Cellebrite Named a Leader in Inaugural IDC MarketScape on Digital Forensics

Cellebrite is recognized for cutting-edge solutions paired with end-to-end investigative workflow innovation

PETAH TIKVA, Israel and TYSONS CORNER, Va., April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cellebrite DI Ltd. (NASDAQ: CLBT), a global leader in Digital Intelligence (DI) solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the inaugural IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Digital Forensics in Public Safety 2022 Vendor Assessment (doc #US48999722) April 2022.

This IDC MarketScape assessed six vendors across 11 core capabilities, including customer satisfaction, data discovery, data analysis, usability, reporting and pricing, and 9 different strategic areas such as growth, innovation, sales, distribution, and deployment. It is the first time this growing market has been analyzed as an IDC MarketScape and the report offers unrivalled insight into the current vendor landscape.

According to the report, “Cellebrite’s investment in R&D is a sizeable component of its total revenue; customer references confirmed the value that this brings to its product suite.” It also quotes a Cellebrite customer saying, “research and development keeps them at the forefront of technological development and therefore offers cutting edge solutions.”

The IDC MarketScape explains that “[Cellebrite’s] user interface feels like best-in-class, fresh, next-generation technology; it is intuitive and easy to use, yet also both thorough and speedy.” It also states that Cellebrite customers “noted that the scope of the devices supported is unmatched by its competitors.”

The report also acknowledges that “Cellebrite is focused on cloud delivery models to provide flexibility and agility in data processing and AI for workflow automation, specifically in image processing,” and that “Cellebrite has some considerable IP in visual analytics.”

Yossi Carmil, CEO of Cellebrite, comments: “Law enforcement agencies across the globe are relying heavily on vendors in this space to collect, manage, and analyze the growing volume of digital evidence that is essential to running more effective and efficient investigations to keep the public safe. We are proud that IDC MarketScape has named Cellebrite a Leader in digital forensics in public safety, which is a key part of our overall end-to-end digital intelligence offering.”

Dr Alison Brooks, Research Vice President for IDC’s Worldwide and US Public Safety practice, comments: “In recent years, the digital forensics market has grown significantly, and the landscape of vendors has become more complex. Cellebrite understands the nuanced ways criminal activity has evolved with more stealth and encrypted platforms. Its position in the Leaders Category reflects its cutting-edge R&D and end-to-end investigative workflow innovation, as it seeks to enable its customers with solutions to address the challenges and rising complexity of digital investigations.”

To learn more about Cellebrite, its capabilities and position as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Assessment visit: https://cellebrite.com/en/idc-marketscape-names-cellebrite-a-leader/

About IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

About Cellebrite

Cellebrite’s (NASDAQ: CLBT) mission is to enable its customers to protect and save lives, accelerate justice, and preserve privacy in communities around the world. We are a global leader in Digital Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, empowering organizations in mastering the complexities of legally sanctioned digital investigations by streamlining intelligence processes. Trusted by thousands of leading agencies and companies worldwide, Cellebrite’s Digital Intelligence platform and solutions transform how customers collect, review, analyze and manage data in legally sanctioned investigations. To learn more visit us at www.cellebrite.comhttps://investors.cellebrite.com, or follow us on Twitter at @Cellebrite.

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Missing teenage girl sought

FICKSBURG – Sumukele Mlangeni (17) was last seen by her grandmother on Tuesday 12 April 2022 at about 14:15 when she dropped her off at home after school in Einde Street, Ficksburg. It is alleged that she was last seen together with her friend at the Tuckshop near her home. She was wearing a navy blue trouser, white shirt, and black school shoes.

Anyone who has information on her whereabouts can contact Detective Sergeant Maureen Pinky Mohlaping at 082 375 5441 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.

Source: South African Police Service

Police Ministry encouraged by speedy detective work resulting in a breakthrough in the Kliptown shooting

The alleged killers of Pimville resident, Kgomotso Diale are behind bars, four days after he was gunned down.

The Police Ministry is encouraged that South Africans Police Service detectives have worked tirelessly to make arrests in the shooting incident that occurred on Monday, 18 April 2022, at the Chicken Farm informal settlement where six people were shot following a violent confrontation over cable theft. Thirty-four-year old Kgomotso Diale passed away on the scene, while five others were taken to hospital. Three of the victims have since been discharged while two remain in hospital.

