Target under attack

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How supply chain digitalization helped hackers to exploit an air-conditioning firm and compromise operations of one of the US biggest retail companies.

FedEx – the next big Challenge

“You can't ride along with your shipment, so let us do the work for you” [1]. Speed and reliability have been at the core of FedEx customer promise since its inception. However, both standards for speed and reliability are constantly increasing, challenging the shipping industry and keeping technological innovation as a top priority.

Citi: Banking on a digital future for financial services

Despite having been transformed by technology over the past half-century, the banking industry is threatened by increased digitalization, particularly the rise of start-ups that utilize technological solutions to provide better services at lower costs. Nevertheless, most large banks are uniquely situated to take advantage of the opportunities posed by advanced technologies. Citi, in particular, has transformed both its operating and business models in exciting ways; by continuing to lead in the industry, it will ensure its role at the center of the global financial system for another 200 years.

Citibank: Protecting Against Cyber Threats

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In an age where digitalization has been introduced into everyday items and the most important elements of our national infrastructure such as financial institutions and electrical power grids, how are private sector firms like Citibank protecting against cyber security threats?