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Straits Interactive, in collaboration with Golden Gate University, Eduvate Hub, and upGrad, Launches ‘The AI Factory – AI Capability Guide for SMEs’

SINGAPORE, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Straits Interactive, a leading Edtech provider of Generative AI-driven governance solutions, announced the release of The AI Factory – AI Capability Guide for SMEs, a leading-edge resource designed to help non-technical professionals and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) harness the power of Generative AI.

(L to R) Rohit Sharma, Prof Joaquin Gonzalez, Patrick Tay Teck Guan, Yuit Ang, Pulse Tan, Celine Ch
(L to R) Rohit Sharma, Prof Joaquin Gonzalez, Patrick Tay Teck Guan, Yuit Ang, Pulse Tan, Celine Ch

This essential how-to guide, supported by Golden Gate University (GGU), Eduvate Hub, and global skilling company upGrad, was released on November 11, 2025, with a launch event held at the Holiday Inn Express (Novena), Singapore, where Mr. Patrick Tay, Member of Parliament and Assistant Secretary-General of the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC), was recognized as the Guest of Honour.

A Resource for Non-Technical SMEs to Effectively Harness Gen AI

Singapore authors Kevin Shepherdson and Celine Chew — doctoral candidates in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme at Golden Gate University (GGU) with a specialisation in Generative AI —collaborated with distinguished professor Jay Gonzalez, Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Founding Dean of GGU Worldwide to explore actionable insights and tools for businesses to navigate the complexities of AI adoption and its application to business processes across industries.

Professor Jay Gonzalez shared, “Golden Gate University, situated in the heart of San Francisco – the AI capital of the world, has a significant number of Singapore-based senior executives and SME leaders in its DBA programme, who bring decades of local industry experience. By combining their expertise with the transformative potential of Generative AI, these executives are now able to create practical and impactful AI solutions. The book, The AI Factory, is a testament to how our doctoral candidates leverage their professional experience alongside cutting-edge AI tools to drive business innovation.”

Empowering AI Bilingualists for Singapore’s Digital Future

The AI Factory aligns with Singapore’s vision of cultivating AI Bilingualists — individuals who are fluent in both their industry and the language of Generative AI. This concept is central to preparing Singapore’s workforce for the digital economy, where Generative AI is expected to transform industries and business operations. The book acts as a blueprint and a bridge, helping professionals and SMEs build the practical skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven environment.

Supported by Golden Gate University, Eduvate Hub, and upGrad

GGU and Eduvate Hub sponsored ‘The AI Factory’ to support selected doctoral candidates in integrating their subject-matter expertise with generative AI, reflecting the concept of AI Bilingualists. As part of GGU’s doctoral research programme, the initiative encourages students to apply advanced academic knowledge to develop practical generative AI solutions for real-world business challenges.

Singapore based upGrad Tech Pte Ltd, (backed by Temasek) has supported the publication of this book alongside GGU to promote the industry’s first DBA with a specialization in generative AI. This unique program allows doctoral candidates to publish books, business plans, patents, or standard dissertation research. Through this initiative, upGrad and GGU aim to foster a global network of AI Bilingualists, professionals who are proficient in both their domain expertise and AI capabilities, ready to drive innovation across industries.

Myleeta Aga Williams, CEO of upGrad International, Consumer Business, said, “upGrad is committed to contributing to Singapore’s National AI Strategy by grooming Singaporean candidates to become leaders in AI. Through our partnership with Golden Gate University, we aim to export Singapore’s AI-driven expertise to the world, fostering a global network of AI Bilingualists who will shape the future of business.”

The launch event featured a keynote address by Mr. Patrick Tay, followed by panel discussions with industry leaders, academics, and AI experts. The panel explored the implications of AI adoption for SMEs and Singapore’s workforce, as well as the role of AI Bilingualists in driving sustainable innovation and growth.

About Straits Interactive

Straits Interactive is a leading provider of AI-driven compliance and governance solutions, dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of data protection and privacy regulations. Through innovative tools and resources, Straits Interactive empowers businesses to build trust and ensure compliance in an increasingly digital world.

