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Relevant+ and Total Wireless are launching Beats Per Mile (BPM), a unique DJ-driven Latin music experience during Miami Race Week. The event, curated by Tigre Sounds, will be hosted at a local Latin coffee shop, featuring performances by DJs Gia Fu, Le Spam, Nickodemus, and Killabeatmaker.
The initiative aims to connect with U.S. Hispanic Gen Z audiences by combining motorsports excitement with Latin sounds in a coffee club setting. The event reflects the changing preferences of younger Hispanic consumers who are drinking less and seeking authentic connections.
The partnership highlights the growing importance of the U.S. Hispanic market, with 58% of the population under age 34 and buying power expected to reach $2.8 trillion by 2026.
Verizon Business has released its 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), revealing alarming trends in cybersecurity threats. The analysis of 22,000 security incidents, including 12,195 confirmed breaches, shows that third-party involvement in breaches has doubled to 30%, while vulnerability exploitation increased by 34%.
Key findings include:
- Credential abuse (22%) and vulnerability exploitation (20%) are leading attack vectors
- Ransomware attacks increased 37%, present in 44% of breaches
- Median ransom payment was US$115,000
- 88% of SMB breaches involved ransomware
The report highlights increased espionage-motivated attacks in Manufacturing and Healthcare sectors, with persistent threats to Education, Financial, and Retail industries. Positively, 64% of organizations did not pay ransoms, up from 50% two years ago.
Verizon Business has released its 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), revealing alarming cybersecurity trends in the Asia-Pacific region. The report analyzed over 22,000 security incidents, including 12,195 confirmed data breaches across 139 countries.
Key findings show that system intrusions caused 80% of APAC breaches, a significant increase from 38% last year. Malware incidents rose from 58% to 83%, with ransomware accounting for 51% of breaches. Globally, vulnerability exploitation increased by 34%, ransomware attacks rose 37%, and third-party involvement in breaches doubled.
The report highlights particular concerns for SMBs, with the median ransom payment reaching US$115,000. While 64% of organizations refused to pay ransoms (up from 50% two years ago), the report notes increased espionage-motivated attacks in Manufacturing and Healthcare sectors, along with persistent threats to Education, Financial, and Retail industries.
Verizon Business has released its 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), revealing significant increases in global cybersecurity threats. The report analyzed over 22,000 security incidents, including 12,195 confirmed data breaches.
Key findings show system intrusion breaches in EMEA nearly doubled to 53%, while third-party involvement in breaches doubled to 30%. Vulnerability exploitation increased 34% globally. In EMEA, 29% of breaches originated internally, compared to just 1% in APAC and 5% in North America.
The report highlights concerning trends including:
- 37% increase in ransomware attacks, now present in 44% of breaches
- Manufacturing sector saw espionage-motivated breaches surge sixfold to 20%
- Retail experienced a 15% increase in cyber incidents since 2024
- 64% of organizations did not pay ransoms, up from 50% two years ago
Verizon (VZ) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with total operating revenue of $33.5 billion, up 1.5% year over year. The company achieved industry-leading wireless service revenue of $20.8 billion, representing a 2.7% increase.
Key financial metrics include EPS of $1.15 (up from $1.09 in Q1 2024), net income of $5.0 billion (up from $4.7 billion), and free cash flow of $3.6 billion (up from $2.7 billion). The company's broadband segment added 339,000 net subscribers, including 308,000 fixed wireless access additions.
However, Verizon faced challenges in its mobility segment with 289,000 total postpaid phone net losses. The Consumer segment reported 356,000 wireless retail postpaid phone net losses, while the Business segment added 67,000 postpaid phone subscribers.
Verizon Communications (VZ) has announced it will release its first-quarter 2025 earnings on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The company will host a webcast presentation at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, with earnings materials available at 7:00 a.m. ET on Verizon's Investor Relations website.
The materials will include detailed first-quarter results, management commentary with recording and transcript, earnings news release, and financial tables. The company reported revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024.
Verizon Frontline has announced Rescue 42 as its newest 'Verizon Frontline Verified' partner. Rescue 42, a leading manufacturer of fire and rescue equipment since 1995, has earned this prestigious designation for meeting Verizon's high standards for public safety communications solutions.
The company's flagship product, the miniNSD™ AiO (Network System Deployable All-in-One), is a portable cell tower and satellite backhaul solution that can:
- Connect up to 64 devices
- Provide Wi-Fi hotspot coverage up to 500 feet
- Operate in harsh weather conditions
Based in Chico, California, Rescue 42 manufactures its products in the U.S. and has been serving the public safety sector for nearly three decades. The Verizon Frontline Verified program is specifically designed for vendors whose products support first responders and public safety officials during emergencies. Verizon reported revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024.
Verizon Business has launched 'My Biz Plan', an innovative wireless solution for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) featuring a 3-year price lock guarantee. The customizable plan includes unlimited calling, data, and texting with flexible business add-ons starting at $5 per month.
The plan offers pricing as low as $29 per month for 5+ lines with auto pay and paper-free billing. Key features include Verizon Business Mobile Internet Security protection and international connectivity options in over 210 countries. A special introductory offer running from April 10 to June 10 provides 15% off the core monthly plan price for new lines over 36 months, reducing the cost to $25/line per month for 5 lines.
The launch addresses findings from the 2024 State of Small Business Survey indicating SMBs' challenges in managing costs while investing in growth tools.
Verizon (VZ) announces the launch of the Google Pixel 9a on April 10, 2025, available for $13.88/month over 36 months or free with any new myPlan line. The device, priced at $499.99 retail, comes in Obsidian and Iris colors.
Key offerings include:
- Google One AI Premium perk for $10/month ($9.99 monthly savings)
- Industry-first three-year price lock guarantee on myPlan and myHome network plans
- Free Pixel 9a for business customers with select data plans
- 30-day free trial of Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network
The promotion runs through June 30, 2025, featuring the AI-powered Pixel 9a with Gemini integration, advanced camera capabilities, and seven years of updates from Google. Plans start at $30 per line monthly with four lines on Unlimited Welcome and Auto Pay.
Verizon Communications (VZ) has announced it will release its first-quarter 2025 earnings on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The company will host a webcast presentation at 8:30 a.m. ET, with earnings materials available from 7:00 a.m. ET on their Investor Relations website.
The materials will include detailed first quarter results, management commentary with recording and transcript, earnings news release, and financial tables. The company reported revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024.
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