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Xcalibur Smart Mapping’s IT Department wins award at Computing 2024 for Excellence in Cybersecurity Implementation

FOR GLOBAL IMPLEMENTATION, OUTSTANDING RESULTS AND COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY MEASURES ACROSS CONTINENTS

In a significant achievement, Xcalibur Smart Mapping’s Information Technology Department has been honored with a prestigious award at the Computing 2024 Gala, an event that celebrates innovation and excellence in the information technology sector. Computing, a nationally recognized digital magazine renowned in the ICT world, presented the award, marking a milestone for Xcalibur in its cybersecurity journey.

The award recognizes Xcalibur’s comprehensive cybersecurity project, which spans three fundamental areas:

  1. Endpoint Security
  2. Cloud Services Security (Teams, Email, OneDrive, SharePoint)
  3. Employee Security Awareness Campaign

The project was executed globally, covering regions such as Australia, Kazakhstan, India, Africa, Congo, USA, Colombia, Brazil, and Canada. This extensive deployment ensures robust cybersecurity measures across all business units.

Key contributors and project highlights: team effort and individual contributions

The success of this project is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the entire IT team, both at headquarters and in various business units worldwide. Key contributors include Andrés López, José María González, Sebastián Rodríguez, Charl Ferreira, Doug Robinson and Paul Wright. Their collective efforts have been instrumental in achieving this recognition.

  • Project Background and Execution

The implementation, initially expected to take a year, was completed in less than six months. This rapid deployment was facilitated by the proactive and coordinated efforts of the team.

Results and Impact

The project yielded impressive results:

  • 99% reduction in spam
  • Continuous monitoring of information security
  • Real-time attack tracking with thousands of suspicious events detected
  • Rapid file recovery capabilities
  • Enhanced information security for users
  • Significant improvement in server security, preventing unauthorized access

Words of Gratitude

Andrés López, Head of IT, expressed his gratitude: ” representing Xcalibur Smart Mapping is an incredible honor. I am deeply grateful to be recognized in this way. I would also like to extend my most sincere thanks to Computing Spain, Hornet Security, and Kyocera for believing in our project and granting this award.”

López further acknowledged the unwavering support from the entire IT team and the Xcalibur family, whose confidence and collaboration were pivotal throughout the project.

“This project has been extraordinary, full of challenges and learning experiences. It has reinforced my passion for cybersecurity and my commitment to making the digital world a safer place. Receiving this award inspires me to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation and strive for excellence in the field of cybersecurity. I look forward to the future and the exciting challenges and opportunities it offers,” López added.

A Night of Celebrating Technological Innovation

The Computing 2024 Gala, attended by over 400 industry leaders, highlighted the capability of Spanish organizations to innovate and overcome challenges. The event celebrated 20 projects, each demonstrating a high level of complexity and significance in their respective modernization processes.

Xcalibur Smart Mapping competed alongside major corporate entities such as Metro de Madrid, Caser, Telefonica, Ibercaja, UNED, the Ministry of Transport and Mobility, Banco Sabadell, Coca-Cola, Eulen, Asisa, and Repsol, showcasing the vibrant and dynamic nature of the Spanish tech industry.

Congratulations to the entire IT team for this well-deserved recognition and their outstanding contribution to Xcalibur’s cybersecurity advancements.

 

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Xcalibur Smart Mapping, nuevo miembro Platinium de la Fundación Empresa & Clima


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  • Andrés Blanco, CEO de Xcalibur Smart Mapping, “al unirnos a la Fundación Empresa & Clima, nos sumamos a una comunidad de empresas líderes que comparten nuestros valores y objetivos en la lucha contra el cambio climático y a favor de una transición energética justa”.

Madrid, 10 de junio de 2024. Xcalibur Smart Mapping, líder global en la industria de la geofísica aérea y del mapeo, se ha incorporado como miembro Platinium a la Fundación Empresa & Clima, organización sin ánimo de lucro creada en 2008 que se ha convertido en un referente sostenible para las empresas nacionales e internacionales ante las necesidades originadas por el cambio climático.

La integración de Xcalibur Smart Mapping en la Fundación Empresa & Clima se enmarca en su propósito de impulsar la transición energética. Con una sólida experiencia y un historial de crecimiento exponencial, Xcalibur Smart Mapping ofrece una amplia gama de servicios y tecnologías avanzadas para la exploración y evaluación de recursos minerales, energéticos y medioambientales. Lo hace con una flota de más de cuarenta aeronaves equipadas con sistemas geofísicos, con la que cartografía países y terrenos para identificar las propiedades tanto subterráneas como superficiales, y descubrir áreas potenciales de recursos naturales, como minerales críticos, hidrógeno o geotermia.

