#Big Data Security Market Share

[globalindustrypulse]

The Big Data Security Market Size, Share | CAGR 17.3% during 2025-2032

The global big data security market size was valued at USD 23.68 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 83.95 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 17.3% during the forecast period (2025–2032). The increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, growing regulatory compliance requirements, and rapid digital transformation across sectors are driving significant investment in big data protection.

Key Market Highlights

2024 Global Market Size: USD 23.68 billion

2025 Forecast Start Point: USD 27.40 billion

2032 Global Market Size: USD 83.95 billion

CAGR (2025–2032): 17.3%

Market Outlook: Rising demand for security solutions that protect structured and unstructured big data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Key Players in the Global Big Data Security Market:

IBM Corporation

Oracle Corporation

McAfee LLC

Microsoft Corporation

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Symantec (Broadcom Inc.)

Cloudera Inc.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Check Point Software Technologies

Imperva

Palo Alto Networks

Talend

Splunk Inc.

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Market Dynamics:

Growth Drivers

Explosion in data volumes across enterprises, cloud platforms, and edge devices

Stringent compliance mandates (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA)

Increased adoption of cloud and hybrid cloud models needing secure data movement and storage

Surge in cyberattacks targeting high-value data sets like PII and financial records

Growing implementation of AI/ML for security analytics and anomaly detection

Key Opportunities:

Development of AI-powered big data threat detection platforms

Integration of big data security with DevSecOps and data governance models

Expansion of managed security services (MSS) in data-heavy verticals

Customized solutions for healthcare, BFSI, retail, and energy sectors

Opportunities in edge and IoT security, especially for real-time big data use cases

Emerging Trends:      

Adoption of AI and deep learning for automated data threat mitigation

Rise of unified data governance frameworks integrating security and compliance

Shift toward Zero Trust architectures for granular access control

Demand for real-time risk scoring and behavioral analytics

Cloud-native security solutions for containerized and serverless environments

Technology & Application Scope:

Core Solutions: Encryption, tokenization, firewall, antivirus/antimalware, SIEM, IAM, and data loss prevention

Deployment Models: On-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid

Data Types Secured: Personal Identifiable Information (PII), financial transactions, operational data, sensor data, unstructured business records

Industries Served: BFSI, government, healthcare, retail, telecom, manufacturing, and energy

Applications: Real-time risk analytics, compliance auditing, insider threat detection, and secure cloud analytics

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Recent Developments:

March 2024 – IBM launched an updated Guardium Data Protection for Big Data, optimized for hybrid multicloud environments, offering AI-based anomaly detection and advanced auditing features.

September 2023 – Palo Alto Networks integrated advanced threat intelligence with big data processing platforms to deliver improved data security visibility and predictive breach detection.

December 2023 – Cloudera announced strategic collaboration with AWS to deliver secure big data analytics-as-a-service tailored for heavily regulated industries.

Conclusion:

The global big data security market is poised for substantial growth as organizations face mounting pressure to secure exponentially growing data ecosystems. Investments are accelerating across technologies that not only protect data but also ensure visibility, regulatory compliance, and resiliency in digital-first environments.

Vendors that offer scalable, cloud-native, and AI-enhanced big data security platforms will be best positioned to lead the market in the coming decade.

[never-quite-buried]

Nope now it’s at the point that i’m shocked that people off tt don’t know what’s going down. I have no reach but i’ll sum it up anyway.

SCOTUS is hearing on the constitutionality of the ban as tiktok and creators are arguing that it is a violation of our first amendment rights to free speech, freedom of the press and freedom to assemble.

SCOTUS: tiktok bad, big security concern because china bad!

Tiktok lawyers: if china is such a concern why are you singling us out? Why not SHEIN or temu which collect far more information and are less transparent with their users?

