Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

Generation Z Prioritizes In-Store Wi-Fi, Report Shows

June 6, 2017

More than 90 percent of Generation Z says that a strong Wi-Fi signal is important to them and their overall shopping experience, according to a survey conducted by HRC Retail Advisory (HRC), a retail advisory firm. Emerging in-store technologies and positive social media feedback are among the top priorities for both Generation Z and Millennial consumers.

How New Payment Services Are Changing E-Commerce

June 6, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

Global e-commerce was worth $1.9tr in 2016 - sustaining double-digit gains year-on-year. Many tech companies are now capitalizing on growth by providing merchant services to e-commerce businesses.

Hungry for Innovation? Launch Your Own Incubator

May 31, 2017

CIO

The digital imperative is driving companies to seek new sources of value for their customers, but this mission is difficult within the often cloistered confines and bureaucracy of their headquarters. Seeking to foster a culture that is more akin to startups than the corporate motherships, many large enterprises are cultivating innovation in digital labs and incubators.

Experts Weigh In on Wal-Mart's Next-Gen Stores

May 31, 2017

RIS News

Wal-Mart is testing six next-gen approaches in two recently opened supercenters in Tomball, TX, and Lake Nona, FL. These stores were fully reimagined from a new layout, to building and environmental enhancements, to added technology that all improve the shopping experience, according to a blog post written by Jeff Muench, senior director of business development.

The Ransomware Epidemic: How to Prep for a Shakedown

May 31, 2017

Computerworld

Here's an updated look at the evolution of this malware.

Making Sense of the Internet of Things

May 30, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

DHL Adds Supply Chain Cybersecurity Monitoring to Risk Management Platform

May 30, 2017

Air Cargo World

This month's WannaCry ransomware attack was the latest chapter in a series of hacks and viruses launched by increasingly sophisticated criminals and hackers. The speed at which the malicious software racked up billions of dollars' worth of damage underscored the vulnerability of data-intensive operations, such as those of global logistics companies.

Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague Participants Discussed Future of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

May 27, 2017

Security Experts Predicted WannaCry Attack - Why Did No One Listen?

May 25, 2017

San Francisco Chronicle

Misha Govshteyn and his colleagues at the cybersecurity startup Alert Logic dropped all their projects about a month ago, except for one they deemed a graver threat than the rest.

From Groceries to Fine Art, Blockchain Finds Widening Appeal

May 24, 2017

San Francisco Chronicle

Walmart is on a mission to forever change what people know about their groceries.

Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for big data, blockchain and the internet of things (IoT) and their impact on supply chain management. Big data describes the large volume of data that inundates a business on a day-to-day basis and can be analyzed for strategic business insights. IoT is the means that collects and sends data from a range of “things” — anything from watches to fridges to cars — that are connected to the internet with sensors or computer chips. Learn how companies around the world are using big data, blockchain and IoT for supply chain optimization and competitive advantage.