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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CrowdStrike Brings Agentic AI Security Workflow Integrations and GenAI Protection to AWS Marketplace
falcon-mcp and AI Red Team Services now available in new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace AUSTIN, Texas, July 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AWS Summit NYC – CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced an expanded collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate AI adoption in cybersecurity and secure AI use. With the availability of falcon-mcp, an MCP server for the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform, and CrowdStrike AI Red Team Services in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace, AWS customers can securely operationalize agentic AI workflow integrations, and test, validate, and protect GenAI systems – all within their existing AWS environment. AI adoption is accelerating, yet most enterprises still lack secure, scalable ways to connect models to real-time security operations. Without trusted frameworks for integration and testing, agentic innovation can introduce new risks. With falcon-mcp and AI Red Team Services now available in the AI Agents and Tools category in AWS Marketplace, organizations can power security operations with AI – and protect the AI systems those operations rely on. "Agentic AI is fundamentally changing business of all sizes across every industry – but only secure AI can safely scale to deliver long-term results," said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer, CrowdStrike. "With these offerings now available in AWS Marketplace, CrowdStrike is giving customers the power to safely build, test, and run AI-driven security workflows using the same cybersecurity platform trusted to protect the world's most critical environments." "As AI becomes embedded across enterprise workflows, the security risks tied to LLMs and agentic platforms are quickly moving from theoretical to practical," said Jay McBain, chief analyst, Canalys. "CrowdStrike's work with AWS – bringing both real-time security integration and proactive AI system validation to the Marketplace – sets a new bar for how the ecosystem can operationalize AI securely at scale." Build Agentic Workflows Securely with falcon-mcp With the launch of falcon-mcp, an MCP server for Falcon platform, CrowdStrike is delivering a standardized, open protocol that securely connects AI agents and LLM-powered applications to Falcon telemetry – including detections, incidents, threat intelligence, and behavioral data. Now available in preview via Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, falcon-mcp simplifies deployment and accelerates adoption of agentic workflows by providing plug-and-play access to Falcon data, enabling seamless integration of AI capabilities into existing security operations – streamlining adoption of secure, agentic workflows. Test and Harden GenAI Systems with AI Red Team Services CrowdStrike AI Red Team Services provide organizations with comprehensive security assessments for AI systems, including LLMs and their integrations, to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that could lead to data breaches, unauthorized code execution, or application manipulation. These assessments align with frameworks like the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, delivering clear, actionable guidance to harden both AI models and the infrastructure they rely on. Secure End-to-End AI Innovation with CrowdStrike and AWS CrowdStrike and AWS enable joint customers to protect AI applications, services, and LLMs in the cloud. With native integrations across AWS services – including Amazon SageMaker and Amazon Bedrock – customers can deploy and scale AI workloads securely across the entire lifecycle. CrowdStrike delivers purpose-built security for AI through innovations like AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM), Falcon Data Protection, and AI Red Team Services. Just as AWS relies on the Falcon® platform to protect its own infrastructure – from code to cloud, and device to data – organizations trust CrowdStrike to secure the infrastructure powering the next wave of AI innovation on AWS. To learn more about the CrowdStrike-AWS partnership, visit CrowdStrike at AWS Summit NYC Booth #842. Disclaimer: This press release contains information about developing products and services, including products in public preview and under active development. These offerings including the release timing and features are subject to change at CrowdStrike's sole discretion at any time. About CrowdStrike CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), a global cybersecurity leader, has redefined modern security with the world's most advanced cloud-native platform for protecting critical areas of enterprise risk – endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data. Powered by the CrowdStrike Security Cloud and world-class AI, the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform leverages real-time indicators of attack, threat intelligence, evolving adversary tradecraft and enriched telemetry from across the enterprise to deliver hyper-accurate detections, automated protection and remediation, elite threat hunting