Supply chain stories

The Asia-Pacific region has seen a huge digitalisation leap due to the pandemic, with cybersecurity measures taking a back seat, resulting in several high profile ICT supply chain attacks last year.>>

The overarching theme of these trends is set to encompass the adoption of news systems as the climate of in-store and online retail operations continues to rapidly evolve.>>

SecurityBridge has identified a methodology that allows internal attackers without privileged rights to intervene undetected in the SAP software distribution process. >>

"In the months ahead, we will see logistics companies build more resilient supply chains with a heightened focus on digitisation and decentralisation.">>

Attacks via the IT supply chain are steadily increasing over recent years. Annual cyber reports in 2020 stated up to 40% of breaches originate from weak IT supply chains.>>

Let’s spare a thought for cybersecurity professionals as we look into our crystal ball to see what 2022 holds. They’ll be under increasing pressure from the ‘bad guys’ and the ‘good guys’ as well.>>

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has announced the launch of FedEx International Priority® Express (IPE), which offers customers who ship internationally the flexibility to schedule delivery by 10:30 am or noon to select destinations worldwide.>>

Ivanti Wavelink, the supply chain business unit of Ivanti, has announced Ivanti Neurons for Industrial Internet of Things, as it looks to help organisations further automate and optimise their supply chain operations. >>

Esker, a global cloud platform and AI-driven process automation solution company, has reached an agreement with the shareholders of Market Dojo, a UK-based eProcurement software company. >>

The ongoing restrictions and supply chain disruptions due to Covid-19 policies across the world mean organisations are having to respond to change faster than ever. >>

"Ivanti Velocity connects use case scenarios that centre around inbound and outbound as well as in areas that are beyond the four walls, allowing for operational excellence.”>>

2022 marks the third year of a global health crisis with unparalleled supply chain impact, and repercussions from severe supply and demand imbalances are being felt worldwide.>>

Extreme Networks Inc. has announced a new technology solution designed to protect critical network infrastructure. >>

Despite struggles, there has been a rise in the number of server shipments with ARM CPUs, Omdia reports.>>

“If we can increase understanding through outreach programmes to MSMEs and SMEs and demonstrate the value of digital trade, we will begin to realise that the cost reductions are truly significant.”>>

A new computer hardware manufacturing facility that offers a complete forensic chain of authority for every product is Australia’s latest step towards sovereign resilience in IT infrastructure.>>

Australian consumers are increasingly worried about product delays in the lead up to Christmas, with a new survey revealing that almost one in four Australian shoppers are anxious about gift orders not arriving on time. >>

Cybercriminals continue to take advantage of increased online interactions and transactions, launching a staggering 5.4 million DDoS attacks from January to June 2021.>>

Global smartphone sales to end-users declined 6.8% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, according to new reports from Gartner. >>

The threat landscape is set to evolve at a worrying pace in the year ahead.>>

OpenText is adding new capabilities to its Business Network Cloud as part of the Cloud Editions 21.4 launch at OpenText World.>>

SYSPRO delivers improved supply chain connectivity, efficient internal control and data-driven decision-making in its latest ERP release.>>

NTT Corporation and NEC have announced the development of Security Transparency Assurance Technology to reduce supply chain security risks. >>

"More companies are revealing that these shortages are prompted by disruptions in their Tier 1 or downstream supply chains. And its not likely to get better anytime soon due to systemic risk.">>