Trailblazing Companies to Watch 2019

from Trailblazing Companies to Watch 2019

by The Enterprise World

AMERICA EDITION AUGUST 2019 WWW.THEENTERPRISEWORLD.COM

KANSAS CITY Upshot Metros

Enterprise Spotlight UIB

From the Editor PROTOTYPING AND THE EASE OF IT

Luc d'Urso CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Highly Scalable Backup, Migration and Archiving Solutions ATEMPO

Atempo Highly Scalable Backup, Migration and Archiving Solutions 08 Cov e r S tory

actiMirror The Smart Mirror Authority 14

Unite IT Consulting The Leading Smart City Solution Provider 34

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Kansas City The City of Jazz 22 Prototyping and the ease of it Impact of Digitalization on the Business World 39 17 Did you know? 40 F rom t he Ed itor

Approyo Simplifying Digital Transformation for SAP Solutions 18 FluidX Creations The Elixir of Creativity 26 Nucleon Quintessential Cyber Solutions 30

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Praesidio Group Optimal security, Intelligence & Cyber solutions 42

OncoBeta A Pioneer and Innovator in the Epidermal Radioisotope Therapy sector 36

UIB Enabling People to Simply Communicate 46

preserving data ecosystems

HIGHLY SCALABLE BACKUP, MIGRATION AND ARCHIVING SOLUTIONS

Luc d'Urso CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Miria manages new and evolving storage needs as well as the obsolescence of existing storage facilities. Companies can now choose between new generations of NAS, object storages, or specific file systems, either in their data center or in the cloud. One of the key steps in these storage redesign projects is the migration of existing data to new storage environments. tempo is a globally renowned data protection and management software vendor. For many years their Time Navigation (Tina) solution has protected thousands of customers worldwide enabling them to journey back in time to recover data – systems, applications and files- from any point in the past. Tina continues to thrive but Atempo is today shifting emphasis from backup to global data management. Why? In an era of high redundancy and cloud-delivered services, the emphasis is less on protecting on-premise applications and systems. But unstructured data levels (files, images, emails...) continue to rise exponentially and this data needs to be stored locally or remotely. The challenge is not only to protect this data but move it, copy it and synchronize it. This is where Atempo’s Miria takes the stage. “We designed our Miria solution while listening to our customers and technology partners. Many had problems migrating or protecting large amounts of data in heterogeneous storage, such as NAS, object storage, or specific file systems, in their data center or in the cloud. They wanted to be able to protect, archive, move and migrate data easily, with great scalability and flexibility without impacting their production. Miria fully meets these needs by Petabyte-scale levels of data are reached and exceeded by a growing number of organizations. Research, fintech, IoT, space, petrol and gas exploration are just some of the sectors creating thousands of terabytes of new unstructured data every day. offering a powerful solution that can handle heterogeneous environments and large volumes of data.” said Hervé Collard, VP Marketing at Atempo. Looking ahead to 2020 and beyond, we will see data volumes rise from 33 zettabytes today globally to 175 zettabytes in 2025 (Source IDC). That’s a 61% year-on-year increase and just storing this amount of data will be a genuine industrial challenge. It is a challenge that Atempo is already meeting full on. Extracting value from unstructured data, machine learning and AI will be at the heart of many business drivers. Ensuring big data is available for analysis and value extraction will be crucial for many enterprises. Handling data in the petabyte, exabyte and zettabyte era will require innovative hardware technology, from silicon chips to network layer and storage management. It will also require software to protect, move, synchronize and copy billions of files and petabytes of data both locally and remotely, including to tape which will continue to be a ‘‘ 10 August 2019

reasonably-priced target for offline or nearline data. The cloud cannot handle all requirements alone and there will be a hybrid element to future storage needs.