SCOTUS (out loud): well you see we don’t like how users are communicating with each other, it’s making them more anti-american and china could disseminate pro china propaganda (get it? They literally said they do not like how we Speak or how we Assemble. Independent journalists reach their audience on tt meaning they have Press they want to suppress)

Tiktok users: this is fucking bullshit i don’t want to lose this community what should we do? We don’t want to go to meta or x because they both lobbied congress to ban tiktok (free market capitalism amirite? Paying off your local congressmen to suppress the competition is totally what the free market is about) but nothing else is like TikTok

A few users: what about xiaohongshu? It’s the Chinese version of tiktok (not quite, douyin is the chinese tiktok but it’s primarily for younger users so xiaohongshu was chosen)

16 hours later:

Tiktok as a community has chosen to collectively migrate TO a chinese owned app that is purely in Chinese out of utter spite and contempt for meta/x and the gov that is backing them.

My fyp is a mix of “i would rather mail memes to my friends than ever return to instagram reels” and “i will xerox my data to xi jinping myself i do not care i share my ss# with 5 other people anyway” and “im just getting ready for my day with my chinese made coffee maker and my Chinese made blowdryer and my chinese made clothing and listening to a podcast on my chinese made phone and get in my car running on chinese manufactured microchips but logging into a chinese social media? Too much for our gov!” etc.

So the government was scared that tiktok was creating a sense of class consciousness and tried to kill it but by doing so they sent us all to xiaohongshu. And now? Oh it’s adorable seeing this gov-manufactured divide be crossed in such a way.

This is adorable and so not what they were expecting. Im sure they were expecting a reluctant return to reels and shorts to fill the void but tiktokers said fuck that, we will forge connections across the world. Who you tell me is my enemy i will make my friend. That’s pretty damn cool.

[olderthannetfic]

I know you love scivener, but do you know anything about ellipsus? It's meant to be an aternative to google docs for collaborative writing.

I heard about them when they dropped nanowrimo as a sponsor over their inclusion of AI bullshit, which seemed promising. And digging around on their homepage I saw mentions of beta reading and ao3, and apparently they're trying to promote themselves on Tumblr now.

So it really sounds like we're the target audience, which could be great, but I don't know enough to be able to tell if there's an obvious catch somewhere?

--

This is the first I've heard of them. A quick scroll through their website seems promising.

As usual, the basic questions are:

How much does this product cost to develop?

Do they have a business plan that makes sense with that cost?

This kind of software can, theoretically, be made by a few friends dicking around, not a huge programmer team all of whom have it as their primary job, so it isn't the pile of massive red flags that all attempts at social media are.

From the site:

"Today we are a small, close-knit team of seven, located across the post-capitalist landscapes of Berlin, Bologna, Buenos Aires, and Szczecin. (So much for our alliteration-based hiring strategy.) True to our mission, we're a progressive, remote-friendly company that prioritizes creativity, community, and creative exchange."

Jobs are listed as: Co-founder and CEO, Co-founder and community, Product and marketing, Design, and Engineering x3.

That seems like a reasonable breakdown and a size of team that could possibly be paid for with some non-insane business model.

The types of red flags we're looking for are

"We want to be the next instagram!"

Many idea people with nebulous skills, few programmers

Thinking you can run tumblr with three programmers

Thinking you can pay for 100 programmers with a cheapass subscription model

Programmers are random, cheap contract workers the founders don't know

Venture capital from sources that will want a big payout rather than support from people who share the goals/values of the team

Extremely overcrowded field with tons of products that do exactly this already

Unclear nature of product or a product that doesn't seem to actually have a market

etc.

What they say about money is in the FAQ:

Will Ellipsus have a paid plan? In order to grow the team and fund ongoing feature development, we will need to charge for a version of Ellipsus at some point. A paid version would be targeting users with specific needs related to advanced security, data syncing, and collaboration. But there will always be a free version of Ellipsus, and we want to be as generous as possible in what's included on that free plan (e.g., unlimited docs and drafts, for starters). It takes time to build a great freemium experience (not to mention a premium product people will happily pay for), which is why we won't roll that out in 2024. While the features that will be included in our paid plan aren't final-final, we can share that everything in the product today will be included in our free plan.

This sounds reasonable. It just remains to be seen whether they keep at it or go belly up (taking your data with them). I guess you'd have to know more about the specific people building this to decide whether they'll be reliable.

The biggest potential issues I see are it being difficult to get people to ditch google docs despite its issues, this taking off big time and the owners deciding to sell it for $$$$$$ to someone who will then ruin it, or the team just not being competent.

But since I don't know any of them, I have no idea how good they are at business.

