IT decision makers (ITDMs) expressed concerns about the resources available and allotted to them for addressing cybersecurity threats and meeting current and future business demands, according to new research from Intermedia. The Index surveyed 350 ITDMs, statistically measuring IT confidence levels on a 10-point scale (where zero represents “not confident at all” and 10 represents
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Monthly Archives: December 2016
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Research shows Brits are set to binge on Christmas TV
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UK television audiences are preparing to feast on holiday viewing this Christmas TV and Over-the-Top (OTT) TV services are top of the menu, as the proportion of British consumers subscribing to paid video-on-demand services has soared from 19 per cent to 34 per cent over the last year, according to new research from subscription, billing and CRM specialist
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Small businesses and cyber crime at Christmas: Stay vigilant
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UK retailers are expected to see a dangerous spike in online criminal activity in the run up to Christmas 2016. According to recent data from digital security specialist ThreatMetrix, more than 20 million cyber attacks are expected to target online retailers and shoppers in the UK alone, across the last quarter of the year. With
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UK SMEs paralysed by cybersecurity need to get fundamentals right
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UK organisations are paralysed by the choice of security technologies available to them, but are failing to maintain the basic fundamentals. This is according to Peter Groucutt, managing director at Databarracks. Groucutt has significant concerns about the vulnerability of UK organisations against a growing cybersecurity threat landscape. Groucutt says that cybersecurity threats are now the
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Mannatech Celebrates Growth With Leadership Events in Mexico and Colombia
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Mannatech Mexico’s live-streamed Super Regional event took place in Guadalajara, Mexico on Saturday, November 12, which was met with great enthusiasm and a standing-room-only crowd.
The theme for this Foro de Lideres was “Creo en Mi” (Believe in Me). With an outstanding 450 in attendance, the event featured corporate and Associate leaders who shared business building insight to help encourage and inspire Associates.
Among the Associate speakers were Germain Vaca, Sandra Galan and Guillermo Lemble, Mirian Rodriguez and Daniel Bedolla, as well as Soraya Kan and Alex Lee. These leaders shared their own tips on how to successfully build a global business and how to reach the next level.
Mannatech Corporate leaders also shared their vision and updates for Mexico at the event including Chris Simons, Regional President of North America and EMEAA; Olga Zamudio,
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Consumer Watchdog TINA Going After Plexus Worldwide
by Ted Nuyten • • 0 Comments
TINA.org is a non-profit organization that uses investigative journalism, education, and advocacy to empower consumers to protect themselves against false advertising and deceptive marketing.
The organization has triggered in the past FTC investigations. According to their below press release, Plexus could be a target.
TINA:
Plexus Worldwide, an Arizona-based multilevel marketing (MLM) company that markets nutritional supplements, weight-loss, and personal care products, calls itself the “health and happiness” company that offers life-changing financial freedom for recruits.
But an investigation by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found issues that could put a darker spin on the meaning of life-changing.
Here’s what you should know about Plexus:
1. Unsubstantiated Health Claims
Despite a previous FDA warning, TINA.org found more than 100 unsubstantiated health claims marketing Plexus products for everything from depression to cancer to Lyme disease.
2. Breast Chek Recheck
Though Plexus’ Breast Chek
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LifeVantage 2016 Sales Up 8.5% To $206.5 Million
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LifeVantage Announces Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2016 and the First Quarter of Fiscal 2017
Company files Forms 10-K and 10-Q for periods ended June 30, 2016 and
September 30, 2016, respectively
Expects to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing rules
First Quarter of Fiscal 2017 Revenue Increased 21.0% year-over-year
Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2016 Revenue Increased 17.1% year-over-year
Fiscal Year 2016 Revenue Increased 8.5% to $206.5 million
Company Initiates Fiscal 2017 Guidance
LifeVantage Corporation (Nasdaq:LFVN) today reported financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2016; and its first fiscal quarter of 2017.
“Today we filed our Form 10-K for fiscal 2016 and our Form 10-Q for the first fiscal quarter of 2017 and are again current with our SEC filings, which puts us back into compliance with our loan covenants and is expected
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Xango Classified As Triple A Opportunity
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Xango is classified as Triple A (AAA+) opportunity based on key figures such as revenue, momentum, poll results, alexa ratings, input from direct selling professionals, top earners and Head Office visits.
Business For Home recommends Xango. There is high certainty that the net benefit is substantial for a (new) representative.
XANGO is a recognized leader in health and wellness products. Currently expanding into a wider range of botanicals, XANGO was the first company to market a premium mangosteen beverage, XANGO Juice, to consumers worldwide. XALO Ageless by XANGO complements XANGO Juice to fight aging at the cellular level and rejuvenate the body and mind.
XANGO’s roster of premium, functional products also includes XANGO Aeris, an exclusive anti-aging skin care system to address fine lines and wrinkles and help people look and feel young
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4 Bad Money Habits That Have Left Millionaires Broke
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The fundamental mistake newly-rich people often make is to think they have so much money they can’t blow it all.
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7 Things Teenagers Can Teach You About Social Media Success
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A good way to decipher social media is to learn from young people for whom it is no mystery at all.