: Key Takeaways: Amidst the rapidly evolving landscape of decision intelligence, Quantexa, a global leader in decision intelligence solutions, has unveiled its ambitious roadmap to redefine how enterprises and government agencies leverage data and AI for informed decision-making. At QuanCon24, the company’s annual customer and partner conference, Quantexa showcased groundbreaking innovations, strategic partnerships, and a renewed commitment to empowering organizations with actionable insights. Pioneering Decision Intelligence: A Vision for the Future Quantexa’s Decision Intelligence Platform roadmap is driven by a steadfast commitment to assisting enterprises and government agencies in harnessing the power of contextual analytics and AI. Dan Higgins, Quantexa’s Chief The post Unveiled: Inside the Cutting-Edge Roadmap to Revolutionize Decision Intelligence – Are You Ready for the Future? appeared first on Business Today
: Brussels, 3 December - As part of its December’s plenary meeting, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) held yesterday an online meeting with Commissioners and representatives of Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) from the countries and the organisation with an EU adequacy decision. This meeting marked the second of its kind, following the first gathering in October 2024 . An adequacy decision is a key-mechanism in EU data protection legislation which allows free flow of personal data from Europe to third countries or an international organisation offering an adequate level of data protection.* To date, the following countries and organisation benefit from this: Andorra, Argentina, Canada, Faroe Islands, Guernsey, Israel, Isle of Man, Japan, Jersey, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Uruguay, United States, and the European Patent Organisation . Data Protection Authorities from those countries and the European Patent Organisation are key partners for the EDPB, playing a key ro[...]
: Key Takeaways: In the wake of the Spring Budget announcement, Rebecca Kelly, founder and CEO of VenueScanner, steps forward to offer insights into the implications for the hospitality sector. As the industry grapples with unprecedented challenges, Kelly’s comments shed light on the significance of policy decisions and the urgent need for comprehensive support measures. Toasting to Relief: Alcohol Duty Freeze Extension Against the backdrop of economic uncertainties, the Chancellor’s decision to extend the Alcohol Duty freeze until February 2025 emerges as a beacon of relief for venue operators nationwide. Rebecca Kelly applauds this measure, emphasizing its pivotal role in preserving The post Cheers to Relief: Hospitality Sector Hails Budget’s Alcohol Duty Freeze appeared first on Business Today
: Key Takeaways: Unveiling the Data Quality Conundrum The Cost of Data Disarray In an age where data drives decisions, the quality of this data has become a critical concern for businesses globally. Inaccuracies in data can lead to erroneous decision-making and financial losses, with the collective annual cost reaching into the trillions. LiTech’s Mission to Mend Estonian startup LiTech, having secured significant funding, is stepping up to address this pervasive issue with its innovative Cloud-based SaaS platform aimed at enhancing data quality management across various industries. LiTech’s SaaS Platform: A Closer Look Democratizing Data Quality Management LiTech’s Cloud platform is The post Revolutionizing Data Management: The Game-Changing Platform Promising Billions in Savings appeared first on Business Today
: Key Takeaways: Pipedrive’s Strategic Leap: Welcoming Tom Burnet to the Board of Directors A Game-Changing Addition Pipedrive, the leading sales CRM platform for small businesses, has made a strategic move by appointing Tom Burnet, a seasoned tech executive, to its Board of Directors. This decision marks a significant step forward in Pipedrive’s journey towards global expansion and continued innovation in the competitive tech landscape. Meet Tom Burnet: A Tech Visionary with a Proven Track Record Tom Burnet brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Pipedrive’s boardroom. With a distinguished career that includes leadership roles in top-tier public and private The post The Tech Powerhouse’s Secret Weapon Revealed! Meet the Newest Addition to Their Board appeared first on Business Today
: Brussels, 06 May - During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s draft adequacy decision under the GDPR concerning the European Patent Organisation (EPO) . In addition, the Board adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s proposal to extend the validity of the UK adequacy decisions under the GDPR and the Law Enforcement Directive (LED) . Finally, the EDPB agreed to grant the status of observer to the Personal Data Protection Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Adequate protection of personal data by the EPO At the European Commission’s request, the Board adopted an opinion on the Commission’s draft adequacy decision regarding the European Patent Organisation (EPO). Once formally adopted by the Commission, this will be the first adequacy decision concerning an international organisation and not a country or a region. An adequacy decision is a key-mechanism in EU data protection legislation which allows the European Commission to deter[...]
: Background information Date of final decision: 15 May 2025 National case Controller: SOLOCAL MARKETING SERVICES Legal Reference(s): Article 7 (Conditions for consent), Article 6 (Lawfulness of processing) Decision: administrative fine and an order to cease electronic commercial prospecting in the absence of valid consent, together with a penalty of 10 000 € per day overdue after a period of 9 months Key words: administrative fine, consent, unsolicited communication Summary of the Decision Origin of the case As the French Supervisory Authority (SA) made commercial prospecting a priority topic for investigations in 2022, it focused on the practices of professionals in the sector, particularly those who resell data, including the many intermediaries in this ecosystem known as data brokers. The French SA carried out investigations on SOLOCAL MARKETING SERVICES which got prospect data mainly from data brokers, publishers of game contests and product testing sites (these actors are the first links in the cha[...]
: Background information Date of final decision: 15 May 2025 National case Controller: SOLOCAL MARKETING SERVICES Legal Reference(s): Article 7 (Conditions for consent), Article 6 (Lawfulness of processing) Decision: administrative fine and an order to cease electronic commercial prospecting in the absence of valid consent, together with a penalty of €10 000 per day overdue after a period of 9 months Key words: administrative fine, consent, unsolicited communication Summary of the Decision Origin of the case As the French Supervisory Authority (SA) made commercial prospecting a priority topic for investigations in 2022, it focused on the practices of professionals in the sector, particularly those who resell data, including the many intermediaries in this ecosystem known as data brokers. The French SA carried out investigations on SOLOCAL MARKETING SERVICES which got prospect data mainly from data brokers, publishers of game contests and product testing sites (these actors are the first links in the chai[...]