| | Editor's Pick July 7, 2021 | | Creating Paths of Engagement for Effective E-Commerce Journeys | | From an initial expression of interest, to a purchase, to receiving ongoing support and ultimately buying again, customers take a variety of journeys as they interact with brands. The more a company considers and plans for the paths its customers will follow, the more likely it is that the business will be able to design effective journeys for those customers. | | Researchers Find Smart Devices Ripe for Hacker Attacks | | Thousands of hacker attacks were launched on a network of smart home devices designed by researchers to assess the risk the gadgets pose to consumers. During the initial week the "honeypot" network was online, 1,017 unique scans or hacking attempts were directed at the devices on the net, which included smart TVs, printers, wireless security cameras and Wi-Fi kettles. | | Ekata Ebook The rise in fraud sophistication has driven merchants to put measures in place to minimize fraud losses, but in doing so, they face the challenge of increasing false declines. However, modern fraud detection solutions need to both prevent fraud... Read more content.ekata.com | | | | | | IT Heads Wary Big Tech Will Taint Trust in Open Source | | A global study of IT business leaders praised the growing merits of open-source software amid concerns that big tech supporters could undermine its open qualities and collaboration. Perhaps one of the main takeaways is the optimism most IT execs feel about the future of open source. But that praise comes with a dire warning. | | Congress Backs Billions for Tech R&D Though Enactment Uncertain | | The U.S. technology industry is guardedly supporting a massive legislative package designed to address a range of issues affecting the sector, including a federal commitment to add billions of dollars to government technology research and development programs. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., characterized the legislation as "a landmark bill to out-compete China in key emerging technology areas critical to our national security." | | SolarWinds Hackers Still Targeting Microsoft, Focus on Support Staff | | Microsoft recently disclosed that it too was no doubt a victim of the same Russian-based hacker gang responsible for the SolarWinds onslaught. As some of the details surrounding the cyberattack become known, the bleak disclosures might justifiably cause a sniffled gasp indicating that if Microsoft can be breached, what hope is left for everyone else? | | Oculus Quest 2: Step Into the Untethered Future of VR | | The advantage of using a VR rig without a tether is huge because in a complex movement-oriented game you tend to get tangled in the tether. Let's talk about the Oculus Quest 2 this week and the announcement that this class of products is about to embrace 5G for its next generation. We'll close with the product of the week, a new webcam from Dell that may be perfect for those of us still working from home. | | TRENDING ON ECT NEWS NETWORK | | Reports of TurboTax Breach Greatly Exaggerated Reports of a data breach of TurboTax have been overblown, according to Intuit which owns the tax preparation platform. Several news outlets recently reported that an unspecified number of TurboTax accounts were compromised in a wave of credential ... Read more www.technewsworld.com | | | | | | New AI Tools Help Level the Playing Field for Retailers Artificial intelligence may well be the Holy Grail solution for more effective shopping optimization for merchants. The list is almost endless when you tally the potential uses. Read more www.ecommercetimes.com | | | | | | What Post-Pandemic Recovery Means to Sales Pros The economic implications of Covid-19 have been devastating for many sectors and individuals. As we head into the summer of 2021 anticipating that most places in the U.S. will be fully open for business, many industries are looking at what the... Read more www.crmbuyer.com | | | | | | New Open 3D Engine Game-Changing for Developers The Linux Foundation, Amazon, and more than 20 other gaming companies hope to make open-source game playing more of a win-win technology for both developers and players. LF on Tuesday announced an intent to form the Open 3D Foundation to... Read more linuxinsider.com | | | | | | Get the day's top e-business and technology news from ECT News Network delivered to your inbox as stories break. Sign up today. | | We welcome your feedback. To share your thoughts or ideas, please use our online form. | | This newsletter was sent in response to your request on an ECT News Network website. To update your settings, or to receive other newsletters from ECT News Network: Manage My Subscriptions. | | To advertise in this newsletter or elsewhere on ECT News Network, please call our sales department (818) 461-9700 or follow these links:
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