Atempo commercializes three variants of their Miria platform:

1. Miria for Migration – Atempo has many customers who fairly frequently change or upgrade their NAS. They require Atempo’s services and software to transfer their data without any downtime or data loss during the process. Rapid and secure, Miria for Migration cuts the time to switch storages to a minimum. One example of a migration project involved migrating almost 3 PB of data and approximately 650 million files for a US Defense provider. The task consisted of migrating data between two different vendor storages with complex clustered nodes. The final incremental synchronization could not exceed 48 hours. Atempo managed and implemented the whole project in under 3 weeks.

University of Lausanne (UNIL), a major Swiss education and research pole. UNIL research staff generates billions of small and large files. In total, UNIL needs to back up data from two replicated Isilon NAS to an EMC object storage. Miria and its scalable data moving capacity today manages several petabytes of data. Rapid backup times and conservation of access rights information are vital to this customer. Miria covers all bases and ensures file-level recovery as well as disaster recovery in a single tool. No other data movement company was able to come close to Atempo’s response.

3. Miria forArchiving - Free up space on the most efficient and expensive primary storage and preserve digital assets over time. Miria for Archiving addresses archiving needs of all sizes up to exabyte levels. Atempo recently completed a major project with DiRAC (Distributed Research Utilizing Advanced Computing), a British supercomputing facility for theoretical modeling and HPC-based research in particle physics, astronomy, cosmology and nuclear physics. The project was to archive several

petabytes of HPC (High Performance Computing) data for their UK research departments.

Atempo is not resting on its laurels. The company has recently opened an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation and Research Center in Orleans, France. The research lab, Nextino, will concentrate on analytical support, machine learning, deep machine learning and AI for data management, protection and migration solutions for large and very large data volumes. “Nextino’s objective is to prepare future solutions by developing high valueadded software components which will help customers achieve significant productivity gains, simplify user experience, assist them in the decision-making process, increase security and guarantee the confidentiality for their data”, declared Bernard Peultier, Nextino’s COO & VP Innovation. st Digital data is the most precious asset in the 21 century. This strategic asset is stored and processed in systems comprised of sophisticated, complex and diverse applications and storages. At Atempo, we see data as being in permanent mutation, much like a natural ecosystem; a concept which seems more appropriate than that of the environment so frequently used in IT. In much the same way as a natural ecosystem, the quality of a data ecosystem is measured by its capacity to evolve over time, maintain equilibrium, resist outside aggression, and recover without delay.

“Atempo takes care of all your data protection and management needs. Miria is a go-to solution for all sectors and industries because no-one will be able to avoid investing in tools for managing massive data sets” affirms Luc D’Urso.

Luc d'Urso – Chief Executive Ofcer

Graduate of ESCAE (Business Administration School), Luc d'Urso began his career at the European headquarters of Alcoa (Aluminum Company of America), based in Geneva (Switzerland). In the Marketing Department, he worked in the Aerospace and Armament markets. An entrepreneur at heart, Luc then pursued his career in the sports industry where he developed the Mistral windsurng brands, the Reex water ski and the Lacroix snowboard brands, before co-founding in 1997, the telecom operator Futur Telecom (MVNO) which he sold to SFR in 2007. In 2010, he founded Wooxo, French software solutions dedicated to the protection of computer data. In August 2017, in partnership with Cyprien Roy, he acquired ATEMPO, the European leader in data protection, from the American group ASG Technologies, and then acquired Synerway.

with the target to make it as addictive as computer games. Now, one can train or compete with others in real-time from the comfort of their own home or from gyms and hotels.

• : Personalised Health functions blood pressure, weight, etc. connected to other devices Smart Home We are about to launch a very scalable waterproof range of smart mirrors that can be installed in bathrooms, bedrooms, etc. featuring: • : Home Automation controls lighting, curtains, aircon, mood scenarios, etc. • : music, Infotainment functions news, calendar, weather, etc.

