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NCSC’s “Decrypting Diversity” report: the UK Cyber Security Council responds

The Council is cited in two of the report’s six recommendations: “Publicise the success stories” and “Map out the skills and roles”

November 23rd – London, UK – The UK Cyber Security Council – the charitable, self-regulatory body for the cyber security education and skills sector – today responded to Decrypting Diversity, a report by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) on diversity and inclusivity (D&I) in the cyber security sector.

Appear launches NEO 10 for live distribution applications, first product from new NEO Series of server-based software compression products

New server-based software compression comes pre-installed on custom hardware, combining Appear’s hardware pedigree with the utility of a software-based approach

23 November, Oslo, Norway — Appear, the global leader in media processing and delivery technology, today announced the expansion of its product portfolio with the launch of the NEO Series, a line of server-based products that combine Appear’s hardware pedigree with the utility of software-based technology. The NEO Series delivers all the advantages of server-based compression solutions with cost-effective software transcoding, free of the hassle of software deployment and operation.

More than 2 in 5 Brits missed a delivery to home or work within the last year

London, 22 November 2021 Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels, has today announced the findings of a survey* into shopping behaviour and parcel delivery expectations, as consumers prepare for Black Friday and Christmas. The survey of 1,000 UK respondents conducted in October 2021, highlights the need for reliable incoming parcel management as delivery volumes continue to rise.

Key findings of the research include:

Brits are more likely to shop online than in-store for Black Friday and Christmas, despite the re-opening of retail

London, 22 November 2021 Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels, today announces the results of a consumer survey* examining shopping intentions and parcel delivery challenges as we approach Black Friday and Christmas. The survey of 1,000 UK respondents conducted in October 2021, reveals that half of UK shoppers will do most of their Black Friday and Christmas shopping online for delivery or Click and Collect in store, compared to just over one-fifth (21%) expecting to mostly shop in-store this holiday season.

Paysend Recognised by Deloitte as Third Fastest Growing Technology Company in the UK

- Paysend joins elite list as a winner of Deloitte’s UK Technology Fast 50 
- Paysend also ranks as third fastest growing FinTech in the UK

LONDON – 19 NOVEMBER 2021 – Paysend, the card-to-card pioneer and international payments platform, has been announced a winner of Deloitte’s UK Technology Fast 50, placing third in the ranking thanks to 14,498 per cent growth. Paysend is also the third fastest growing FinTech company in the UK by revenue. 

How to Assess Your Content Management Efforts and Improve Tenfold

Your content offers users a glimpse into the heart and soul of your brand. When it’s on-point,  you establish yourself as an authority in your field and become the first one people turn to when they have a related question. As a result, your brand becomes the best known source to solve customer pain points. 

HubSpot's State of Content Marketing report found 82% of marketers used content to promote their brands. Content marketing saw a whopping 70% increase from the previous year. With more consumers shopping online, digital marketing has become more important than ever before for brands wishing to remain competitive. 

U.S. mobile trade-in programs returned $757 million to consumers in Q3 2021, reveals Assurant

19 November 2021—Assurant (NYSE:AIZ), a leading global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today announced findings from its analysis of the mobile device trade-in and upgrade market for Q3 2021. Its Q3 Mobile Trade-in and Upgrade Industry Trends report reveals that mobile trade-in programs returned $757 million to U.S. consumers, a 33% increase from both Q2 of this year, as well as from Q3 2020. Assurant’s data shows the significant role mobile trade-in programs are having in supporting the upgrade to 5G.

Survey Finds CISOs are Missing Holidays like Thanksgiving and Not Taking Vacation Due to Work Demands

New research from Tessian details the extent of CISO burnout and reveals how automation can help teams reclaim hours lost due to cybersecurity incidents caused by human error

November 18, 2021 - A new report from Human Layer Security company Tessian reveals that two in five Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) have missed holidays like Thanksgiving due to work demands. In addition, one-quarter have not taken time off work in the past 12 months.