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China Is Leading Global Blockchain Adoption For Digital Transformation

Forrester eCommerce

Distributed ledger technology (AKA blockchain) is catalyzing a long-term shift of trust in distributed business environments worldwide. Chained data blocks make assets traceable, cryptography enables trusted ownership, and consensus algorithms realize distributed business consistency.

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Asda Hires First Digital Chief, Expands Efforts to Encourage Girls to Consider Careers in Tech

Retail TouchPoints

The company has appointed Morrisons executive Matt Kelleher as its first Chief Digital Officer and plans to double the number of workshops it hosts this year in partnership with Girls in Data , an organization that encourages girls to consider careers in technology.

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Passkeys: A Trifecta of Benefits for Easier and Safer Online Shopping

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers face the challenge of not only attracting customers but also ensuring their online journey is seamless and secure. Passwords are a culprit in this regard, leaving 70% of customers feeling frustrated. The importance of efficient and secure online retail experiences is more crucial than ever.

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How to Use Blockchain in Marketing Data Security

Kissmetrics

The boom of Bitcoin has made blockchain technology a trending topic. More people see the value of investing in Bitcoin, and companies are warming up to the idea of using its technology in business. More people see the value of investing in Bitcoin, and companies are warming up to the idea of using its technology in business.

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Beware of these 6 app security issues

GetElastic

We can see that the technology is constantly getting updated and improving security; so, the encryption algorithms also become obsolete and easier to crack. There is no margin for error when any app deals with sensitive information like customer payment data or personal identification data. 3 Weak Encryption.

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July 2019 Monthly Marketing Recap

ROI Revolution

Before that , we learned about Google Marketing Live 2019 , the anniversary of GDPR and what it meant for collecting customer data , how marketers are using artificial intelligence, and more. . Ecommerce makes it possible to charge customers differently instead of having a universal price. User-Generated Content (UGC).