[losticaruss]

not sure if people have already posted about this but i think it's important to share. i know they've posted follow-ups on tiktok (and maybe ig), including the statement that it is OFFICIALLY happening CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY. DECEMBER 24 AND 25. there's also an official list that includes, but isn't limited to, spotify, tiktok, ig, ANY meta products, hulu, netflix, and the like. genuinely this is SOSOSO important

[ID: a tiktok from @/skyfisherforskyfish.

audio begins:

"i've moved on from feeling spiteful. im officially feeling... diabolical. the next big thing we can do to harm big business- after you've cancelled your amazon subscription, after you've cancelled your audible, after you've moved your money out of big banks and into local credit union, after you've figured out a way to buy local- the next big thing, ladies and gentlemen, is the data strike of Christmas 2024. why would a data strike be effective? because data is the most valuable asset on earth, right after human suffering from denying people who need healthcare, healthcare. that is actually the reason behind the tiktok ban. it's not about national security, it's about the data war that's happening between the united states and china. Christmas is a very pivotal moment, because all of the gifts are purchased, and now companies get to observe what you do with the money and gifts you've been given. your data is critically important right now for training their models and training their campaigns going forward on how consumer behavior is influenced by the holidays. that's not the only thing. following the shooting of the united healthcare ceo, the surveillance state has absolutely exploded in popularity- as you can see, many cities particularly los angeles (where i live) expanding their budgets for next year to use video surveillance on its populations. it's horrifying! it's dystopian! it's entirely preventable. the data strike is one to two days where we simply get off social media. you do not give them a second of your time for advertising dollars, for data mining, for any of it. this would not only kneecap the marketing budgets of big businesses, which have already been spent, they've already been expended, you will only ruin their r.o.i.. you will also prevent them from furthering the expansion of the surveillance state. you could directly say fuck you to zuckerberg and musk easily, with no pain. further, it's a great opportunity because during the holidays, we're pretty busy anyways, and you're there with family. and i know you're like 'oh, i don't want to hang out with my family, i just want to tap out!' challenge yourself. even if you're not having a good time, just have a time, rather than being completely numbed out by your screen, don't you think? one day won't kill you. two days would be a superhuman feat and i would be so impressed, i'd be so proud of you. you could also save on carbon emissions, because it requires a lot of energy to run this app (tiktok) and all of its servers, and every other social media. i have already seen such an enormous amount of collective action taken- people cancelling their amazon subscriptions, people taking their money out of big banks, going to local credit unions, decentralizing their purchases, starting small, local community gardens, going back to their libraries- people are taking action, and just because you don't see it online does not mean it's not happening. in fact, i want you to be absolutely aware that the reason you're not seeing it online is because it is happening. together, we can do the data strike of Christmas 2024. please share this video, please encourage your friends and family to take this shit seriously because the effect and the impact we could have on the market, on the surveillance state, and on the environment is legitimately enormous, and i believe in us. thank you for watching, i know this video is long, i know you've got shit to do. have fun scrolling. talk to later, bye."

/end ID]

[linkyu]

tell me about your defense contract pleage

Oh boy!

To be fair, it's nothing grandiose, like, it wasn't about "a new missile blueprint" or whatever, but, just thinking about what it could have become? yeesh.

So, let's go.

For context, this is taking place in the early 2010s, where I was working as a dev and manager for a company that mostly did space stuff, but they had some defence and security contracts too.

One day we got a new contract though, which was... a weird one. It was state-auctioned, meaning that this was basically a homeland contract, but the main sponsor was Philip Morris. Yeah. The American cigarette company.

Why? Because the contract was essentially a crackdown on "illegal cigarette sales", but it was sold as a more general "war on drugs" contract.

For those unaware (because chances are, like me, you are a non-smoker), cigarette contraband is very much a thing. At the time, ~15% of cigarettes were sold illegally here (read: they were smuggled in and sold on the street).

And Phillip Morris wanted to stop that. After all, they're only a small company worth uhhh... oh JFC. Just a paltry 150 billion dollars. They need those extra dollars, you understand?

Anyway. So they sponsored a contract to the state, promising that "the technology used for this can be used to stop drug deals too". Also that "the state would benefit from the cigarettes part as well because smaller black market means more official sales means a higher tax revenue" (that has actually been proven true during the 2020 quarantine).

