{"id":27109,"date":"2021-11-18T20:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T20:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torontoglobal.ca\/?p=27109"},"modified":"2024-06-06T13:02:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T17:02:36","slug":"global-leader-autocrypt-commits-to-1855-accelerator-as-its-corporate-location-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torontoglobal.ca\/news\/global-leader-autocrypt-commits-to-1855-accelerator-as-its-corporate-location-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Leader Autocrypt Commits to 1855 Accelerator as its Corporate Location in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Whitby, Ontario<\/strong> \u2013 Autocrypt<\/a>, a global leader in smart mobility cybersecurity solutions headquartered in South Korea has selected the Town of Whitby, in Durham Region, as the location for its newest Canadian office.<\/p>\n

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Toronto Global and Invest Durham \u2014 in collaboration with 1855 Accelerator and the Town of Whitby \u2014 helped to bring this investment to the region.<\/p>\n

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\u201c1855, Toronto Global and Invest Durham provided a very welcoming approach by expediting partnership access, ecosystem capabilities, business introductions and provided a friendly, sincere and committed experience,\u201d said Sean Hyun Jun Cho, Chief Executive Officer of Autocrypt North America Ltd.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Autocrypt to the Toronto Region,\u201d said Stephen Lund, CEO of Toronto Global. \u201cOur partnership with Invest Durham and the Town of Whitby are invaluable, and the 1855 Accelerator has evolved to become a best-in-class service to our international clients, ensuring a smooth transition into the regional economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cDurham Region is proud to be selected for Autocrypt\u2019s primary Canadian office,\u201d said Simon Gill, Director, Economic Development and Tourism, Invest Durham. \u201cDurham Region is leading the way in advanced mobility: in Autonomous, Connected, and Electric technologies, and our region is one of the premiere geographies of innovation and economic impact in North America. We\u2019re confident that Autocrypt is joining an innovation community that continues to solve the world\u2019s biggest challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are excited to have Autocrypt choose Whitby to grow its business,\u201d said Whitby Mayor Don Mitchell. \u201cThe investment by the Town into 1855 demonstrates our commitment to grow innovation and technology in our downtown. Autocrypt\u2019s selection of Whitby also highlights the fact that our community is committed to smart mobility and autonomous vehicle readiness.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Durham Region\u2019s integrated transportation network, deep energy and automotive clusters, and talented technology and engineering workforce \u2014 fuelled by Durham College and Ontario Tech University \u2014 were factors that influenced the company\u2019s choice to establish a regional office in Whitby.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDurham Region is Canada\u2019s clean tech capital and is quickly becoming the first choice for smart mobility, EV manufacturers, and clean energy innovators. Autocrypt is yet another global leader who sees the competitive advantage of joining our world class ecosystem,\u201d said Dennis Croft, Chief Executive Officer of 1855 Accelerator. \u201cWe look forward to supporting the North American growth of Autocrypt and helping its team establish long-term roots here in Whitby.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Listed on Forbes Asia 100 To Watch<\/em> and named \u201cAutomotive Cybersecurity Company of the Year\u201d for the second year in a row in 2021 by AutoTech Breakthrough Awards, Autocrypt has emerged as a world leader in cybersecurity for smart mobility. Autocrypt is the only automotive cybersecurity provider in the world that offers a complete security package for the entire mobility ecosystem.<\/p>\n

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FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:<\/h3>\n

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Autocrypt North America:<\/strong>
Sean Hyun Jun Cho, Chief Executive Officer
scho@autocrypt.io<\/a><\/p>\n

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Toronto Global:<\/strong>
Julia Sakas
Director, Marketing & Communications
647-729-0735
jsakas@torontoglobal.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Invest Durham:<\/strong>
Amanda Hobin, Communications Advisor
amanda.hobin@durham.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Town of Whitby:<\/strong>
Erin Mikaluk, Manager, Communications and Creative Services
Town of Whitby
289.314.6913
mikaluke@whitby.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

1855 Accelerator:<\/strong>
Dennis Croft, Chief Executive Officer
905.926.7816
denniscroft@1855whitby.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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