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variednews: variednews: DLT Solutions Launches Cloud Navigator... : variednews: DLT Solutions Launches Cloud Navigator Website Wit... : HERNDON, Va., Sept. 30: DLT Solutions, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiar...

variednews: DLT Solutions Launches Cloud Navigator Website Wit... : HERNDON, Va., Sept. 30: DLT Solutions, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tech Data Corporation, and part of the TD SYNNEX™ family, annou...

HERNDON, Va., Sept. 30: DLT Solutions, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Tech Data Corporation, and part of the TD SYNNEX™ family, announced today that it has launched CloudNavigator.com, a new resource to help information technology (IT) solution providers grow their United States (U.S.) public-sector cloud business. CloudNavigator.com is another entry point for solution providers to engage with DLT and its Cloud Navigator Program. The website includes a brief online assessment which gives solution providers actionable insights into their cloud readiness and next steps to take to enhance their cloud offerings and services. "Finding the right path to cloud solutions in the U.S. public sector is complex and multifaceted," said Chris Wilkinson, president, DLT Solutions. "CloudNavigator.com offers an easy online assessment tool, which is powered by DLT's more than 30 years of experience in the U.S. public sector, to help solution providers get actionable informati...

variednews: variednews: Zione Solutions Teams with RackWare to... : variednews: Zione Solutions Teams with RackWare to Deliver Res... : PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 30: Zione Solutions, an Oracle Cloud Partn...

variednews: Zione Solutions Teams with RackWare to Deliver Res... : PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 30: Zione Solutions, an Oracle Cloud Partner paired its database architecture, security, and application tunin...

PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 30: Zione Solutions, an Oracle Cloud Partner paired its database architecture, security, and application tuning expertise with RackWare's top-of-the-line disaster recovery features to enable enterprises to move gracefully to the cloud. Many corporations are migrating mission critical applications to the cloud. The twosome's complimentary services ensure that new deployments deliver the reliability and availability that established enterprises require, drive up application Quality of Service, and drive down Total Cost of Ownership. "RackWare's state-of-the-art, cost-effective disaster recovery solutions provide peace of mind to corporations relocating mission critical applications to the cloud. Knowing that their data will be protected is key to their willingness to embrace digital technology, which provides them with a significant competitive edge," said Sanjay Varma, President, and Founder, Zione Solutions, LLC. Technology has beco...

variednews: variednews: RealTime Releases First 'Sign on the L... : variednews: RealTime Releases First 'Sign on the Line' Technol... : SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 30: RealTime Software Solutions, LLC now ...

variednews: RealTime Releases First 'Sign on the Line' Technol... : SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 30: RealTime Software Solutions, LLC now offers 'Sign on the Line' technology integrated across all CTMS and ...

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 30: RealTime Software Solutions, LLC now offers 'Sign on the Line' technology integrated across all CTMS and eDOCS systems at no additional cost to customers to address concerns of clinical research site auditors and regulators. The new 'Sign on the Line' software feature utilizes similar technology as major signature companies such as DocuSign® and HelloSign® to place actual signature impressions throughout a document. This highly requested feature now allows clinical trial research sites, Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and trial sponsors to collect FDA Part 11 compliant electronic signatures exactly where required on a document. 'Sign on the Line' technology offers a more real-world experience for users that need to sign records such as FDA Form 1572s, Financial Disclosure Forms (FDF) and binding study agreements. Current eSignatures offered within other clinical research document management systems only allow for one general e...

variednews: variednews: Buyer Beware: MIT Sloan study shows su... : variednews: Buyer Beware: MIT Sloan study shows surprising alg... : CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 30: Many consumers assume that online shoppin...

