Controversial ride-sharing service Uber is investigating a major cyber security breach that has forced it to take a number of critical systems offline following an alleged social engineering attack on an employee by an apparent teenage hacktivist. The incident came to light late on Thursday 15 September when according to the New York Times, which was first to report the […]

Veeam® Software, the leader in backup, recovery and data management solutions that deliver Modern Data Protection, today announced that it has appointed Rick Jackson as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Jackson is an experienced marketing leader who most recently held chief marketing roles at Qlik, Rackspace and VMware. He will lead Veeam’s global marketing organization as it continues to drive brand […]

A new study by Juniper Research has found that total operator-billed revenue generated from 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) services will rise from $515 million in 2022 to $2.5 billion next year. This staggering growth will be driven by 5G’s advanced network capabilities, such as ultra-low delay and increased data processing to provide connectivity services that were previously unachievable with […]

BASF – the world’s largest chemical company and European leader in research and development and AHK Romania are sharing news regarding the BASF Innovation Hub program, which will gather start-ups and innovators from 11 countries of Central and Southeast Europe, including Romania. The Application for BASF Innovation Hub 2022 pitch event, created to provide development support to the best innovators […]

The news that Apple has launched an eSIM-only iPhone 14 model in the US is an eSIM turning point in the mobile carrier industry, essentially signalling the start of a new era of digital connectivity competition, says GlobalData. According to the leading data and analytics company, the consequences are many and varied, as the eSIM-only smartphone model represents myriad challenges […]

Leeds United Football Club (LUFC) is improving the customer experience for fans and visitors when using the turnstiles at its Elland Road Stadium in Leeds as part of an upgrade to its existing Allied Telesis high capacity resilient network core. The smooth working of the turnstiles, along with all other aspects of the club’s business, depend on reliable connectivity thanks […]

Codecool and Software Development Academy (SDA), two leading Central European EduTech companies, today announced a merger to create one of Europe’s biggest digital skilling and sourcing powerhouses. The merged company has a presence in eight countries (Poland, Hungary, Romania, Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Estonia, and Albania) and will train 15,000-20,000 individuals annually and work with nearly 400 global and local […]

Revolut, the global financial super app with over 20 million retail customers, today launched Revolut Pay – a new secure online checkout feature which allows UK and EEA merchants to present ‘Revolut Pay’ as a payment method across product, cart, and checkout pages. Revolut Pay aims to disrupt the payments ecosystem by making shopping online even easier as it facilitates […]

Vodafone Romania will offer the most advanced iPhone lineup ever with iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the new Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE with groundbreaking technology and performance, Apple Watch Ultra with a completely reimagined design and extraordinary new capabilities, and the second generation of AirPods Pro, the most […]

The boundary between online and offline shopping is becoming increasingly vague. There is an evident retail trade trend towards the omnichannel, i.e., combining various sales channels tailored to the consumer’s individual needs. This requires a development of e-commerce which has significantly accelerated recently. In the last 5 years, share of online sales in Central and Eastern Europe grew by 9 […]

DRUID has partnered with Christian Tour to develop a conversational virtual assistant that will assist travelers in receiving personalized offers and information quickly and consistently. Christian, a dynamic and convenient conversational virtual assistant, available on the travel operator’s website, allows for more fluid and less structured conversations than typical forms-based experiences, assisting users in easily selecting the travel destination that […]

2021 saw another record year of self-checkout shipments, with 200,000 units delivered worldwide Vibrant market sees new entrants Shipments of self-checkout units increased by 11% last year, according to Global EPOS and Self-Checkout 2022, a new study by strategic research and consulting firm RBR. Alongside sustained demand for self-checkout in the grocery sector, an increasingly wide range of retailers are […]