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The report details why biometrics is still cool and how it can be applied to multiple channels across the web & mobile space with software solutions such as keystroke and voice. BehavioSec is identified as an interesting, innovative IAM vendor.

“At BehavioSec, we have worked hard to create multilayered security without disrupting the user experience. Being named a ‘Cool Vendor’ by Gartner is meaningful to us, as we believe our inclusion in the report confirms our continued position as innovators in the security space” said Neil Costigan, CTO of BehavioSec. ”

With its Behaviometrics enterprise security software, BehavioSec provides a continuous/active authentication method for desktop. DARPA’s public support for this technology has generated a lot of interest from the security industry.

BehavioSec’s multichannel platform for mobile and Web applications allow for seamless user experience, yet adding a new layer of security. It is no longer sufficient to enter the correct Password, PIN code or gesture pattern; it has to be entered the correct way.

About BehavioSec
BehavioSec offer solutions that enable a new layer of protection against identity theft. By continuously monitoring the user’s behavior, BehavioSec technology identifies users by their key-stroke rhythm, mouse movements, mobile gesture patterns and app usage. BehavioSec products enable active authentication in web, mobile, and desktop, preventing information theft by detecting intrusions while they are happening.

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¹ Gartner “Cool Vendors in Security: Identity and Access Management, 2012″ by Ray Wagner, Neil MacDonald, Avivah Litan, Ant Allan, Earl Perkins, dated April 24, 2012.

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For further information please contact:

Olov Renberg
CEO, BehavioSec
+46 702 02 55 24
orenberg@behaviosec.com

Birgitta Plyhm
+46 707 77 12 90

Kista, Sweden – April 23, 2012 – Scint-X, the developer of a novel and unique x-ray scintillator device based on its patented structured scintillator technology, announced that it has raised SEK 5 million in growth capital through a private placement to Praktikerinvest AB, a subsidiary to Praktikertjänst AB.  In the previous investment round, Conor Venture Partners and Sting Capital invested a total of SEK 10 million.

Scint-X has its technology roots at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. The company has developed a patented scintillator technology to serve the x-ray  industry with significantly higher resolution and image quality.

The funds will be used to further develop ongoing projects with international customers and to build up high-volume manufacturing capacity in Kista, Sweden. In addition, the patented technology will be developed further.

“The investment enables us to build up high-volume manufacturing capacity of scintillators and that we together with our customers can take a strong position on the international market for digital x-ray. It is a proof of concept that an investor from the dental and health care sector chooses to invest in Scint-X. The industry knowledge and contacts that Praktikertjänst has, will benefit Scint-X and give us even further insights into our customers’ needs”, says Mikael Andersson, CEO at Scint-X.

“Praktikertjänst has had its eyes on Scint-X for quite some time and we have had the possibility to test the products. We are very pleased to be able to finance this innovative company and thereby contribute to the development of better image quality for digital x-ray. Praktikertjänst can contribute with industry knowledge in dental and medical x-ray and we see great potential in this company. With a new generation of x-ray scintillators, Scint-X has the possibility to set a new standard on the market “, says Björn Svanström, CEO at Praktikerinvest.

For more information please visit Scint-X at www.scint-x.com or contact:

Mikael Andersson, CEO at Scint-X:
mikael.andersson@scint-x.com
+46 70 515 2600

Björn Svanström, CEO at Praktikerinvest:
bjorn.svanstrom@ptj.se
+46 70 274 1832

Scint-X develops and markets a technology for enhancing the performance of x-ray digital imaging detectors, based on its patented and innovative structured scintillator technique. Scint-X enables its customers to build x- ray systems with unprecedented image quality and with very high resolution. For more information, please visit www.scint-x.com

Praktikertjänst is Sweden’s largest group of companies within the sector for private, commercially operated dental care and healthcare, where the 2,120 shareholders themselves run the practices/laboratories throughout the country. The shareholders are professionals who work as dentists, dental technicians/laboratory managers, dental hygienists, doctors, physiotherapists, psychoanalysts/psychotherapists, nurses, midwives, and others. The group also includes fifteen subsidiaries. Group sales 2011 was SEK 8.9 billion and the number of employees was 8,760.

Singapore – April 18th, 2012 – Eniram Limited, the fast-growing provider of real time decision-support systems for the shipping industry, has opened its Asian office in Singapore to better service its clients in the region.

The Finland-headquartered company develops onboard applications, performance management and analytics solutions that help fleet owners and captains better operate their ships towards reduced fuel consumption and improved overall vessel efficiency.

Philip Padfield, CEO of Eniram, said: “Singapore was a clear choice for us as it is not only one of the premier global hubs for shipping but has also made clear its intention to be a hub for „green‟ shipping in the region. This is in line with our corporate strategy to provide ship owners and operators with technology to save fuel and improve their environmental performance.”

