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Payment-processing outages at UK retailers raise reliability issues for cashless transactions

CIO

The problems at fast food restaurant McDonalds, supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury’s, and bakery chain Greggs, highlight retailers’ increasing reliance on third-party payment systems and the technical issues hampering a global shift from cash to digital payments. The larger the merchant, the more complex it could be.

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How IT leaders are driving new revenue

CIO

Sandwich-focused restaurant franchise Subway has some 37,000 locations worldwide, each of which faces a unique combination of factors, such as local competition and customer demographics, that impact sales and profitability. A 2022 report from Info-Tech Research Group revealed that supporting revenue growth was No.

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New US CIO appointments, March 2022

CIO

Resideo Technologies is a $6B global provider of home comfort and security solutions whose Honeywell Home and Resideo branded products can be found in more than 150 million homes worldwide. Most recently, Mospan was VP of Information Technology at Miller’s Ale House, a dine-in full-service restaurant chain with approximately 100 locations.

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Using Analytics To Decide Which Cryptocurrency To Invest In

Smart Data Collective

Before you decide on just one or two, you should definitely do big research. You can use analytics tools to see what measures they have taken to bolster their security. For example, loads of different restaurants and shops are already accepting Bitcoin, but many of them do not want other cryptocurrencies.

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Data Analytics Shows How COVID 19 Impacted Search and User Behavior Online

Smart Data Collective

Not only do we have less travel and outdoor activity, but Covid-19 has impacted local bars and restaurants, and their related search. Food search trends for the march were as follows: Search for ‘restaurants’ fell by 46%. Moreover, they’re experiencing a new phenomenon — being a tourist in their local community.

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Urgent Tips To Guard Against New IoT Cybersecurity Threats

Smart Data Collective

If someone had created an IoT security indicator, this device would have long been flashing red. Just a few seconds after honeypot was activated, researchers began registering numerous attempts to connect to an open Telnet port. CSO Online reports that 61% of all organizations have experienced an IoT security breach.

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Reopening in 2021: Are Smart Buildings The Future?

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These industries are actively researching facilities management: When we think of what it means to go ‘back to normal,’ fully open and functioning businesses come to mind. Figure 1: A representation of what various industries are currently researching online. Think air conditioning, for example.) Sounds normal, right? Not necessarily.

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