and prioritized observability of vulnerabilities. Purpose-built in the cloud with a single lightweight-agent architecture, the Falcon platform delivers rapid and scalable deployment, superior protection and performance, reduced complexity and immediate time-to-value. CrowdStrike: We stop breaches. Learn more: Follow us: Blog | X | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Start a free trial today: © 2025 CrowdStrike, Inc. All rights reserved. CrowdStrike and CrowdStrike Falcon are marks owned by CrowdStrike, Inc. and are registered in the United States and other countries. CrowdStrike owns other trademarks and service marks and may use the brands of third parties to identify their products and services. View source version on Contacts Media Contact Jake SchusterCrowdStrike Corporate Communicationspress@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BigCommerce Scores 24/24 Total Medals in 2025 Paradigm B2B Combine Midmarket and Enterprise Editions for Third Consecutive Year
Company scores more gold medals than other platforms in the Midmarket Edition and receives accolades for its vision & strategy, total cost of ownership, ability to execute, customer support and more AUSTIN, Texas, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC), a leading open SaaS ecommerce platform for B2C and B2B brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors, today announced it has scored 24 out of 24 total medals in the 2025 Paradigm B2B Combines for Digital Commerce Solutions (Enterprise and Midmarket Editions) for the third consecutive year. BigCommerce advanced its rankings in five categories in both Editions and achieved more Gold medals in Midmarket than other platforms, further positioning BigCommerce as a preferred choice for midmarket and enterprise B2B organizations looking to improve operational efficiency and grow faster. BigCommerce B2B Edition empowers manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers to scale efficiently by streamlining operations, reducing costs, and increasing revenue across every channel. Merchants can easily personalize catalogs, pricing, quotes and payment options for each buyer, while integrating seamlessly with leading ERPs, PIMs and CRMs to maintain synchronized data. Building on this foundation, newly launched features, including Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) and Advanced Account Hierarchy with role-based permissions, further simplify complex account structures, accelerate quote-to-cash cycles and deliver intuitive self-service experiences that deepen customer loyalty and drive long-term growth. 'B2B ecommerce isn't just a channel; it is critical infrastructure,' said Lance Owide, general manager of B2B at BigCommerce. 'For manufacturers and distributors, it's now a core growth lever. The ability to offer buyers a self-service experience, where they can easily find products, place orders, manage accounts and access real-time information, is a competitive requirement. It is how businesses scale without scaling cost. That's why BigCommerce is doubling down on capabilities that help businesses operationalize and unlock the full potential of digital B2B.' 'BigCommerce's B2B Edition has transformed the way we operate as a leading manufacturer and omnichannel distributor of replacement hardware in the Home Improvement space,' said Wilt Kishimoto, director of marketing at 'It's a comprehensive, out-of-the-box solution that is a big contributor to our growth by enabling us to deliver tailored brand storefronts that reflect buyer expectations. The ability to track and analyze performance across all storefronts, or drill down into one, gives us unmatched operational insight. When paired with the buyer portal, we're offering our trading partners and procurement teams a best-in-class experience so they can independently manage quotes, orders, replenishment lists, invoices and logistics all in one centralized hub. B2B Edition has taken the complexity out of scaling. Its flexibility and power are exactly what our industry demands.' BigCommerce received 12 medals in the Paradigm B2B (Midmarket Edition), including 10 gold medals, more than any other platform. The gold medals were awarded for Vision & Strategy, Ability to Execute, Customer Service & Support, Partner Ecosystem, Site Search, Sales & Channel Enablement, Total Cost of Ownership, Content & Data Management, Promotions Management and Transaction Management. The 12 medals in the Paradigm B2B (Enterprise Edition) included five gold medals for Vision & Strategy, Total Cost of Ownership, Sales & Channel Enablement, Site Search and Promotions Management. 'BigCommerce is particularly well-suited for enterprise and mid-market B2B companies looking for a value-priced, partner-centric, multitenant SaaS ecommerce solution that leverages an extensive open application marketplace to deliver robust functionality,' said Andy Hoar, chief executive officer at Paradigm B2B. 