Atlanta-based privacy management software provider OneTrust and the International Association of Privacy Professionals have partnered to launch the U.S. Federal Agency privacy threshold analysis and privacy impact assessment templates for members via the IAPP-OneTrust comprehensive PIA platform. OneTrust said Wednesday the launch aims to build on existing privacy management systems that the team offers and adds to previous services […] More

Leidos was among the 40 companies featured on LinkedIn‘s Top Attractors list, the professional social network’s ranking of how businesses attract and retain employees. The company said Thursday that it was ranked 36th on the inaugural list. Roger Krone, Leidos chairman and CEO, said that the company considered its appearance on the list as recognition for its […] More

Exostar has updated its risk management service offered to defense contractors in an effort to meet a cybersecurity compliance mandate from the Defense Department. The service now includes a questionnaire that works to guide defense contractors through more than 100 information security controls in the National Institute of Standards and Technology‘s Special Publication 800-171, Exostar said Wednesday. Non-deviation from NIST […] More

IBM’s security business and If Property and Casualty Insurance have partnered to help If’s business area commercial clients in risk management using IBM’s cyber insurance offering. If’s claim agents will collaborate with IBM personnel to evaluate the security status of a company following detection of malware, virus, distributed denial of service and hacking attacks, IBM said Monday. “Awareness about […] More

Northrop Grumman has recognized its suppliers for their contributions to the company’s information systems sector. The company held its annual recognition ceremony on Thursday in McLean, Virginia to honor 26 companies with the 2014 Supplier Excellence Awards, Northrop said Monday. “This is a highly competitive award and we are pleased to honor each of the recipients for their exceptional contributions to our […] More

JLL has named 34 new international directors across its global offices and the LaSalle Investment Management subsidiary for their services to clients, corporate growth, teamwork and collaboration. Colin Dyer, JLL CEO, said Wednesday the company made the appointments as part of its push to increase JLL’s global presence and market position. The new international directors are grouped by […] More

Royal Philips plans to establish an innovation center in Nairobi, Kenya to develop lighting, healthcare and lifestyle products for consumers across Africa. The company aims to bring together international researchers to pursue open-innovation programs and conduct applications-based scientific and user studies at the hub, Philips said Thursday. Dr. Maarten van Herpen will lead the technology […] More

Information Builders has provided Avatar Solutions a set of business intelligence and data integrity tools in an effort to help Avatar organize customer satisfaction surveys for healthcare organizations. Avatar deployed Information Builders’ technologies to help clients measure employee performance or patient perception of medical services, Information Builders said Tuesday. Gerald Cohen, Information Builders president and […] More