This Dunkin’ Franchisee Is Using AI to Track Inventory and Predict Donut Demand
Bluemont Group, a Dunkin’ franchisee operating 99 stores, launched Do’Cast—an AI system built with PreciTaste that uses in‑store cameras and predictive modeling to monitor donut inventory and forecast demand. By factoring sales history, weather, holidays and local events, Do’Cast has cut donut and Munchkin waste by up to 25%, translating into more than $1.5 million in annual savings. The technology replaces manual tracking, ensuring popular flavors stay stocked while minimizing daily waste costs. The rollout began seven months ago and is already reshaping the franchise’s supply chain efficiency.
Fail Fast & Ship It with Jeremy Custenborder | Ep. 18
In this episode, Viktor Gamov interviews Jeremy Custenborder of Confluent about his journey from a paper boy to a leader in large‑scale systems, focusing on his experience keeping MySpace operational at massive pre‑cloud scale. Jeremy explains how he built custom...
CDC Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance Program Tops One Million Participants, Giving Clinical Labs Earlier Warning on Emerging Variants
The CDC’s Traveler‑Based Genomic Surveillance (TGS) program has crossed the one‑million‑volunteer threshold, marking a major expansion of upstream pathogen monitoring at U.S. airports. Launched in 2021, TGS combines anonymous nasal swabs from international arrivals with aircraft wastewater sampling, leveraging public‑private...
COVID Loan Program Leaves some Borrowers in a Bind
The Federal Reserve’s Main Street Loan Program, launched in 2020 to support medium‑sized firms, is winding down with only $43.9 million of the original $17.5 billion still outstanding. Net loan losses have surged to $1.97 billion, and the program’s rigid 70 % balloon‑payment structure...
Iran’s Digital Surveillance Machine Is Almost Complete
Iran’s government imposed a near‑total internet shutdown on Jan 8, temporarily crippling even its domestic National Information Network (NIN). Researchers observed that the abrupt blackout deviated from the regime’s refined playbook, suggesting panic or technical failure. The NIN, controlled largely by...
AutoAgri Introduces IC12 Multipurpose Autonomous Carrier
Norwegian firm AutoAgri unveiled the IC12, a fully electric, unmanned carrier designed for precise, cost‑effective agricultural work. The compact platform supports multiple payload configurations, including top, front, rear, and trailer mounts, and is offered in 2‑WD and 4‑WD versions with...
Steam Game People Playground Hit by Malware via the Steam Workshop
People Playground’s Steam Workshop was compromised in early February 2026 when a malicious mod called “FPS++” acted as a worm, deleting user data and spamming workshop items. The malware erased configurations, maps, and stats while preserving playtime, leaving achievements unrecoverable....
Why One-Size-Fits-All Mobile Compliance No Longer Works
Regulators are intensifying enforcement of off‑channel mobile communications, forcing firms to capture, supervise, and retain messages. Traditional compliance programs rely on blanket device lockdowns, which push employees toward unapproved consumer apps and increase risk. Theta Lake and other vendors advocate...
TikTok Shop Buyers Expect 4x Faster Response than on Amazon
eDesk’s 2026 research shows TikTok Shop shoppers expect seller replies within 1.1 hours, nearly four times faster than Amazon and six times faster than eBay. The rapid‑fire environment of live‑stream commerce pushes retailers to answer questions within minutes or risk...
WiMi Hologram Cloud Releases H-QNN Tech, Demonstrating Progress in Practical Quantum Computing
WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. unveiled its Hybrid Quantum‑Classical Neural Network (H‑QNN), a new architecture that embeds quantum feature mapping into a classical deep‑learning pipeline. The system demonstrated superior binary classification accuracy on the MNIST handwritten‑digit benchmark, outperforming similarly sized multilayer...
Microsoft: Exchange Online Flags Legitimate Emails as Phishing
Microsoft is investigating a fault in Exchange Online that began on February 5, causing legitimate emails to be flagged as phishing and quarantined. The problem stems from a newly deployed URL rule that incorrectly labels benign links as malicious. The issue...
StackHawk Launches Alliances Program to Help AppSec Teams Navigate the AI Era
StackHawk unveiled the StackHawk Alliances & Resellers Program (SHARP) to empower channel partners in delivering AI‑ready application security. A recent survey shows 87% of firms use AI coding assistants, making rapid, secure development the top 2026 challenge. SHARP promises 30%+...
