Articles by author: Justin Honore
It is often said that crime doesn’t pay. That might not apply to the world of cybercrime. In 2020, research from Atlas VPN found that cybercrime earned $1.5 trillion dollars in revenue. One approach to cybercrime that has seemed to grow in popularity as of late, despite being around for a while, is ransomware. We…
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Transportation
Is Ford’s Promotion Spree Enough to Appease Labor and Meet EV Production Demand?
Key Points: Ford’s promotion spree has seen hundreds of part-time workers promoted to full-time status. Many are trying to figure out why Ford made the decision ahead of their UAW deadline. The promotions seem to be a result of auto industry strikes and the labor movement. Commentary: Ford has recently promoted hundreds of their…
Education & EdTech
How One Startup is Targeting the Growing Threat of Cross-Language Plagiarism
Key Points: EdTech gained steam during the pandemic as classes moved online. Technology also increased opportunities to cheat and plagiarize. Cross-language plagiarism is a growing threat, as tech allows translation of languages. Commentary: EdTech has become more important in the last year and a half and, with technology, has more opportunities to cheat and…
InfoComm2021
Don’t Touch This: Trends and Technology at InfoComm 2021
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Healthcare
Is “Pay by Text” the Next Evolution of Ecommerce?
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Transportation
Car Repair Shops Are Thriving During Chip Shortage
Key Points: According to a Statista report, global sales of automobiles are projected to fall under 70 million units in 2021. The chip shortage has increased the value of used cars, which has led to an increase in vehicle repairs as car owners invest in their automotive asset. Even if production were to increase…