Starting in 2013, Microsoft will require a cross section of its suppliers to provide reports on their adherence to the requirements listed in the existing Microsoft Vendor Code of Conduct. The code of conduct sets standards for legal compliance, business ethics, labor and human rights standards, environmental protection, and respect for intellectual property.
Smartphone usage is growing exponentially, with new mobile device shipments expected to increase by 55 percent in 2010. In addition, Android and Apple iOS devices are expected to own 31 percent of global market share by year’s end.1 Increasingly the same device is being used for personal use, business use and for accessing entertainment and carrier-provided services. This fundamental shift in behavior offers tremendous productivity increases but also represents new security and management challenges for three key groups – IT organizations, consumers and communication service providers.
IBM Smarter checkout also provides seamless links to reducing front-of-the-store losses due to cashier and operations error, fraud and theft. The new offering also enables third-party services such as GTech online lottery and Zavers digital coupon capability at the point-of-sale.
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