About Golden Gate University

Founded in 1901, Golden Gate University (GGU) is a nonprofit institution of higher education located in the heart of San Francisco’s financial and technology district. For nearly 125 years, GGU has empowered working adults and nontraditional students through career-focused education in law, business, technology, taxation and public service. With small class sizes, and a distinguished faculty of industry professionals, GGU prepares graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world.  Learn more at ggu.edu.

About upGrad

Started in 2015, upGrad is one of Asia’s largest integrated skilling and lifelong learning majors, powering the complete learning cycle of individuals. It offers a range of online and hybrid skilling programs and Certifications under its B2C portfolio and facilitates top Indian and global universities to offer their Diploma, Master’s, and Executive Doctorates, with all degrees awarded solely by the respective universities, supporting every career stage of individuals – from first job to boardroom. Additionally, select programs are tailored for Enterprise clients under the corporate skilling division, along with other recruitment and staffing services. More details at https://www.upgrad.com/sg/

Picarro Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022, 27017, and 27018 Certifications and Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type 2 Examination

Compliance with Rigorous International Standards Ensure Picarro Meets the Highest Levels of Data Security, Privacy, and Operational Integrity

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Picarro Inc., a leading provider of high-precision gas analysis solutions for natural gas distribution, industrial monitoring, and research applications, today announced that it has been certified for ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security Management Systems), ISO 27017 (Cloud Security), and ISO 27018 (Data Privacy), and successfully completed its Service Organization Controls 2 (SOC 2) Type 2 examination. These assessments were affirmed through extensive audits conducted by A-LIGN, an accredited provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs.

These certifications demonstrate Picarro’s deep commitment to information security, privacy, and operational excellence, cornerstones of its mission to empower the world with timely, trusted, and actionable intelligence.
These certifications demonstrate Picarro’s deep commitment to information security, privacy, and operational excellence, cornerstones of its mission to empower the world with timely, trusted, and actionable intelligence.

These internationally recognized certifications and independent audit affirm that Picarro maintains robust governance and technical controls to protect data integrity, confidentiality, and availability across its cloud-based platforms and analytical solutions. Together, they demonstrate Picarro’s deep commitment to information security, privacy, and operational excellence, cornerstones of its mission to empower the world with timely, trusted, and actionable intelligence.

“Our customers depend on Picarro data to make critical operational decisions and scientific conclusions,” said Parag Jain, Vice President of IT, Security and Business Systems at Picarro. “These certifications reflect our commitment to building trust through secure, resilient, and robust systems. Whether it’s a gas utility looking to reduce methane emissions, a sterilization facility seeking to mitigate risk, or a research team studying climate dynamics, our goal is to ensure their data and insights are protected at all times. With the ISO/IEC and SOC 2 certification, we provide our customers with additional confidence in our ability to secure their data within our systems.”

The Importance of ISO/IEC Certification and SOC 2 Examination

The ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 27017, and ISO 27018 are globally recognized frameworks that define best practices for implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS). To achieve certification, organizations must demonstrate a systematic and documented approach to protecting and managing sensitive company and customer information including intellectual property, employee and customer data, financial information and information entrusted to it by third parties.

The SOC 2 Type 2 examination is an independent audit developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) that evaluates how well a company protects customer data. It assesses the effectiveness of an organization’s internal controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy—collectively known as the Trust Services Criteria.

In an era where increasing cybersecurity risks and data privacy regulations, these ISO/IEC certifications and SOC 2 Type 2 audits provide our customers with a transparent, third-party validation that Picarro’s security practices meet industry standards.

About Picarro

Picarro is a leading provider of solutions that precisely measure and monitor more than 700+ compounds. Combined with an advanced analytics platform and expert services, our offerings deliver trusted data to optimize gas distribution networks, reduce emissions, simplify regulatory compliance, mitigate risk, and advance scientific research. For more information on Picarro’s portfolio of solutions, visit www.picarro.com.

Contact:
Monica Marmie
Senior Marketing Manager
Picarro, Inc.
mmarmie@picarro.com

 

DESILO and Cornami Announce Breakthrough in Encrypted AI Computation

The new method accelerates encrypted matrix multiplication, advancing practical fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) for AI

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DESILO, a Privacy Enhancing Technology (PET) company, and Cornami, a leader in scalable compute acceleration, today announced new research that significantly improves the performance of encrypted AI computation using fully homomorphic encryption (FHE).

