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Surging retail theft via self-checkouts sees cart-based losses doubling in a year, costing the average store over $102k annually, reveals an Everseen report.

Avanade unveils new AI retail solutions at NRF 2024, alongside findings that despite 90% of retailers ready for AI-driven experiences, hurdles remain due to a lack of AI guidelines and employee training.

Synergy Logistics platform SnapControl offers real-time operational valuations, increasing automation efficiency and productivity in warehouses.

Broadband Forum presents two AI-based industry standards to elevate the quality of network services by foreseeing and preventing faults.

Syniti's Data First strategy propelled a record-breaking fourth quarter in 2023, marking a robust start to 2024.

Victoria's Secret and Co. has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud, utilising AI technologies to enhance its online customer experience and accelerate core business functions.

Ransomware attacks increased 55.5% in 2023, hitting a record 4,368 victims around the world, as cyber-criminals adapted to law enforcement tactics, says Cyberint's report.

A new report from the Computer and Communications Industry Association highlights the UK as Europe's leading digital economy, hosting major tech enterprises and attracting USD $30bn in 2022 tech-sector VC investment.

Eagle Eye debuts data science solution EagleAI, promising bespoke promotions and heightened customer loyalty for global retailers and grocers via AI-powered personalisation.

With the addition of mixed reality via the device's colour pass-through cameras, could this be the next generation of consumer VR headsets?.

Similarweb's Digital 100 report showcases the fastest growing digital businesses, reflecting changes in online consumer behaviour amid economic challenges.

BlackFog's December 2023 report reveals an alarming surge in ransomware attacks, with 70 incidents noted, indicating an escalating cyber threat scenario.

Reports reveal that over 3 million custom versions of AI language model, ChatGPT, were created in two months, prompting the launch of a new GPT Store for user-friendly discovery of successful designs.

Publicis Sapient partners with Google Cloud to launch a Retail Media Network Accelerator, providing a platform for clients to boost revenue via customised ads and enhance customer engagement.

Edenred Payment Solutions partners with UK e-money firm, thinkmoney, strengthening card and account capabilities. This critical collaboration boosts thinkmoney's product range and enhances their customer experience.

Singaporean fintech startup Qashier releases QashierPay Soundbox, a groundbreaking QR payment terminal that promises safer digital transactions and hastens the digitisation of payments.

Auctane has bolstered its executive team, appointing sales veteran Matt Schurk as Chief Sales Officer and HR expert Sara Feulner as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Quantum-secure encryption firm, Qrypt, joins the illustrious Nvidia Inception programme, bolstering its quest to safeguard the AI industry data from emerging quantum threats.

A groundbreaking white paper by the DNS Research Foundation projects a boom in blockchain domains to 12.8 million by 2026, surpassing notable national domains, but warns against potential disruption.

UK's electronics, telecoms, and electrical sectors are grappling with major component and skills shortages, severely impacting their performance, a new report suggests.