Germany-based, Secfix helps SMEs get certified in the security standard that they need to meet – in particular ISO 27001, but also TISAX, GDPR & SOC 2. What is ISO 27001? the most popular IT ‘seal of approval’ in Europe (& beyond). Whilst mostly voluntary, it is mandatory in some industries & countries e.g. in Germany, critical industries (KRITIS) must (according to §8a BSIG) implement ISO 27001 (or IT Grundshutz by BSI) ISO 27001 vs. SOC2? ISO 27001 focuses on establishing & maintaining an effective IT security mgmt system, while SOC2 merely evaluates the effectiveness of controls related to specific problem areas (e.g. security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality & privacy) TISAX? developed by the ENX Association, it is...

UK-based Slingshot Simulations, was founded in 2019 by Dr. David McKee (CTO) as a spin-out from the University of Leeds. The company focuses on using spatial big data, to underpin large digital twin models, for some of society’s biggest challenges like climate change, public health & sustainability. Its main product, “Compass Engine”, is a no-code SaaS platform where enterprises can upload their data, automatically find links within it & create virtual representations thereof. Side note: Slingshot Simulations also participates in global knowledge sharing in the digital twin space, through the industry’s Digital Twin Consortium (of which the founder is a co-chair) & the UK’s Center for Digital Built Britain. It’s worth mentioning that the global...