Headed by Noël Jelsma, Eniram‟s Asia Pacific Regional Director, the Singapore office provides a base for local and regional sales and support services for the whole of the Asia Pacific region. Headquartered in Helsinki, Eniram also has offices in Fort Lauderdale, the United States of America and London, United Kingdom.

Eniram offers a range of products designed to maximize vessel efficiency and provides the most accurate analytics and measurement tools to enable ship operators to find out exactly where they are achieving savings. This includes speed management and dynamic trim optimization, both of which significantly affect the amount of fuel consumed on a ship‟s voyage and can each result in measured savings often in excess of 3%.”

Mr Padfield said, “With the prices of marine fuel continuing to soar, we have a lot to offer ship operators in the region who believe that the ability to produce tangible savings is of paramount importance. Our solutions directly target fuel consumption, using techniques such as dynamic trim optimization to fine-tune the way their fleets move through the water. On average this can lead to savings per vessel of up to US$300,000 per year on a VLCC or mid size container vessel, and in some cases much more.”

“In addition to the potential fuel savings ship operators stand to achieve with our systems, our software also enables ship operators to assess the value of other fuel efficiency solutions that they may be using,” he added.

Having won Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Finland awards in 2011 for being the fastest growing Greentech company in Finland respectively and placed 14 in the EMEA Fast 500 ranking, Eniram has shown its dedication to steady growth and expansion in order to attain a strong presence that reaches a truly global clientele. Eniram has also been shortlisted for the Technical Innovation Award at the Seatrade Asia Awards this year, a testament to the company‟s spirit of innovation in creating new technological solutions for the maritime industry.

About Eniram

Eniram was established in 2005 by experienced seafarers and technologists who understand the challenging forces affecting vessel sailing conditions and performance. With this experience, Eniram delivers solutions based on real time performance data that enable ship owners and operators to run vessels more efficiently and cost effectively. The solution suite encompasses onboard applications such as the Dynamic Trim Assistant as well as onshore performance management tools and a range of data intelligence services designed to help improve vessel operations and enhance sustainability initiatives.

Eniram solutions have a proven track record with existing customers of delivering real fuel efficiencies and cost savings for large commercial vessels such as cruise ships, container ships, tankers, RoPax, LNG carriers and bulkers.

Customers include: RCCL, Carnival Cruise Lines, Hapag-Lloyd, Hamburg Süd and Maran Tankers Management.

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Espoo, Finland and Linköping, Sweden – April 18, 2012 – AnaCatum, an intellectual property, IP, product provider of high performance analog and mixed signal blocks, announced today, that it has secured a SEK 10 million equity funding from Conor Venture Partners and Almi Invest. The funds will be used to further develop the IP based business model and to support the present tier customers and acquire new ones.

AnaCatum has world leading technology in highly portable mixed signal conversion IP, enabling time-, power-and cost-effective integration into the customers system on a chip solutions. The company is a merger between Cognicatus AB and AnSyn AB, both being technology leaders in their respective areas, and having heritages from Linköping University, worldwide recognized for its research and innovation in mixed signal technology and design, especially in the domain of analog to digital conversion.

“Through its highly portable digital architecture and Port-a-Tech™ technology, the company has managed to secure several tier-one international customers within a short time-span, which really attracted us”, states Jarkko Penttila, Partner at Conor Venture Partners. “Furthermore AnaCatum’s technology allows the customers to stay ahead of their competition, and we are excited to provide an extra boost for the company development via our financial and other contributions”, he continues. “Our common target is to build a global leader in selected domains of mixed signal intellectual property”, adds Björn Persson, Investment Manager at Almi Invest.

Rolf Sundblad, CEO of AnaCatum states, “Via this equity investment the company will continue its track towards becoming a world leading mixed signal IP provider, recognized by all tier-one customers. Furthermore it will support the necessary marketing and sales efforts required to secure our growth going forward”.

More information

Rolf Sundblad, CEO and Co-founder, AnaCatum Design AB
Tel. +46 70 593 5493
rolf.sundblad@anacatum.com

Jarkko Penttilä, Partner, Conor Venture Partners Oy
Tel. +358 50 516 6420
jarkko.penttila@conor.vc

Stefan Lindeberg, Venture Partner, Conor Venture Partners Oy
Tel. +46 70 884 2445
stefan.lindeberg@conor.vc

Björn Persson, Investment Manager, Almi Invest AB
Tel. +46 70 207 4125
bjorn.persson@almiinvest.se

About AnaCatum Design AB

AnaCatum develops, markets and sells advanced mixed signal IP based on its highly digital architectures and its Port-a-Tech™ software platform to the world-wide SOC (System-On-Chip) semiconductor industry. The company was founded in 2009 and has currently 14 employees. The head office is located in Linköping with sales representation in California, USA. AnaCatum serves several tier-one international customers. For more information please visit www.anacatum.com

