Genevra Champion Archive
The recent fire at Ocado has been a devastating blow to the company and the local community. Hundreds of firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze; the smoke billowed for more than 48 hours, darkening the Hampshire sky; surrounding homes …
Gambling addiction remains a contentious issue for the betting industry, especially in light of ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of self-exclusion schemes such as GamStop and the political row about restricting the maximum stakes on FOBTs (fixed-odds betting terminals). In …
On 16 January, the PCI SSC (Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council) published the PCI Secure Software Standard and the PCI Secure Software Lifecycle (Secure SLC) as part of a new PCI Software Security Framework designed to ensure secure design, …
The hospitality sector has embraced consumer-facing technology. Chatbots, AI, robotics – such as Hilton’s robot concierge, Connie, which hit the headlines in 2016 – the IoT (Internet of Things), recognition technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, automation, voice search and virtual …
Ships have experienced a digital transformation in recent years. New technologies are helping them navigate the waters and ensure that everyone on board experiences the connectivity and convenience they expect. However, this increased volume of data has made ships an …
A recent survey by Ping Identity shows that customers move away from brands that have suffered data breaches. Data breaches are now a common occurrence – big-name brands affected in 2018 include FIFA, British Airways, Vision Direct, Eurostar and Marriott. …
In November, Lush – the high-street store known for its fragrant, eco-friendly beauty products – temporarily lost the ability to take card transactions after a member of the IT team “deleted the till system by accident”. As a result, Lush …
Hotel giant Marriott has confirmed that its Starwood Hotels & Resorts guest reservation database has been hacked by an unauthorised party. Affecting up to 500 million people, the vast hack has exposed a considerable amount of data including: Names Phone …
’Tis the season to be jolly and for the nation to get festive. Whether that’s in the form of cards and gifts, or food and drink, consumer spending will surge between now and Christmas. Although the ONS (Office for National …
Last month the Radisson Hotel Group, a global player in the hospitality industry with more than 1,400 hotels in 114 countries, discovered that its rewards programme had been breached. The hack occurred on 11 September 2018 but was only detected …