 

Formar parte de esta categoría Platinium, creada en 2023 para empresas punteras y líderes de su sector que quieran ejercer un papel decisivo en la lucha contra el cambio climático, no solo convierte a Xcalibur Smart Mapping en partner de la Fundación; sino también, en beneficiario de exclusivas prestaciones y servicios.

 

Entre ellos, estar acreditado para asistir a las Negociaciones del Clima de Naciones Unidas (COP), a las que la Fundación Empresa & Clima acude cada año como Observer de Naciones Unidas, categoría de la que disfruta desde 2010, y que facilita un acceso restringido a las zonas de negociación.

 

En palabras de Andrés Blanco, CEO de Xcalibur Smart Mapping, esta alianza demuestra el compromiso de Xcalibur con la innovación, la sostenibilidad y la protección del medioambiente”.  Para Blanco, “al unirnos a la Fundación Empresa & Clima, nos sumamos a una comunidad de empresas líderes que comparten nuestros valores y objetivos en la lucha contra el cambio climático y a favor de una transición energética justa”.

 

En línea con nuestra visión de convertirnos en el socio de referencia para el mapeo del capital natural, esperamos colaborar estrechamente con FEC para promover prácticas empresariales sostenibles y contribuir al desarrollo de soluciones innovadoras que impulsen un futuro más verde y próspero”, ha aseverado el CEO de Xcalibur.

Para Elvira Carles, directora de la Fundación Empresa & Clima, la incorporación de Xcalibur Smart Mapping es undoble reto”. Por un lado, “como miembro Platinium, supone una mayor responsabilidad a la hora de acompañarlo en su estrategia climática”. Por otro lado, ha apuntado Carles, “su alto componente tecnológico y su alta especialidad permitirá aportar todavía más valor a la Fundación y será un conocimiento que compartirá con el resto de los miembros”.

 

Una visión de futuro llena de políticas ambientales innovadoras

Desde Xcalibur Smart Mapping, están fuertemente comprometidos a comprender y mitigar los impactos de sus operaciones, mejorando constantemente su desempeño medioambiental como parte integral de su estrategia empresarial. Este compromiso se refleja en el cumplimiento de todas las obligaciones legales y la adopción de las mejores prácticas del sector.

 

Para lograr una reducción efectiva de la huella ambiental, han realizado un minucioso cálculo inicial de sus emisiones de carbono en 2022. Esto incluye un estudio detallado de los alcances 1 y 2, así como una estimación del alcance 3 en todas sus operaciones a nivel global. Mediante este análisis anual, establecen un compromiso renovado de identificar áreas de mejora y buscar soluciones de vanguardia alineadas con la responsabilidad ambiental, en aras de desarrollar un plan de reducción real y accionable.

 

La visión para el futuro de la compañía incluye la implementación de políticas innovadoras de eficiencia energética y la colaboración estratégica con proveedores que estén en sintonía con su dedicación al medio ambiente.  Desde Xcalibur Smart Mappings son conscientes de que el logro de estas iniciativas radica en el compromiso y la participación de todos. Por consiguiente, dedican esfuerzos a inspirar y movilizar a su equipo, fomentando una mayor conciencia y motivación hacia sus objetivos comunes mediante formación en sostenibilidad y trabajo colaborativo en comités especializados.

Para más información

Relacionado con Xcalibur Smart Mapping por favor contactar a María Fernández, +34 666745049, maria.fernandez@xcaliburmp.com

 

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Unlocking Saudi Arabia’s mineral wealth: Arabian Smart Mapping Company and Ma’aden set to redefine exploration standards


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  • Arabian Smart Mapping Company, the Saudi subsidiary of Xcalibur Smart Mapping, has been contracted to map 200,000 linear km of airborne geophysical data in collaboration with Ma’aden, a key player in the mining industry.
  • Electromagnetic technology triumph: TEMPEST and Helitem to revolutionize data acquisition in the region.
  • Enhanced logistic efficiency and a reduction on community impact due to the advanced fixed wing system.

 

Mineral wealth Arabia Saudi

Through its recently created Saudi subsidiary, Xcalibur Smart Mapping, the world’s leading geophysical exploration company, will contract with Ma’aden, one of the Middle East’s largest multi-commodity mining and metals companies, to complete its most significant private-sector project to date. Focused on leveraging Xcalibur’s cutting-edge TEMPTEST system, the project will involve mapping an impressive 120,000 linear kilometers using the fixed-wing system and an additional 80,000 linear kilometers with the helicopter-borne Helitem system, totaling over 200,000 linear kilometers.