About Conor Venture Partners Oy

Conor Venture Partners is a leading early-stage technology VC investing in Finland, Sweden and the Baltic countries. With 70 million euros under management Conor invests in disruptive technologies in ICT, embedded systems, electronics, new materials and optics. The Conor portfolio includes companies in Nordics and Baltics such as Aito Technologies, BehavioSec, Crystalsol, Eniram, Imbera Electronics, Neo Technology, Plexpress, Scint-X, Sensinode and Supponor Systems. For more information, please visit www.conor.vc

About Almi Invest

Almi Invest is a venture capital company investing in Swedish companies with interesting business models and driven entrepreneurs. Almi Invest was launched in 2009 by an initiative from Almi Företagspartner AB together with regional partners. The proceeds that Almi Invest generate over time is turned into new investments, which means that Almi Invest is a so called Evergreen Fund. For more information, visit www.almiinvest.se

SAN MATEO, CA–(Marketwire – Apr 16, 2012) – Neo Technology today announced strong traction in the telecommunication (Telco) industry with several new customer wins including Cisco, M800, Deutsche Telekom and Telenor Group. These customer endorsements show that Neo4j, the world’s leading graph database, is proving to be successful in solving some of the most critical, connected, telecommunications data issues.

As data explodes in volume and complexity, many systems have difficulty handling sophisticated queries while achieving high performance results. Neo4j is the industry’s only NOSQL database designed to solve complex, connected data challenges. As a high performance graph database, Neo4j is transactional, durable, and scales to meet the demands of complex data. Neo4j’s key benefits to Telecommunications companies include:

Real-time response. Neo4j graph queries happen in real time, rather than in highly latent batches. For instance, when a customer adds the “NFL Package” to their account, they expect to flip to that channel and watch the game in progress, not wait until next week’s game.

100 percent on-demand availability. Customers expect service uptime to be 100 percent, as delays and problems lead to expensive support overhead. With Neo4j, Telcos benefit from the scalable high-performance of replication on a local or global cluster of servers.

Dependability and durability through ACID transactions. With Neo4j, data is reliably saved to disk during a transaction, guaranteeing consistent and dependable data.

High-performance on complex, connected data through graph queries. Neo4j is optimized for performing customer-oriented queries — such as customer services, messages, information — demanded by Telco consumers. Graph queries don’t suffer join penalties as data sets grow in size, and scale readily for complex traversals. As the graph grows, query performance stays constant.

Customer Highlights/Key Facts

Telenor Group, one of the top ten wireless Telco companies in the world, currently uses Neo4j to manage its customer organizational structures. The ability to model and query complex data such as customer and account structures with high performance has proven to be critical to Telenor’s ongoing success.

Cisco selected Neo4j as its database of choice when setting out to build its next-generation master data management platform. According to Cisco, Neo4j outperformed Oracle RAC by orders of magnitude for its ability to store and query interconnected tree structures and execute complex validation logic in real time.

Deutsche Telekom leverages Neo4j for its highly scalable social soccer fan web site attracting tens of thousands of visitors during each soccer match, where it provides painless data modeling, seamless data model extendibility, and high performance and reliability.

Hong Kong based M800 Limited uses Neo4j to allow its users to create a collaborative social address book, connecting their address book and message details, and providing a secure and reliable mobile social network.

Supporting quotes

“As the leading Telco provider in the Nordics, we need a reliable system to cater to our large user base. With complex dependencies between accounts,  products and companies, Neo4j’s high performance engine provides flexibility of data representation along with features that extend beyond traditional relational databases. We have high expectations on how the Neo4j engine can contribute in delivering high quality services within our value chain.” — Telenor Norway

“We’ve seen firsthand that Telcos are supplementing traditional relational databases because they are not effective for managing relationships between millions of subscribers with multiple connections. At the same time, they are gravitating to Neo4j because, simply put, graph databases are the ideal solution for any application that relies on the relationships between records. Our customers tell us that Neo4j is the natural choice when it comes to managing and storing connected data.”  — Emil Eifrem, CEO of Neo Technology

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Graphs are everywhere. From websites adding social capabilities to Telcos  providing personalized customer services to innovative bioinformatics research, organizations are adopting graph databases as the best way to modeland query connected data. Neo Technology researchers have pioneered graph databases since 2000 and have been instrumental in bringing the power of the social graph to customers such as Adobe, Cisco, and Deutsche Telekom. Now in production for nine years, Neo4j is the world’s leading graph database with the largest ecosystem of partners and tens of thousands of successful deployments worldwide.

Neo Technology is a privately held company funded by Fidelity Growth Partners Europe, Sunstone Capital and Conor Venture Partners, and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA, with offices in Sweden, UK, Germany, and  Malaysia.
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