The Ponemon study found that security budgets are growing despite any doubts about value received. That would be one reason why Microsoft just bought BlueTalon, which sells systems to block unauthorized data access by internal users. BlueTalon talks about security for “data estates”, which nicely captures the vast scope of data storage in today’s enterprises.
Quotient Technology manages a promotion network that it says accounts for 75% of all consumer packaged goods digital coupon activations. They’ve just launched a service to build digital ad audiences based on their data, which also includes purchase history on over 100 million consumers. Ads will be delivered through web sites, mobile apps, social media, smart TVs, and other digital channels.
Wow, you are a really loyal reader. Is that you, Mom? I promise I’ll come for dinner tomorrow. If you’re not Mom, here’s a Forrester Consulting report for adtech vendor 4C. They found nearly 80% of marketers agree video is becoming more important. What do the rest think, I wonder? Maybe if we read their brain waves….
Procrastinators of the world can throw a party whenever they get around to it: Google has once more pushed back complete third-party cookie deprecation. The new target is “early next year.” Reasons for the delay include concerns expressed by U.K. data regulator Information Commissioner’s Office, an ongoing inquiry by the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority, and widespread discontent in the advertising ecosystem.