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Eagle Eye Networks introduces Eagle Eye LPR, making highly accurate licence plate recognition possible with any security camera

1 Eagle Eye Networks introduces Eagle Eye LPR, making highly accurate licence plate recognition possible with any security camera

Eagle Eye Networks, the cloud video surveillance solutions provider, has launched Eagle Eye LPR (licence plate recognition), which uses artificial intelligence (AI) in a true cloud-based system for high accuracy in all kinds of challenging conditions. Eagle Eye LPR operates on readily available security cameras making it affordable and practical for today’s business owners.

What does the Metaverse mean for the rugged market?

2 What does the Metaverse mean for the rugged market?

When Mark Zuckerberg announced his company’s new focus on the metaverse at the end of 2021, it was met with mixed reviews.  Of course, Meta (formerly Facebook) did not invent the metaverse, which has been discussed as a concept since 1992. But the campaign launched the metaverse as an opportunity for people and businesses alike, at a time when technology is advanced enough to support it.

New research highlights pivot to virtual software sales & training experiences

3 New research highlights pivot to virtual software sales & training experiences

CloudShare, the software experience company, has completed research on the state of B2B software sales and product training. The 12-page trends report points to a seismic shift in the way B2B software companies connect with customers and the potential for increased revenue that comes from a shift to virtual software experiences.

Mollie launches Connect for Platforms to enable SaaS and Marketplace businesses to expand across Europe

4 Mollie launches Connect for Platforms to enable SaaS and Marketplace businesses to expand across Europe

Mollie, the payment service provider, has launched its newest product, Connect for Platforms. Designed for online SaaS and Marketplace platforms, Mollie claimsit is the most efficient and easiest way for companies of all sizes to integrate payments, onboard customers and accept and route payments. It also offers dedicated local, multilingual support – vital to Mollie’s customers operating throughout Europe.

Strained supply chains: Nearly half of shoppers harbour negative thoughts towards retailers that fail to keep products in stock

5 Strained supply chains: Nearly half of shoppers harbour negative thoughts towards retailers that fail to keep products in stock

Consumers have become quick to call out slow and unreliable supply chains, with 45% admitting to getting angry about low stock levels. This is according to global eCommerce consultancy Wunderman Thompson Commerce’s latest ‘Adopt or Fail Why businesses need AI’ report, launched in conjunction with Satalia.

Supply chain crisis compounds inflation in 2022

6 Supply chain crisis compounds inflation in 2022

New research reveals that supply chain issues are exacerbating inflation. The study commissioned by DP World, the provider of smart logistics solutions, found that during 2022 trade is expected to expand further, due to a 16% increase in exports during 2021 and imports by 12%. Production levels have been unable to keep pace with demand leading to supply shortages and will limit import growth in 2022.

Digital Marketing Advice: Useful Hacks When Starting Your Online Business

7 Digital Marketing Advice: Useful Hacks When Starting Your Online Business

By Jeremy Astor, freelance writer.

When starting an online business, digital marketing is a necessary tool to reach your target audience. Digital marketing is a broad term that encompasses all marketing efforts that use electronic devices or the internet.

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