Duckhams, the renowned British motor oil brand with a history spanning 125 years, has appointed two new members to its Strategic Leadership Team. The appointments come as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership and support its global expansion. Graham Lane has joined the company as Head of Commercial, bringing 25 years of experience in the lubricants industry. Lane’s career includes senior roles at Comma Oil and Moove Europe, where he led Business Intelligence and CRM projects, focusing on international growth. His most recent position was Business Intelligence & Sales Support Manager at Moove Europe, where he…
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Digimarc Corporation, a leader in digital watermarking technologies, has unveiled its new mobile application, Digimarc Validate, designed to aid businesses in their battle against counterfeit products. Now available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, this innovative app provides field agents with an accessible and cost-effective tool for instant product authentication, enhancing customer safety, protecting revenue, and maintaining brand integrity. The Digimarc Validate app leverages the company’s proprietary digital watermarks, which add a covert, scalable security layer directly to product packaging. This allows authorized inspectors to quickly verify the authenticity of products using only their…
In 2024, Canadian banks have reported a significant drop in the number of fraud cases, with only 34% of the instances recorded in the previous year. However, retail banking customers in Canada are on track to lose as much as, or even more than, the $569 million lost to fraud in 2023, which was three times higher than the losses reported in 2021. These findings, presented by BioCatch, the global leader in digital fraud detection and financial crime prevention, indicate a troubling trend: fraudsters are adjusting their tactics to target fewer individuals while extracting more money per scam. Tom Peacock,…
In a move expected to transform the Wi-Fi industry, technology companies Adtran and Candela Technologies have announced a new partnership aimed at making next-generation Wi-Fi 7 testing more accessible and affordable. By integrating Adtran’s latest SDG 8700 Series Wi-Fi 7 technology with Candela’s modular, automated testing platform, the collaboration addresses the traditionally high costs and technical barriers associated with testing complex Wi-Fi systems, especially those involving advanced 4×4 antenna configurations. The new testing solution allows broadband providers and Wi-Fi equipment manufacturers to verify the performance of Wi-Fi 7 systems in a cost-effective and efficient manner, an innovation the companies say…
France-based technology firm Scaleflex has launched an innovative new tool for digital asset management, its Visual Experience Platform (VXP), backed by €2.5 million in recent funding. The VXP platform combines cloud-based digital asset management (DAM), visual optimisation, and content distribution to streamline and enhance content handling for enterprise and mid-market businesses. The new platform is expected to attract attention in the digital asset management sector, a market currently seeing significant growth with analysts predicting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 17%. Digital assets, from images and videos to extensive brand campaigns, have become critical resources for businesses aiming…
Experian Unveils AI-Driven Assistant to Speed Up Data Modelling Process At the Money 20/20 event in Las Vegas, Experian introduced Experian Assistant, a cutting-edge generative AI tool designed to significantly reduce the time required to develop data models. The tool, integrated with the Experian Ascend Technology Platform™, has been launched to help users leverage data more efficiently, accelerating the model development process from months to days or, in some cases, even hours. Experian’s new solution aims to make data analytics more accessible and speed up the production of analytical models, particularly benefitting financial institutions. Experian Ascend™ is used by some…
The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced the addition of twelve high-profile companies to its list of Strategic Partners, bolstering its efforts to promote sustainable and equitable development on a global scale. These companies join a growing community of prominent figures from business, technology, aviation, energy, academia, and public policy who are working together to address global challenges through collaboration and innovation. The FII Institute runs an extensive programme throughout the year that includes international summits, policy development initiatives, global surveys, and dedicated indices aimed at addressing key societal issues. Strategic Partners are integral to this mission, contributing leadership,…
The 136th Canton Fair has unveiled an impressive exhibition space dedicated to the Gifts and Decorations category, covering over 190,000 square metres and featuring 9,372 booths from 3,792 exhibitors. This year’s fair continues to foster growth and innovation, providing a one-stop sourcing experience for buyers and enhancing connectivity across the supply chain. As the festive season approaches, exhibitors have introduced a variety of smart decorations, reflecting the Canton Fair’s commitment to sustainability and product innovation. The event has seen a significant focus on the use of environmentally friendly materials, underscoring the importance of eco-conscious practices in the industry. Transworld (Anshan)…
A groundbreaking partnership between Bridge to Life Ltd, a leading company in organ preservation and machine perfusion technologies, and ULS Coimbra, one of Portugal’s largest hospitals, aims to enhance liver preservation techniques and improve the quality of life for transplant recipients. This collaboration coincides with the 32nd anniversary of ULS Coimbra’s liver transplant programme, marking a significant milestone in organ transplantation research. The collaboration seeks to leverage the strengths of both entities, highlighting the increasing importance of academic research and industry partnerships in the field of organ transplantation. By focusing on innovative preservation methods, the initiative aims to improve access…
Discovery Education Unveils Autumn Competition to Enhance Maths Skills Discovery Education has announced the launch of a new competition aimed at boosting children’s mathematics skills during the autumn half-term holiday and beyond. The DoodleLearning Autumn Competition encourages children to practise maths for just a few minutes each day using the award-winning DoodleMaths app, a part of Discovery Education’s suite of educational services. The DoodleMaths app is designed to be used little and often, making it suitable for use at home or on the go. By integrating the latest advances in educational technology, the app rewards children’s learning with DoodleStars, fostering…