variednews: Buyer Beware: MIT Sloan study shows surprising alg... : CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 30: Many consumers assume that online shopping offers the most competitive prices, as they can easily compare pri...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 30: Many consumers assume that online shopping offers the most competitive prices, as they can easily compare prices across online retailers. However, a new study by MIT Sloan School of Management Prof. Roberto Rigobon and IESE Business School Prof. Diego Aparicio, reveals that online prices set by algorithms are not necessarily the lowest. Their study focused on online grocers including Amazon Fresh and Walmart Grocery, which set prices via algorithms and constantly experiment for the optimal price. As a result of this experimentation, online prices often change within a few hours and prices differ across delivery zip codes. "The old saying about buyer beware remains," says Prof. Rigobon. "Consumers have only been making online purchases for the last 10 years and are still learning about these practices. Online retailers are taking advantage of our ignorance, and it's up to consumers to stay alert if they care about getting the lowest pr...

variednews: variednews: MicroSys Partners with Leading AI Chip... : variednews: MicroSys Partners with Leading AI Chipmaker Hailo ... : MUNICH and TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 30: MicroSys Electronics announce...

variednews: MicroSys Partners with Leading AI Chipmaker Hailo ... : MUNICH and TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 30: MicroSys Electronics announced today its partnership with leading AI (Artificial Intelligence) ch...

MUNICH and TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 30: MicroSys Electronics announced today its partnership with leading AI (Artificial Intelligence) chipmaker Hailo to launch its miriac® AIP-LX2160A embedded platform hosting up to 5 integrated Hailo-8™ AI accelerator modules. The new edge server-grade AI solution enables high-performance and scalable AI inference capabilities at the edge. The new, application-ready AI platform offers industries a high bandwidth and power-efficient solution at the edge, benefiting a wide range of applications in Industry 4.0, automotive, heavy machinery, and more. Powered by the NXP® QorIQ® Layerscape® LX2160A high-throughput processor technology, the miriac® AIP-LX2160A can integrate multiple advanced Hailo-8™ AI accelerators and offers best-in-class processing performance and deep learning capabilities of up to 130 tera-operations per second (TOPS). The combined solution delivers exceptional AI computing performance across multiple standard NN benchmarks, incl...

variednews: variednews: New technology gives homebuilders an e... : variednews: New technology gives homebuilders an edge as onlin... : PACIFIC GROVE, Calif., Sept. 30:With online food delivery's worldw...

variednews: New technology gives homebuilders an edge as onlin... : PACIFIC GROVE, Calif., Sept. 30:With online food delivery's worldwide revenue expected to rise to over $151 billion by the end of 2021...

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif., Sept. 30:With online food delivery's worldwide revenue expected to rise to over $151 billion by the end of 2021, products that can make delivery safer or more convenient are in significant demand. As a result, this year's CES convention, one of the world's most celebrated tech shows, is expected to be filled with food-related options. For example, Fresh Portal, a California-made delivery portal, allows people to keep deliveries safe in a built-in, temperature-controlled unit by the door of their home or office. The high-security portal can be remotely controlled via app or WiFi and even scans packages with a Far-UVC disinfection light to clean the food. "The future of homebuilding revolves around our ability to embrace cutting edge technology to meet the needs of people working and educating from home," said James Brenda, president of JKP Homes in Turlock, Calif. "Fresh Portal is at the forefront of this new arena. Having meals de...

variednews: variednews: variednews: Ericsson signs USD 2 billi... : variednews: variednews: Ericsson signs USD 2 billion sustainab... : variednews: Ericsson signs USD 2 billion sustainability-linked... : S...

variednews: variednews: Ericsson signs USD 2 billion sustainab... : variednews: Ericsson signs USD 2 billion sustainability-linked... : STOCKHOLM, Sept. 30: Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed a USD 2 billi...

variednews: Ericsson signs USD 2 billion sustainability-linked... : STOCKHOLM, Sept. 30: Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed a USD 2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, renewing an undr...