This monumental agreement marks a historic achievement for Xcalibur Smart Mapping. representing its largest contract with a private client to date.  In addition, this is a groundbreaking endeavor in terms of scale and total kilometers covered. As the leading fixed wing airborne electromagnetic system, TEMPEST is purpose built for regional geological and groundwater mapping, and discrete mineral target mapping.

Dario Castellanos, CEO of Arabian Smart Mapping Company, emphasized the significance of this partnership for Xcalibur, stating: “Working with Ma’aden is a milestone for our company. We anticipate that having a fully operational subsidiary in Saudi Arabia will enable Xcalibur to extend this alliance to other projects within and beyond the Kingdom, with success resonating beyond its borders.

This deployment of the TEMPEST system will ensure the efficient and timely completion of the project, while reducing operational risks, minimizing impact on local communities and significantly lowering project costs.

There are significant advantages of opting for the fixed-wing Tempest system where terrain allows, over a helicopter system, including:

  • Logistical Efficiency: The use of a fixed-wing solution significantly enhances completion timeframes compared to relying solely on helicopter-borne solutions.
  • Reduced Community Impact: Fixed-wing systems considerably lessen the impact on local communities.
  • Additional Gravity Data Acquisition: TEMPEST fixed-wing technology enables the acquisition of the iCORUS-X scalar gravity system, providing a supplementary dataset that complements existing datasets.
  • Commercial Considerations: The utilization of the TEMPEST system substantially reduces the commercial cost of the survey without compromising technical benefits.

Ma’aden is the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East and among the fastest-growing mining companies in the world. It is developing the mining industry into the third pillar of the Saudi economy in line with Vision 2030 and aims to be a role model in responsible and sustainable operations. Ma’aden operates 17 mines and sites, has 6,000+ direct employees and exports products to over 30 countries. Ma’aden is embarking on massive growth over the next 18 years across phosphate, aluminum, gold, copper and new minerals.

 

As Xcalibur Smart Mapping continues to pioneer advancements in geophysical exploration, this collaboration underscores its commitment to reshaping the future of mining and resource discovery.

About Xcalibur Smart Mapping

Xcalibur Smart Mapping is the global leader in the airborne and mapping geophysics industry, providing comprehensive and sustainable solutions for mapping and assessing natural capital, renewable and non-renewable resources with +100 years of accumulated experience.

With over 1,400 executed projects and an astonishing total of more than 50 million linear kilometers flown, we have become global leaders across six continents. Our worldwide presence is underpinned by a fleet of more than 40 specialized aircraft owned by the group, all equipped with state-of-the-art geophysical systems. Our workforce, consisting of over 250 highly qualified employees, serves as the driving force behind our continuous innovation and industry success.

Our mission is to apply technology and smart data to discover natural capital responsibly, help stakeholders create opportuni ties for growth and integration, and protect biodiversity. All this with the firm purpose of accelerating a just energy transition for a more sustainable economy, making us the partner of reference in natural capital mapping.

To learn more visit www.xcaliburmp.com

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Raw Materials Summit 2024: Xcalibur Smart Mapping joins EIT RawMaterials

Raw Materials Summit 2024

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By becoming a partner of the EIT RawMaterials consortium, a crucial actor gathering all relevant stakeholders in the raw materials value chain, Xcalibur Smart Mapping reinforces its representation within this influential EU partner organization. 

As an Associate Partner, Xcalibur will proactively participate in the development and implementation of important policies and projects related critical raw materials (CRM), both in Europe and beyond. Xcalibur’s responsible and innovative mapping of critical raw materials serves as a central enabler of a sustainable global economy as well as a fair and balanced energy transition. This is particularly relevant in the context of the new CRM Act and the EU’s efforts to engage in sustainable strategic partnerships with CRM-rich countries worldwide.

Brussels, Belgium 15 May 2024Xcalibur Smart Mapping, the worldwide leader in airborne geophysics, has joined EIT RawMaterials, a key raw materials actor focused on advancing Europe’s transition into a sustainable economy.

This cooperation comes at a crucial time both for European industry and policymakers: With the EU’s groundbreaking new Critical Raw Materials Act entering into force later this month, the question about how to diversify Europe’s supply of critical raw materials, which Is crucial for a successful digital and green twin transition, is beginning to take center stage.