The research paper — co-authored by Craig Gentry, widely recognized as the father of FHE and a Gödel Prize laureate, and Yongwoo Lee, Head of Cryptography at DESILO — introduces a new method designed for efficient encrypted matrix arithmetic. According to results reported in the paper, the approach delivers up to 80× faster encrypted matrix multiplication compared to representative state-of-the-art baselines, marking a meaningful step toward in practical deployment of privacy-preserving AI.

Matrix multiplication is the computational backbone of modern machine learning models. The new method is designed to provide an optimized pathway for encrypted matrix multiplication across diverse scales and real-world workloads, narrowing the long-standing gap between theoretical cryptographic schemes and operational AI systems.

“This research shows that privacy-preserving computation can be both efficient and practical,” said Seungmyung Lee, CEO of DESILO. “It forms a critical foundation for our encrypted AI stack, which enables organizations to analyze sensitive data without exposing it.”

The work reflects the strategic collaboration between DESILO and Cornami, combining DESILO’s advances in FHE-based computation with Cornami’s high-performance compute architecture. The joint effort focuses on making FHE usable in enterprise and AI environments where both data confidentiality and computational efficiency are essential.

“For decades, Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) has been the gold standard for data privacy, but its computational cost has made real-world use impractical,” said Dr. Craig Gentry, Chief Scientist of Algorithms at Cornami

Our latest research focuses on accelerating encrypted matrix multiplication, a fundamental operation representing over 90% of AI workloads. Combined with Cornami’s scalable Compute Fabric, it delivers orders-of-magnitude faster encrypted processing.”

“This makes privacy-preserving AI practical,” added Gentry. “Efficient, secure matrix multiplication enables Large Language Models to run inference on encrypted data with near-plaintext performance, strengthening compliance, sovereignty, and post-quantum security.”

The research paper is now publicly available via the IACR ePrint Archive.

About DESILO
DESILO develops encrypted computation and privacy-preserving AI infrastructure that enables multi-party data collaboration without exposing sensitive information. The company is expanding its presence in healthcare and finance, building multi-institutional collaboration models for areas such as credit scoring and multi-omics research.

About Cornami
Cornami is the developer of a massively parallel, next-generation compute fabric that delivers scalable performance for data-intensive workloads. Its architecture enables advanced encryption technologies — including Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) — to run at practical speeds, making privacy-preserving AI viable across industries that demand both security and performance scale.

Media Contact

DESILO
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AN ICON HEADS TO THE LONE STAR STATE: ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES BOLD 2027-28 VACATIONS FROM TEXAS, CALIFORNIA AND THE NORTHEAST

The vacation brand is ramping up on memory-making with adventure-filled lineups, including the world’s best family vacation, Icon of the Seas, delivering unforgettable vacations from Galveston

MIAMI, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The ship that revolutionized family vacations is set to deliver the biggest adventures yet from Texas. The show-stopping Icon of the Seas will sail from Galveston for the first time starting August 2027, joining Royal Caribbean’s new action-packed lineup of unforgettable getaways for the 2027-28 season. The adventures start from Texas, California and the Northeast and visit picturesque destinations across the Caribbean and more. The highly anticipated vacations are now available to book on the Royal Caribbean website for Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members ahead of the official opening on Thursday, Nov. 13.

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. Adventurers can experience highlights like six record-breaking waterslides, an adults-only retreat, seven pools, the first neighborhood designed for young families, 40-plus ways to dine, drink and be entertained; and more.
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. Adventurers can experience highlights like six record-breaking waterslides, an adults-only retreat, seven pools, the first neighborhood designed for young families, 40-plus ways to dine, drink and be entertained; and more.

From coast to coast, vacationers have a range of 4- to 12-night adventures on nine Royal Caribbean ships to choose from starting April 2027. Families and travelers of all ages can have their ultimate beach day at the vacation brand’s signature beach club destinations, including Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in The Bahamas opening December 2025 and Royal Beach Club Cozumel, Mexico, debuting 2026. Adding to the bucket list are all kinds of ways to explore the gems of the Caribbean like Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; and Castries, St. Lucia; sail along the pristine coastlines of Mexico at places such as Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta; and venture through scenic towns in Portland, Maine; Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia; Boston, Massachusetts, and more.