Using four key ingredients: • Trust 5. How do you make sure there are no set-backs? And even if there are how would they not hinder the growth? • Open Communication • Respect • Diversity

There is not much more than that. If the team will trust and respect each other, then people feel empowered to raise the hand when facing a setback to ask others to help. Of course, everybody has their own KPIs, but the main KPI for the team is to continue being the number one Smart Mirror provider out there. With Open Communication, Trust, Respect, and Diversity nobody has time for feeling down if something goes wrong.

6. It’s a rat-race out there. How do you cope with that? By being active part of the race attending seminars; by having a very seasoned Advisory Board who comes with truly incredible

suggestions; by being public speakers to evangelise our industry; by engaging with other entrepreneurs that have nothing to do with our business model and openly ask for their ideas/suggestions; by asking REALLY difficult questions, by partnering with the best-in-class; by having a diverse team with different and complementary points of view, and – most importantly – by attracting top software talent and keeping an eye on those (who may not yet know it) but will soon make themselves available to join an innovative company like actiMirror.

In my opinion Constant Vigilance should neither be a need nor a strategy. Competition will inevitably come with great ideas, and that is good. Competition will always develop this feature, or that sexy product, or penetrate a specific vertical. Always. 7. Constant vigilance- a need or a strategy? Please share your views

And we should always be grateful for that because it keeps making the general public aware about smart mirrors. Because it keeps evangelizing what we do well.

• New and Existing Investors Relationships: 30% time responsibilities are: • Strategy, Business Development and Sales: 50% time People often think that CEOs are always busy doing a very eclectic array of things. And, whilst it is true that one has to keep an eye on everything and be able to discern where opportunities lie, what to develop, which market not to penetrate, etc. my primary 8. Executive Leadership- what are the aspects of it and how do you work on it? (Simply, what are your responsibilities as an owner?) • Making sure there is enough money in the bank: 10% time • Talent Acquisition: 10% time

9. Employees are the backbone of any company. How do you maintain a healthy work environment? Open Communication, Trust, Respect and Diversity, PLUS one more essential extra factor: By attracting top key talent with low egos.

When a company nurtures an atmosphere of best-in-class engaging brains with clean low ego souls, the whole team naturally focus in Innovation, Creativity spurs, and people look forward to coming to a dynamic place to work.

10. The show must go on, what do you plan next?

In essence, the product is a smart mirror for home use, adding under the same modular platform a set of incredible features and functionalities such as AI personal trainers for fitness, an AR cosmetic ecosystem, and a bunch of other exciting modules. Apologies for being succinct, but this is as much as we can disclose at this stage about this very scalable project. We are developing an impactful modular platform for B2C and Real Estate that will democratise smart mirrors for the general public. This project is the pinnacle of several years of actiMirror AI + Automated Data Analytics + Apps development + Cloud + Content Management + Hardware, etc. put together with several partnerships we have established over the years.

and the ease of it PROTOTYPING

The advantages of prototypes are that it helps in reducing the time I n the manufacturing of a product, it has to go through various steps to finally be presented to the masses. There is initially the paperwork, where all the probabilities of the product working are tested, and then there is the prototyping of that product. A prototype can be considered as one of the most important steps in the manufacturing of product. Each of the products has certain target audiences and is set to relieve their pain points in some or the other way. To see whether the product is as effective in real life as it is on the paper, prototypes are made. A prototype is a sample or the mock product of the actual product the engineers wish to build. This quick model explains the actual plans for the final product. If the plan works successfully on the prototype, steps are taken to build the final product. Also, if there are any changes to be made, the first experiment is done on the prototype. and costs involved in making the actual product. Prototyping will help the manufacturers to improve the specifications needed for a product, and all other requirements in the product. With prototyping, one can understand and predict higher costs needed for the actual product, or the changes that will have to be made, or little hurdles one might face when building actual product. With a prototype, there can be alterations made in the model easily. When that product is put to test, the customers can share their immediate feedback and according to that, changes can be made in the model. The most important thing prototyping helps with is that it eliminates any miscommunications or misunderstandings that might happen in making the actual product. So, prototyping is considered as the most important steps before building any product. It eases the further process and helps to build a better product.