Infleqtion’s Quantum Timing Achieves 40x Improvement Over GPS, Validated on Quantum Corridor
Infleqtion’s Tiqker quantum optical atomic clock delivered a 40‑fold improvement in timing precision over GPS, validated on the 21.8 km Quantum Corridor fiber link between Chicago and Hammond, IN. The system maintained picosecond‑level synchronization despite live network traffic and environmental fluctuations....
APT Hackers Abuse Trusted Edge Services to Stealthily Deploy Malware
APT groups, largely China‑linked, are shifting attacks from protected endpoints to edge infrastructure such as firewalls, routers and IoT devices. Taiwan emerged as the most targeted APAC region, logging 173 incidents and serving as a testing ground for new tools....
Strategic Insight: Carbon Health’s Boom, Bust, and Bankruptcy
Carbon Health surged during the pandemic, scaling from a few clinics to over 125 locations across 13 states by leveraging COVID‑19 testing sites and telehealth, and raising more than $600 million in venture capital, including a $350 million Series D at a $3.3 billion...
GUEST COMMENT Retail Media and Voice Commerce – the Power Duo Shaping Retail Growth
Dom Coleridge argues that pairing retail media networks with voice commerce creates a high‑impact growth engine for brands in 2026. Retail media captures shoppers at the moment they express purchase intent on platforms like Amazon and emerging retailer networks, delivering...
CIO Ron Linssen Replaces ERP Complexity with Low-Code Applications at Europe's Largest Tyre Distributor
Global Automotive Group, Europe’s largest tyre distributor, is replacing its five disparate ERP systems with a suite of low‑code applications built on OutSystems. CIO Ron Linssen opted for a big‑bang migration beginning in 2026 after a two‑year rollout that involved...
The Monzo Money Pulse: Research Reveals Irish Adults Are Sitting on a €1.5 Billion ‘Savings Gap’
Monzo’s first “Money Pulse” survey of 1,000 Irish adults uncovers a €1.5 billion savings gap, with two‑thirds eager to save more but a third of savers earning no interest. Respondents say instant‑access accounts would add €40.80 per month per person, unlocking...
ACL Digital Achieves ISTQB® Platinum Partner Status
ACL Digital, an ALTEN Group company, has been awarded the ISTQB® Platinum Partner certification, the highest tier in the International Software Testing Qualifications Board program. The achievement places ACL among a select group of Indian firms with this status and...
Social Media Platforms Earn Billions From Scam Ads
European social media platforms earned nearly £3.8bn ($5.2bn) from scam ads in 2025, driven by almost one trillion impressions across eleven markets. Scam‑related posts represented about 10% of the 993bn ad views, inflating platform revenue while undermining user trust. Juniper...
Why Companies In Southeast Asia Are Moving AI Systems Closer To Their Internal Data
AI adoption in Southeast Asia is moving from experimentation with public models to operational deployment that accesses internal documents, workflows, and proprietary knowledge. This transition turns AI from a productivity add‑on into core infrastructure, raising data‑exposure, compliance, and stability concerns....
Stepan Kazaryan on Search and Trust
Stepan Kazaryan argues that online search has become the primary trust filter, shaping perceptions before any direct interaction. He highlights that credibility now hinges on the structure and consistency of digital signals rather than volume or promotional activity. Neutral, informational...
AI Success Mirrors Sports: Master Fundamentals Daily
Most AI programmes fail for the same reason sports teams lose: weak fundamentals. 🏅 In this video, I share 6 lessons from elite sport that make AI adoption work when it moves from pilot to daily workflow: 1️⃣ Clear roles...
Rankpage Introduces Expanded AI-Driven SEO Offerings to Support Businesses of All Sizes Across Malaysia
Rankpage, a Malaysia‑based AI‑driven SEO agency, announced an expanded suite of AI‑powered search optimization services. The rollout includes a fortified Search Dominance Framework—featuring SERP‑Dominating Technology, Global AI Connectivity Backlink, and a Satellite Ecosystem—and tiered packages priced from RM1,500 to over...