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 30: Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed a USD 2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, renewing an undrawn USD 2 billion credit facility signed in 2013. The successful transaction underlines the confidence in Ericsson's financial and sustainable performance and the facility is backed by a group of leading global and regional banks. The renewed facility has a clear link to Ericsson's sustainability work for a better world and its interest margin will be linked to two of Ericsson's sustainability KPIs. The first KPI is tied to carbon neutrality in Ericsson's own operations by 2030 and the second connects with suppliers setting 1.5 C° aligned climate targets. The facility has a five-year tenor with two one-year extension options and will serve as a facility for general corporate purposes. With 18 banks participating, Ericsson has a very strong and diversified bank group. All banks invited to participate in the facility accepted. Carl...

variednews: variednews: variednews: The International Cricket ... : variednews: variednews: The International Cricket Council Anno... : variednews: The International Cricket Council Announces Strate... : ...

variednews: variednews: The International Cricket Council Anno... : variednews: The International Cricket Council Announces Strate... : DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 30:The International Cricket Council (ICC) announc...

variednews: The International Cricket Council Announces Strate... : DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 30:The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced today that it has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with...

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 30:The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced today that it has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Nium, a leading global financial technology (FinTech) infrastructure company. Nium provides banks and businesses with access to a suite of fintech infrastructure services through one API. This partnership includes involvement and integration in three global ICC events through to the end of 2023 such as the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2023 and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 to be hosted in India. As an official partner of the ICC, Nium will promote its association across broadcast and digital platforms, as well as execute unique fan and client activations at these ICC events. This partnership will enable Nium to engage the global cricket-loving business fanbase with innovative campaigns that highlight the power of fintech in helping make global money movement...

variednews: variednews: Coinstar Holiday Survey Reports Americ... : variednews: Coinstar Holiday Survey Reports Americans will Red... : BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 30:The annual Coinstar® Holiday Survey fielded...

variednews: Coinstar Holiday Survey Reports Americans will Red... : BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 30:The annual Coinstar® Holiday Survey fielded among 2,007 U.S. gift-giving adults reports that the majority (64%)...

BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 30:The annual Coinstar® Holiday Survey fielded among 2,007 U.S. gift-giving adults reports that the majority (64%) of Americans say the holidays will give them something positive to look forward to this year. Respondents also claim they plan to buy fewer gifts this holiday season and reported feeling stressed due to uncertainty related to the pandemic. Despite these negatives, the survey shows that many Americans will increase activities that create holiday joy. Top Coinstar Holiday Survey findings: Nearly two in five (39%) say they can't afford to buy as many gifts this holiday season; more than one-third (34%) of those planning to buy fewer gifts attribute to being out of work or having a lower paying job. Fewer people have holiday budgets; 59% of Americans say they have a holiday budget this year compared to 67% who reported having a holiday budget in pre-pandemic 2019. More than two-thirds (68%) say they would prefer to receive cash or a gift card ra...

variednews: variednews: Clarivate Global Research Report Outli... : variednews: Clarivate Global Research Report Outlines Rising I... : LONDON, Sept. 30: Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in provi...

variednews: Clarivate Global Research Report Outlines Rising I... : LONDON, Sept. 30: Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of inno...

LONDON, Sept. 30: Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today released a report which examines the research landscape of a diverse region of 34 countries, across South and Central America, Mexico and the islands of the Caribbean, over four decades since 1981. In the latest Global Research Report, Latin America: South and Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, analysts at the Institute for Scientific Information™ at Clarivate identify a complex research landscape and refer to the potential benefit of a regional research organization to enable further research growth, training and capacity to tackle common challenges. Key findings: The number of academic research papers indexed in the Web of Science™ has grown more rapidly for the region than for most of the rest of the world. More than three-quarters of the region's research is from South America. From 2016 to 2020, five countries publ...

variednews: variednews: Affluent Americans Gave 48% More on Av... : variednews: Affluent Americans Gave 48% More on Average Last Y... : NEW YORK, Sept. 29:Average giving to charities by affluent Americans i...

variednews: Affluent Americans Gave 48% More on Average Last Y... : NEW YORK, Sept. 29:Average giving to charities by affluent Americans increased by 48% last year compared to 2017 ($43,195 vs. $29,269), ac...