'Customers spoke highly of BigCommerce's commitment to the B2B space, extensive partner ecosystem, rich open application marketplace with robust APIs, and the ease with which the solution can be configured by a nontechnical user and replicated for use across other B2B business units.' Combine MethodologyFor the Combine report, Paradigm B2B selects all vendors to evaluate and only allows invited companies to participate. No vendors may pay for admission to or placement within the Combine. All evaluated vendors are given the same opportunity to present their company vision, product capabilities and roadmap, go-to-market strategies and tactics, partner ecosystem, and customer case studies. Paradigm B2B uses a robust scoring methodology to evaluate all vendors on a scale of 1 to 5 across 38 detailed and weighted criteria. Medals are awarded based on composite scores in 12 distinct categories. Special weighting is given to the 'voice of the customer' via market feedback that Paradigm B2B gathered directly from dozens of vendor partners and clients. The breakdown of award criteria includes: Strategic Pillars Ability to Execute Customer Service & Support Partner Ecosystem Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Vision & Strategy Product Capabilities Content & Data Management Integrations, Operations & Infrastructure Marketplaces Promotions Management Sales & Channel Enablement Site Search Transaction Management and Integrations Download the ReportsDownload complimentary copies of both Paradigm B2B Combines to get a deep dive on the categories where BigCommerce placed Gold, Silver and Bronze: 2025 Paradigm B2B Combine Midmarket Edition 2025 Paradigm B2B Combine Enterprise Edition About BigCommerceBigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC) is a leading open SaaS and composable ecommerce platform that empowers brands, retailers, manufacturers and distributors of all sizes to build, innovate and grow their businesses online. BigCommerce provides its customers sophisticated professional-grade functionality, customization and performance with simplicity and ease-of-use. Tens of thousands of B2C and B2B companies across 150 countries and numerous industries rely on BigCommerce, including Coldwater Creek, Harvey Nichols, King Arthur Baking Co., MKM Building Supplies, United Aqua Group and Uplift Desk. For more information, please visit or follow us on X and LinkedIn. About Paradigm B2BDigital innovation produces an ever-changing, unpredictable, and challenging environment that can make or break a B2B company. To be successful today, B2B companies must transform archaic business practices and business models and fundamentally rethink how they interact with customers. Paradigm B2B's purpose is to help guide B2B companies through today's complex, digital-first environment. B2B companies need world-class strategies and roadmaps, as well as clearly differentiated customer experiences, in order to thrive in an increasingly disrupted commerce landscape. Paradigm B2B focuses on offering high-quality advice that's well-informed and immediately actionable. BigCommerce® is a registered trademark of BigCommerce Pty. Ltd. Third-party trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Media Contact:Brad Hempr@
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
My Plates Launches Two Letter Texas Plate Auction! Plate messages with only two-letters that offer one big statement!
Ready to turn heads with the shortest, coolest license plate on the road? My Plates just kicked off a brand-new online auction featuring 25 ultra-rare Texas license plate messages—each one made up of just two letters. AUSTIN, Texas, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- My Plates Launches Two Letter Texas Plate Auction! Ready to turn heads with the shortest, coolest license plate on the road? My Plates just kicked off a brand-new online auction featuring 25 ultra-rare Texas license plate messages—each one made up of just two letters. Yep, you read that right. Just 2-Letters. A very rare combination indeed. With only two-letters, they're easy to remember, they make a bold statement and stand out from the usual random-letter-number combos. Up for grabs are a great selection of two-letter abbreviated messages including: JR (Junior) DR (Doctor) HQ (Headquarters) NJ (New Jersey) ON (Ontario) Other hot picks include PG, IE, MO, NA, KS & OJ. All super clean, super cool and easy to remember. The winning bidders will own each two-letter plate message for 5 years, with their choice of plate design (including My Plates new Premium Embossed backgrounds) and first dibs on renewing it at the state's then everyday pricing. That means once the message is won at auction, it could be gone forever! Auction Details: My Plates 2-LETTER Plate Auction dates: Begin Bid Date: Monday, June 30, 2025, at 12.01am. End Bid Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 8.00pm. Two-letter plate messages are exclusive, unique and extremely limited. Winning any of these 25 plate messages is an incredibly rare opportunity. All plate messages are offered for a 5-year term, with first right to renew, and are fully transferable. Winners can display their won message on any of the 100+ eligible My Plates Select designs, including My Plates new Premium Embossed designs. "This event is an outstanding opportunity for someone to secure one of these unique and easy-to-remember plate messages as their official Texas tag" says My Plates CEO, Steve Farrar. Unlike other regular Texas license plates, plates sold by My Plates at auction are legally transferable. The plate owner then has the right to sell the plate message to another person with the same ongoing rights or gift it to a family member or friend. Transferability also means these plates could make great investments. The auction is now active, and bids are being accepted. Texans wishing to bid can register at The auction will close on August 6, 2025. Media Contact Steve Farrar, MyPlates, 512-633-7978, marketing@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE MyPlates
