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Privately partners with Privado ID for privacy-focused age check

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Privately and Privado ID have partnered to revolutionise age verification and identity management, prioritising user privacy across various industries.
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UK considers ban on under-16s using social media

Tue, 12th Nov 2024
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Ministers in the UK are considering banning under-16s from social media as discussions grow on enhancing online safety for children.
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AI deepfakes threaten public trust, warns Media Medic

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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Media Medic warns that AI deepfakes threaten public trust, disrupting legal cases and inciting violence through sophisticated disinformation tactics.
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Is now the time to introduce creative directors to the board?

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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As creativity gains importance in the workplace, the question arises: should Creative Directors be appointed to Boards to drive organisational success?.
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Adam Bates joins MultiversX as Chief Marketing Officer

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Adam Bates, former CMO of Cardano, joins MultiversX to enhance global marketing and boost awareness of its blockchain capabilities.
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Adobe to invest a whopping $100 million in global AI education

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Adobe has launched a global initiative to equip 30 million learners with AI and digital skills by 2030, committing over USD $100 million to support the programme.
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Lumen & Qualtrics revamp customer experience, boost NPS by 17 pts

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Lumen partners with Qualtrics to boost customer and employee experiences using real-time insights and AI, reporting a 17-point surge in their Net Promoter Score.
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Tech firm Altia issues ticket fraud warning amid Oasis scams

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Altia warns fans of ticket fraud risks, with GBP £6.7 million lost last year. Expert Megan Searle advises buying only from official channels and avoiding unknown sellers.
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Half of UK consumers find retail marketing irrelevant

Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Half of UK consumers find retail marketing “irrelevant,” with only 42% feeling online content is tailored to their interests, a decline from last year, says Optimizely.
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Most Britons worry over control of personal data online

Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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A Ping Identity survey reveals that 75% of Britons feel they lack control over their online data, fuelling concerns over privacy, fraud, and identity theft.
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Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico's survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.
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Gen Z to hit USD$12 trillion global spending by 2030

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Generation Z is forecasted to become the wealthiest generation ever, with global spending projected to hit $12 trillion by 2030.
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Adobe forecasts USD $240.8 billion in U.S. holiday online sales

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Adobe's 2024 holiday forecast predicts U.S. online sales to hit USD $240.8 billion, driven by Cyber Week, mobile shopping, and social media influences.
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UK survey reveals generational divides in customer service preferences

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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A new CommBox survey highlights UK's generational rift in customer service preferences, with Gen Z favouring digital channels while older consumers still prefer phone calls.
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UK consumers to prioritise holiday spending in 2024, says Coveo

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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UK consumers are poised to increase holiday spending for 2024, even if it means trimming expenses elsewhere, according to Coveo's latest research.
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Proofpoint unveils new security features

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Proofpoint unveiled significant platform enhancements, aiming to tackle a broad spectrum of cyber threats through adaptive, user-focused security measures.
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Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.
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Brits go to great lengths to hide digital content from partners

Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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New research by ExpressVPN reveals 32% of Brits delete messages or photos to shield them from partners. Nearly 23% value digital privacy over GBP £1 million.
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Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.
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Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.