KANSAS CITY

The City of JAZZ

Many of the companies have now made announcements of expanding their existing operations to the Kansas City metropolitan area. Today, new developmental projects for the city worth $4 billion are planned. Since the 2000s, more than a $500 million have been invested to improve the infrastructure of downtown residencies. Also, new residential development is being promoted, and new bonds are made to improve the aging infrastructure of the city. The local economy of the city has managed to remain steady, which is mostly because of the diversity it offers in industries and how it has not stuck to a particular industry. The government is the secondlargest employer in the city, which is then followed by professional and business services, education and then the healthcare services. In the manufacturing industry, the major employers are Hallmark Cards, which was founded in the Kansas City in 1910, the Harmon Industries, Inc. founded in 1946, manufacturers of railroad signal and communication, traffic control signals, etc. has made the Kansas City metropolitan area as the hub for intermodal transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Although the Kansas City is historically known for the distribution of beef and the large rail network, the other major industries in the city include distribution, education, health services, manufacturing, professional business services, and warehousing. The geographic and population centers of the US lie within 250 miles of Kansas City. This benefit ansas City is the largest city in the state of Missouri in the US. This city of fountains was founded in the 1830s as a port of Missouri River. The Kansas modern city encompasses an area of about 826.3 km sq. and is the third-largest city in the state of the US. Most of the Kansas City is within the Jackson County, but some of its portions are spread in the Clay, Cass, and Platte counties. The city consists of many neighbourhoods, which include the River Market District in the north, the 18th and Vine District in the east, and the Country Club Plaza in the south. Most of the economy of the city was based on the Stock Yards that traded cattle, sheep, horses, hogs, and mules. The Kansas City metropolitan area situated on the border between Missouri and Kansas at the confluence of Kansas and Missouri Rivers was in the early days, a strategic point for commerce and security. Later on, this area played a major role in the westward development of the United States. The economy of Kansas City is an influential, large and important aspect of the development. The Kansas City metropolitan area has many factories, manufacturing plants, and it also has the international trade zone and also more foreign trade zone space than anywhere in the nation. K

also famous for its lip-smacking BBQ. You will find Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque, which is easily the local favourite. The other equally great barbeque joints include Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue and Gates Bar-B-Q. Exploring Kansas City The city of Kansas is often abbreviated as KC, where the abbreviation is usually used to refer to the metropolitan area. The city is usually nicknamed as the ‘City of Fountains’.

The visual arts have been the heart of the city of Kansas. From the famous painter Thomas Hart Benton to Walt Disney’s first-ever animation studio, to the Hallmark’s headquarters, visual arts have always played an important part in the art and culture of the city. This importance of the visual arts in the city would be incomplete without the mention of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. This art museum is a renowned institution that has been a staple of the city since The Great Depression. The museum has a collection of artwork which encompasses more than 5000 years of history from all over the world. Performing arts is another important aspect of the arts and culture of the city. The Kauffman Centre for Performing Arts gives the audiences an experience of contemporary opera production during its season.

The city of Kansas is a cluster of small neighbourhoods, like the Power and Light District, the 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District, etc. The Power and Light District has a very live and hipster vibe to it, where one can enjoy good food with great ambiance, the nightlife of Kansas City. At 18th and Vine, here is the American Jazz Museum. The Jazz Museum has an interactive nature and one can learn about the history of Jazz.

What goes perfectly with Jazz music is some hot and spicy BBQ. And Kansas City is no short for that. Apart from Jazz, the city is Upshot Metros

Quintessential Cyber Solutions

t is the era of Tech-Mech, everything is I online, and we can only thank God that the presidencies still carry out paperwork. All the data is now on the cloud storage, digitalization has taken over. What we are looking for in the future is robots. So much has changed over the years. But we do have a question now. Paperback, although tedious to handle, could be protected. There are safety vaults to keep the documents and what not. But now that the data is on the cloud, who is keeping it safe up there?

