces, but what if these cameras could actively intervene to enhance safety and security? That’s the vision of San Francisco-based scale-up Spot AI, which has just announced the...
Spot AI Introduces First Video AI Agents and Secures $31 Million in Equity Funding
Spot AI, a leading provider of AI camera systems, has announced the release of its Video AI Agents, a major advancement in bringing intelligent AI capabilities from the digital realm into the physical world. Video AI Agents empower organizations to quickly identify...
Chunk Foods makes US retail debut with plant-based steaks
Israeli startup Chunk Foods is expanding into the U.S. retail market through independent retailers in Los Angeles and New York City, with plans for an e-commerce launch by year-end to make its plant-based whole cuts available nationwide. Since entering the U.S....
The World of Consumption Pricing
While the consumption-based pricing model is still in its early stages, it's gaining momentum among companies that rely on it, particularly in industries like fraud detection and messaging services. However, the future likely points toward a hybrid model that blends...
Data governance startup Relyance AI lands $32 million in Series B funding round
Relyance AI, focused on increasing data transparency and helping companies meet governance compliance, raised $32 million in a Series B funding round on October 10. The round was led by Thomvest Ventures, with participation from M12 (Microsoft Ventures Fund), Cheyenne...
Relyance AI Raises $32 Million Series B Funding to Safeguard AI Innovation in the Enterprise
Relyance AI, an AI-driven data governance platform providing full visibility and control over enterprise-wide data, has announced a $32.1 million Series B funding round to expand operations and address the growing demand for artificial intelligence in the enterprise....
Proactive, optimized operations with Spot AI’s Sud Bhatija
In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Rich DiPaolo sits down with Sud Bhatija, co-founder and COO of Spot AI. During the conversation, Bhatija explains how Spot AI’s innovative AI-powered camera solutions are transforming business operations in the...
AI-fueled phishing scams raise alarm ahead of U.S. presidential election
Bolster has released research highlighting the growing number of phishing and digital scams targeting U.S. citizens, identifying 24 distinct nation-state threat actor groups attempting to exploit political tensions in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. “We...
Relyance AI raises $32M to make AI data governance more transparent
Relyance AI Inc., the developer of a platform that provides governance, visibility, and control over enterprise-wide data, has announced a $32.1 million Series B funding round. The four-year-old startup, which previously raised $30 million in 2021, plans to use the...
Relyance AI Secures $32.1M for AI Governance and Data Privacy
Relyance AI, a San Francisco-based startup, has secured $32.1 million in Series B funding to tackle the increasing challenges of AI governance and data privacy in enterprises. The funding round was led by Thomvest Ventures, with participation from M12 (Microsoft's...
Scale Achieves FedRAMP HIGH Authorization
We’re excited to announce that Scale AI has achieved FedRAMP® HIGH authorization, marking a significant milestone in delivering secure, advanced AI solutions to federal agencies. With this authorization, Scale AI can now provide its full suite of tools—including the...
Relyance lands $32M to help companies comply with data regulations
As AI demand grows, vendors are increasingly focused on addressing data security concerns. They're not only required to comply with new data privacy regulations like the EU Data Act but are also facing heightened scrutiny from clients concerned about how their data is...
RAD Security Launches First AI-Powered Incident Investigation
Our partner, RAD Security, has been named a finalist in the Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition, where it introduced the first AI-powered incident investigation capability for behavioral detection and response. Currently, cloud security relies heavily on...
Asset Intelligence and Data Posture Management
Organizations today encounter growing challenges in managing data protection due to the sheer volume of data, AI advancements, and changing regulations. To help address these complexities, our partner Relyance AI introduces Asset Intelligence and Data Posture...
Raken Expands Construction Equipment Management Solution
Raken Enhances Construction Equipment Management with Improved Tracking, Reporting, and Maintenance Our partner, Raken, the leading field management app for the construction industry, has expanded its equipment management features to help customers maximize the use of...
Introducing AI Copilot 1.1: Your new AI assistant for cameras
AI innovation is advancing rapidly, bringing us into an era of coachable AI that enhances everyday life and simplifies tasks. Spot AI is leading this charge with AI Copilot. We're on the verge of a significant tech shift where AI operates like a helpful live...