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TT Electronics and Thales join forces to enable future development of cybersecurity
manufacturing for high-reliability markets . The partnership will allow the companies to work hand-in-hand on developing a complete cybersecurity journey , from Operational Technology asset discovery within TT Electronics ’ factories , to the implementation of a Security Operations Centre ( SOC ) and development of future products for TT .
TT Electronics , a global provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications , has announced a collaboration agreement with Thales to enable future development of Operational Technology ( OT ) based cybersecurity initiatives and research . These programmes will be delivered out of the National Digital Exploitation Centre ( NDEC ) in Ebbw Vale , South Wales – a project co-founded by the Welsh government , Thales and the University of South Wales . The NDEC is a cornerstone of the Welsh government ’ s Tech Valleys initiative , which offers cyberskills and knowledge to South Wales .
This collaboration brings together Thales ’ expertise in securing critical systems with TT Electronics ’ innovative approach to electronics
“ Thales and TT Electronics have very complementary and synergistic technologies ,” said Perry Duffill , VP / GM , TT Electronics Global Manufacturing Solutions . “ This collaboration enables TT to provide an additional level of security assurance for our aerospace and defence , medical and industrial customers who rely on us to manufacture highly complex systems for mission-critical applications . We are true business partners , and by leveraging our joint strengths , we are providing significant opportunities for our country , our industry , the community , our employees and our partners .”
Sutton and Kingston Councils partner with Vivacity Labs to improve active travel
Sutton and Kingston Councils will be working with UK-based transport AI company , Vivacity Labs , to help improve active travel insight and the safety of high footfall areas . The councils , as part of the InnOvaTe project , will utilise Vivacity ’ s AI and Internet of Things ( IoT ) technology to provide data on different transport modes and movement patterns .
The project follows initiatives such as the trial , Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and School Streets scheme , with both councils committed to addressing issues that affect the environment and health of their communities with the resources it has available .
The COVID-19 outbreak created a cultural shift in individuals ’ daily habits , resulting in traffic levels falling dramatically and providing residents with a safer environment to take their daily exercise or plan essential trips .
With a move back towards a new normal , the pilot study can anonymously support crowd management , monitoring the impact of road and pavement changes and reducing the infection risk for residents with better management of high footfall areas . These infrastructure changes can help to improve active travel routes , enhance space and safety and , as a result , encourage and accommodate more walking and cycling .
Steve O ’ Connor , Assistant Director of Digital and IT at Sutton and Kingston Councils , said : “ We appreciate how daily habits have significantly changed during the COVID-19 pandemic , and there has never been a more important time for councils to have a clear understanding of the environment and health of their communities .”
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