Protecting online payment data is integral to the security of the digital payments ecosystem. In an increasingly interconnected world, with a growing number of payment options, the need for strong security solutions is paramount. Payments currently fall under four main categories: card present transactions, eCommerce payments, mobile payments, and Internet…

In uncertain times, such as the post-pandemic economy, smart business leaders will consistently invest the time and effort to gain a competitive edge. Moreover, these savvy leaders have a keen sense of the need for ongoing digital transformation. The worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) market — including software, hardware, and services…

Business technology investment no longer follows a predictable path to growth. The global venture capital (VC) investment in artificial intelligence (AI) was close to its peak in 2021 reaching $22.3 billion, according to the latest worldwide market study by ABI Research. This is just $400 million shy of the historical…

Looking ahead, many Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) continue to selectively invest in new strategic digital transformation projects that enable a significant competitive advantage. Some additional investments may go towards improving existing IT infrastructure and operations. Worldwide IT spending is now projected to total $4.5 trillion in 2022 — that’s an…

Fact: online payments are a prime target of cyber-criminals. There are millions of potential loopholes to exploit as payment card details are stored while processing routine online eCommerce transactions. The Dark Web is where criminals interact without being traced. This is where fraudsters buy and sell payment card details and…

Across European nations, more CIOs and CTO are investing in public cloud services that become the essential foundation for the design and delivery of innovative digital transformation projects. Public cloud computing spending in Europe will reach $113 billion in 2022 and will double to $239 billion by 2026, growing at…

Urban areas within cities account for more than 50 percent of Earth’s population and are estimated to be responsible for more than 70 percent of global carbon emissions. To combat this, decarbonization strategies are being employed by forward-thinking city leaders around the globe. According to the latest worldwide market study…

Government leaders must grasp new opportunities resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery, changing political demands, and digital transformation expectations. Thinking ahead, CIOs should design new flexible business, operating, and talent retention models. Meanwhile, worldwide government IT spending is now forecast to total $565.7 billion in 2022 —…

Secure online access plays a key role in the exchange of data and information. That resource is more valuable to executives due to the insight it can provide in improving operational efficiencies. Protection of this resource must meet IT security requirements for approved user authentication. Identity and Access Management (IAM)…