Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlight the ongoing devastation lockdown is having on the High Street. The value of UK retail sales collapsed -7.8% in January compared to the previous month, December 2020, and -7.2% YOY.
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UK government welcomes the European Commission’s draft data adequacy decisions
Feb 23, 2021
The UK government welcomes the European Commission’s draft data adequacy decisions, which recognise the UK’s high data protection standards and set out that the UK should be found ‘adequate’.
Why supply chains are today’s fastest growing cybersecurity threat
Feb 23, 2021
By Steph Charbonneau, Senior Director of Product Strategy, HelpSystems.
Business ecosystems have expanded over the years owing to the many benefits of diverse, interconnected supply chains, prompting organizations to pursue close, collaborative relationships with their suppliers.
Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA partners with Security & Safety Things to enhance fan experience, health and safety
Feb 23, 2021
Security and Safety Things GmbH has entered into a partnership with the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam to deploy its IoT platform for smart surveillance cameras to enhance overall fan experience, optimize ArenA operations and increase visitor security and privacy.