Never worry though! Brainstorming solutions to all sorts of problems has always been the expertise of engineers. A new era demands new technology, and likely, this new technology demands new security systems. The data stored on the cloud cannot be protected just by little passwords. It needs something greater, and likely, the solution was just around the cornerCybersecurity.

Cybersecurity or IT security is the protection of data that is stored on the cloud from any kind of breaches, or theft. This field has a growing importance in today’s world, what with the extensive use of IT in every sector. And with this scenario in mind, Nucleon was founded by veterans in cybersecurity, with more than 20 years of experience and a deep understanding of the cyber security market and its weaknesses. The company was started in 2009, and since then it has been researching and developing products that will finally help the organizations deal with the cyber-attacks using the best technology available. The Trailblazing LeadersYossi Accav, and Roy Heller, all of the experts in their fields came together in 2009 to start with this new venture of Nucleon. Intending to provide the companies with better cybersecurity solutions, Nucleon is built on innovative technology that gives organizations the ability to block cyberattacks based on predicting where cyber-attacks are going to come from and block the threats before they try to breach the network.

Mr. Roy Heller is the company’s Sales Executive. He has an extensive International and local experience specializing in the field of Cybersecurity and Information Security. His core professional skills include B2B Skills, Business/Trade Development. He is one of the founder members of Nucleon, and is the Director of Sales there.

Nucleon is a company that provides other organizations of all sizes with technologies that will complement their security tools with a new layer of cybersecurity that is proactive. Nucleon uses the wide network of the patented technology, called as the polymorphic sensors. These polymorphic sensors are constantly active and collect information about the cyber-attacks happening all around the world. Using these tools and methodology, Nucleon can predict the threats. Now, all of this data is transferred to a secure cloud, and then sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms and some other methods are used to identify the details about the attack. So, to put it in simpler words, Nucleon can autonomously learn about cyber attackers and

Organizations world wide are looking for innovative ways that can help them protect against cyber attacks and stay one step before their adversaries, by providing innovative patented cyber technologies based on proactive approach Nucleon solutions helps organizations to face threats and deal with them successfully like never seen before “

“Roy Heller COO of Nucleon Cyber

block them before they are targeting the clients.

Well, Nucleon provides companies and their clients with the best technologies to protect their cloud data. So the large companies, governments, hospitals, banks and even all small organizations are their easy customers, who seek high-quality data protection. Nucleon Clients Use Case

So is it just for the bigger enterprises? Well definitely not! Anyone can use threat intelligence, even home users. However, when using new technologies, people need some expertise. This is observed more in the start-ups and the SMBs. So to make the process easier for them, Nucleon has built a dedicated network called cybercure.ai, Cybercure provides simple feeds of indicators that can be used by other firewalls/ids/endpoint security devices and does not require special configuration.

• Cyber Threat Intelligence Feeds - a constant Nucleon offers all the products and services related to cybersecurity. These include:

feed of threats relevant to specific clients and reverse reconnaissance technologies that fit for enterprise networks and other sensitive networks that needs to be highly secured. • iccin.com - ICCIN is a network aimed for governments in which they can participate for free and receive alerts about cyber threats. • cybercure.ai - a simple, open source version of simplified cybersecurity feeds for SMB and home users. cybercure.ai blog and podcast are very popular due to the fact they bring current subjects of cybersecurity for non-technical people. •Threat Predictor - an on-premise appliance that can filter out bad traffic in real time and make sure the network is safe.

Just as we have health insurance, cyber threat companies provide their users with cyber insurance. Nucleon has partnered with its European partners and has built offerings that will allow any business size to be insured for cyber incidents and implement sophisticated cyber security appliance that will stop threats How are they changing the cyber insurance market?