NEW YORK, Sept. 29:Average giving to charities by affluent Americans increased by 48% last year compared to 2017 ($43,195 vs. $29,269), according to the 2021 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households, released today. Amid pandemic challenges, nearly 90% of affluent households gave to charities in 2020, comparable to past years. At the same time, the study found notable shifts in the way donors give across different generations, representing significant implications for philanthropists and the nonprofit sector going forward. "Charitable activities last year and into this year reflect unwavering commitments by philanthropists to give in good times and bad, and to address societal issues as well as challenges faced in their local communities," said Katy Knox, President of Bank of America Private Bank. "We're also seeing a next generation of change-makers beginning to transform how giving gets done and philanthropy's role in s...

variednews: variednews: AARP Launches Skill Building Platform ... : variednews: AARP Launches Skill Building Platform to Help Olde... : WASHINGTON, Sept. 29:Today AARP launched the AARP Skills Builder for...

variednews: AARP Launches Skill Building Platform to Help Olde... : WASHINGTON, Sept. 29:Today AARP launched the AARP Skills Builder for WorkSM, a new platform to help older workers gain in-demand skills ...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29:Today AARP launched the AARP Skills Builder for WorkSM, a new platform to help older workers gain in-demand skills to give them an edge in today's competitive job market. According to AARP research, two-thirds of older workers are interested in additional job/skills training and the same amount have taken some type of training in the past two years. "Unemployment is tough to navigate at any age. For many older workers who need or want to work the opportunity to learn new skills to help them remain relevant in the workforce could be the boost they need," said Susan Weinstock, AARP Vice President of Financial Resilience Programming. "As many older workers look for a new job, we want to make sure they have the skills, information, and resources to stay competitive in today's job market." The Bureau of Labor Statistics August jobs report found that nearly half (49.3%) of workers ages 55+ were long-term unemployed compared with 34.7% of...

variednews: variednews: World's First FARO-Certified Forensic ... : variednews: World's First FARO-Certified Forensic Science Lab ... : LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 29: FARO® Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO...

variednews: World's First FARO-Certified Forensic Science Lab ... : LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 29: FARO® Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), a global leader of 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutions ...

LAKE MARY, Fla., Sept. 29: FARO® Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), a global leader of 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutions for the 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), and Public Safety Analytics markets, today announced a partnership with George Mason University in Virginia to create the world's first FARO-certified Forensic Science Research and Training Laboratory. As a direct result of the partnership, Mason's Forensic Science Program will soon become the first in the nation to offer a 3D course in crime scene documentation. FARO has lent $300,000 of hardware and software for use by students training in state-of-the-art forensic science technology. Students will also have the opportunity to work alongside law enforcement partners such as the George Mason Police, Fairfax County Police, Fairfax City Police and others, including the U.S. Army. Much of the research will be done at Mason's new five-acre Forensic Field Lab (the B...

variednews: variednews: Mountain America Credit Union Launches... : variednews: Mountain America Credit Union Launches MyInvest Mi... : SANDY, Utah, Sept. 29: Mountain America Credit Union is proud to anno...

variednews: Mountain America Credit Union Launches MyInvest Mi... : SANDY, Utah, Sept. 29: Mountain America Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of its MyInvest platform, a new automated micro-inve...

SANDY, Utah, Sept. 29: Mountain America Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of its MyInvest platform, a new automated micro-investment manager. MyInvest makes it easy for Mountain America members to start investing with as little as $5. The platform is easy to access, has minimal fees, and can be customized to users' personal preferences and risk tolerance. Users can set up automatic deposits to their investment account or choose to make a one-time transfer. While MyInvest is an easy first step for beginning investors, even seasoned investors will enjoy the convenience of accessing the platform from the Mountain America app or online banking. "The MyInvest platform is a great tool to start investing, and it doesn't require large sums of money or expensive fees," says Kelly Albiston, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Mountain America Credit Union. "MyInvest allows any member to invest extra cash quickly and easily using online ba...

variednews: variednews: Microsoft and At-Bay partner to offer ... : variednews: Microsoft and At-Bay partner to offer data-driven ... : REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 29: On Wednesday, Microsoft Corp. is announci...

variednews: Microsoft and At-Bay partner to offer data-driven ... : REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 29: On Wednesday, Microsoft Corp. is announcing a new multiyear commitment to help the insurance industry create ...

