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Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Cognyte Secures ~ $5 Million Contract with New Law Enforcement Agency Customer in EMEA
HERZLIYA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cognyte Software Ltd. (NASDAQ: CGNT) ('Cognyte'), a global leader in software-driven technology for investigative analytics, today announced a deal for approximately $5 million with a law enforcement agency (LEA) in the Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA) region. With this initial contract, the LEA is deploying a suite of Cognyte solutions for greater innovation and automation – to enhance its operational effectiveness, accelerate investigations and drive stronger outcomes across critical cases. 'The customer turned to Cognyte to lead a significant upgrade of their investigative capabilities,' said Efi Nuri, Cognyte's Chief Revenue Officer. 'They needed proven technology that delivers clarity and drives real-world outcomes." Share Confronted with complex criminal activity and increasingly sophisticated adversaries who exploit rapid advances in technology, the agency faced mounting pressure to deliver results quickly. It turned to Cognyte to equip its investigative units with advanced tools to turn growing volumes of data into fast, actionable insights. Cognyte's platform enables analysts and field teams to identify, investigate and prevent criminal activity, delivering faster results and helping protect citizens and communities. 'The customer turned to Cognyte to lead a significant upgrade of their investigative capabilities,' said Efi Nuri, Cognyte's Chief Revenue Officer. 'They needed proven technology that delivers clarity and drives real-world outcomes. Our ability to meet these urgent needs, both quickly and at scale, is fueling our growth and deepening our global impact. We look forward to building a trusted partnership and supporting their mission every step of the way.' About Cognyte Cognyte is a leading software-driven technology company, focused on solutions for data processing and investigative analytics that allow customers to generate Actionable Intelligence for a Safer World™. Cognyte's solutions empower law enforcement, national security, national and military intelligence agencies, and other organizations to navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape. With offerings that leverage state-of-the-art technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data analytics and advanced machine learning, Cognyte helps customers make smarter, faster decisions with their data for the best possible outcomes. Hundreds of customers rely on Cognyte's investigative analytics solutions to uncover critical insights from past events and anticipate emerging threats. By harnessing AI-driven intelligence, Cognyte accelerates investigations with exceptional speed and accuracy while enabling customers to better investigate, anticipate, predict and mitigate risks with greater precision. Learn more at Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are identified by use of the words 'anticipates,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'expects,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'predicts,' 'projects,' 'should,' 'views,' and similar expressions. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations, but are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated, including, but not limited to the projected growth of Cognyte's business, and Cognyte's ability to achieve its financial and business plans, goals and objectives and drive shareholder value, including with respect to its ability to successfully implement its strategy, and other risk factors discussed from time to time in Cognyte's filings with the SEC, including those factors discussed under the caption 'Risk Factors' in its most recent annual report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') on April 2, 2025, and in subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC. Cognyte assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law, to reflect events or circumstances occurring after today's date.
Local Germany
13-05-2025
- Local Germany
How is the transition to digital ID photos progressing in Germany?
Since May 1st, Germany's immigration and citizens' offices have been required to accept digital photos for ID cards, passports and residence permits as part of the latest digitalisation efforts . In practice that means that Ausländerbehörden and Bürgerämter around the country have been equipped with new photo machines where people can take their ID photos on-site for a fee. Alternatively, digital photos (taken at an off-site studio) can be submitted in the form of a scannable code. The change was intended to help streamline the process of applying for a new ID. But it appears the transition to digital photos has not been perfectly smooth. One week after the change was enacted, a Reddit post on the Berlin subreddit said that the new photo machines at offices in Berlin were not working. The author of the post suggested that people with appointments would be better off taking photos elsewhere in advance, and even bringing a printed backup just in case. Comments on the post showed mixed responses: some users said they had indeed brought printed photos to their appointments (which had been accepted), a couple users said they had actually been required to provide physical photos, and at least one user said they had used a new digital photo kiosk with no problems. Advertisement As is so often the case with German bureaucracy, it seems that the smoothness of obtaining a digitial photo depends on where you live - and is partly luck of the draw. READ ALSO: What foreigners should know about Germany's digital ID cards and residence permits With that in mind, we contacted immigration authorities in Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich to get a sense of how Germany's latest digitalisation effort is playing out on the ground. Berlin reports 'no disruptions' (but you can bring a printed photo just in case) A spokesperson for Berlin's immigration authority, the Landesamt für Einwanderung (LEA), told The Local there would be 'no disruptions to service' following the changes implemented on May 1st. However, they added that due to long appointment lead times many customers are still bringing printed biometric photos to their appointments, which are still accepted during the transition period. As The Local has reported , local authorities have been given a transition period, or Übergangszeit , of three months (until July 31st) before they must switch to only accepting digital photos. The entrance to Bürgeramt Reinickendorf in Berlin. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Jens Kalaene One commenter on the aforementioned Reddit post said they successfully used the on-site photo kiosk at the LEA office on Friedrich-Krause-Ufer. The new photo kiosks, which should be available at all immigration and citizens' offices in Germany by July 31st at the latest, are called 'PointID' terminals. They are set-up and maintained by the Federal Printing House ( Bundesdruckerei ). READ ALSO: Berlin citizenship offices to offer drop-in appointments on May 14th Frankfurt has yet to turn on the new photo machines Asked if immigration offices in Frankfurt were having any issues with the PointID photo kiosks, a spokesperson for the City of Frankfurt told The Local the new photo machines were 'not yet operational.' They added that Frankfurt's immigration office has six PointID devices, but none are currently in service. These will presumably be working ahead of the July 31st deadline. Advertisement In the meantime, the immigration office in Germany's banking capital continues to accept printed ID photos, which can be brought in from external photo studios or taken at a 'Photo-fix' machine on-site. Customers with upcoming appointments at the immigration office can expect to be informed directly by the Ausländerbehörde ahead of their visit as to how the transition to digital photos is progressing. REVEALED: The new flights from Frankfurt starting in spring 2025 Munich notes issues taking photos of babies on the new machines A spokesperson for Munich's District Administration Department (KVR), which is the city's security and regulatory authorit y, said that the immigration office as well as all citizens' offices have been using PointID photo machines since May 1st. 'The launch went mostly smoothly,' the spokesperson told The Local, but they added that taking photos of babies and small children with the new machines 'can sometimes be difficult'. Advertisement Therefore, the KVR asks parents of children under the age of six to have a biometric photo of their children taken in a certified photo studio before their appointment. A digital copy of these photos can then be retrieved directly from the cloud by case officers. You can find links to certified photo studio locations in Munich in this update on the city website.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Action plea from husband of school stabbing victim
The husband of a teacher who was stabbed at a school in Carmarthenshire has accused the Welsh government of "kicking the can down the road" on staff safety. John Hopkin, 54, who is also a teacher at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, found his wife Liz Hopkin in a "pool of blood" on the morning of 24 April 2024. She, as well as fellow teacher Fiona Elias and a pupil, were stabbed by a 13-year-old student who has since been given a 15-year sentence for their attempted murder. The Welsh government will discuss the findings of a recent violence and safety in schools round table at a behaviour summit this month, while Carmarthenshire County Council said a multi-agency review was underway. 'I'm going to kill you' - how school day turned to chaos amid stabbing Teacher says school stabbing was like horror movie 'Defiance' from parents over bad school behaviour One teachers' union said it had been "a year-long battle" to discuss behaviour and safety in schools since the triple stabbing. Mr Hopkin, who now struggles to sleep, recalled being told to rush through a crowd of pupils to the lower school at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman because his wife had just been stabbed. "Liz was just sat on the stone steps, in a pool of blood," he said. "There was a lot of blood coming out and dripping down the stairs. "I went up to her, and she turned around to me, and she said, 'I'm really sorry'. I know that she thought she was dying." The school was put into lockdown and Ms Hopkin was airlifted to hospital. Mr Hopkin said their lives had changed forever and that she had not returned to the school. "I had time off work and the school have been very supportive," he added. "I think physically, [Liz] has recovered well, but she's struggling with her mental health. "She's more concerned abut the safety of others in schools. She's worried that people aren't listening, and lessons may not have been learned." The jury at Swansea Crown Court heard the girl, who cannot be named due to legal reasons, carried a knife to school every day and had moved from another secondary school to Ysgol Dyffryn Aman. The court also heard a knife had been found in her bag earlier in the school year. "There must have been flags there that were missed," Mr Hopkin said. While the school has been supportive, he added, he criticised the response from the Welsh government and local education authority (LEA). "We just think it's ridiculous this inaction by the Welsh government, and by the LEA, but I think it's got to be led by the Welsh government first," he said. "They just seem to be kicking the can down the road all the time." The girl's first trial at Swansea Crown Court started in September 2024 but collapsed due to "an irregularity within the jury" which meant the verdict was not reached until February this year after a second trial. But Mr