Navigating the Complexities of Cell and Gene Therapy Supply Chains
Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) promise breakthrough treatments but demand highly complex supply chains. The process spans cell collection, manufacturing, temperature‑controlled transport, and delivery, requiring strict regulatory compliance and real‑time data integrity. Developers face challenges such as cold‑chain logistics, stakeholder...
Schrödinger’s Cat and the Enterprise Security Paradox
Security leaders often operate under a paradox: dashboards show compliance while unseen breaches may exist. The article likens this to Schrödinger’s cat, arguing that without direct observation, an organization is simultaneously secure and compromised. It distinguishes the “paper company” of...
What Makes Commerce Media so Hot and How Fluent Embraces the Heat
Commerce media is emerging as the next evolution of retail media, unlocking a compounding effect that pairs expanded inventory with broader audience reach. Fluent highlights this dynamic through its Fluent Flywheel, which synchronizes customer acquisition and monetization across its network....
Compliance Has Become a Systems Problem for CFOs
Compliance has shifted from isolated tasks to a systems‑wide challenge for CFOs, as payroll, tax, benefits and reporting obligations now intersect and cascade across workflows. Fragmented point solutions create data duplication, blind spots, and costly manual reconciliations that delay risk...
What Is KQED Teach and How Can I Use It For Media Literacy?
KQED Teach is a free professional‑development platform that equips educators with media‑literacy skills, from fact‑checking to AI ethics. The service provides self‑paced courses, live workshops, and hands‑on media creation projects, allowing teachers to earn certificates and graduate‑level credits. By training...
#345 How to Drive Innovation with Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow
In episode #345, DataFramed hosts Adel Nehme and Richie Cotton sit down with Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, to explore how organizations can foster a culture of continuous innovation. Solis emphasizes the importance of aligning innovation with...
You Built a Business to Be Your Own Boss. So Why Does Your Business Feel Like the Boss Now?
Small‑business owners report record satisfaction—96 % deem their ventures successful—but 86 % feel overwhelmed by workload as growth introduces new sales channels and logistical complexity. The U.S. Bank 2025 report shows a sharp rise in growth, yet the same owners prioritize consolidating digital...
BullFrog AI to Unveil New Precision AI Capability
BullFrog AI announced a new scenario‑based decision engine to be released on March 25, adding a strategic layer to its bfPREP™ and bfLEAP® platforms. The engine compares drug programs, indications, and trial designs without forcing single numeric scores, and evaluates portfolio...
HRDA Frankly Speaking: ‘AI Isn’t the Answer to Every Problem’
Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory, told HR Daily Advisor that while AI is reshaping HR, it is not a universal solution. He emphasized distinguishing tasks where AI adds value—such as automating repetitive processes—from those that...
Zydus Lifesciences Posts 30% Revenue Jump in Q3, Net Profit up 9%
Zydus Lifesciences reported a 30% year‑on‑year revenue increase to ₹68.6 bn in Q3 FY2025‑26, driven by strong performance across pharmaceuticals, consumer wellness and medtech. Adjusted net profit rose 9% to ₹11.1 bn, while EBITDA grew 31% to ₹18.2 bn, lifting margins to 26.5%....
Weight Watchers Hires Media Shop to Bulk up Business
Weight Watchers International has appointed Omnicom’s Hearts & Science agency to run its international media planning and buying across nine markets, aiming to accelerate its digital‑first strategy after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The agency will handle both brand and performance...
7 Insights From Washington Post’s Strategy To Win Back Traffic via @Sejournal, @Martinibuster
The Washington Post announced staff reductions while unveiling a new strategy to recoup plummeting search traffic, which has dropped nearly 50% over three years. Executive editor Matt Murray emphasized listening to reader signals and building a stable content foundation that...
European Commission Discloses Breach that Exposed Staff Data
The European Commission disclosed a cyber‑attack on its mobile‑device‑management platform on 30 January, where attackers accessed staff names and phone numbers but did not compromise the devices themselves. The breach was contained within nine hours after detection and traced to two...
Strong Clinical Data for Breye Lead Asset Danegaptide
Breye Therapeutics presented early-phase data on its oral small‑molecule danegaptide for non‑proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR). In a multi‑centre phase 1b study of 24 patients, the drug was well tolerated and achieved plasma concentrations within the target range. More than half of...