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 29: On Wednesday, Microsoft Corp. is announcing a new multiyear commitment to help the insurance industry create superior and data-driven cyber insurance products backed by Microsoft's security solutions. Managing risk is a critical business objective for all companies. Yet, even with the adoption of best-of-breed cybersecurity technologies and best practices, companies can face residual risk due to inconsistent management of apps and other productivity platforms exploited by a quickly evolving threat landscape. To bridge this gap, insurance providers have begun offering policies to help mitigate the impact of data breaches and ransomware attacks. This new area of insurance is growing rapidly; however, uncertainty is common as insurers struggle to acquire and use dynamic, real-time data needed to mitigate cyber-risk — while growing threats like ransomware drive urgency. Given the broad adoption of Microsoft solutions in companies of all sizes, Microsoft...

variednews: variednews: Over 80% of Seniors Do Not Intend to S... : variednews: Over 80% of Seniors Do Not Intend to Sell Their Ho... : IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 29: For older Americans, a home signifies much ...

variednews: Over 80% of Seniors Do Not Intend to Sell Their Ho... : IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 29: For older Americans, a home signifies much more than just a place to live. New data from American Advisors Grou...

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 29: For older Americans, a home signifies much more than just a place to live. New data from American Advisors Group (AAG), the nation's leader in home equity solutions, shows that seniors' homes not only have a great deal of monetary worth, but also significant sentimental value. To gain a deeper understanding of exactly how meaningful home is to America's seniors, AAG conducted the Importance of Home Survey with over 1,500 participants ages 60-75. "Our studies have shown that seniors in this country have a strong attachment to their home and the pandemic only strengthened that bond," said AAG Chief Marketing Officer Martin Lenoir. "It's no secret that many seniors have built substantial equity in their homes after years of ownership, but what is interesting is that very few want to sell their house to obtain that money. For seniors, the comfort, safety and independence of their home outweighs the desire to move and that's ...

variednews: variednews: accessiBe Opens New Offices in New Yor... : variednews: accessiBe Opens New Offices in New York, Aims to D... : NEW YORK, Sept. 29:accessiBe, the market leader in web accessibility, ...

variednews: variednews: accessiBe Opens New Offices in New Yor... : variednews: accessiBe Opens New Offices in New York, Aims to D... : NEW YORK, Sept. 29:accessiBe, the market leader in web accessibility, ...

variednews: accessiBe Opens New Offices in New York, Aims to D... : NEW YORK, Sept. 29:accessiBe, the market leader in web accessibility, today announced that it has opened new offices in Midtown Manhattan....

NEW YORK, Sept. 29:accessiBe, the market leader in web accessibility, today announced that it has opened new offices in Midtown Manhattan. The offices will help support accessiBe's rapid growth, having reached the significant milestone of employing more than 100 people since its launch in early 2018, with expectations to double this to about 200 employees by the end of next year. From day one, people with disabilities have been an integral part of accessiBe's solutions and technologies development. Currently employing more than a dozen people from different disability communities in various roles, accessiBe aims to more than double this number and hire for customer-facing roles such as customer service, customer success, partnership managers, and tech support. "Since accessiBe launched just over three years ago, we have been rapidly expanding to accommodate the increasing interest in our products and services," said Shir Ekerling, CEO of accessiBe. "We're...

variednews: variednews: Greyline Introduces gVue The user-frie... : variednews: Greyline Introduces gVue The user-friendly solutio... : SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29:Greyline Partners, LLC ("Greyline"...

variednews: Greyline Introduces gVue The user-friendly solutio... : SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29:Greyline Partners, LLC ("Greyline"), a global leader in governance, risk and compliance consulting, ha...

