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Our consolidated platform and services address the needs of enterprises by improving security and reducing TCO, while simultaneously building trust between AppSec, developers, and CISOs. At Checkmarx, we believe it’s not just about finding risk but remediate it across the entire application footprint and software supply chain with one seamless process for all relevant stakeholders.\nWe are honored to serve more than 1,800 customers, which includes 40 percent of all Fortune 100 companies including Siemens, Airbus, SalesForce, Stellantis, Adidas, Wal-Mart and Sanofi.\nWe’re excited to expand our global presence with the opening of a new site in Pune, India-an innovation hub designed to attract top talent and fuel the future of application security. 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