S. M. Harrison

As a manufacturing company, you have information coming from multiple sources, including critical logistical data. To properly manage your day-to-day business activities, you need to quickly and easily access the data it generates and know that this data is secure, as well as accurate. An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application and managed services can help you do just that, if you understand their capabilities and the importance of implementing a layered security approach.

Online equity crowdfunding platforms offer early-stage companies a less complicated and less expensive alternative to the traditional IPO approach. With access to both “accredited” and non-accredited ("sophisticated") investors, startups can quickly raise the money that they need to take their ventures to the next stage while complying with SEC private placement regulations like 506(b), 506(c) and Title III of the JOBS Act. However, before this can happen, the crowdfunding platform must verify a potential investor’s financial standing.

Relevance at scale has been the holy grail of marketing for more than two decades. Considered the next level in personalized or one-to-one consumer marketing, the industry has steadily moved towards this objective, yet attainment has always remained elusive. But thanks to advances in AI and machine learning, marketers are closer than ever to achieving one of the industries more sought after goals.

Cybersecurity attacks are on the rise and companies big and small are vulnerable. Hackers are using increasingly sophisticated attack strategies to breach sensitive corporate and consumer data. Research conducted by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) found that of the 174 million records breached in 2017, 91.4 percent were the result of corporate database attacks.

Fueled by consumer demand for more robust and user-friendly financial solutions, fintech is now a force unto itself with API-driven applications at the forefront of the industry. Financial institutions are recognizing the value of this new sector and are now merging with this cross-section of finance and technology to improve how they do business and interact with clients.

With all the talk about robots replacing humans, the idea of integrating automation into your workplace may seem like a step in the wrong direction. But automation isn't the enemy. It's a powerful cutting-edge resource that can optimize any business process, help reduce costly errors and even maximize ROI. Recognizing the value behind this technology could be the boost that your company needs to finally achieve those important important growth/revenue milestones.​

The U.S. fashion industry, which includes clothing, footwear, and accessories, generates an astounding $460 billion each year, with apparel making up the majority of this revenue. And, as online shopping becomes increasingly commonplace for goods ranging from books and music to electronics and clothing, the world of e-commerce is looking for new and innovative ways to capture the attention and loyalty of consumers.

Humans are emotional beings. This is especially true when it comes to online shopping. Online retailers are increasingly aware of the role that emotion plays in online spending, and the savviest among them are beginning to employ science-based strategies to help consumers find their way to the checkout button. With an emotionally intelligent marketing strategy, any e-commerce business can better connect with its customers and increase its bottom line.

Once branded as slow-to-change, the banking industry is now one of the leading participants in the digital movement. Likewise, many in the industry are eager to improve their technology to better meet the needs of today’s consumers. In fact, a 2017 Retail and Banking Trends and Predictions report found that 54 percent of all banks surveyed identified reducing customer friction from the banking experience as their top priority for the year. Account authentication remains an area in need of a more

From WannaCry to Heartbleed, hardly an industry was spared in 2017 as sensitive corporate and consumer data was fervently stolen by hackers. Two new threats, known as Spectre and Meltdown, are different from those that dominated last year's headlines as they have not, as of yet, been exploited by hackers. With the information I'm going to provide, you'll be able to effectively protect yourself and improve your network security.

There’s a revolution taking place in the banking industry. Known as “open-banking” or API-facilitated information sharing, this movement is changing how banks do business and empowering consumers by giving them greater control over their financial data. Although this banking strategy was first employed in 2004 with the first PayPal API, its adaptation in the traditional banking sector was slow, mostly due to the industry’s preference for legacy-based solutions.

In 2017, APIs are the driving force behind countless businesses, both big and small, and their use across industries is rapidly growing. But not long ago, few developers or businesses, had even heard of an API, let alone interacted with one. However, the relatively short history of the API is a testament to the rapid evolution of technology in the 21st century and the remarkable advances that can happen when the right influences converge at the right time.

Each year, the number and complexity of cybersecurity threats increases, exposing sensitive consumer data to unscrupulous hackers. According to CSOOnline.com, the 2017 worldwide cost of ransomware attacks like WannaCry exceeds $5 billion. However, with advances in artificial intelligence, analysts can use machine learning to move the cybersecurity industry toward predictive offense strategies, making it easier to prevent, and even defeat, cyber attacks.