UK finance regulator wants businesses to better prepare for IT meltdowns
An over-reliance on unregulated third parties has led to operational disruption.....»»
AutoTrainer software reviews F&I conversations, trains staff using AI customers
Startup Anomaly Labs screens car dealers' finance office sales pitches to real-life consumers and uses AI customers for managers to role-play and improve......»»
"Making insurance effective in the face of climate change may require it to be legally enforced"
Recent hurricanes hitting the Southeastern United States have again robbed people of their homes, businesses and lives. Hurricane Helen, in late September, was followed up last week by Hurricane Milton, collapsing seemingly robust building structures.....»»
Majority of UK public expect universities to solve climate change, poll reveals
Nearly two-thirds (61%) of adults say they expect global research universities, such as the University of Cambridge, to come up with new technologies and innovations that will help to reduce the effects of climate change, according to new polling......»»
Used EVs could be answer for consumers seeking affordability
The depressed values of used electric vehicles present an attractive solution to cost-conscious consumers seeking transportation, business leaders said at the 2024 Auto Finance Summit......»»
Businesses For Makers and Making A Difference At Maker Faire Bay Area
Maker Faire is a sum total of the work of makers, producers, volunteers, participants, artists, technologists, and creative and curious people of all stripes. It also engages businesses who not only believe in the maker movement, but in many cases a.....»»
The best printers for small businesses: inkjets and lasers
Here are the best laser and inkjet printers for small businesses, a selection of fast, reliable multifunction printers durable enough for busy office......»»
Ally Q3 earnings: net income up 20% despite weak auto finance quarter
Ally Financial's net income rose by more than 20 percent during the third quarter, supported in part by the tax credits it captured from a new emphasis on writing car leases. But Ally's Q3 2024 earnings were hindered by a more than 50 percent decline.....»»
How images of knives intended to stop youth knife crime may actually be making things worse
You'd be forgiven for thinking that young people are behind most knife crime in the UK. Media coverage often focuses on youth involvement, and the government's plan to halve knife crime focuses specifically on young people and vulnerable teenagers......»»
Forever chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world
Researchers found 10 'target' PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances)—chemicals which do not break down in nature—in tap and bottled water available for consumption in major cities in the UK and China. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane s.....»»
Roadside Assistance via satellite now available in the UK, with Green Flag
Apple last year launched its Roadside Assistance via satellite feature in the US, intended to provide help to those stranded by car trouble in areas without mobile coverage. That service has now been quietly extended to the UK. You’ll need an iP.....»»
More Apple Pay installment options, and PayPal balance will be visible in Apple Wallet
More Apple Pay installment options are available from today, and additional buy now pay later providers are promised. Apple Pay users in both the US and UK now have the choice of installment loans from two different providers, with more on the way.....»»
"Nature markets" may help preserve biodiversity—but they risk repeating colonial patterns of Indigenous exploitation
As the latest global biodiversity summit gets underway in Colombia, finance for the conservation and restoration of nature is one of the key themes of negotiations......»»
80% of customers are skeptical of AI use - here"s what businesses can do
80% of customers are skeptical of AI use - here"s what businesses can do.....»»
Boeing hones $15 bln finance plan to weather crises: sources
Boeing hones $15 bln finance plan to weather crises: sources.....»»
Why companies are struggling to keep up with SaaS data protection
While businesses increasingly rely on SaaS tools, many leaders are not fully confident in their ability to safeguard their data, according to Keepit. Growing concerns over SaaS data protection According to the survey, while 28% of respondents express.....»»
Apple previews new iPhone features including enhanced caller ID for businesses and brand logos in Mail
Apple today announced an extension of the Apple Business Connect program, which allows companies to submit information about their businesses to Apple to be surfaced in Apple Maps, Siri and increasingly more places across the operating system. In.....»»
Product showcase: Secure and scale your network with NordLayer’s advanced security solutions
Cybersecurity threats have become increasingly prevalent and sophisticated in recent years, posing significant risks to businesses of all sizes. In 2023, there were 3,122 data breaches affecting approximately 349 million victims, highlighting the urg.....»»
Solar storms are like buses: You wait 20 years for one, and then two come at once
This week across much of the world, including the UK, the majestic aurora borealis (Northern Lights) was once again visible to us......»»
Why autumn 2024 is your best chance to see lots of weird and wonderful fungi
The UK and north-western Europe have had a particularly wet 2024. Extreme weather patterns caused by climate change are nothing to celebrate, but there is one group of organisms that will have appreciated all the rain......»»
Sectigo SiteLock 2.0 simplifies website protection for SMBs
Sectigo announced SiteLock 2.0, a major upgrade to SiteLock, its website security and protection platform. SiteLock 2.0 is designed to simplify website protection for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). At the core of SiteLock 2.0 is Site Health.....»»