9SEPTEMBER 2024HMS NETWORKS LATEST LINE TO OFFER INDUSTRIES STATE-OF-THE-ART CYBERSECURITYZOHO LAUNCHES ZOHO PAYMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH NBBL TARGETING MERCHANTSHMS Networks has introduced the Anybus Defender lineup, a suite of industrial network security appliances designed to protect critical infrastructures from cyber threats. As cyberattacks increasingly target industrial environments, the Anybus Defender series offers robust protection for operational technology (OT) networks, specifically tailored for Industrial Control Systems (ICS).Zoho, a global tech company headquartered in Chennai, has officially entered the payments sector with the launch of Zoho Payments, a unified solution that enables businesses to accept online payments from their customers. This new service also includes B2B payment capabilities, which are powered by the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) from NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL). The Anybus Defender series includes four models to cater to varying industrial needs:Anybus Defender Compact 1004: A space-efficient solution for smaller industrial environments, providing robust protection without compromising on key use-cases.The Anybus Defenders are equipped for physical segmentation strategies and offer various port configurations, including RJ-45 Ethernet and SFP ports supporting both copper and fiber connectivity. The 4002, 6004, and 6024 models come with three different licenses, enabling diverse security use-cases.Scalable Solutions: Provides tailored security options for small, medium, or large-scale operations, adapting to specific network needs.ICS-Aware Software: Includes industrial asset detection and policy control capabilities for industrial protocols with auto rule creation, allowing administrators to manage and control network traffic with precision.User-Friendly Interface: Features an intuitive setup and management interface, and optionally, the central CyberSecurity Console software enables the management of a fleet of Anybus Defenders from a single web interface.This lineup is designed to integrate security into industrial systems effectively, offering solutions for machine builders and asset owners looking to enhance their network protection strategies. The announcement was made at the Global FinTech Fest.Sivaramakrishnan Iswaran, Zoho's Global Head of Finance and Operations, emphasized the company's belief in integrating business finance, banking, and payments. Zoho Payments furthers this vision, following the company's earlier release of its "Connected Banking" solution. The new B2B payment capabilities offer a standardized platform for invoice presentation and payments, with multiple payment options, instant confirmations, and a unified system for invoice processing and reconciliation, creating a more comprehensive financial management solution for businesses.The platform also focuses on improving customer experience by providing a smooth checkout process, reducing cart abandonment, and minimizing revenue loss. Additional features include fraud management, transaction insights, easy handling of disputes, and integration with Zoho's finance apps, such as Zoho Books, Zoho Billing, and Zoho Invoice.As a registered Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU) with NBBL, Zoho Payments is positioned as a payment aggregator, enabling businesses to process payments through various methods, including NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI, cards, and Netbanking. This development enhances Zoho's capacity to streamline payments for businesses across different sectors.
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