2027-28 Texas, California & Northeast Highlights

Bold Vacations from Texas

  • Icon of the Seas – From Galveston
    The record-breaking Icon of the Seas will make its star-studded debut in Galveston in August 2027, after kicking off the season in Miami in April. Taking vacationers on the boldest adventures from Texas, Icon will deliver 6- to 8-night Eastern and Western Caribbean getaways to Royal Caribbean’s award-winning destination Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, along with Roatan, Honduras, and Cozumel, where vacationers can visit Royal Beach Club Cozumel after the ultimate beach day destination opens late 2026. From thrills like Category 6, the largest waterpark at sea, to unmatched chill across seven pools on board and more than 40 places to dine and drink, families are in for a combination of the best of every vacation with experiences for all ages.
     
  • Liberty of the Seas – From Galveston
    Beginning April 2027, vacationers can enjoy 4- to 8-night adventures to the Caribbean on the newly amplified Liberty of the Seas. Guests can spend the day snorkeling in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in Roatan, immerse themselves in ancient history at the Mayan Ruins in Costa Maya, Mexico, and more. Following its 2026 amplification, Liberty will be decked out with new experiences from a completely reimagined pool deck with The Lime & Coconut for tropical cocktails to new casitas with the best ocean views and an all-new Royal Escape Room for family bonding.
     
  • Symphony of the Seas – From Galveston
    Symphony will homeport in Texas for the first time, starting April 2027, to deliver 4- to 8-night Western Caribbean vacations to Nassau, The Bahamas, where vacationers can experience the ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island; as well as Perfect Day at CocoCay; Cozumel and Costa Maya. On deck, guests can experience the thrills of The Ultimate Abyss, the 10 story-tall dry slide, or choose from more than 30 fan-favorite options to dine and drink including Jamie’s Italian,El Loco Fresh or Boleros.

Sun-Soaked Adventures from California

  • Ovation of the Seas – From Los Angeles
    Vacationers can go all out on short 3- and 4-night getaways on the newly amplified Ovation of the Seas to bucket-list destinations like Ensenada, Mexico, and Catalina Island,California. On board, adventurers can celebrate with friends at the Pesky Parrot tiki bar, dance the night away at the brand-new Sound Cellar or play big at the expanded Casino Royale. Adventurers can take in scenic 360-views on the all-glass North Star observation capsule or ride bumper cars at SeaPlex, the largest indoor and outdoor activity center at sea. Dining options range from a quick slice of pizza at Sorrento’s to Italian favorites at Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen and more.
     
  • Navigator of the Seas – From Los Angeles
    After returning from Singapore, the Voyager Class favorite will sail from Los Angeles for another year of unforgettable 7-nightvacations to the Mexican Riviera, where vacationers can gaze at Land’s End while swimming in the Sea of Cortez in Cabo San Lucas, savor authentic Mexican tacos and tequila in Ensenada, explore the historic towns of Mazatlán, and venture into the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountain in Puerto Vallarta. The adventures continue on board with the FlowRider surf simulator, a rock-climbing wall and more. Navigator also boasts more than 20 food and drink venues including Chops Grille, Hooked Seafood and El Loco Fresh.

Scenic Getaways from the Northeast

  • Oasis of the Seas – From Cape Liberty
    Starting May 2027, travelers can have the perfect vacation with 7-night getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, The Bahamas. Oasis offers more than 30 places to dine, drink and party, where guests can sing along to classic tunes at Spotlight Karaoke, dance into the night at Boleros or enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Coastal Kitchen.
     
  • Odyssey of the Seas – From Cape Liberty
    Odyssey of the Seas will take vacationers to sun-drenched Caribbean destinations with 7- to 12-nights vacations. Beginning November 2027, guests can explore Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis, on the only active railway in the West Indies; venture to underground caves and lagoons in Bridgetown, Barbados; and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Piton Mountains and botanical gardens in Castries, St. Lucia. On board, guests can watch movies under the stars, vibe out at Music Hall or dine and drink at favorites like El Loco Fresh, Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen, Schooner Bar and Wonderland.
     