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29:Greyline Partners, LLC ("Greyline"), a global leader in governance, risk and compliance consulting, has announced the launch of gVue, a comprehensive compliance technology solution for financial services firms. With increased and evolving regulatory scrutiny, as well as emerging "alternative alternatives," such as crypto and digital asset funds, robo-advisors and fintech-based investing platforms, the financial services industry remains focused on managing and monitoring compliance activities. gVue provides a robust, easy-to-use solution to oversee firms' overall compliance efforts and implementation of code of ethics policies and procedures. gVue's intuitive interface provides a seamless and reliable way to track and measure data related to employees' personal securities trading; political contributions; outside business activities; gifts and entertainment; and certifications and policies. gVue was designed by Greyline pr...

variednews: variednews: Ricoh and Coghlin Companies help manuf... : variednews: Ricoh and Coghlin Companies help manufacturers bri... : EXTON, Pa., Sept. 29: Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced it is teaming wi...

variednews: Ricoh and Coghlin Companies help manufacturers bri... : EXTON, Pa., Sept. 29: Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced it is teaming with Coghlin Companies, a leading product development and contract man...

EXTON, Pa., Sept. 29: Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced it is teaming with Coghlin Companies, a leading product development and contract manufacturing services provider, to accelerate and enhance support and service of manufacturers bringing new and complex electromechanical equipment – such as industrial robotics, medical devices, additive manufacturing and other emerging technologies – to market. The collaboration leverages RICOH Service Advantage, a leading service and support offering that provides technology manufacturers with the scalability and flexibility to meet service needs and move their businesses forward. "There are many synergies with the type of technologies Ricoh supports through the RICOH Service Advantage program, such as automation, additive manufacturing and robotics," said Chris Coghlin, CEO, Coghlin Companies, Inc. "Ricoh is a tenured and proven partner that provides ongoing and valuable post-sale technical service and support expertise to our man...

variednews: variednews: The Economist Group launches Economist... : variednews: The Economist Group launches Economist Impact : LONDON, Sept. 29:The Economist Group has today announced the launch of Econo...

variednews: The Economist Group launches Economist Impact : LONDON, Sept. 29:The Economist Group has today announced the launch of Economist Impact -- a business which will partner with leading co...

LONDON, Sept. 29:The Economist Group has today announced the launch of Economist Impact -- a business which will partner with leading corporations, governments and nonprofits to deliver positive societal change. In a unique offering, Economist Impact brings together a 75-year heritage of evidence-based policy research with the creativity of a trusted media brand to engage an unrivalled global audience of influential executives. Economist Impact delivers the insight, innovation and influence decision makers need to catalyse progress in our rapidly evolving world. Together with its partners, Economist Impact drives the conversation around three key areas of systemic transformation -- sustainability, health and the changing shape of globalisation -- and is already designing multi-year partnerships for a spectrum of clients, with a global stage enabling them to play a leading role. Examples include the Back to Blue initiative with The Nippon Foundation, which aims to protect the hea...

variednews: variednews: Consumers Expected to Face Higher Pric... : variednews: Consumers Expected to Face Higher Prices this Holi... : SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29: Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in...

variednews: Consumers Expected to Face Higher Prices this Holi... : SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29: Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced new consumer insights and predictions for the ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29: Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced new consumer insights and predictions for the 2021 holiday shopping season. The company expects digital sales to once again top $1 trillion globally, but consumers, retailers, and suppliers are predicted to face rising costs and decreased inventory due to pressure on the global supply chain. While online sales growth is expected to be moderate compared to last year's historic 50% surge and more in line with pre-pandemic growth trends, digital shopping habits formed during the pandemic will persist and drive total sales to record rates for this holiday season. Salesforce forecasts: 7% year-over-year overall growth in global digital commerce for November and December (slowing down from 50% year-over-year growth in 2020) and 10% growth in the U.S. (slowing down from 43% year-over-year growth in 2020) Total digital sales are expected to reach a record high of $1.2 trillion globally and $259...