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Courier companies are increasingly focusing on adopting courier management mobile apps

Steadily, one can observe that, Courier companies are increasingly focusing on adopting courier management mobile apps as these apps provide them the flexibility to access supplier and customer information on a real-time basis. In effect, these apps help courier companies to minimize redundant data entry on delivery receipts, physical inventory checks, and retail evaluations.

DDoS attacks are politically, financially, and strategically motivated

IT security professionals predict that DDoS attacks will get larger and more significant in the year ahead. Many in the industry expect to see a significant escalation of DDoS attacks during the year ahead.   The vast majority of security teams are already taking steps to stay ahead of these threats, such as putting business continuity measures in place to allow their organizations to continue operating in the event of worldwide attacks. While high-bandwidth DDoS attacks continue to dominate the headlines, security professionals are also worried about the smaller, low-volume DDoS attacks of less than 30 minutes in duration.

Continued discussions related to the role ISPs play in DDoS mitigation

Steadily, one can observe that, continued discussions related to the role ISPs play in DDoS mitigation. More and more ISPs are perceived to be not protecting their users against DDoS threats. Many believe their ISP is to blame for not mitigating DDoS attacks. Most in the IT security industry wouldn’t expect their ISP to automatically protect them against DDoS attacks . According to numerous analysts, ISPs could do more to position themselves as leading the charge against DDoS attacks, both in terms of protecting their own networks, and by offering more comprehensive solutions to their customers as a paid-for, managed service .

The deployment of turnkey energy as a service (EaaS) solutions

The most exciting is to observe that, as the electric power industry experiences a fundamental shift from centralized generation to a more decentralized grid, C&I energy and sustainability managers are looking to EaaS solutions to meet their evolving needs. While still in its early stages, the EaaS market consists of third-party vendors, utility services companies, and potential business model disruptors deploying niche technical, financing, or procurement solutions such as solar PV power purchase agreements, energy services performance contracts, and deregulated electricity market retail brokerage services. As the energy as a service market matures , Navigant Research Report finds Annual Market for the Deployment of C&I Energy as a Service is Expected to Exceed $221 Billion by 2026.

Asia’s largest defense spenders

For those who are unfamiliar , Asia’s largest defense spender, China, revealed plans to procure more attack submarines and nuclear-armed submarines. The country is also seen to be working on a modernized SSBN platform and long-range missiles. To counter China's development plans, the Indian government remains committed to scaling up the number of operational submarines. Countries such as Japan, South Korea, Pakistan, Australia, and Taiwan are also making significant investments in this domain.