  • Independence of the Seas – From Cape Liberty
    Vacationers have in store 4- to 9-night getaways to Bermuda, Canada, New England and the Eastern Caribbean during the 2027 spring and summer seasons. On this Freedom Class favorite, guests can explore the pristine, blue waters of Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, and Willemstad or embark on outdoor adventures in Halifax; Portland; and more. On Independence, kids can max out on thrills at Splashaway Bay while guests of all ages put their surfing skills to the test on the FlowRider. Bold flavors include Fish & Ships, Izumi, Chef’s Table and Chops Grille.
     
  • Vision of the Seas – From Baltimore
    In the summer, Vision of the Seas will deliver 5- and 9-night vacations to Bimini, The Bahamas and Bermuda. In the fall, guests can explore the adventures of Halifax;Saint John, New Brunswick; and more on 9-night vacations. After a long day of adventuring, vacationers can recharge at Vitality Spa, indulge in mind-blowing Italian flavors at Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen or Asian-inspired cuisine at Izumi and end the day with jaw-dropping performances of Broadway Rhythm & Rhyme or an original Royal Caribbean production of Boogie Wonderland.

Vacationers can learn more about the upcoming Caribbean, Mexico and Northeast adventures on the Royal Caribbean website.

About Royal Caribbean 

Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line’s game-changing ships and exclusive destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 22 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line’s top-rated exclusive destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.   

Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visit www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor.  

 

CarbonBlack, a Venture Studio Building Physical AI Companies, Appoints former Lunit Co-Founder as Partner

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CarbonBlack Inc., a venture studio specializing in founding and scaling companies in the emerging field of Physical AI, today announced the appointment of Minhong Jang, former Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer (CBO) of Lunit, as Partner.

Minhong Jang, former Lunit co-founder, current CarbonBlack Partner
Minhong Jang, former Lunit co-founder, current CarbonBlack Partner

Founded in 2024 by Terry Moon, former Vice President of SUALAB (acquired by Cognex Corporation for two hundred million USD in 2019), and Sean Kim, former CFO of Voithru (acquired by Kakao Group) and former Head of Strategy at SUALAB, CarbonBlack builds and accelerates next-generation Physical AI startups through its company-builder model.

With Jang’s appointment—who was recognized in MIT Technology Review’s “Innovators Under 35 Korea” (2021)—CarbonBlack‘s leadership team now consists entirely of founders and executives with successful AI exit experiences, strengthening the firm’s operational depth and expertise across AI and venture ecosystems.

CarbonBlack’s first portfolio company, CarbonSix, which focuses on the manufacturing industry, was co-founded by Terry Moon, Je-hyeok Kim, a Yale University researcher, and H.J. Terry Suh, an MIT Ph.D. In September, CarbonSix successfully launched SigmaKit, the industry’s first standardized Physical AI product, marking a major milestone in the practical application of AI within real-world manufacturing environments.

In addition to ‘CarbonSix’, CarbonBlack’s portfolio includes ‘Mechanical AI’, which specializes in AI agent–based CAD design and analysis automation, and ‘Upgrade Manufacturing’, which enhances supply chain efficiency through AI-driven optimization. The company plans to continue expanding its portfolio by applying Physical AI across a broader range of industries to continuously create new value.

“During his tenure at Lunit, Jang led the company’s medical imaging solutions business, building strategic partnerships with GE Healthcare, Philips, and Fujifilm, and driving its global expansion,” said Terry Moon, CEO of CarbonBlack. “His experience in scaling deep-tech companies internationally will be invaluable as CarbonBlack continues to expand its Physical AI ventures worldwide and apply advanced AI technologies across more industries to create new value.”