Mentors Beat AI: Real Accountability Over ChatGPT
A year ago, people worried AI would kill mentorship. Today, "AI" is the number one search term on MentorCruise . I talked about this on a podcast with two of our top mentors, Demián Gutierrez and Dan Ford , and...
Singapore Family Offices Must Professionalise to Stay Competitive
🇸🇬Singapore’s family offices: Time to professionalise or risk falling behind – Whilst regulatory movements have opened the door for #familyoffices, many SFOs remain under-equipped. @SBRMagazine. #SoutheastAsia #WealthManagement #WealthTech https://t.co/AhGe5VwWFZ
Vortex Werewolf Targets Organizations With Tor-Enabled RDP, SMB, SFTP, and SSH Backdoors
Vortex Werewolf, also known as SkyCloak, is a threat cluster that has been delivering Tor‑enabled remote‑access backdoors to Russian government and defense organizations through sophisticated Telegram‑themed phishing campaigns. Victims are lured to counterfeit Telegram login pages that harvest phone numbers,...
Banks' AI Strategies Miss the Mark, Says Speaker
Excited to be speaking at the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum in March. I'll explore why many financial institutions are missing the mark in my keynote 'Your Bank’s AI Strategy Is Wrong.' To register and access the full agenda: https://t.co/XIQySs0LfD @qubevents https://t.co/kTlwtWVXVs
Sneak Preview: Peak Performance: Handling Traffic Spikes for Global Live Sports Streams
On February 25, Matt Stagg will moderate a Streaming Media Connect panel titled “Peak Performance: Handling Traffic Spikes for Global Live Sports Streams.” The discussion brings together senior engineers from TATA Communications, BT Group, and DAZN to dissect how leading...
From Penetration to Inclusion: How CRC Credit Bureau Is Re-Engineering Nigeria’s Credit Ecosystem
Nigeria’s credit penetration has topped 40%, signaling a rapid shift toward broader financial inclusion. CRC Credit Bureau, the country’s largest licensed bureau, has built the most comprehensive credit data ecosystem by pulling information from banks, fintechs, utilities, telcos, and digital...
From Penetration to Inclusion: How CRC Credit Bureau Is Re-Engineering Nigeria’s Credit Ecosystem
Nigeria’s credit penetration has topped 40%, driven by a broader data ecosystem and advanced scoring models. CRC Credit Bureau, the nation’s largest licensed bureau, now aggregates information from banks, fintechs, utilities, telcos and digital payments, creating a unified credit view....
Alibaba’s Overloaded AI Chatbot Stops Issuing Coupons, Asks Shoppers for Patience
Alibaba’s Qwen AI chatbot temporarily stopped issuing coupons after an overwhelming response to its Spring Festival promotion. The campaign, part of a 3‑billion‑yuan plan, generated 10 million orders in the first nine hours, prompting the bot to announce overload on Weibo....
Nvidia Releases DreamDojo, a Robot ‘World Model’ Trained on 44,000 Hours of Human Video
Nvidia unveiled DreamDojo, a robot world model trained on a 44,000‑hour human egocentric video dataset, enabling robots to acquire physical intuition by observation before hardware‑specific fine‑tuning. The DreamDojo‑HV dataset is 15× longer, contains 96× more skills and spans 2,000× more...
Lilly Returns to Innovent to Partner on Cancer and Immune Diseases
Eli Lilly has deepened its alliance with China‑based Innovent Biologics, signing a new agreement that includes a $350 million upfront payment. The partnership will focus on co‑developing bispecific antibody candidates targeting oncology and immunology indications. Both companies will share development costs, milestone...
Biotech Startup Pandorum Technologies Raises $18 Mn in Series B Round
Pandorum Technologies, an Indian‑US biotech focused on exosome‑based regenerative therapies, closed an $18 million Series B round led by Protons Corporate. The round, completed in two tranches, values the company at roughly $91 million post‑money, bringing total capital raised to about $43 million. Proceeds...
Windracers Partners with HITRANS to Boost Remote Drone Deliveries
News from the UK's @Windracers as it announces MoU with Scotland's Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) to expand use of drone cargo deliveries to most remote regions of the UK #avgeek https://t.co/KpjvD28at5 https://t.co/7hDBSxpdfQ