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gold, silver become legal tender in Texas under new law
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas has joined a growing movement of states establishing gold and silver currency systems, after Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1056 into law on June 29, creating what supporters call the most comprehensive precious metals transaction framework in the nation. The legislation allows Texans to use precious metals stored in the state-run Texas Bullion Depository for every day purchases through debit cards and mobile applications, positioning Texas alongside Arkansas, Florida, and Missouri as states advancing precious metals currency legislation this year. 'I signed a law authorizing Texans to use gold & silver as legal tender in day-to-day financial transactions,' Abbott announced via X. 'It fulfills the promise of Article 1, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution.' The law, which takes effect in phases beginning September 2026, enables the Texas Comptroller to establish electronic systems that convert gold and silver holdings into U.S dollars at the point of sale. The full transactional currency system will be operational by May 1, 2027. During legislative hearings in March, supporters framed the measure as protection against inflation and a return to constitutional money principles. 'Money is three things, according to the Federal Reserve, it's a unit of account, it's a means of exchange, and it's a store of value,' testified Kevin Freeman, an economist and author. 'U.S. dollars are very good at one and two. They're good units of account and means of exchange, but a store of value, the dollar's lost, based on inflation statistics, 95% of its value in my lifetime.' Freeman cited strong public support, noting that Texas Proposition 7 received backing from '1.6 million voters. 76 and a half percent voted in favor of this, this type of transaction.' Jason Cozens, founder of Glint, a company already operating gold-backed payment cards, demonstrated the technology's feasibility during committee testimony. 'When I paid for instance, on Delta Airlines, I paid for my flight, I paid seven grams of gold. They had no idea that I was paying with gold,' Cozens told lawmakers. 'The governor's club in Tallahassee, dinner for a few of us, cost 1.9 grams of gold. They just accept MasterCard. They have no idea that I'm paying with gold.' Cozens emphasized that merchants face no additional costs or system changes, as the technology operates through existing MasterCard networks. However, there are concerns the law could face constitutional challenges. During a hearing for the bill, Victoria North, representing the Texas Comptroller's office, warned that implementing HB 1056 could expose state employees to criminal liability due to conflicts with federal currency laws. 'The United States, has the sole power to coin money. Under the Constitution, and if anyone, individual or state assumes to supplant the medium of exchange adopted by our government, or assumes to compete with the United States government, in this regard, a violation of these statutes would follow,' North testified, citing federal court precedent. North acknowledged she does not specialize in constitutional law and called HB 1056 'the only one' among bills she's reviewed that raises constitutional concerns. The bill's author, Rep. Mark Dorazio, R-San Antonio, argued the system doesn't 'coin money' but rather facilitates use of existing legal tender as permitted by the Constitution. 'In short, this bill makes gold and silver functional money,' Dorazio said during committee hearings, demonstrating his own Glint card. 'We view this as a continuation of Chairman Capriglione's 1984, regular session House Bill 483, which created the Texas bullion depository.' Arkansas, Florida and Missouri have also enacted similar bills this year, building on a movement that began with Utah's legal tender law in 2011 and Oklahoma's legislation in 2014. The Texas measure distinguishes itself through its electronic payment infrastructure, allowing practical everyday use rather than merely symbolic recognition of gold and silver as alternative money. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Washington Post
21-05-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
A Texas effort to clarify abortion ban reaches a key vote, but doubts remain
AUSTIN, Texas — Three years ago, Dr. Austin Dennard left Texas for an abortion after her fetus was diagnosed with a fatal condition. She later testified in a lawsuit how the state's near-total ban on abortion put her health at risk. On Wednesday, a key vote is scheduled on a bill that aims to clarify medical exceptions under one of the nation's most restrictive bans. But Dennard's feelings are mixed about the bill, which does not list specific medical conditions or include fatal fetal anomalies as exceptions.