About CarbonBlack

CarbonBlack is a Seoul-based venture studio focused on building companies that merge physical systems with artificial intelligence — known as Physical AI. By combining deep technical expertise, proven entrepreneurial experience, and access to a global network of partners and investors, CarbonBlack accelerates the creation and growth of next-generation Physical AI startups in manufacturing, robotics, and beyond. For more information, visit www.carbonblackgroup.com 

Media Contact
Sophie Park (Lead of Communications, Carbonblack Group)
so.park@carbonblackgroup.com / www.carbonblackgroup.com

2 Days to Go: Crypto Content Creator Campus Launches Kaito-Powered Mindshare Leaderboard to Celebrate the Voices Shaping Web3 Conversations

LISBON, Portugal, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC) has partnered with Kaito, the AI-powered crypto intelligence platform, to launch the CCCC Mindshare Leaderboard — a first-of-its-kind ranking that measures real-time influence and engagement across the crypto content space.

Accessible here:  https://yaps.kaito.ai/cccc

Running from now until November 21, the Kaito Mindshare Leaderboard will reward the creators, KOLs, and communities driving meaningful conversations around #CCCCampus and #CCCCLisbon2025. With $5,000 in rewards and a chance to win a special prize, the leaderboard aims to amplify the voices shaping the future of crypto storytelling.

Rewarding Real Influence, Not Volume

The Kaito-powered system ranks participants based on the authenticity and impact of their content, rather than follower count or posting frequency. Engagement from credible and recognized voices boosts scores, allowing both established and emerging creators to gain visibility through meaningful contributions.

During the CCCC event, the leaderboard will continue updating in real time, with Mindshare Scores integrated into the final judging process — ensuring that both on-site performance and online influence are fairly represented.

“Kaito’s Mindshare analytics introduce a new way to quantify influence and celebrate authentic participation,” said a CCCC spokesperson. “We’re highlighting the creators who truly shape narratives across the Web3 space.”

Spotlighting Global Crypto Creators at CCCC Lisbon

The Lisbon event will feature leading voices from the global crypto community, including Waqar Zaka, Coin Bureau, Davinci Jeremie, MMCrypto, Carl Runefelt (The Moon), Ran Neuner, Tasso Lago, TradingLab, Fefe Demeny, Daviddtech, and European Kid, alongside a new generation of rising content creators.

Event Details:

About Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC)

CCCC is a team of industry experts and visionaries committed to shaping the future of content creation within the Web3 and crypto sphere. Driven by a shared passion for creating a high-value community, we’ve curated a campus that promises an experience unlike any other.  The CCCC 2025 will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from November 14 to 16, 2025.

For more details about CCCC, please visit: https://www.cccc.buzz/
For inquiries, please contact: hello@cccc.buzz 

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New Sandvik report reveals a golden opportunity to attract engineers to the mining industry

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global mining industry faces a growing shortage of engineering talent, but new research from engineering group, Sandvik, suggests this challenge could be turned into one of the sector’s greatest opportunities.

Sandvik's new installation, the eNimon, which is the first electric car ever made without metals or minerals.
Sandvik’s new installation, the eNimon, which is the first electric car ever made without metals or minerals.

The report, The future of mining talent: What STEM graduates really think, and what the industry can do about it, reveals that while awareness of mining remains low among young engineers, many are open to joining the sector once they understand its modern realities and role in tackling the global energy transition.

Based on a survey of 824 STEM students and graduates across nine countries, the study found that nearly 40% of respondents are unfamiliar with mining, and a similar proportion cite this as a reason for not considering it as a career path. Yet the same survey also shows a major opportunity for change: more than 90% said they would be more likely to consider a career in mining if convinced that it contributes meaningfully to addressing climate change.

“The findings highlight a huge untapped opportunity for our industry,” said Stefan Widing, President and CEO of Sandvik. “When young engineers understand that today, mining is not just about extraction, it’s about tackling some of the world’s most important challenges using digitalization, automation, and electrification, they see a sector where they can apply their skills to make a real difference.”

The report also highlights strong motivators for new graduates: high salary potential, use of cutting-edge technologies, and complex engineering challenges. Conversely, safety concerns and perceptions of negative environmental impacts remain key deterrents.

With almost half of the US mining workforce expected to retire by 2029 and engineering enrollments declining at multiple universities globally, the report calls for greater collaboration between companies, academia, and policymakers to rebuild the talent pipeline through education, cultural change and evolution of industry perceptions.