Anyway, here was the plan:

Phase 1 was to train a neural network and plug it in directly to the city's video-surveillance system, in order to detect illegal transactions as soon as they occur. Big brother who?

Phase 2 was to then track the people involved in said transaction throughout the city, based on their appearance and gait. You ever seen the Plainsight sheep counting video? Imagine something like this but with people. That data would then be relayed to police officers in the area.

So yeah, an automated CCTV-based tracking system. Because that's not setting a scary precedent.

So what do you do when you're in that position? Let me tell you. If you're thrust unknowingly, or against your will, into a project like this,

Note. The following is not a legal advice. In fact it's not even good advice. Do not attempt any of this unless you know you can't get caught, or that even if you are caught, the consequences are acceptable. Above all else, always have a backup plan if and when it backfires. Also don't do anything that can get you sued. Be reasonable.

Let me introduce you to the world of Corporate Sabotage! It's a funny form of striking, very effective in office environments.

Here's what I did:

First of all was the training data. We had extensive footage, but it needed to be marked manually for the training. Basically, just cropping the clips around the "transaction" and drawing some boxes on top of the "criminals". I was in charge of several batches of those. It helped that I was fast at it since I had video editing experience already. Well, let's just say that a good deal of those markings were... not very accurate.

Also, did you know that some video encodings are very slow to process by OpenCV, to the point of sometimes crashing? I'm sure the software is better at it nowadays though. So I did that to another portion of the data.

Unfortunately the training model itself was handled by a different company, so I couldn't do more about this.

Or could I?

I was the main person communicating with them, after all.

Enter: Miscommunication Master

In short (because this is already way too long), I became the most rigid person in the project. Like insisting on sharing the training data only on our own secure shared drive, which they didn't have access to yet. Or tracking down every single bug in the program and making weekly reports on those, which bogged down progress. Or asking for things to be done but without pointing at anyone in particular, so that no one actually did the thing. You know, classic manager incompetence. Except I couldn't be faulted, because after all, I was just "really serious about the security aspect of this project. And you don't want the state to learn that we've mishandled the data security of the project, do you, Jeff?"

A thousand little jabs like this, to slow down and delay the project.

At the end of it, after a full year on this project, we had.... a neural network full of false positives and a semi-working visualizer.

They said the project needed to be wrapped up in the next three months.

I said "damn, good luck with that! By the way my contract is up next month and I'm not renewing."

Last I heard, that city still doesn't have anything installed on their CCTV.

tl;dr: I used corporate sabotage to prevent automated surveillance to be implemented in a city--

hey hold on

wait

what

HEY ACTUALLY I DID SOME EXTRA RESEARCH TO SEE IF PHILLIP MORRIS TRIED THIS SHIT WITH ANOTHER COMPANY SINCE THEN AND WHAT THE FUCK

HUH??????

well what the fuck was all that even about then if they already own most of the black market???

[intensifyre]

SME stock Krishival Foods rise after Q4 results, FY25 operational highlights

SME stock: Krishival Foods share price increased nearly 2% after reporting a 21.3% rise in Q4FY25 net profit to ₹5.25 crore. Total income rose 155% to ₹130.85 crore, driven by strong performance from Krishival Nuts and Melt N Mellow.

The company functions under two unique and rapidly growing consumer brands: ‘Krishival Nuts’ and ‘Melt N Mellow’. For the quarter ending in March, Krishival Nuts reported a revenue of ₹175 crore, marking a 67% increase year-over-year from ₹104 crore during the same quarter last year. The company noted that robust growth in its core segments, driven by a diverse product range and retail expansion, contributed to these results in an exchange filing.

Melt N Mellow recorded revenue of ₹51 crore for the quarter ending in March, a 38% rise year-over-year from ₹37 crore for the same period the previous year. Since the ice cream business was acquired in September 2024, the financial data from September 22, 2024, to March 31, 2025, has been included in the consolidated financial statements.