Minister of Police General Bheki Cele visited the Kliptown police station on Wednesday, 20 April 2022 where he received a full briefing from the Provincial SAPS on the shooting incident and the growing cases of cable theft that have resulted in disrupted electricity supply in some parts of Soweto.

The Minster also visited the family home of Kgomotso Diale and assured the family, that police are working around the clock to find those responsible for the deadly shooting and will soon make arrests.

In his address to community members of Pimville in the same day, Cele also announced that a 12 member Detective team is on the ground to investigate the shooting and extra forces have deployed in the Kliptown policing area, to enhance police visibility and maintain law and order. Ten more police vans have also been added to the Kiptown police station vehicle fleet, to better service the community.

The Police Ministry wishes to commend the speedy investigative work that has led to the arrest of two suspects on Thursday 21 April 2022, they face charges of murder, attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition. A third suspect was fatally shot after he pointed a firearm at the police.

Source: South African Police Service

Kroonstad N1 high density operation yields success

On Friday morning, the members of Kroonstad SAPS held a road-block, an operation called “N1 Highway High Density Operation” as part of the Safer Friday’s initiative. The operation was led by the Fezile Dabi District Vispol Commander Brigadier Mapulane Mbeloane and Station Commander of Kroonstad, Col Morne De Wet.

This road-block operation was jointly conducted by members of Kroonstad SAPS, Provincial Traffic Department and Moqhaka Local Municipality.

Just a few minutes of visibility, the vigilant members stopped a white VW Crafter motor vehicle. Upon searching it they discovered 22 boxes each containing 12 x 100 packets of cigarettes. The estimated street value of the cigarettes is R268 000-00. The suspect was questioned and could not give proof of purchase nor an explanation of the goods found in his possession.

It is believed the cigarettes were meant to be transported from Germiston to Bloemfontein. The suspected driver, aged 35, was arrested and charged for possession of counterfeit goods.

In addition, the following fines were issued; 23 traffic fines valued at R10 300 and two (2) under Animal Act. About 392 vehicles were searched,

864 people searched, while about 22 vehicles were tested. Three (3) illegal immigrants aged between 30 to 38 years were also arrested.

All four (4) arrested suspects are expected to appear before the Kroonstad Magistrate’s Court soon.

The Free State Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General BB Motswenyane commended the members for their hard work and efforts invested in the success of this operation.

“If we were able to crack such successes in less than 5 hours, then it shows it’s not impossible to root out all criminal elements in no time,” concluded the ProvincialCommissioner.

Source: South African Police Service

Man arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm

The allegiance of Philippi SAPS members to a crime free society brought forth the arrest of a 44-year-old male for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in Fountain Place, Hanover Park at 07:30 this morning, 22 April 2022.

Philippi SAPS members were busy with crime prevention duties in the area when the suspect spotted them and started running. The members gave chase and found him at his place of residence, trying to hide a black 7.65 pistol with six rounds in the sand. The suspect could not produce a license for the firearm, he was apprehended and the firearm was seized.

He will appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s court on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition on Monday, 25 April 2022.

Source: South African Police Service

Police in Gqeberha arrest suspect with illegal firearm

GQEBERHA – Concerted efforts to effectively fight the proliferation and usage of illegal firearms in the Nelson Mandela Bay paid off on Thursday, 21 April 2022, when members from the NMB District Crime Combatting Unit (CCU) and the Station Commander of SAPS Swartkops, Lt Col John Perils apprehended a 43-year-old male in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.

It is alleged that at about 13:10 on the mentioned date, the police officials received and immediately followed up on information of a person in possession of a firearm at a shop in Mbande Street. On arrival, the alleged suspect was spotted standing in the street. As the members approached the suspect, he ran into the shop with the officers in pursuit. A 43-year-old man was arrested by the CCU members and a .32 revolver and 10 rounds of ammunition were confiscated.

The firearm was reported stolen in the Walmer area during November 2001.

The suspect is due to appear in the Motherwell magistrate’s court soon on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.

The SAPS encourages the community to continue working with them in reducing the proliferation of illegal firearms as these weapons are used to commit serious and violent crimes.

Photograph attached of the confiscated firearm and ammunition.

Source: South African Police Service