As a member of EIT RawMaterials, Xcalibur Smart Mapping will be ideally placed to ensure that its responsible, innovative, and data-driven mapping of critical raw materials plays a key part in bringing mining back to Europe in a responsible and sustainable way and enabling a truly fair and balanced energy transition.

Victor González, CEO Europe and North Africa at Xcalibur Smart Mapping, highlighted that “Xcalibur Smart Mapping and EIT RawMaterials working together makes perfect sense. We share the same objective to secure a sustainable raw materials supply for Europe by driving innovation, education, and entrepreneurship across European industrial ecosystems. We are looking very much forward to contributing our expertise and insights and making the implementation of the EU’s groundbreaking new Critical Raw Materials Act a success.”

Andrés Blanco, CEO of Xcalibur Smart Mapping, added that “just as EIT RawMaterials we at Xcalibur are as well deeply committed to supporting a just transition towards a sustainable, clean and just economy whilst strengthening Europe’s global competitiveness and securing employment.”

Bernd Schafer, CEO and Managing Director, EIT RawMaterials added, “We are delighted to welcome Xcalibur as a partner of the largest and most dynamic knowledge and innovation network in the raw materials sector. As we look ahead to turning the Critical Raw Materials Act into action, innovative organisations like Xcalibur with their pioneering smart mapping technologies are essential to developing Europe’s raw material potential into a strategic strength.”

For media inquiries

Related to Xcalibur Smart Mapping please contact María Fernández, +34 666745049, maria.fernandez@xcaliburmp.com

 

For media inquiries related to EIT RawMaterials, please contact Elisabeth Ippel, Communications Manager, elisabeth.ippel@eitrawmaterials.eu

For updates on the Raw Materials Summit, follow us on LinkedIn and watch the live stream on 16 May at

9.15 – 10 AM; 4.45 PM – 5.30 PM at http://www.eitrmsummit.com

About Xcalibur Smart Mapping

Xcalibur Smart Mapping is the global leader in the airborne and mapping geophysics industry, providing comprehensive and sustainable solutions for mapping and assessing natural capital, renewable and non-renewable resources with +100 years of accumulated experience.

With over 1,400 executed projects and an astonishing total of more than 50 million linear kilometers flown, we have become global leaders across six continents. Our worldwide presence is underpinned by a fleet of more than 40 specialized aircraft owned by the group, all equipped with state-of-the-art geophysical systems. Our workforce, consisting of over 250 highly qualified employees, serves as the driving force behind our continuous innovation and industry success.

Our mission is to apply technology and smart data to discover natural capital responsibly, help stakeholders create opportuni ties for growth and integration, and protect biodiversity. All this with the firm purpose of accelerating a just energy transition for a more sustainable economy, making us the partner of reference in natural capital mapping.

To learn more visit www.xcaliburmp.com

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Xcalibur Multiphysics participation at AEGC 2023

Xcalibur Multiphysics participation at AEGC 2023

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Xcalibur Multiphysics was present as Gold Sponsors in the Australasian Exploration Geoscience Conference (AEGC) from 13-18 March in Brisbane

The AEGC is the premier global technical conference for exploration geophysics over a wide breadth of applications in all sectors. It is well attended by company geophysicists, consultant geophysicists and groups, and government geophysicists from Australia and globally.

The event took place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre where we had an exhibition stand and a large team of delegates from our Xcalibur Asia-Pacific, America, Africa-Middle East and Europe teams who were present throughout the show.

We have been able to present seven papers during the conference covering a wide range of technologies and application. All presentations were very well received, with several panels being present each day including: FALCON vs FTG by Chris van Galder, Country Scale Airborne Geophysics Angola by John Bell, RESOLVE AEM for tailings facilities in Brazil by Darren Burrows, Broadband TEMPEST Upgrades by Eric Steele, HELIFALCON and HELITEM for Geothermal by Craig Annison and Nickel exploration with low frequency HELITEM and Uranium exploration using FALCON AGG, both presented by Darren Burrows.

In addition, our colleague Darren Burrows, was awarded during the awards ceremony with the prize for the Best Oral Presentation:

• Craig Annison presenting HELIFALCON and HELITEM for Geothermal
• Darren Burrows receiving the Best Oral Presentation prize

Our Xcalibur Client Welcome Party was held the evening prior to the conference, with 100 invited guests, where we were able to share and discuss the latest developments in geophysics and our ongoing airborne surveys.

Xcalibur Client Welcome Party, it has been a great conference where we have been able to monitor, share and discuss the latest geophysical developments.

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