Operational Highlights

In terms of geographic coverage, Krishival Nuts is available in more than 102 Tier II and III cities, boasting over 25,000 retail outlets for Melt N Mellow ice cream across Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, and Telangana. The company is also expanding its retail presence with flagship Krishival Nuts stores in Calangute, Candolim, Alibaug, and Dapoli.

Regarding online and export channels, there are robust e-commerce collaborations with platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart, as well as rapid delivery services like Blinkit, Zepto, and Big Basket. The brand has successfully exported ‘Krishival Nuts’ to Singapore, reaching more than 300 retail locations there.

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[brocoffeeengineer]

The CFA Charter in the Age of Algorithms: Can Certification Outlast Clout?

Evidently, in the last few years, there has been a visible change in the entire financial landscape. The former traditional heroes of the investment banking industry, CFA charterholders, and certified analysts are now being challenged by a new group- the “finfluencers,” who have emerged rather more as a digital class than as an institution or a regulatory body. These are the social media-savvy financial influencers reshaping how young investors and aspiring finance professionals consume their financial educations via platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. The big question is can rigorous, structured qualifications like the CFA Charter withstand this wave of simplified, fast-paced content?

Finfluencers: Fast Fame, Greater Reach

Finfluencers are financial influencers, not necessarily with credentials and degrees. Most of them self-taught traders, people interested in personal finances, or early investors who share some tips, tricks, and general opinions on the market with others online. They cover things from stock market explainers to cryptocurrency predictions, budgeting hacks, and passive income strategies.

The allure is straightforward. Finfluencers cover complex finance concepts in widely understandable, digestible parcels that speak to the digitally born Gen Z and millennials. They do not use academic language but tap into everyday analogies and personal accounts to bring understanding. In this case, when such a message goes viral with high speed through social media algorithms, it provides them with unparalleled reach.

Is There A Trust-Gap?

Finfluencers, like with most other professions, could reach a wide audience lacking all the credentials and depth. In fact, misinformation among financial content creators is a major concern. In March 2024, swings of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) against unregistered investment advisers who misled their followers with false or exaggerated claims surged. A few finfluencers were fined or banned from offering investment advice without proper registration.

That is a glaring example of the growing trust deficit. The determinants include severe fines that barely catch the eye of talents on the online stock market. Finfluencers whose motivations tilt virality over responsibly, thus leaving virulent investment strategies or incomplete financial insights for public consumption; thus, unlike CFA Institute, which stands for a strong Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, these influencers remain unaccountable.

CFA: The Gold Standard of Finance

The CFA Charter, therefore, stands tall in this very setting as a mark of trustworthiness, depth, and professionalism. The three levels of the CFA examination process test candidates on a wide range of subjects including equities, derivatives, ethics, portfolio management, and alternative investments. The process is not geared toward anything viral; it is designed to develop expertise over the long term.

CFA charterholders are not simply financial analysts; they are also often the decision-makers in asset management firms, hedge funds, and investment banking. Their pronouncements are data-supported, model-supported, and framework-supported.

How The CFA Charter is Adapting

Surprisingly, the CFA Institute is not ignorant to digital evolution. They have just launched new micro-credential programs an updated curriculum concentrating on the real world and fintech as a result of the increasing interest among young candidates. The latest modules include blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing.

This is to say that values are updated to adapt and remain relevant without compromise to traditional ethics and analytical rigor. These movements are important to remain vibrant in a world loaded with information but as rare as real insight.

Location and Global Awareness

The overall growth of the financial influencer will find its acme in the rapidly developing financial markets. In India, where the digital tentacles are outspreading so fast, platforms such as YouTube and Instagram are becoming the most important conduits for financial literacy. Cities like Mumbai, India's financial capital, are experiencing a dual surge: a rise in fintech content creators alongside a rise in CFA aspirants.

The appetite for structured learning continues unabated. Increases in enrollments for courses like CFA course mumbai have been noted as finance students scramble for credibility in an age of omnipresent but often misleading online content.

Are Influencers and Analysts Able to Work Together?

Finfluencers and CFA professionals have the ability and potential to work together. Some charterholders have started to build their personal brands via LinkedIn and YouTube, a blend of credibility yet relatability. They use digital tools to help facilitate an understanding of finance while maintaining professionalism. This voice is desperately needed!

