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Thousands Of Indian Aadhaar Numbers Compromised In Breach
Thousands Of Indian Aadhaar Numbers Compromised In Breach
February 01, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

An Indian web system — used to mark attendance for government workers, which records names, photos and unique Aadhaar numbers — was easily compromised, and...

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Eye Scanning Tech Using Blockchain To ID Patients Is Ready For Trials
Eye Scanning Tech Using Blockchain To ID Patients Is Ready For Trials
February 01, 2019  |  Biometrics

A healthcare firm and a biometric company have teamed up to test iris-recognition software for applications involving patient identification in the healthcare field, according to...

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NRF: Inventory Shrink Has $46.8M Impact On Retailers
NRF: Inventory Shrink Has $46.8M Impact On Retailers
February 01, 2019  |  Retail

In the modern age of retail, a National Retail Federation (NRF) study has found that inventory loss, due to crime or error, is having a...

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Luckin Coffee Takes Aim At Starbucks With Potential US IPO
Luckin Coffee Takes Aim At Starbucks With Potential US IPO
February 01, 2019  |  Retail

As it seeks to compete with Starbucks, Chinese startup Luckin Coffee is reportedly looking at an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The...

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Farmstead Launches New AI-Powered Ordering Program
Farmstead Launches New AI-Powered Ordering Program
February 01, 2019  |  Retail

Farmstead has launched a new program using artificial intelligence (AI) that can save its customers money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Sears Deal Faces Obstacles
Sears Deal Faces Obstacles
February 01, 2019  |  Retail

A deal that would save Sears is facing obstacles, as the U.S. government and major mall owners are trying to block the bid from Sears’ chairman,...

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Go-Jek Valuation Now Near $10B After Fresh Round Of Fundraising
Go-Jek Valuation Now Near $10B After Fresh Round Of Fundraising
February 01, 2019  |  Ridesharing

Go-Jek, the Southeast Asia ride-hailing company, raised a little more than $1 billion in a recent round of fundraising. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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World First To Exit US Market To Keep Sale To Ant Financial Alive
World First To Exit US Market To Keep Sale To Ant Financial Alive
February 01, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

World First, the U.K. money transfer company, has shuttered its U.S. business to avoid having its acquisition by Ant Financial of China blocked by regulators...

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BoE Regs Find Accounting Mistakes At Metro Bank
BoE Regs Find Accounting Mistakes At Metro Bank
February 01, 2019  |  Banking

Metro Bank is dealing with the fallout from the revelation that it misclassified a large number of commercial loans, with many predicting the resignation of some...

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