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Devoteam is a tech consulting firm founded in 1995 by brothers Stanislas and Godefroy de Bentzmann, originating as a French consultancy before expanding across more than 25 countries with over 11,000 employees. The company positions itself as an AI-driven technology consulting leader in the EMEA region, working with enterprises on digital transformation through cloud platforms, cybersecurity, data analytics, and sustainability initiatives. The firm's cybersecurity practice sits within a broader technical consulting model that emphasizes cloud architecture and data infrastructure. Devoteam describes its workforce as "tech natives" and operates on the premise that technology should serve people rather than dictate business processes. This human-centric positioning frames their approach to security architecture and implementation, distinguishing them from pure-play security vendors by integrating cybersecurity into larger transformation engagements rather than treating it as a standalone vertical. After nearly three decades in operation, Devoteam has evolved from traditional IT consultancy roots into what it calls a "transformative force" in enterprise technology. The company's technical domains span AI-driven consulting, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, data analytics, sustainability, and tech architecture - a breadth that reflects the complexity of securing modern distributed systems where security, cloud infrastructure, and data governance intersect. Their global footprint and enterprise client base suggest exposure to regulatory frameworks and threat models across multiple jurisdictions.

Inetum exists to transform how businesses and public institutions navigate the complex digital landscape. As organizations face mounting pressure to modernize while serving citizens and customers more effectively, Inetum provides the digital services and solutions that bridge the gap between technological possibility and real-world impact. With 27,000 consultants and specialists across more than 27 countries, the company delivers practical digital transformations that respect both sector-specific needs and local contexts. The company's mission centers on making digital impact faster, easier, and beneficial for everyone. From AI strategy and data engineering to enterprise software integration, Inetum helps organizations resolve data silos, strengthen governance, and unlock hidden value in their technology investments. By combining deep technical expertise with genuine proximity to clients, Inetum ensures digital transformation delivers measurable results that move society forward.

Elsevier is a global leader in information and analytics, empowering researchers and healthcare professionals to advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of humanity. With 9,200 employees across more than 40 locations worldwide, including over 2,300 technologists in 6 major tech hubs, we combine world-class content with cutting-edge technology to deliver mission-critical insights that accelerate human progress. For over 140 years, we've been at the forefront of scientific and medical advancement, supporting the research, academic, and clinical communities with innovative solutions like ScienceDirect, Scopus, ClinicalKey, and Sherpath AI. Our platforms serve millions of users globally, from researchers pursuing breakthrough discoveries to clinicians providing life-saving patient care, enabling them to make better decisions when it matters most.

From the day Sidney Myer and his brother Elcon opened their first store in Bendigo in 1900, Myer has been the department store for all Australians. More than 120 years later, this founding vision still guides us today. We operate 57 department stores across Australia with over 10,000 team members, committed to being Australia's favourite department store by providing friendly service, quality brands, and compelling value. In January 2025, The Myer Group officially launched, bringing together a network of 783 department and specialty stores across Australia and New Zealand. Powered by over 17,000 dedicated team members, The Myer Group includes our 56 Myer department stores alongside iconic apparel brands: Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Dotti, Jacqui E, sass & bide, Marcs, and David Lawrence. With customers at the centre of everything we do, Myer remains one of Australia's most trusted brands.

Cynet operates dual headquarters in Boston and Israel, developing an all-in-one cybersecurity platform built specifically for small-to-medium enterprises and managed service providers. Founded in 2015 under CEO Jason Magee, the company consolidates endpoint protection, network security, user activity monitoring, and vulnerability management into a single AI-powered platform - a response to the operational complexity of managing multiple point solutions. The platform achieved a 100% detection rate in MITRE's 2024 testing, a benchmark that matters when evaluating autonomous breach protection capabilities against known adversary techniques. The technical architecture spans multiple security domains simultaneously: endpoint detection and response, network traffic analysis, user behavior analytics, and vulnerability assessment all feed into unified threat detection logic. Rather than requiring security teams to correlate alerts across disparate tools, Cynet's platform operates from a single console backed by managed detection and response services available 24/7. This consolidation model particularly targets organizations that lack the budget or staffing for enterprise-grade security operations centers, along with MSPs managing security for multiple clients. The company positions itself around autonomous breach protection - detecting and responding to threats with minimal human intervention - while maintaining expert analyst support around the clock. For MSPs, this means delivering enterprise-level security capabilities to clients without maintaining specialized staff in-house. Cynet is actively expanding its U.S. market presence, focusing on organizations that need verifiable threat detection without the operational overhead of orchestrating multiple security vendors and platforms.

Advens exists to protect organizations from cyberthreats, but this is not their only purpose. As a European, independent cybersecurity leader founded in 2000, Advens seeks to have an impact on the world, society, and lives. With 600+ experts across France and Europe, the company provides 24/7 protection through mySOC, their sovereign SOC-as-a-Service platform, incident response via CERT Advens, and offensive security services. In 2025, Advens became B Corp™ certified, recognizing their commitment to balancing profit with purpose. Guided by the conviction that vulnerability is not a weakness but the starting point for strength, Advens has structured its business model around two entities: the cybersecurity company and the Advens for People and Planet endowment fund. Through a financial retrocession mechanism, as the company grows, it contributes to funding societal initiatives in education, inclusion, democracy, and sustainability. This mission-driven approach - making cybersecurity accessible while reinvesting in positive change - demonstrates that economic, social, and environmental value creation can grow together.