Data Superiority in Brick-and-Mortar Retail 2025 will be the next battleground for retailers. Across many industries people now speak of data superiority — the company with the best and most comprehensive data wins. Historically, physical retail has lagged behind e-commerce. Online stores could measure everything — traffic, conversion, A/B tests and dwell time — while … Read more
Netset, part of the software group Progrits, has appointed Marianne Brandered as its new CEO. She will lead Netset’s next stage of growth and accelerate the company’s international expansion efforts. Extensive experience in software and retail Marianne Brandered brings broad experience from both the software and retail sectors. Her background includes product management at Visma … Read more
Earlier this spring, fintech company Humla announced it was developing financial services for the retail of the future. The company has now launched a payment card that rewards “financially responsible behavior.” The launch includes partnerships with some of the country’s largest chains, including Kicks, Pressbyrån and Apohem, among others. New payment providers have captured an … Read more
Cognizant and OpenAI have entered a strategic partnership designed to help companies implement and scale the use of Codex, AI agents and AI-driven software development. Cognizant has been named an official OpenAI partner, focused on helping organizations deploy, scale and derive business value from the OpenAI development platform Codex. At the same time, Cognizant is … Read more
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in display technology, announced today that it will showcase its much-anticipated 2025 hotel TV lineup at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 in Barcelona. The new series blends refined design, enhanced entertainment features, and unified platforms, reinforcing Samsung’s commitment to elevating premium hotel experiences. “Our 2025 hotel TV range … Read more
MetaCompliance has acquired Junglemap in a strategic deal that strengthens the company’s focus on security training and the management of human cyber risks across Europe. The acquisition establishes a strong Nordic hub and underscores ongoing consolidation in the cybersecurity market. MetaCompliance, a company focused on human risk and building resilient security cultures, today announced the … Read more
Frends has entered a strategic partnership with Nord Group to expand its presence in the Middle East. The collaboration pairs a proven European iPaaS platform with local consulting and delivery capabilities, offering organizations a modern, scalable approach to managing complex integration landscapes. Frends is a European integration platform built for mission-critical automation and digital transformation. … Read more
Snowflake — the AI Data Cloud company — today announced at its annual Snowflake Summit 2025 its intention to acquire Crunchy Data, a leading provider of reliable open-source Postgres technology and products. The acquisition will integrate Snowflake Postgres into the AI Data Cloud, giving developers full access to Postgres capabilities alongside the robust governance, security, … Read more
By 2025, phishing attacks are expected to become both more sophisticated and harder to detect. According to a recent analysis from Barracuda Networks, security experts warn that cybercriminals are developing increasingly advanced techniques to bypass defenses and craft highly convincing, personalized attacks. “The most worrying trend is how skillfully attackers leverage our digital footprints and … Read more
Remember the Ice Age: people didn’t fell a mammoth with a single spear. It took multiple strikes, teamwork, and patience to guide the mammoth off a cliff. Milestones work the same way. This year has been full of them. Those milestones have shaped how I lead, set expectations, and build momentum in my team. As … Read more