With enough regulations, cooperation, and transparency in disclosures, these finfluencers can move towards becoming aware educators. Charterholders with a CFA can escape the insular space of the boardrooms and reach the general population. Merging entertainment and expertise is the golden intersection.

Effect of Regulation and AI

The roles of both finfluencers and analysts are poised for change as AI tools like ChatGPT, portfolio optimization bots, and sentiment analysis engines become entrenched. While content creation is becoming easier, verifying the quality has become harder. Across the world, regulatory scrutiny is increasing on financial content posted on social media, which has led platforms to introduce disclaimers and to flag or, in some cases, discontinue specific hashtags regarding investment tips.

This new way signals more demand for verified professional advice. Everybody will keep searching on social media for financial education, but for those decisions that truly matter, CFA qualifications do provide some level of protection.

Conclusion: Coexistence Through Evolution

The arrival of finfluencers has brought a certain democratization to finance. Labels such as investing, saving, and creating wealth are on more lips than ever. However, with that democratization comes responsibility: with volatile markets and complex products, something like the CFA Charter provides a safety net-an anchor in the sea of fast-moving and oftentimes, untested advice.

What is ironically true for cities like Mumbai, where the wave of financial content promotes the 'fast', holds just as much for the 'slow'. The well-trodden paths remain a strong second option. CFA Training Program in Mumbai continues to attract serious-minded candidates who value substantive knowledge, ethical standards, and career credibility.

A balance between virality and tangible value will, in the long run, favor whoever can harness both sets of skills. Whoever merges insight and clout will thrive in the next ten years—finfluencers, CFA candidates, or whichever other designation may come by. That's a journey already worthy of pursuit!

[04k96]

The Social Credit System in China is a government-led initiative aimed at promoting trustworthiness in society by scoring individuals, businesses, and government institutions based on their behavior. While it’s often portrayed in Western media as a dystopian surveillance system, the reality is more nuanced. The system is still fragmented, evolving, and complex, blending both digital surveillance and bureaucratic rating mechanisms.

Here’s a detailed look at its structure, goals, mechanisms, and implications:

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1. Origins and Goals

The Social Credit System (社会信用体系) was officially proposed in 2001 and formally outlined in 2014 by the State Council. Its main objectives are:

• Strengthen trust in market and social interactions.

• Encourage law-abiding behavior among citizens, businesses, and institutions.

• Prevent fraud, tax evasion, default on loans, and production of counterfeit goods.

• Enhance governance capacity through technology and data centralization.

It’s inspired by a mix of Confucian values (trustworthiness, integrity) and modern surveillance capitalism. It’s not a single unified “score” like a credit score in the West but rather a broad framework of reward-and-punishment mechanisms operated by multiple public and private entities.

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2. Key Components

A. Blacklists and Redlists

• Blacklist: If an individual or business engages in dishonest or illegal behavior (e.g., court judgments, unpaid debts, tax evasion), they may be added to a “dishonest” list.

• Redlist: Those who follow laws and contribute positively (e.g., charitable donations, volunteerism) may be rewarded or publicized positively.

Examples of punishments for being blacklisted:

• Restricted from purchasing plane/train tickets.

• Difficulty in getting loans, jobs, or business permits.

• Public exposure (like having one’s name posted in public forums or apps).

Examples of rewards for positive behavior:

• Faster access to government services.

• Preferential treatment in hiring or public procurement.

• Reduced red tape for permits.

B. Fragmented Local Systems

Rather than one central system, there are hundreds of local pilots across China, often using different criteria and technologies. For example:

• Rongcheng (in Shandong Province) implemented a points-based system where citizens start at 1,000 points and gain or lose them based on specific actions.

• Hangzhou introduced systems where jaywalking, loud behavior on buses, or failing to show up in court could affect a personal credit profile.

Some local systems are app-based, while others are more bureaucratic and paper-based.

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3. Surveillance and Technology Integration

A. Data Sources:

• Public records (tax, court, education).

• Private platforms (e.g., Alibaba, Tencent’s financial and social data).

• Facial recognition and CCTV: Often integrated with public security tools to monitor individuals in real-time.

B. AI and Big Data:

While the idea of a real-time, fully integrated AI-run system is more a long-term ambition than a reality, many systems use:

• Predictive analytics to flag high-risk individuals.

