Check Point mobile threat researchers have identified a version of DU Antivirus Security that harvested user data without consent. They believe that the app, which was free, has been downloaded between 10-50 million times. On first install onto a device the app proceeded to harvest data from the device. Among the data it collected were…
Freshworks has announced Freshchat, a messaging software solution to better engage with customers. Freshworks are claiming that this next generation messaging solution improves engagement. It is also promoting it as an improvement on legacy chat solutions used on websites. Using chat on websites is often frustrating. Moving away from the active tab can end the…
In a brief press release ADP has announced the next generation of the ADP DataCloud Platform. Unlike previous ADP product announcements ET has covered recently, this one seems light in detail. It feels almost like an overture to the main event. The “next generation”, is available from “the end of 2017”. ADP will launch a…
Epicor has announced the latest version of its Human Capital Management (HCM) solution. Epicor claims to offer a fully featured HCM product with an integrated payroll. Payroll is only available in the US though. The new release comes with several new features including a new user interface. The press release that Epicor issued is long…
Today is Labor day in the US, traditionally a day when the strengths and contributions of labor unions to the US economy is celebrated. For small business owners though it is rarely a day of rest. Research by accounting company Xero showed that only 14% of them actually completely checked out from running the business during their…
Infor has announced improved functionality in GTNexus. This is as a result of the increased investment it made in development following its acquisition. The announcement comes only a short time after enhancements to GTNexus were unveiled at Bridges where it also announced a deal with HSBC. It is not clear if these are in addition…
SAP has announced that Arsenal Football Club has implemented SAP Hybris. The new solution has improved the fan experience, and seen considerable improvements in KPI’s. Functional improvements SAP Hybris supports the online retail site ArsenalDirect.com allowing customers to shop from anywhere. The Arsenal store does allow fans to shop using several currencies such as euros, U.S.…
Retail is changing and a new report by SD Worx highlights some differences across Europe. The report in ebook form is available in Dutch, French and English. It is based on a survey of 473 interviews carried out in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, the UK and Germany. Interviewees were Retail Managers. How valid was the survey? There…
Security vendor Zscaler has put SMS Touch on its Mobile App Wall of Shame. Why? Because SMS Touch lacks the most basic encryption and privacy protection for its users. The app, which is available via the Apple iOS store for just $1.99 allows users to send SMS messages for just 9 cents per message. For…
Epicor has announced that Kimal Lumber Company has completed its implementation of Epicor BisTrack Software (for US and Canada). Founded in 1981 by Al Bavry and Kim Pavkovich the company has grown substantially. It now has seven locations around West Florida and delivers lumber and hardware across the region with 25 trucks. Kimal had used Falcon/Catalyst,…