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Marc Couturier Joins Akimbo Technologies’ Board of Advisors

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:30:07 GMT

Automotive Industry Expertise Added to Cyber Security Team

Akimbo Technologies is pleased to announce that Marc Couturier has joined the company’s Advisory Board.

Marc brings to Akimbo his passionate management style and over 30 years of operations, sales and biz dev experience. His graduate studies and hands-on experience provide a rare combination of technical skills, academic training and business experience.

Marc has long experience in technical fields, starting his career in the nuclear. In the past decade he negotiated a large natural gas extraction deal for a project in Alberta, set up an import distribution and dealer network for cogeneration units and negotiated three long term wood pellet export contracts for electricity generation. Most recently he has been seconded to Velocia, a mobility tech start-up that he found and convinced his board to invest in. He continues to search for new investment opportunities.

Marc is General Manager of New Business Development at Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc.. He lives in Mississauga, ON.

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Akimbo Technologies supplies intrusion-tolerant cyber security systems, designed to protect mission critical systems. The company’s focus is to protect the safety of the driving public by securing today’s connected vehicles from malicious attacks, while at the same time reducing the costs and inconveniences associated with vehicle recalls and breakdowns. The company currently has technology design studios in Vancouver and Ottawa. For the latest updates on Akimbo Technologies, visit www.akimbotechnologies.com

Akimbo Technologies signs contract for its DEFENSA Marine Cybersecurity Solution

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:27:47 GMT

DEFENSA MARINE

Akimbo Technologies today announced it has signed a contract with Canada’s Department of National Defence for $1M. The contract, awarded as part of Canada’s Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program’s Knot Vulnerable - Locking Down Cybersecurity on Naval Vessels Challenge, will further develop the DEFENSA inline product for marine application to a pre-commercial level ready for trials.

DEFENSA Marine software can either function on a small, dedicated device installed inline on the ship’s network, or it can run coresident on existing electronic control units. Core attributes include real-time detection of a critical system anomaly or cyberattack, no false positives or negatives created while correcting cyberattacks, and no utilization of either machine learning or artificial intelligence. It is essentially a plug and play appliance.

DEFENSA Marine , an easily added inline appliance that operates in real-time, does not rely on a cloud connection to function. As such, this capability delivers security even in remote seas, or in naval environments that may be hostile or treacherous. DEFENSA Marine delivers the safety of both the onboard crew and cargo even in the most challenging scenarios.

DEFENSA Marine is ideal for commercial marine vessels, for ships conducting search and rescue, and those addressing military situations. Furthermore, DEFENSA Marine is as ideal for vessels already in use as it is for vessels in production or design.

DEFENSA Marine- “Security And Safety By Design”

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Akimbo Technologies supplies intrusion-tolerant cyber security systems designed to protect the mission critical systems of the Marine and Mobility industries. The company’s focus is to protect the safety of the public by protecting today’s connected vessels from malicious attacks regardless of where it may occur, while at the same time reducing the costs and inconveniences associated with the attack. The company currently has technology design studios in Vancouver and Ottawa. For the latest updates on Akimbo Technologies, visit www.akimbotechnologies.com .

Innovation for Defence, Excellence and Security (IDEaS ) is a Department of National Defence innovation program which invests in research and technology aimed at meeting the demands of today’s complex global defence and security environment. The program enables Canada to deliver the capabilities needed for a strong and agile military by providing financial support to foster innovation through contracts, contribution agreements and grants. The IDEaS program helps innovators by supporting analysis, funding research, and developing processes that facilitate access to knowledge. It also supports testing, integration, adoption, and acquisition of creative solutions for Canada’s defence and security communities. To learn more, please visit the IDEaS website (https://lnkd.in/emza8TmP)

Akimbo's Defensa Software selected for CTA program for Autotech Germany

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:27:39 GMT

Canadian Cybersecurity Software seeking to partner with German Automotive OEMs

Akimbo Technologies is extremely proud that our DEFENSA software solution was recently selected for the Canadian Technology Accelerator Program for AutoTech Germany.

As a result, Akimbo Technologies Inc. have been chosen by 2 leading industry executives ( Julia Sendtner from AUDI AG and Dr. Olaf Biedermann from Continental ) for mentoring. The knowledge and insight that our mentors bring to us will prove invaluable, as we move forward with our German industry engagements in the next several weeks.

Revealed recently, DEFENSA is our software solution which delivers ‘in-vehicle’ real-time active safety and cybersecurity protection that detects, corrects, and heals anomalies without reliance on an external network connection.

Automotive is Germany’s largest industrial sector embedded in Europe’s largest economy. The German auto industry faces challenges in developing digital-based solutions for in-vehicle, mobility eco-systems and production environment demands. The three major German Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) including Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are actively seeking new technology and have launched tech innovation scouting platforms. The German groups recognize Canada as a source of innovation. The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) program will help us grow by capitalizing on opportunities to achieve our goals in this market.

About

Akimbo Technologies supplies intrusion-tolerant cyber security systems, designed to protect mission critical systems. The company’s focus is to protect the safety of the driving public by securing today’s connected vehicles from malicious attacks, while at the same time reducing the costs and inconveniences associated with vehicle recalls and breakdowns. The company currently has technology design studios in Vancouver and Ottawa. For the latest updates on Akimbo Technologies, visit www.akimbotechnologies.com

The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) is a program of Global Affairs Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service. It offers high-intensity programming that helps selected high-growth, high-potential Canadian technology firms scale up by connecting them with export, investment and partnership opportunities in global innovation centres. Over the course of a four- to six-month program, CTA participants are provided with tailored support ranging from in-market working space and coaching to market validation and introductions to potential partners, clients and investors.