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Mobile apps and software

• July 03, 2019 03 Jul'19

  Why PSD2 adoption in the Netherlands is lagging behind

  The Netherlands appears to be falling behind in open banking, even though the Dutch are digitally proficient and are often early adopters of new technology. What is going on?

• June 28, 2019 28 Jun'19

  Almost half of shoppers still prefer brands with stores

  Despite an increasing amount of people shopping online, factors such as product pricing and whether a brand has a physical store still come into play

• June 28, 2019 28 Jun'19

  Apple design chief Jony Ive confirms company departure after nearly 30 years

  After nearly 30 years of shaping the aesthetic of Apple products, the firm's chief design officer, Jony Ive, is leaving the company

• June 28, 2019 28 Jun'19

  Interview: Yasmeen Al Sharaf, head of fintech and innovation unit, Central Bank of Bahrain

  Yasmeen Al Sharaf heads up financial technology strategy at Bahrain’s central bank, which is on a mission to grow and diversify the sector in the Middle East island state

• June 27, 2019 27 Jun'19

  Isles of Scilly among first UK locations to get 5G

  The Isles of Scilly are to be included in Vodafone’s 5G network roll-out from day one, with the aim of supporting local community organisations

• June 27, 2019 27 Jun'19

  Executive interview: George Yianni, head of technology, Philips Hue

  In 2007, Wi-Fi required dongles, Bluetooth was for streaming music and smart lights didn’t exist in people’s homes – but then George Yianni had an idea

• June 20, 2019 20 Jun'19

  Asos trials AR catwalk technology

  Online retailer Asos has partnered with HoloMe to trial an augmented reality catwalk for users of its fashion app

• June 20, 2019 20 Jun'19

  Facebook officially unveils cryptocurrency plans

  Facebook has released details about its Libra cryptocurrency, but questions still remain over how, and if, it will work

• June 20, 2019 20 Jun'19

  Most mobile apps vulnerable to malware

  iOS and Android apps equally vulnerable to being exploited remotely by malware, report reveals

• June 18, 2019 18 Jun'19

  Facebook announces global digital currency Libra

  Facebook is launching digital coin to open up affordable financial services to the world

• June 11, 2019 11 Jun'19

  MP brands Huawei exec a ‘moral vacuum’ as operators demand 5G clarity

  Huawei chief security officer John Suffolk faces tough questions from parliament’s Science and Technology Select Committee over the firm’s links to the Chinese government

• June 06, 2019 06 Jun'19

  Co-op pushes to make customer care teams more co-operative

  The Co-op operates in market segments ranging from funeral care to food, and its customer service strategy was disparate until it adopted Salesforce

• June 05, 2019 05 Jun'19

  Yoox Net-A-Porter launches female-focused fashion app competition

  Online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter is asking young women to submit ideas for an app which helps drive sustainability in the fashion industry

• June 03, 2019 03 Jun'19

  More than half of UK workforce lacks essential digital skills, says Lloyd’s

  In the modern world, digital skills are becoming increasingly important, but a large amount of the UK workforce doesn’t measure up, Lloyd’s has found

• May 31, 2019 31 May'19

  Gant uses Cegid to streamline functions across all markets

  As retailer Gant begins to mirror its core operations across all of the countries it operates in, global IT manager Ricky Dematagollage explains what part Cegid will play in the process