Topic: financial costs
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The Martech Refresh Cycle Is a Myth - Here's Why
The three-year martech refresh cycle is a costly myth driven by vendor incentives rather than genuine business needs, often leading to disruption and wasted resources. Continuous system upgrades drain budgets, reduce productivity, and interrupt customer-facing processes, while competitors focused...
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Patient Safety at Risk: The Hidden Cost of Hospital Hacks
Nearly all U.S. healthcare organizations experienced multiple cyberattacks in the past year, primarily involving ransomware, cloud account takeovers, and supply chain compromises, posing a direct threat to patient safety. These cyber incidents severely disrupt patient care, with 72% of providers ...
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Why Games Like Silksong Delay Launch: The Battle for Visibility
The surprise announcement of Silksong's release date on September 4 has prompted several competing games to delay their launches to avoid being overshadowed. Developers face significant risks when launching near a major title, as competition for visibility extends to press coverage, streamers, an...
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Tech Manufacturer Data I/O Struck by Ransomware Attack
Data I/O, a U.S. technology manufacturer, experienced a ransomware attack on August 16, disrupting critical operations including communications, shipping, and production. The company has partially restored some functions but has not provided a timeline for full recovery, and the attack's financia...
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Trump's UCLA Deal: $1B+ Payment Doesn't Guarantee Grant Security
The California Supreme Court has ordered the University of California to reveal a federal agreement draft, which proposes UCLA pay over a billion dollars for compliance but does not guarantee the security of research funding. The agreement requires UCLA to eliminate diversity initiatives for facu...
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