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In The Age Of Big Data, Why Are We Still Flying Blind?

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Yet, according to Fung Global Retail & Technology, 6,985 stores closed in 2017 , up 229 percent from 2016, and well above the number of stores which closed in the year that started physical retail’s death spiral: 2008. Part of the disconnect with the Census data is that it measures averages, but nothing is ever average.

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Cybersecurity Firm Cybereason Snags Another $200M From SoftBank

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Boston-based Cybereason has 500 employees, with offices in Tel Aviv, Tokyo, London and Sydney, as well as additional presence on all continents. We are leading the wave, becoming the world’s most reliable and effective endpoint prevention and detection solution because of our technology, our people and our partners.

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Banks Need FinTech To Stay Competitive – And Secure

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A paper published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) described today as a critical moment in banking history as players face pressure from alternative players and corporate clients that demand newer, better services. One thing’s for certain: Corporate banks everywhere need to embrace technology.

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Early Days: AI Shows Promise And Limitations For Retailers

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“AI simply hasn’t been around long enough, nor has it been adopted by enough companies, for us to determine all the ways it will ultimately drive value,” said Michael Scharff, CEO of Evolv Technologies , which provides retailers with AI expertise. The scale in AI is about the data, not the retailer, according to Oliver.

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Celent Banking

I was amazed and encouraged how strongly the conference has bounced back since the dark days of the late 2000s, and the vibe reminded me of the recent SIBOS 2014 in Boston, where bankers and tech vendors competed for the attention of … well, bankers. Was I surprised! Should Excel spreadsheets be getting nervous?

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Meet The Location Data Company That, Literally, Put The Blue Dot On The Map

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Big Data is big business. And one of the most valuable forms of data right now is behavioral data because it tells a retailer or brand where a customer or potential customer goes, does and spends their time and money on. In other words, it’s a lot of that uber-valuable type of data.

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Clavis Insight Allies With IRI For More Comprehensive eCommerce Insights

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Clavis Insight, a world leader in digital shelf analysis, insights and analytics, recently formed an alliance with leading Big Data and predictive analytics provider IRI. Along with its Dublin headquarters, Clavis Insight has offices in London, Paris, Boston and Shanghai.

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