Technology plays a key role in customer relations and workflows in retail these days. This is why retail is increasingly becoming a target for cyberattacks and cyber criminals. According to a study by KPMG dating back to 2023, 78% of retailers have registered a rise in cyberattacks, which illustrates the high risk.

The past two years have seen an explosion in generative AI tools, with new players entering the market almost daily, fueling a highly competitive landscape. Despite this surge in competition, ChatGPT was always ahead of the pack - that is, until 2024. This year marked a turning point as Meta's ambitious AI strategy became a serious contender to OpenAI's poster child.

The World Literacy Summit is issuing an urgent call to action for leaders across the globe, inviting experts from academia, government, nonprofits, EdTech, education companies, and international development organizations to gather at Oxford University, UK, from April 6-9, 2025. The goal: to tackle the escalating global literacy crisis that threatens both rich and poor nations alike.

This is the maximum time the average consumer takes before deciding whether to buy a product, even when it comes to organic fruit and vegetables

What was foreshadowed at the beginning of the year will become a bitter reality in the late summer of 2024. Many robot integrators are struggling to survive. IBK-Ingenieurconsulting from Hannover had to file for bankruptcy in June, as did Marc Engineering, while some were able to find an investor again – but mostly from local networks.

The print industry in Germany counts a total of 8,700 trainees. But the training and skilled labour situation is placing increased pressure on this sector with a workforce totalling 110,00 employees. Some 75% of the industry’s 7,000 companies state they are facing major challenges due to skilled labour shortages.[1] Nor can all apprenticeship posts be filled.

85% of brands will increase investments in Near Field Communication and connected packaging over the next 12 months to achieve their sustainability goals

Keypoint Intelligence is pleased to announce that Riley McNulty, Vice President of Customer Experience & Consulting at Keypoint Intelligence, will speak at the Document Strategy Forum 2024 from May 20-22 in Boston.

Setting trends with training courses from Festo Didactic on battery recycling, AI and biologization
Electromobility, artificial intelligence and sustainability - the economy is in the midst of industrial transformation. In addition to the right automation solutions, qualified specialists are the key to success. With digital learning opportunities as well as seminars and further training, Festo Didactic offers a modern portfolio for lifelong learning in a professional environment.

Challenge: A widespread problem that extends beyond the printing industry
Catching up to do: Almost half of SMEs only moderate when it comes to digitalization
Solution: Artificial intelligence, machinery, and robotics offer potential remedies

Last year, less than 100 companies joined the global unicorn club, the lowest number since 2017 and a steep drop compared to 2022 and 2023, which saw hundreds of private startups valued at $1 billion or more. Still, in a year that showed becoming a unicorn is much harder than before, AI companies turned out to be the absolute winners.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue seeing rapid adoption worldwide, growing faster than smartphones and tablets after their release.