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Los Angeles Times
a day ago
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Saviynt Accelerates Global Expansion in Asia, Europe and the Middle East
Investments in London, Singapore, Bangalore, Amsterdam, Iberia and Dubai underscore Saviynt's focus on global growth El Segundo-headquartered Saviynt, a provider of cloud-native AI identity and governance platform solutions, has announced major global expansion initiatives, including the opening of new regional offices in Singapore and London, the launch of dedicated customer support operations in Europe, and plans for a significantly expanded office in India. These investments mark a new phase in Saviynt's rapid global growth and reinforce its position as the identity authority for enterprises worldwide. Building on a record-breaking 2024 and continued demand for its AI-based Identity Cloud platform, Saviynt is deepening its presence in key markets across Asia-Pacific (APJ) and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions. As identity security becomes the foundation of digital transformation and security, Saviynt's scalable, intelligent and converged platform is increasingly being chosen by enterprises to modernize and secure their identity infrastructure. 'This is an exciting time for Saviynt as we continue building on global momentum and investing in the regions where our customers and partners need us most,' said Paul Zolfaghari, president at Saviynt. 'Our new hubs across APJ, including India and Singapore, and our expanded presence across EMEA, are more than just geographic footprints. They are strategic growth engines enabling us to support millions of identities, deliver exceptional customer experiences and accelerate the global adoption of modern identity security.' Saviynt's expanded Singapore office will serve as a regional hub for APJ, providing a base for customer success, solution delivery and partner enablement. With accelerating digital adoption in the region and increasing regulatory focus on identity governance, this expansion will ensure customers receive tailored, high-impact support. 'Asia Pacific is at the forefront of identity security transformation,' said Dan Mountstephen, senior vice president, APJ at Saviynt. 'India, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Australia-New Zealand are vastly different markets with unique cultural nuances and varying levels of identity maturity. Yet one unifying reality stands out: Identity remains the #1 attack surface in cyber breaches. Across the region, enterprises and governments are prioritizing cloud-first identity security platforms that are simple to adopt, deliver rapid time to value and solve a broad spectrum of use cases at scale. That's exactly where Saviynt leads – bringing smarter identity security to the heart of APJ.' In Europe and the Middle East, Saviynt has significantly expanded its regional footprint to five core hubs, serving customers in over 15 countries. Along with a newly launched customer operations center in Poland, a regional office in London and new leadership in Amsterdam and Germany, the company has expanded across Iberia and is actively hiring leadership in Dubai to support its growing Middle East customer base. These hubs are designed to enhance regional delivery, strengthen partner collaboration and offer deeper identity expertise across diverse regulatory and business environments. 'From London to Warsaw, Amsterdam to Dubai and across the region, EMEA is a cornerstone of our global growth strategy,' said Brooks Wallace, senior vice president, EMEA at Saviynt. 'As demand accelerates across our enterprise account base, we're focused on delivering modern, scalable identity solutions that align with the strategic priorities of today's leading organizations – enabling them to strengthen security postures, meet complex compliance requirements and drive long-term digital transformation.' In India, Saviynt is preparing to unveil a new office location to support its growing presence in the region, not only through engineering, product and support functions but also by expanding its go-to-market teams. With India playing a critical role in both global operations and regional growth, this move reflects Saviynt's long-term commitment to investing in world-class talent, customer engagement and market development. Information sourced from Saviynt. To learn more, contact
CBC
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
How well does the show Washington Black capture Nova Scotia?
Social Sharing Esi Edugyan's novel Washington Black is a modern Canadian classic. Set in the 19th century, the epic story follows a young boy named George Washington Black who is born on a Barbados sugar plantation. He has an exceptionally sharp mind that leads him on an adventure around the world, to places like Virginia, Halifax, and even the Arctic. The book was released in 2018 to critical acclaim, including a Giller Prize win. Now, it's been adapted into a TV show — but not by a Canadian production company. The Hulu original series is available to watch in Canada on Disney+. Today on Commotion, culture critic El Jones and TV producer Floyd Kane join host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to talk about the new series, and what it gets right (and wrong) about Black Canadian history. We've included some highlights below, edited for length and clarity. For the full discussion, listen and follow Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud on your favourite podcast player. WATCH | Today's episode on YouTube: Elamin: You are both Nova Scotians. This series is largely shot in Nova Scotia, Halifax, Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg. El, as a professor, what grade would you give the show in terms of its depiction of African Nova Scotian history? El: What I do like is that Halifax is portrayed as at the centre of the world…. We often don't think of ourselves as central to global Blackness, and that is a beautiful thing. At the same time, as I think Floyd's about to get to as well, there's some historical difficulties — perhaps starting with the idea that we were the last stop on the Underground Railroad. I think that's a pretty loose interpretation of how Black people actually came to Halifax, most of which was not through the Underground Railroad. Elamin: Those are the first words you hear in the show, right? El: Yes, so I think it's simplified for an American audience, which is a shame because the history of Black journey into Halifax is actually a very wide-ranging and interesting one. And then of course — I know Floyd is gonna say this, so I don't wanna steal his thunder — but the accents are very American. It would be nice to actually see what is African Nova Scotia: the specific accents, the specific way of being that is unique to the nation that is Nova Scotia. Because they obviously want to universalize it and perhaps sell it into an American market, they want to kind of use the frame of, "Oh, it's Canada, this place of freedom," — but not actually give us the substantiveness that is Black Canada. So we end up— which by the way, when we were talking about 40 Acres, we kind of see the same thing: that often, we have these productions— Elamin: 40 Acres is the movie that we talked about a few weeks ago. El: —that will be set in Canada, yeah, but then really want to vibe [as] American just so it doesn't seem too Canadian. I think we see that here as well. Elamin: Floyd, you know, El didn't want to steal your thunder, so let us hand you your thunder. Do you think the show would feel different if a Canadian had made it? Would there be a different kind of sensitivity there? Floyd: I haven't read the book, but one of the things that I felt watching the TV show is that … he felt all of these things happen to him as a child.... It didn't always feel like those things were with him, if that makes sense? I feel like if Canadians made this, there probably would have been a bit more of that heaviness with him. But also, I have to say as a Nova Scotian and as a Canadian, I would have loved to have seen more of the geography of where those Black communities were actually settled. There's some amazing photography in this limited series, just incredible…. In some cases I'm like, "Wow, this would have played great in a movie theatre." But I did kind of feel like when the Black characters were on-screen and in-community, I would have loved to have actually been in one of those communities, depicting what life was like in those communities at that time. It is very hard to get Canadian history on camera. Having an opportunity to tell Black Canadian history, it's five times as hard.
