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Making Sense of Spatial Computing and Digital Twins for Industry

January 17, 2025
spatial computing
Will Cyber Trust Mark Change Consumer Behavior? Experts Discuss Potential Impact
Cybersecurity // January 14, 2025

The U.S. government’s Cyber Trust Mark cybersecurity labeling program for internet-connected devices is set to impact consumers and the industry. The program, which covers products like smart home appliances and fitness trackers, will provide consumers with clearer information about device security. While the program is...

Smart Devices Get Standards and Manufacturers Can Thank Big Tech
Connected Economy // January 09, 2025

Digital transformation is a double-edged sword. From cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT) to artificial intelligence-driven analytics and real-time payment systems, the connectivity ushered in by technological advances has unlocked opportunities for innovation and growth. The more connected the economy becomes, however, the more...

‘Cyber Trust Mark’ Program for Smart Devices Set to Go Live
Cybersecurity // January 07, 2025

The United States government is launching its cybersecurity labeling program for consumer internet-connected devices. The Cyber Trust Mark, first announced in 2023, will be “open for business” this year, the White House said in a Tuesday (Jan. 7) press release. The program is a voluntary...

Discover Global Network: Connected Devices lead the way to the Future of Commerce
Connected Economy // November 04, 2024

From touchless digital payments experiences to connected vehicles, technology provides opportunities for innovation and collaboration across many industries, including payments. Connected devices offer consumers the ability to quickly adopt digital payments. For instance, during the pandemic, consumer behavior started to shift the expectation of integrated...

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Smart Devices Get Standards and Manufacturers Can Thank Big Tech

January 09, 2025
Digital transformation is a double-edged sword. From cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT) to artificial intelligence-driven analytics and real-time payment systems, the connectivity ushered in by technological advances has unlocked opportunities for innovation and growth. The more connected the economy becomes, however, the more vulnerabilities there are for fraudsters to exploit. This makes cybersecurity […]

Discover Global Network: Connected Devices lead the way to the Future of Commerce

November 04, 2024
From touchless digital payments experiences to connected vehicles, technology provides opportunities for innovation and collaboration across many industries, including payments. Connected devices offer consumers the ability to quickly adopt digital...

Credit Union Innovation Hinges on Payment Speed and Security

May 30, 2024
In an era of rapid technological advancement, there remain certain immutable aspects — particularly for payments. When it comes to the way businesses and consumers transact, speed, security and convenience...

Payments Orchestration Lowers Expense of Digital Payments Acceptance

May 22, 2024
There’s no shortage of evidence showing that digital payment methods are nearing a tipping point. As PYMNTS Intelligence and the Federal Reserve have reported, consumers and businesses are accelerating their use of...

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‘Cyber Trust Mark’ Program for Smart Devices Set to Go Live

January 07, 2025
The United States government is launching its cybersecurity labeling program for consumer internet-connected devices. The Cyber Trust Mark, first announced in 2023, will be “open for business” this year, the White House said in a Tuesday (Jan. 7) press release. The program is a voluntary label designed to improve device security by giving U.S. consumers […]

Somos Unveils IoT Identity Managment Service for Boosting Cybersecurity Defenses

February 14, 2024
Somos unveiled an Internet of Things identity management service designed to safeguard businesses’ IoT assets. The new SomosID aims to provide businesses with a registry for their IoT assets, enhancing...

Microsoft/Vodafone $1.5 Billion Deal Will Help Expand M-Pesa

January 16, 2024
Microsoft and Vodafone have launched a $1.5 billion payments and AI-focused collaboration. The partnership will see the companies employ Microsoft’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance Vodafone’s customer experience, Microsoft...

BlackBerry Will Separate Cybersecurity and IoT Units

December 11, 2023
BlackBerry has a new CEO, and has altered its plans for its Internet-of-Things (IoT) business. The software company announced Monday (Dec. 11) it had dropped plans to “pursue a subsidiary initial public offering”...