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Travel Industry Revitalized by Seamless, Secure Payment Options

CIO

With a travel resurgence already well under way, it’s essential for industry organizations to ensure they are offering consumers payment options that are not just convenient, but that also reduce risk and instill confidence with every transaction. Global and domestic credit, debit and prepaid cards. Tools for preventing fraud.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

This shows that many modern cyber security challenges are network-agnostic, which means the most popular cyber attack methods typically don’t focus on the network technology the company uses to access the internet. The need for improved rural internet service has been recognized by both governments and businesses alike.

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Make a resolution to clean up your digital act? Here’s how

The Parallax

Step 1: Use two-factor authentication. In its most common form online, two-factor authentication makes you use a second, one-time password to access your account. If you can, segment your home Internet of Things devices on a separate network as well. Step 7: Prepare your devices for secure international travel.

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Xeal raises $11M to expand its digital token payment system for EV chargers

TechCrunch

Electric vehicle charging companies depend on reliable internet access to sell electricity to customers, track usage data, authenticate users and receive over-the-air updates. This is the point at which the system authenticates the user. If a WiFi connection is unreliable, drivers could find themselves in a sticky situation. “If

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Travel Startups and Tourism Trends to Invest In

Altexsoft

Severely struck by the coronavirus pandemic, the travel industry is slowly but steadily reaching its full potential. Shifts in travel patterns opened up new niches for startups, giving them a unique opportunity to harness the emerging trends and address important but so far unmet customer needs. Sustainable travel.

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Kenyan startup Wowzi secures $3.2 million from 4DX Ventures, Andela co-founder to expand across Africa

TechCrunch

Kenyan startup Wowzi has secured new funding to expand the reach of its platform, which turns social media users into brand influencers, to West and Southern Africa — as it taps the increasing usage of social sites across the continent driven by the proliferation of smartphones and a deepening internet penetration.

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Averting turbulence in the air

CIO

Since Erin has a limited budget, one of the first things she might do is go to the internet and browse through meta-search engines looking for a deal. She is also mindful of security: “Is it too adventurous to book the ticket through an unfamiliar travel agency, or should I book through the airline itself?” PCI DSS v4.0

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