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Graham Construction selects the ETM . next solution to digitally transform equipment and tools management
Graham Construction has selected equipment management solution ETM . next from SAP to digitally transform its equipment fleet to improve construction project profitability . SAP has teamed up with consultancy BearingPoint to deliver this Digital Transformation . The ETM . next solution – available on SAP Store – will provide Graham employees with tools to digitally request and track equipment and to provide efficient project and client-specific pricing and cost . Because details will be fully integrated to SAP S / 4HANA , bill accuracy will increase and delays will fall because manual updates will no longer be needed .
To help ensure construction profitability , ETM . next tracks a project ’ s equipment and tools , its utilization and utilization cost , and profit and loss . Digitalization of the equipment and tools management process offers greater efficiencies , which arise when manual paper-based records , spreadsheets and static data are eliminated and real-time visibility is provided .
“ Innovation , safety and continuous improvement are the cornerstones of everything we do ,” said Matt Gramblicka , Graham Construction Vice President , IT and Enterprise Applications .
“ It ’ s part of the value that extends beyond the materials , talent and timeline . We see the ETM . next solution as one more example of how we ’ re enabling our frontline workforce and delivering value to our customers .”
ETM . next is one of the latest industry cloud solutions , which use intelligent technologies , such as Artificial Intelligence and advanced analytics , to digitalize and automate operations and create compelling user experiences .
SAP and partners focus on industry-specific core-business solutions that help optimize end-to-end processes and develop new and differentiating business models .
WatchGuard Technologies report uncovers massive increases in endpoint attacks
report from WatchGuard Technologies , based in Seattle , has
A revealed businesses are suffering cybersecurity attacks ‘ on all fronts ’. Its Internet Security Report for Q4 2020 reveals that fileless malware and cryptominer attack rates grew by nearly 900 % and 25 % respectively , while unique ransomware payloads plummeted by 48 % in 2020 compared to 2019 .
Additionally , the WatchGuard Threat Lab found that Q4 2020 brought a 41 % increase in encrypted malware detections over the previous quarter and network attacks hit their highest levels since 2018 .
“ The rise in sophisticated , evasive threat tactics last quarter and throughout 2020 showcases how vital it is to implement layered , endto-end security protections ,” said Corey Nachreiner , Chief Technology Officer at WatchGuard . “ The attacks are coming on all fronts , as cybercriminals increasingly leverage fileless malware , cryptominers , encrypted attacks and more , and target users both at remote locations as well as corporate assets behind the traditional network perimeter .
“ Effective security today means prioritizing endpoint detection and response , network defenses and foundational precautions such as security awareness training and strict patch management .”
WatchGuard Technologies is a global leader in network security and intelligence , multi-factor authentication ( MFA ), advanced endpoint protection and secure Wi-Fi .
WatchGuard ’ s quarterly Internet Security Reports inform businesses , their partners and end customers about the latest malware , endpoint and network attack trends as they emerge .
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