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Businesses Scramble for Backup After CrowdStrike Update Hobbles IT Networks
Businesses Scramble for Backup After CrowdStrike Update Hobbles IT Networks
July 19, 2024  |  Connected Economy

If there ever was a day that needed a Plan B, it was Friday, July 19. Banks, airlines, hospitals, fast food chains, retailers, even the...

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Personalized Luxury: The Key to Winning Wealthy Shoppers
Personalized Luxury: The Key to Winning Wealthy Shoppers
July 19, 2024  |  Retail

In an era where luxury is becoming increasingly defined by personalization, wealthy consumers are demanding that brands innovate, tailoring their offerings to match their individual...

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Amex Earnings: Gen Z, Millennials Drive Credit Card Volume Growth
Amex Earnings: Gen Z, Millennials Drive Credit Card Volume Growth
July 19, 2024  |  Earnings

American Express earnings released on Friday (July 19) show that consumers continue to spend on experiences — particularly on dining out, and that momentum belongs...

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CrowdStrike CEO Updates Solutions to Global Microsoft Outage
CrowdStrike CEO Updates Solutions to Global Microsoft Outage
July 19, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The outage that continued to snarl systems from airports to stock exchanges Friday morning started when it struck users of Microsoft’s Windows operating system late...

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Lighthouse Debuts AI-Powered Solution for Independent Hoteliers
Lighthouse Debuts AI-Powered Solution for Independent Hoteliers
July 18, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Hospitality/travel industry commercial platform Lighthouse has debuted an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution. Channel Manager, announced Thursday (July 18), is designed to erase what the company...

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United Airlines Hits Record High in Second-Quarter Passenger Volume
United Airlines Hits Record High in Second-Quarter Passenger Volume
July 18, 2024  |  Earnings

United Airlines set a record as it carried 44.4 million passengers — the highest for any second quarter in its history, the company said Thursday...

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Aggregators Take on Vacation Season With Travel Offerings
Aggregators Take on Vacation Season With Travel Offerings
July 16, 2024  |  Aggregators

As the vacation season heats up, on-demand delivery aggregators are expanding their horizons with tailored travel offerings, aiming to capture consumers’ excitement to get out...

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Lloyds Reportedly Puts Brakes on Staff Travel
Lloyds Reportedly Puts Brakes on Staff Travel
July 15, 2024  |  Banking

Lloyds is reportedly telling staff to reduce their use of taxis and business class flights. It’s part of the British banking giant’s attempt to cut...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Vacationers Seize on Travel Discounts
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Vacationers Seize on Travel Discounts
July 15, 2024  |  Travel Payments

As budget-strapped consumers look for ways to afford travel this summer, many are seeking discounts for everything from airfare to attractions. Paycheck-to-paycheck consumers want to...

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