Paris Retail Week unveils the guiding theme of its new edition around Retail  Intelligence in all its forms, with a clear focus on artificial intelligence. The leading event for omnichannel commerce professionals, celebrating its tenth edition this year, will help decipher trends and explore innovations in the sector. This event will bring together nearly 20,000 commerce professionals around the best sector innovations, including conferences, workshops, pitches, awards ceremonies, and Innovation Tours. RETAILIGENCE: All Forms of Retail Intelligence,” the theme of Paris  Retail ..read more

The main focus of this year’s International Data Protection Day on January 28 is “taking control of your data.” However, it’s easier said than done in 2024 with data breaches evolving at an alarming rate. In recent years, the Netherlands experienced massive data breaches affecting numerous companies and governmental organizations. The huge data breach at Nebu in 2023, impacted millions of people and major organizations like Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), VodafoneZiggo, ArboNed, Heineken, International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) and the Dutch Rental Commission (Huurcommissie). In order to pro ..read more

Why are more companies hiring freelancers in 2024? According to the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK), the number of freelancers in the Netherlands has increased by 85% over the past decade, indicating a major trend towards freelance hiring by companies. Today, the Netherlands is home to 1.6 million freelancers! This increase in freelance workers is not surprising, considering the many benefits it brings to businesses. Below, we outline the top reasons why the freelance model is working so well for many of our clients. 1- Larger Talent Pool With the rise of remote work, more professionals hav ..read more

Amsterdam will host the premier fintech event of the year, Money20/20 Europe, from the 4th to the 6th of June. As the world’s leading platform where important financial discussions happen and transformative decisions are made, this event promises a powerful gathering of financial and tech industry leaders. A Top-Notch Lineup Under the theme ‘Human X Machine’, the 2024 edition of Money20/20 Europe is set to explore the complex dance between human creativity and machine intelligence. The event will feature more than 350 speakers, including industry icons from top-tier banks like Deutsche Ba ..read more

Bangkok, Thailand, April 20-2024- Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, concluded three industry-changing days of fintech conversations, networking and impactful industry nights on April 23rd- 25th at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand.  The show welcomed more than 3000 attendees and more than 200 journalists. The attendees traveled from 87 countries including 24 countries in APAC. Over 250 industry leading speakers from all across Asia shared four incredible stages. 45% of those speaking were female ex ..read more

Earlier last year, we had the pleasure of hosting Andrius Bičeika from Revolut on In Check with Fintech. Throughout the episode, Andrius not only spoke about his experience at Revolut, but also shared a wealth of insights into navigating the world of high-growth startups. Here are some of the key takeaways from the podcast episode that can serve as guiding principles for anyone embarking on a career in such environments. 1- Embrace Change  Throughout the episode, Andrius emphasizes the importance of embracing change and being open to evolving career paths. Advocating for a dynamic approac ..read more

Bangkok, Thailand- 1/31/2024 – Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, announces that over 120 speakers are confirmed and will be taking the stage at Money20/20 ASIA, held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok on April 23-25th. Money20/20 ASIA’s three themes—Integration, Virtualisation, and Eastward Expansion—explore the future of finance, celebrating innovation in Southeast Asia. With four incredible stages and speakers from 15 APAC countries, the show invites exploration of trends, success stories, and investment stra ..read more

Mpe conference interviewed industry experts to learn what’s next in the merchant payments ecosystem (mpe) in 2024.  Experts predict that “Collaboration” is the new name of the game, and winners will be those who focus on payment experience (PX) and VAS-related payments. Let’s dive deep into what the experts said: Ugne Buraciene, CEO, payable: “It’s evident that we are transitioning towards a collaborative marketplace ecosystem. In this evolving landscape, companies that excel are those capable of adapting and collaborating seamlessly with various parties, even those they may have previous ..read more

In 2024, cyberattacks are inevitable but also stoppable. As the cybersecurity teams of government institutions, companies, and other organizations constantly create innovative solutions to prevent and reduce the impact of cyber threats, hackers are also working on finding better ways to attack. In this vicious cycle of cyber attacks, the resilience of institutions gains importance progressively, where incident response professionals play a significant role. Incident response is how a company deals with a data breach or cyberattack. It’s all about quickly spotting the attack, lessening its impa ..read more

What will the cybersecurity industry look like in 2024?  The Cybersecurity industry is expected to continue to grow significantly in 2024. According to Gartner Inc’s forecasting report, worldwide end-user spending on security and risk management is projected to total $215 billion in 2024, an increase of 14.3% from 2023. In 2023, global security and risk management end-user spending is estimated to reach $188.1 billion.  Despite the industry boom, the talent shortage still appears as one of the most important struggles for the companies. If you’re a cybersecurity professional or consi ..read more