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Average DDoS attack cost businesses £325,000 in 2023, according to new Zayo data

1 Average DDoS attack cost businesses £325,000 in 2023, according to new Zayo data

Zayo Group, the global communications infrastructure provider, has released its annual Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Insights Report, which found a significant increase in the intensity of DDoS attacks—and their impacts on businesses—in the second half of 2023.

CHEP Automotive releases its fourth supply chain trend report

2 CHEP Automotive releases its fourth supply chain trend report

CHEP, provider of reusable packaging solutions, has released its latest Supply Chain trend report: ‘The future of supply chain optimisation: 6 trends’.

Integrating AI – The power of people plus technology

3 Integrating AI – The power of people plus technology

By Cameron Furmidge, Head of Insights, Luzern eCommerce.

Arguably the most difficult task in retailing is achieving customer loyalty. Making the first sale, with special offers, clever marketing and seductive product promises, is one thing. Gaining the trust of the consumer so they will come back to your offerings above others, is a whole different ball game.

Sustainability in the Supply Chain: How Tech Innovations Drive Eco-Friendly Retail

4 Sustainability in the Supply Chain: How Tech Innovations Drive Eco-Friendly Retail

By Ben Hancock, freelance writer.

Sustainability has become a critical focus for retailers worldwide as consumers increasingly demand environmentally responsible practices. This shift towards green operations is not just about meeting regulatory requirements or achieving public relations wins; it's about fundamentally transforming supply chain management to ensure long-term viability and success.

Retail is top for local gift card sales in 2023 with, 69% uplift in 2024 to date

5 Retail is top for local gift card sales in 2023 with, 69% uplift in 2024 to date

Retail is top for local gift card redemptions in the UK in 2023 says Miconex. Primark, M&S, Boots, Next, Sainsbury’s, John Lewis and Aldi are within top national retailers. Around 50% of cards are spent with independent retailers and businesses.

Surge in ‘Hunter-killer’ malware uncovered by Picus Security

6 Surge in ‘Hunter-killer’ malware uncovered by Picus Security

Picus Security, the Security Validation company, has released the Picus Red Report 2024. This fourth annual report shares learnings from an in-depth analysis of more than 600,000 real-world malware samples and identifies the most common techniques leveraged by attackers.

Only 4% of private equity execs lead the data revolution

7 Only 4% of private equity execs lead the data revolution

A recent study reveals that only 4% of private equity executives effectively leverage data analytics solutions.Smart AI platform Planr.com highlights a profound gap in an industry that thrives on data-driven insights for value creation.

Revolut unveils data regarding scams originating from Meta platforms in the UK and across Europe

8 Revolut unveils data regarding scams originating from Meta platforms in the UK and across Europe

Revolut's analysis for 2023 highlights that 60% of all reported scam cases in the UK can be traced back to Meta platforms Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, with a 33% of the total value lost to scams.

Global cybercrime is increasing year on year, with the number of personal cyber-attacks increasing by 125% in 2021 compared to 2020...

Four logistics and transport trends that will shape retail success in 2024

9 Four logistics and transport trends that will shape retail success in 2024

By Chris Jones – EVP, Descartes Systems Group.

Exiting the pandemic, 2023 was a transitional period for retailers and their supply chain operations.

Expert reveals five tricks websites use to make consumers spend more money

10 Expert reveals five tricks websites use to make consumers spend more money

Jason Higgs, the Senior Deals Strategist at Bountii, discusses some of the most common tactics so consumers can spot and avoid them.

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