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NIST has released its pioneering suite of post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, urging institutions to swiftly adopt these standards to safeguard against imminent quantum threats.

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.

Nexthink's analysis reveals that 1 in 200 devices suffers a daily blue screen of death (BSOD) issue, with nearly half of these crashes being preventable.

UK retailers report a sharp rise in returns fraud, with 91% affected over the past year, as financial pressures drive shoppers to exploit return policies.

UNiDAYS' latest research on Gen Z's back-to-campus spending reveals UK students will splurge £4.3 billion, averaging £1,600 each, on essentials and luxuries.

Australian retailers are facing a surge in returns fraud amid economic hardship. Loop reports 60% of retailers affected.

Linnworks unveils Linnovation webinars for July 2024 and brings back Linn Academy in June 2025 to showcase ecommerce tech updates and foster industry collaboration.

In an era dominated by Big Data and AI, businesses are urged to revisit and optimise their loyalty programmes to enhance Customer Lifetime Value and boost growth.

Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.

A study by Applause has found that 76% of consumers abandon transactions if their preferred payment method is unavailable, impacting retailers significantly.

impact.com launches impact.com/advocate in Southeast Asia to boost brand trust through customer referrals and social media influence, addressing modern consumer behaviour.

Assured Data Protection and KHIPU Networks partner to deliver cost-effective, enterprise-grade disaster recovery and data protection services to UK and South African SMEs.

E-commerce in Australia and New Zealand is surging with 83% and 77% of online shoppers purchasing monthly, despite rising concerns over data privacy.

Cashrewards has acquired Little Birdie, aiming to bolster its cashback platform with advanced product search and price comparison tools in time for Black Friday.

Milestone Systems has launched its most interactive Experience Centre in Melbourne’s Mulgrave, boosting its APAC presence with cutting-edge video tech solutions.

Manhattan Associates' study reveals flexible return policies are key for retail as 72% of consumers return items due to rising living costs, post-EOFY.

Melbourne-based Restive promotes Florencia Mostaccio to Head of Research and Experience Design, enhancing their client engagement model and innovative skillset.

SAS CTO Bryan Harris details their billion-dollar investments in AI, advancements in generative models, and significant global industry impacts.

Alipay+ boosts global reach, extending services to 90 million merchants in its 2024 summer campaign, driven by a 27% transaction surge during UEFA EURO 2024.

Queensland ramps up cybersecurity to safeguard the 2032 Olympics against evolving threats, prioritising identity security and global standards compliance.