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Saturn to unveil new digital signage innovation at Retail Technology Show 22

1 Saturn to unveil new digital signage innovation at Retail Technology Show 22

Digital signage consultancy, Saturn Visual Solutions, is using the Retail Technology Show 22 to unveil a new application which makes digital signage a more responsive and effective tool for salespeople. 

Over three quarters of global organisations think they’ll be breached in 2022

2 Over three quarters of global organisations think they’ll be breached in 2022

Trend Micro Incorporated, the global cybersecurity solutions provider, has announced the findings of its latest global Cyber Risk Index (CRI) for the second half of 2021, standing at -0.04, which is an elevated risk level with North America being at -0.01. 

Accenture launches Sovereign Cloud Practice to help companies unlock innovation in the cloud

3 Accenture launches Sovereign Cloud Practice to help companies unlock innovation in the cloud

Accenture has announced a new worldwide practice to help organisations take advantage of disruptive new technologies in the cloud utilising trusted frameworks, services and controls.

Will global events lead to the end of globalisation?

4 Will global events lead to the end of globalisation?

The past two years have wreaked havoc on many companies’ supply chains. Huge global events have meant that many are seeing their supply chain in a new light, one where the critical status of a supply on a company’s day-to-day operations suddenly becomes very clear.

Retailers turn-up the heat to stay competitive

5 Retailers turn-up the heat to stay competitive

Price matching practices are becoming more exhaustive as retailers turn-up the heat on one another to stay ahead as the cost of living increases.

China lockdown and the supply chain impact

6 China lockdown and the supply chain impact

By Jochum Reuter, Europe General Manager, FourKites.

Over the past week, ocean volume tracked by FourKites at the Port of Shanghai remained at lower levels, with the 14-day average ocean shipment volume down 23% compared to 12 March (the day before lockdowns went into effect in Shenzhen and partial lockdowns began in Shanghai).

RAIN RFID tag IC 2021 sales volume rockets up 36%

7 RAIN RFID tag IC 2021 sales volume rockets up 36%

RAIN Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag integrated circuits’ (IC) worldwide sales volume for the second year in a row smashed industry forecasts increasing 36% over the last year helping to nudge lifetime sales past the 100 billion tag IC sold barrier. This is the seventh year in a row of sales growth for RAIN RFID tag IC sales according to the RAIN Alliance, an industry technology group.

Effective techniques to help you perfect your leadership style

8 Effective techniques to help you perfect your leadership style

Whether you’re a natural born leader, or someone who prefers to let others take on this role, it is likely that as you progress through your career you will be required to take on some level of leadership.

Fragrance Direct unveils a new branded e-commerce platform and brand refresh

9 Fragrance Direct unveils a new branded e-commerce platform and brand refresh

Online beauty retailer Fragrance Direct has revamped its website and unveiled a brand refresh to drive loyalty among value-seeking shoppers and cost-efficiencies in the business.

The Great Digital Shift: Why the new ‘gold standard’ of customer experience is more than just a digital journey

10 The Great Digital Shift: Why the new ‘gold standard’ of customer experience is more than just a digital journey

Global PwC analysis shows a third of customers would be willing to leave a brand they loved after a single bad experience. Establishing a solid strategy for a consistent first-class customer experience across every available channel is a must-have for building and retaining long-term brand loyalty, says Laura Mullaney, Customer Director at BGL.

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