Hopkin added: "They didn't need to have the verdict for this to tackle the rise in poor behaviour. "In the county council, nobody has offered any support other than the counselling that came through the school at the beginning, that's carried on. "Schools don't feel that empowered. We need the action, the discussions are done." Both Ms Hopkin and Ms Elias have called for changes since the court case ended in February. There have also been calls for a review of safety in schools from politicians, including from Plaid Cymru Senedd Member Cefin Campbell, whose brother eventually restrained the attacker on the day. UCAC teachers' union said it had been a "year-long battle" to get around the table to discuss the issue, with its members raising concerns about "danger to their lives". Another union, NEU Cymru, welcomed discussions but said "significant investment" was needed "quickly". "This extreme incident is the tip of an iceberg. There is a myriad of issues around it," said the union's interim secretary Nicola Fitzpatrick. She added there was ongoing discussion over a need for a shared protocol to avoid inconsistent guidance and support across Wales. BBC Wales offered Welsh government's cabinet secretary for education Lynne Neagle an interview, but a statement was sent which said her thoughts were with the victims of this "terrible attack" and their families. "Making sure learners and staff feel safe and supported in our educational settings is essential and we are taking action to address declining behaviour in schools and colleges," she added. "The recent Estyn report highlights the issues in our secondary schools and we will be taking forward the recommendations in the report and discussing these, along with the findings of the violence and safety in schools roundtable at our behaviour summit this month." Glynog Davies, Carmarthenshire County Council's cabinet member for education and Welsh language, said the regional safeguarding board had commissioned a multi-agency, independently-led review. He said the review was now underway to ensure good practice was highlighted and shared and that any lessons learnt were identified to improve practice and systems in the future. Davies added the local authority had supported the victims of the incident as well as the wider school community, which had been been "well received" by many. Behaviour better at phone-free school - head teacher School plagued by bad behaviour brings in Saturday detentions Violence and behaviour crisis in schools, union says
Zawya
22-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
CyberKnight strengthens Egypt presence with representative office
Cairo, Egypt – CyberKnight, a leading cybersecurity value-added-distributor, proudly announces the official opening of its new Egypt representative office in New Cairo – District 5, reinforcing its commitment to the country's rapidly evolving digital landscape. The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday, April 22nd. With Egypt emerging as a key technology and cybersecurity hub, CyberKnight's further expansion into the country is a strategic move aligned with the growing awareness of cyber risks and the need for strong compliance measures. The representative office will serve as a center of excellence, supporting the company's rapidly expanding customer and partner ecosystem across the Levant, Egypt and Africa (LEA) region. 'Opening our Egypt representative office reinforces the country's vital role in our regional strategy,' said Naoufal Mzali, Senior Regional Director LEA at CyberKnight. 'Egypt's vibrant technology ecosystem and its position as a gateway to Levant and Africa make it an ideal location for one of CyberKnight's centers of excellence. We are dedicated to empowering regional organizations with advanced cybersecurity solutions, while fostering innovation.' With a reinforced presence, CyberKnight is well-positioned to accelerate its momentum in the region. Ahmed Elbahnihy, Regional Sales Manager Egypt at CyberKnight, added, 'Our high-caliber business development and technical teams on-the-ground in Egypt allow us to build closer connections and a more credible reputation with local enterprise and government entities, and we are excited to be part of CyberKnight's growing legacy here.' CyberKnight has experienced remarkable growth over the past three years, achieving a 67% CAGR and expanding across 13 countries in the Middle East and Africa. By enhancing its local presence in Egypt, CyberKnight can now act as a true extension of its vendors' teams to address the unique regulatory and threat management challenges of the LEA region. About CyberKnight: CyberKnight Technologies is a cybersecurity focused value-added-distributor (VAD), headquartered in Dubai, covering the Middle East with on-the-ground presence in all key Middle East markets. Our ZTX (Zero Trust Security) methodology, based on the Forrester framework, incorporates emerging and market-leading cybersecurity solutions that protect the entire attack surface, by leveraging AI, to help security teams at enterprise and government customers fortify breach detection, accelerate incident response & remediation, while addressing regulatory compliance. CyberKnight's Art of Cybersecurity Distribution methodology enables strategic partners to achieve greater market penetration, return-on-investment, and time-to-value.
Express Tribune
19-04-2025
- Express Tribune
Four terrorists killed in Swat IBO
Security forces and the law-enforcement agencies (LEA) personnel on Friday killed four terrorists in a joint IBO in the Swat district of K-P, the ISPR said in a press release on Friday. The ISPR said that the joint IBO was carried out on the reported presence of the terrorists. "During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged Khwarij location, resultantly four Khwarij were sent to hell," it said. "Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area. "Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area," it added.
