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EU's Cyber Resilience Act conflicts with open-source definitions, says OpenUK CEO
Artificial Intelligence

EU's Cyber Resilience Act conflicts with open-source definitions, says OpenUK CEO

OpenUK CEO, Amanda Brock, comments that the EU's Cyber Resilience Act, with its controversial definitions, potentially disrupts compliance with established open-source software norms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Global Stories

Retail stories

SingPost leverages Boomi for customer onboarding in digital shift
Digital Transformation

SingPost leverages Boomi for customer onboarding in digital shift

Singapore's SingPost has leveraged Boomi's platform in its digital transformation to quicken customer onboarding and improve delivery visibility.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Cloudflare reports rise in API threats & DDoS shifts
Gaming

Cloudflare reports rise in API threats & DDoS shifts

New report warns of a rise in API-based cyber threats as businesses digitise, alongside escalating DDoS activities targeting specific sectors and regions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
AI amongst key trends shaping eCommerce and retail in 2024
Data Analytics

AI amongst key trends shaping eCommerce and retail in 2024

AI, sustainability, social commerce, and value provision will redefine retail and online sectors in 2024, predicts ecommerce specialist, Paul Waddy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Lufthansa extends New Distribution Capability deal with Accelya
Customer Experience

Lufthansa extends New Distribution Capability deal with Accelya

Accelya and Lufthansa Group solidify long-term New Distribution Capability (NDC) extension to further increase NDC processing volume, fortifying Accelya as a global leader in NDC transactions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Rise in DDoS attacks & API security threats in 2023
Partner Programmes

Rise in DDoS attacks & API security threats in 2023

Cloudflare's reports highlight the spike in DDoS attacks amid conflict in Palestine and Israel, and the growing security threats posed by 'shadow APIs'.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Partisia Blockchain spearheads decentralisation discourse at World Crypto Forum
Blockchain

Partisia Blockchain spearheads decentralisation discourse at World Crypto Forum

Swiss-based Partisia Blockchain takes centre stage at the inaugural World Crypto Forum, promoting the discourse on decentralisation alongside launching a new product.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Retail firms urged to fortify supply chains via strategic M&A
Supply Chain

Retail firms urged to fortify supply chains via strategic M&A

Virtualstock urges retail companies to use strategic M&A activities to bolster their supply chains, in light of rising volatility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
NVIDIA debuts GeForce RTX 40 SUPER Series set to revolutionise gaming
Gaming

NVIDIA debuts GeForce RTX 40 SUPER Series set to revolutionise gaming

NVIDIA unveils the production of GeForce RTX 40 SUPER Series, promising a gaming revolution with AI-powered graphics and capabilities, starting from US$599.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Social media management software market to skyrocket by $35 billion
Data Analytics

Social media management software market to skyrocket by $35 billion

Technological advancements have spurred a projected growth of the social media management software market, anticipated to surge by $34.62 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Hardware security modules market set to double by 2028
Encryption

Hardware security modules market set to double by 2028

The global HSMs market is set to rise from $1.2bn in 2023 to $2.3bn by 2028, driven by growing cyber threats, data security needs and digital transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
AI marked as top cybersecurity challenge for next year
Marketing Technologies

AI marked as top cybersecurity challenge for next year

Cybersecurity challenges for 2024, including AI-driven threats, are spotlighted by Kaspersky, urging heightened vigilance in adopting online security measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Over 4,000 fraudulent e-shops mimic post-Christmas sales
Cybersecurity

Over 4,000 fraudulent e-shops mimic post-Christmas sales

Fraudulent e-shops imitating popular fashion brands have exploited post-Christmas sales to steal personal and payment data from unsuspecting shoppers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
OliverIQ debuts first complete Smart Home-as-a-Service at CES 2024
Smart Home

OliverIQ debuts first complete Smart Home-as-a-Service at CES 2024

OliverIQ debuts at CES 2024 with a revolutionary Smart Home-as-a-Service (SHaaS) platform that simplifies home automation, offering a subscription model unifying numerous smart devices with round-the-clock support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy
Data Analytics

US holiday online retail surges to USD $222.1 billion amid difficult economy

US consumers fuel a 4.9% YoY boost to holiday online retail sales, hitting USD $222 billion. Growth is driven by big discounts, rising use of Buy Now, Pay Later options and mobile purchases dominating.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Western Digital unveils WD_BLACK SN770M SSD for enhanced mobile gaming
Gaming

Western Digital unveils WD_BLACK SN770M SSD for enhanced mobile gaming

Western Digital's new WD_BLACK SN770M NVMe SSD, a premium, high-performance storage tool tailored for the mobile gaming community, aims to enhance on-the-go gaming experiences and handle growing game sizes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Hitachi Payment Services completes acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Business
Payment Technologies

Hitachi Payment Services completes acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Business

Hitachi Payment Services bolsters its position in India's payments industry with the acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Management Business, now rebranded as Hitachi Cash Management Services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024