Mobile trade-in programs return $668 million to U.S. consumers in Q1 2021

Continued year-on-year growth highlights the significant role mobile trade-in programs are having in stimulating new 5G smartphone upgrades 2nd June 2021 – Assurant, a leading global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases, today announced findings from its analysis of the mobile device trade-in and upgrade market for Q1 2021. Its Q1 Mobile Trade-in and Upgrade Industry Trends reveals the mobile trade-in industry returned more than $668 million to U.S. consumers during the first quarter of 2021—a 25% increase from $535 million in…

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COTTON USA reveals latest UK shopping trends

Man-made fibres are falling out of fashion, as more UK consumers choose natural materials 45% of Brits feel optimistic about their current financial situation, compared to 37% in 2014 UK consumers believe manufacturers, followed by brands and themselves, are to blame for non-environmentally friendly fashion 16 July 2018, London – New research released today by COTTON USA reveals the latest shopping habits of UK consumers – including where and how consumers buy products, their financial optimism, qualities that motivate purchase decisions, and material preferences. The findings, from COTTON USA’s Global…

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Top Five Networking Trends for 2018

Martin Hester, Strategic Consultant at Nuvias, looks at the networking trends that will shape 2018 Security First Cyber threats are becoming ever more sophisticated and increasing in volume. In addition, remote working or working across multiple sites and multiple devices, together with an increasing reliance on cloud-based applications, have all served to weaken traditional perimeter-based security. Traditional firewall technology is no longer enough. Anyone designing or planning a new network deployment in 2018 must adopt a ‘Security First’ mantra, with security being embedded into the network elements and design. When…

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