ET Edge SCM Summit -South Edition 2026

CIOCoverage is an official Media Partner with ET Edge SCM Summit -South Edition 2026 starting from Dec 4th 2025. The ET Edge SCM Summit – South Edition spotlights how Southern India is powering India’s rise as a global supply chain leader. As the world pivots toward resilience, sustainability, and tech-enabled agility, the southern states – …

Oil & Gas Automation and Technology Week 2026

CIOCoverage is an official Media Partner with Oil & Gas Automation and Technology Week 2026 starting from Feb 10th 2026. AMG World is a global business intelligence company which accelerates the performance of individuals and organisations by facilitating interactive learning experiences for senior executives via state-of-the-art, high-velocity, high-intensity business meetings, seminars and masterclasses. The entire energy, …

Tokenization– The Silent Guardian of Payment Security

Let’s say you’re running an online store. Business is booming until one day, you receive news that your customer data has been breached. Card details, personal information—it’s all out there. The cost isn’t just financial; your reputation takes a hit, and customer trust vanishes overnight. Only if you had a system in place where even …

Payments: The Pulse of the Digital Economy

Every thriving digital economy rests on one critical foundation: payments. They are the invisible rails of commerce, connecting consumers to businesses, enabling governments to deliver services, and powering the financial inclusion of millions across the world. In the past, payments were seen as a back-office process, a necessary but invisible function. Today, they have become …

Faster Payments with AI and Automation

The payments industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Across sectors like retail, healthcare, and logistics, organizations are leveraging these technologies to streamline payment workflows, enhance fraud detection, and improve operational efficiency. This article explores the research-backed impact of AI and automation on payment systems, highlighting their …

Concerns Rise Over South Korea’s Massive US Investments and Their Impact on Domestic Economy

Following the inauguration of US President Donald Trump earlier this year, South Korea’s government and corporations have been under increasing pressure to channel hundreds of billions of dollars into investments in the United States as a measure to avoid elevated tariff barriers. Economic observers have voiced growing unease that these substantial overseas commitments may undermine …

Prolonged Federal Shutdown May Cost US Economy Up to $14 bn, CBO Warns

The ongoing federal government shutdown could reduce US economic output by as much as $14 billion, according to an assessment by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The nonpartisan agency projected that the lapse in government funding could lower gross domestic product by up to 2% during the fourth quarter of the year. As of October …

Merchant payment ecosystem | MPE Berlin 2026

CIOCoverage is an official Media Partner with MPE Berlin 2026 starting from Mar 17th 2026. MPE is Europe’s #1 conference for the merchant payments ecosystem, unitingmerchants, acquirers, innovators, fintechs, and regulators to tackle what drives the industry: AI in payments, fraud prevention, stablecoins, optimization, A2A payments, PSD3, and more. 1,600+ attendees, 500+ global merchants, 170+ speakers, 90+ sponsors. MPE key pillars: 100% …

Microsoft’s Pricing Overhaul Could Drive Up Enterprise Software Costs

Microsoft has ended its long-standing volume-based discounts for online services, a move that could add millions of dollars to enterprise software budgets. The change, effective November 1, is part of a broader push by the tech giant to standardize its pricing model across markets and delivery channels. The new policy impacts cloud and subscription-based products, …

China and US Ease Trade Tensions With Tariff and Export Rule Suspensions

China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced several outcomes from the latest round of China-US economic and trade talks held in Kuala Lumpur, signaling a modest thaw in relations between the two economies. The measures include tariff suspensions, adjustments to export controls, and agreements on agricultural trade and anti-drug cooperation. According to the ministry, the United …