“Mining offers the engineering challenge of a lifetime,” Björn Axelsson, Executive Vice President and Head of HR at Sandvik Group, added. “The electrification of society will be powered by minerals, but it will be led by the next generation of minds bold enough to transform how we mine.”

The full report The future of mining talent: What STEM graduates really think, and what the industry can do about it, is available at www.home.sandvik

Sandvik Group

Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024 the Group had approximately 41,000 employees and revenues of about SEK 123 billion in more than 150 countries.

A dedicated Sandvik engineer walks around the eNimon, assessing the eNimon, which highlights the critical, often unseen, reliance on robust mining infrastructure to power the EV future.
A dedicated Sandvik engineer walks around the eNimon, assessing the eNimon, which highlights the critical, often unseen, reliance on robust mining infrastructure to power the EV future.

 

Rockwell Automation Introduces SecureOT Solution Suite to Strengthen Industrial Cybersecurity Resilience

OT-designed platform and security services empower industrial organizations to reduce risk, maximize uptime and simplify compliance across the full cybersecurity lifecycle

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the launch of SecureOT™ solution suite, a comprehensive industrial cybersecurity offering designed to help manufacturers and critical infrastructure protect critical operations and build secure environments.

Rockwell Automation introduces SecureOT Solution Suite to strengthen industrial cybersecurity resilience.
Rockwell Automation introduces SecureOT Solution Suite to strengthen industrial cybersecurity resilience.

As industrial operations become increasingly connected, organizations are facing a sharp rise in cyber threats targeting operations technology (OT) systems. Many legacy systems were never designed with cybersecurity in mind, and traditional IT tools often fail to protect complex, aging industrial environments. SecureOT was developed to close the gap, helping organizations secure their OT infrastructure with technology and expertise built for the realities of modern industrial operations.

SecureOT brings together Rockwell Automation’s purpose-built SecureOT Platform, professional services and managed security services into a unified solution that delivers end-to-end protection for complex, aging and highly regulated industrial systems.

“Cyber threats to industrial operations are evolving faster than ever, and legacy defenses simply can’t keep up,” said Matthew Fordenwalt, senior vice president, Lifecycle Services, Rockwell Automation. “SecureOT is more than a brand – it’s a strategic shift in how industrial organizations approach cybersecurity. We’re combining deep industrial expertise with OT-specific technology and services that help customers stay ahead of threats and keep operations running safely.”

Built for industrial complexity

SecureOT is designed for the specific challenges of OT environments, providing comprehensive protection across all levels of cybersecurity maturity. SecureOT Platform delivers real-time asset visibility, risk prioritization and vulnerability management across diverse vendor ecosystems. 

Through its professional services, SecureOT offers strategic advisory, assessments and implementation support to help organizations strengthen their security posture. Its managed security services provide continuous 24/7 monitoring and incident response from Rockwell’s dedicated OT Security Operations Center (SOC) and Network Operations Center (NOC).  

SecureOT aligns with globally recognized frameworks, including NIST CSF, NIS2 and IEC 62443, and takes a vendor-neutral approach to securing industrial control systems and technology stacks.

“Industrial organizations need cybersecurity strategies built for the realities of OT,” said Hollie Hennessy, OT/IoT cybersecurity lead analyst at Omdia. “Rockwell Automation’s SecureOT addresses that need with a layered approach that integrates asset visibility, vulnerability management and managed detection services in one framework. It’s a significant step forward for industrial cybersecurity maturity.”

Real results

SecureOT is helping industrial leaders transform their cybersecurity posture:

  • A leading oil & gas producer achieved full OT asset visibility and remediated critical risks across remote operations in just six months.
  • A large beverage manufacturer migrated their aging industrial network and compute installed base to a fully managed and supported infrastructure across more than 150 sites globally.
  • An energy company doubled its NIST CSF maturity scores while delivering measurable ROI to executive leadership.
  • A power utility gained secure, real-time visibility into remote substations – achieving NERC CIP compliance and reducing costs through agentless monitoring.

With SecureOT, industrial organizations can confidently mitigate risk, help maintain uptime and run safer operations, no matter where they are in their cybersecurity journey. To learn more about SecureOT, click here.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 27,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2024. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise® to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.