Time Out
24-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Designs for this long-vacant Bronx armory were just approved—take a gander at the upgrades
After three decades of dashed dreams and dormant space, the Kingsbridge Armory is finally getting its comeback moment. The city's Landmarks Preservation Commission just gave a green light to a sweeping redesign that reimagines the 570,000-square-foot fortress as a bustling new cultural and community hub—one part event venue, one part local launchpad, and all Bronx. Dubbed El Centro Kingsbridge, the $500 million project will revive the 1917 behemoth with a mix of preservation and reinvention. Think: restored copper-roofed turrets and archways paired with solar panels, skylights and sleek new glass doors. The cavernous drill hall will transform into a light-filled public concourse complete with food vendors, programming space and entrances at all four corners. Upstairs, a newly inserted floor will house an entertainment venue, cultural spaces and community rooms, while the level below it will be outfitted for light manufacturing incubators and offices—aka, a playground for local entrepreneurs. And down on the basement level: parking and event loading zones (because even reinvention needs a back-of-house). Outside, a new Kingsbridge Plaza will fill a critical green space gap in the neighborhood, complete with shaded market stalls, movable furniture and stormwater gardens. Along Reservoir Avenue, a landscaped 'allee' will provide seating and improve circulation. The vision even includes preserving a grove of mature trees because not everything has to be new to be fresh. The residential component, a 16-story building planned for the north side of the site, will deliver 500 affordable apartments across four income tiers. Designed to play nice with the historic armory, the tower includes a central cut-through offering direct access to the armory from West 195th Street. El Centro Kingsbridge is helmed by 8th Regiment Partners (a collab between Maddd Equities and Joy Construction), with design by FXCollaborative, Aufgang and SCAPE. The proposal will next be reviewed by City Planning and City Council, with a final vote expected in November. If all goes to plan, construction is expected to begin in 2027 and be completed by 2032. Hey, for a building that's waited 30 years, what's seven more?
ITV News
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
The ultimate summer cocktails in a can
They're the passion project that went from being a teacher's side hustle to the number 1 selling single-serve cocktails in a can. So, Helen McGinn is here to showcase the viral BuzzBallz cocktails as well as the rest of the best on-the-go drinks to tickle your taste buds. Advertisement. We earn commission from some links on this page. When you click on a link, our affiliate partner sets cookies - you can opt out here. Our full disclosure notice is here. Prices correct at time of publication. Buzzballz Cocktails, £4 El Rayo Tequila & Tonic 12 Pack, £39 Whitebox Cocktails Spicy Margarita, £5 Fever-Tree & Papa Salt Blood Orange Gin Spritz, £2.90 Barbuoy Negroni, £4.50 M&S Marksologist Smoked Pineapple Daiquiri, £3.50 Terms and Conditions for more information.
Identity
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
Films That Feel Like Listening to Cairokee
Some songs feel like they were written for the big screen, and no one does that quite like Cairokee. Their lyrics aren't just catchy; they're real and full of emotion. You hear them and suddenly, you're in a coming-of-age montage, a messy breakup scene, or a revolution led by twenty-somethings who've had enough. So what happens when you flip the script? What if the song came first and the film was its echo? Here are 4 films that have the same soul as Cairokee tracks. Some are loud and rebellious, others soft and aching, but they all feel like they belong in the same universe. Let the playlist begin. Which film feels like your favorite track? El Hawa Sultan El Hawa Sultan is one of those films that reminds you how rare and slow-burning real love can be, the kind that grows quietly, and when it blooms, it's soft, simple, and impossible to unsee. Just like 'Layla', pure, warm, and filled with all the innocent emotions that best capture the love. Siko Siko Siko Siko is a brutally honest look at how hard it is to 'do the right thing' when the economy is crashing down on your head. It's messy. It's funny. It's tragic and no song sums it up better than 'El Sekka Shemal Fi Shemal', a track that doesn't glamorize the fall but lays it bare: life can drag you places you swore you'd never go, just to make it to the next day. 6 Ayam It gives us two lovers who keep meeting again and again, on the same day, in different years. Time and fate pull them apart, but the feelings never fade. It's slow and frustrating but it's real. And Nefsy A7ebek is the soundtrack to all of it: the longing, the fear, the weight of unsaid words. It's a song for the ones who felt it deeply but spoke too late. El Ba7s 3an Manfaz L Khoroug El Sayed Rambo This film isn't just about escape, it's about the fight we all know too well: the one inside, the anger, the fear, and the pull between staying good or giving in. No2ta Beida is about the days when the world pushes you to your edge, and you have to dig deep to find what's still clean, still human, still yours. Cairokee's songs have always felt like more than just music, they carry stories that are messy, emotional, and raw, the kind that stays with you long after the chorus fades. And these films? They echo that same feeling.
