How to Drive Digital Transformation and Survive as Your Company’s First CIO
I’ve spoken with several CIOs who were the first to hold the role and title at their organizations. It’s a unique experience, so I thought I’d share some thoughts. When a new CIO comes on board, there’s often a mix of excitement and angst among the leadership and staff. Leadership
Read moreLoanDepot says 16.6 million customers had ‘sensitive personal’ information stolen in cyberattack
About 16.6 million LoanDepot customers had their “sensitive personal” information” stolen in a cyberattack earlier this month, which the loan and mortgage giant has described as ransomware. The loan company said in a filing with federal regulators on Monday that it would notify the affected customers of the data breach.
Read moreCyber Security Today, Jan. 22, 2024 – LockBit ransomware gang hits the Subway fast food chain, and Data Privacy Week starts
The LockBit ransomware gang hit the Subway fast food chain, and this is the start of Data Privacy Week Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday, January 22nd, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. The LockBit ransomware gang says it compromised
Read moreMeta to let EU users deny cross-site tracking as Digital Markets Act bites
Meta has provided new details of how it plans to respond to incoming competition rules in the European Union that aim to tackle abusive behaviors by Big Tech by enforcing fairer dealing on a handful of the world’s most powerful platforms. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) applies to just six
Read moreNavigating the Rise of AI in 2024
In 2023, the surge of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the attention of organizations worldwide, offering promises of streamlined operations, personalized customer experiences, and groundbreaking innovations. However, amid the excitement and potential benefits, the pivotal challenge lies in establishing trust in AI systems, according to Othelo Vieira, Technical Product
Read moreExploring The Top 6 Tech Trends Set to Shape the Future of Retail
In an era of rapid technological advancement, the retail landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. As we step into the future, the intersection of innovation and consumer experience is giving rise to exciting trends that redefine the way we shop. Here we delve into the top six retail technology trends for
Read moreUnveiling the Retail Revolution: E-Commerce’s 5 Game-Changing Benefits
E-commerce revolutionizes the buying and selling of goods and services online, leveraging websites, apps, and social media platforms. It has emerged as a popular and convenient avenue for retailers, especially in the pandemic era. According to statistics in 2020, global e-commerce sales skyrocketed to $4.28 trillion, marking a remarkable 27.6%
Read moreVodacom Lesotho partners with Telviva to Release One Connect Business Solution
Telviva, a leading South African unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) company that enables better quality conversations for businesses, has announced that as a technology partner to Vodacom Lesotho, it has assisted Vodacom Lesotho with the activation of the Vodacom One Connect business solution within the Vodacom network of Lesotho. The
Read moreChronosphere acquires Calyptia to extend its observability platform
Chronosphere, a startup that offers a cloud native observability platform, today announced that it has acquired Calyptia. While the company itself may not be a household name, Calyptia was founded by the creators of the Fluent Ecosystem, which includes the popular open-source observability projects like data collector Fluentd and metrics
Read moreFintech Startup Float Leverages BNPL to Help Lower Need for Credit
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a type of short-term financing that allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time, usually with no interest. These loans are also called Point-of-sale (POS) instalment loans. With BNPL, you can make purchases and pay for them over time after an
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