The liability and risk exposures stemming from business websites can be tremendous. Every other day you hear about a breach of a company in which they steal personal information, credit numbers, etc . This means unless you have specific Cyber Liability in place, you could be facing a number of liability issues for your company. […]
As our world continues to become increasingly networked and Internet-centric, data and security breaches are more frequent and commonplace. Sony, Target, Home Depot, Staples, JPMorgan Chase and TJ Maxx are just a few of the well-known companies that have been subject to highly publicized security breaches in recent years. Many companies, both large and small, […]
Nearly two-thirds of insurers expect wearable technologies to have a significant impact on their industry, according to a survey of more than 200 insurance executives as part of Accenture’s annual Technology Vision report. The insurance industry report, “Accenture Technology Vision for Insurance 2015—Digital Insurance Era: Stretch Your Boundaries,” highlights emerging developments in IT that will […]
As more and more companies deal with the aftermath of major data breaches, it is apparent that company cyber-attacks are a very real possibility for both small businesses and large corporations. Customer confidentiality is essential for the safety of consumers’ identities, a company’s reputation and ability to establish customer trust. Safeguard your business and your […]
What does one of the most successful venture capital (VC) firms think is a smart investment for 2015 and beyond? Insurance. That’s right, the team at Andreessen Horowitz, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential and successful group of investors, listed insurance as one of the 16 tech trends its most excited about this year. Andreessen […]
IBM and Apple’s recently announced Retention mobile app represents the first of several potential initiatives that the combined effort could deliver for insurance companies specifically, says Mark McLaughin, IBM’s global insurance leader. At the heart of the IBM/Apple partnership is the desire to marry Apple’s well-regarded business-to-consumer user experience with IBM’s enterprise expertise, McLaughlin said. […]
The first time Carl Dietrich brought his flying-car concept to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual AirVenture gathering in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, he had only a video to show the aviation geeks who wandered by his modest stall. The following year, he brought the mock-up of a wing. Six years later, in July 2013, he was finally […]
Buying a used phone is a great idea. It’s economical, it’s good for the environment, and if you don’t need or want the latest Big New Thing (and they’re all big these days), used or refurbished is the way to go. But there can be a lot of uncertainty when purchasing a used device — […]
Apple said it sold 10 million of its new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices over their first weekend in stores, exceeding last year’s total. The phones started selling at stores Friday, beginning at $199 with a two-year contract with wireless providers. Last week, the company said it received more than 4 million preorders […]
Fitness trackers have been a popular accessory for runners and athletes for a few years now. The bracelets use biometric sensors to measure everything from the distance you run to the calories you burn, and they are getting better all the time. But it’s the future of this so called “wearable technology” that has health […]