c2p buzz | April 2024

Here is our April c2p buzz with some exciting news from our connect2posts members iCustoms.ai, Enigmatos , Papaya Dash, and Kardinal .

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In a recent conference hosted by Enigmatos for the Association of Transportation Safety Officers, Israeli experts emphasized the growing importance of cybersecurity for connected fleets. Speakers stressed the proactive need to address vulnerabilities, highlighting real-time detection solutions and legislative mandates. Enigmatos showcased their patented technology for monitoring cyber threats, particularly crucial in today's evolving landscape where attacks on vehicles are increasingly common. The event also discussed regulatory shifts towards stringent cybersecurity standards, signaling a paradigm shift in the transportation sector. Ultimately, the conference underscored the urgency for fleet managers to prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard operations and reputation in an interconnected world. The CEO of Enigmatos, Neta Lampert stressed that “it's not a question of whether a fleet will be attacked; it's a question of when and at what magnitude." Here is an article from the Jerusalem Post which covers the event: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-793859 

c2p member iCustoms.ai has raised $2.2 million in a seed round to support its AI-powered trade compliance solutions. iCustoms is an all-in-one solution helping businesses automate customs processes more efficiently. The customs clearance procedure can be extremely complicated. Outdated software, piles of manual paperwork, and heavy reliance on manpower only add to the difficulty. Everyone engaged, including traders and agents, is overwhelmed with tedious documentation and tight deadlines. Enhancing customs clearance speed, accuracy, and cost is the goal of iCustoms. iCustoms use artificial intelligence to automate and expedite customs procedures, resulting in 50% time and cost savings. “Our goal at iCustoms is to make trading simple for all of us,” iCustoms AI CEO Adnan Zaheer stated. Fuel Ventures, a leading venture capital firm, along with PlugnPlay, Outrun Ventures, Montblu Capital, SyndicateRoom and leading angels, are thus backing iCustoms’ fast growth. You can find the press release at Raises $2.2 Million to Revolutionise Trade Compliance with AI - iCustoms

Papaya, the collaborative platform making vehicle management easier for postal and parcel delivery companies, has expanded its offers with new partners and features. You can now discover, compare, and inquire about VUF and Trailer Box, Monark Cargo's Crescent Elast as well as Urvis' selection of bikes on Papaya's Marketplace. They all are perfect options for dependable last-mile transportation solutions. In addition, Papaya's Vehicle Management Platform now features mileage-based maintenance automations. By automatically notifying you and your partners when vehicles reach specific mileage milestones, it streamlines your maintenance processes, eliminating constant manual monitoring

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The Kardinal team recently announced that they have been awarded the Innovation Award in the “Technologies, IoT, and Information Systems” category at the 2024 SITL. This award recognizes its new intelligent appointment scheduling solution which announced during the exhibition together with their partner Hub One, the first to integrate it into their solution. The “Optimal & Dynamic Appointment” (ODA) solution revolutionizes delivery slot management by intelligently optimizing appointments while taking into account existing schedules. More information in this article: https://kardinal.ai/kardinal-wins-sitl-innovation-award-in-the-technologies-iot-and-information-systems-category/