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Melissa Unveils ‘World Encyclopedia’ To Ensure Address Accuracy
Melissa Unveils ‘World Encyclopedia’ To Ensure Address Accuracy
March 20, 2020  |  Data

In an attempt to offer expert address accuracy and management insight to companies of varying sizes and budgets, global intelligence solutions provider Melissa has released its “World...

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Smartphone Sales See Biggest Drop Ever In Feb.
Smartphone Sales See Biggest Drop Ever In Feb.
March 20, 2020  |  Retail

Research and consulting firm Strategy Analytics has released a report stating that global smartphone shipments dropped 38 percent year on year in February of 2020....

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UK Celebrity Law Firm Warns Remote Staff To Turn Off Smart Speakers
UK Celebrity Law Firm Warns Remote Staff To Turn Off Smart Speakers
March 20, 2020  |  Legal

A U.K. law firm, Mishcon de Reya, has warned attorneys who are working from home to turn off their smart speakers while they’re talking to...

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Coronavirus Update: Google Fully Calls Off I/O; AWS Rolls Out COVID-19 Diagnostic Initiative
Coronavirus Update: Google Fully Calls Off I/O; AWS Rolls Out COVID-19 Diagnostic Initiative
March 20, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Businesses and governments are adapting their operations, as well as rolling out initiatives, amid COVID-19. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus from multiple...

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Cramer: Virus Could Leave US With Only 3 Retailers
Cramer: Virus Could Leave US With Only 3 Retailers
March 20, 2020  |  Coronavirus

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said on Friday (March 20) that he’s worried one of the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic will be that there will be...

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HSBC, Alibaba Link Up On Quick eCommerce Loans
HSBC, Alibaba Link Up On Quick eCommerce Loans
March 20, 2020  |  Loans

Banking giant HSBC and Cainiao Network Technology, which is a logistics arm of Alibaba Group, have announced they will offer rapid finance approvals to online...

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California Cops Enlist Drones For Lockdown
California Cops Enlist Drones For Lockdown
March 20, 2020  |  Coronavirus

A police department in California is going to use drones equipped with loudspeakers to help with state lockdown orders imposed due to the coronavirus, according...

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Finastra Hacked, Forced To Shut Down Key Systems
Finastra Hacked, Forced To Shut Down Key Systems
March 20, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Banking technology FinTech Finastra was hit with a security breach on Friday (March 20), and was forced to shutter key systems and send employees home,...

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Coronavirus Update: Target Increases Pay, Provides Bonuses; Asda To Bring Over 5,000 Workers Onboard
Coronavirus Update: Target Increases Pay, Provides Bonuses; Asda To Bring Over 5,000 Workers Onboard
March 20, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The coronavirus is changing retail compensation, operations, logistics and hiring. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus focusing on retail. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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