• Cross-agency data sharing to consolidate behavior across different parts of life.

However, this level of integration remains partial and uneven, with some cities far more advanced than others.

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4. Criticisms and Concerns

A. Lack of Transparency

• Citizens are often unaware of what data is being used, how scores are calculated, or how to appeal decisions.

• There’s minimal oversight or independent auditing of the systems.

B. Social Control

• Critics argue the system encourages conformity, discourages dissent, and suppresses individual freedoms by rewarding obedience and penalizing perceived deviance.

• It may create a culture of self-censorship, especially on social media.

C. Misuse and Arbitrary Enforcement

• Cases have emerged where individuals were blacklisted due to clerical errors or as a result of political pressure.

• There are concerns about selective enforcement, where some citizens (e.g., activists) face harsher consequences than others.

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5. Comparisons to Western Systems

It’s important to note:

• Western countries have private credit scores, employment background checks, social media tracking, and predictive policing—all of which can impact someone’s life.

• China’s system differs in that it’s state-coordinated, often public, and spans beyond financial behavior into moral and social conduct.

However, similar behavioral monitoring is increasingly used in tech-based social systems globally (e.g., Uber ratings, Airbnb reviews, Facebook data profiles), though usually without state-enforced punishments.

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6. Current Status and Future Trends

Evolving System

• As of the mid-2020s, China is moving toward greater standardization of the credit system, especially for businesses and institutions.

• The National Credit Information Sharing Platform is becoming more central, aiming to integrate local experiments into a coherent framework.

Smart Cities and Governance

• The social credit system is increasingly linked with smart city infrastructure, predictive policing, and AI-powered surveillance.

• This aligns with the Chinese government’s broader vision of “digital governance” and technocratic legitimacy.

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7. Key Takeaways

• Not one unified “score” like in fiction; it’s more like a patchwork of overlapping systems.

• Used as a governance tool more than a financial one.

• Integrates traditional values with modern surveillance.

• Viewed domestically as a way to restore trust in a society that has undergone rapid transformation.

• Internationally, it raises serious questions about privacy, freedom, and state overreach.

Needed clarification 😅

[thoughtportal]

The UK government has demanded that Apple creates a backdoor in its encrypted cloud service, in a confrontation that challenges the US tech firm’s avowed stance on protecting user privacy.

The Washington Post reported on Friday that the Home Office had issued a “technical capability notice” under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA), which requires companies to assist law enforcement in providing evidence.

The demand, issued last month, relates to Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) service, which heavily encrypts personal data uploaded and stored remotely in Apple’s cloud servers, according to the Post, which said this was a “blanket” request that applied to any Apple user worldwide. The ADP service uses end-to-end encryption, a form of security that means only the account holder can decrypt the files and no one else can – including Apple.

Apple declined to comment. However, in a submission to parliament last year it flagged its concerns about the IPA, saying it provided the government with “authority to issue secret orders requiring providers to break encryption by inserting backdoors into their software products”.

Apple touts privacy as one of its “core values” and describes it as a “fundamental human right”.

The Apple document refers to the ADP feature, claiming that “reporters and technical experts across the globe” welcomed it as an “invaluable protection” for private data.

The submission also indicates that Apple would refuse to cooperate with a request, saying the company would “never build a backdoor” and would rather withdraw “critical safety features” from the UK market.

However, the submission also points out that the IPA allows the UK government to impose requirements on companies based in other countries that apply to users globally.

Alan Woodward, a professor of cybersecurity at Surrey University, said the UK government had “lit the blue touch paper on a truly enormous fight in the never-ending saga of the encryption debate”.

He added: “I don’t see how this is to be resolved, as Apple has made such a big point of privacy for users. If they accede to this technical notice their reputation will be in tatters. They’re bound to challenge it.”

End-to-end encryption has become a battleground between successive UK governments and tech companies, with ministers arguing that the technology prevents law enforcement agencies from tackling criminals, including child abusers.

Companies are also barred from revealing whether they have received a technology capability notice under the IPA. The Washington Post reported that by the time Apple made its submission in March last year the US-based company had been informed that a notice might be served on it. The newspaper said the Biden administration had been tracking the matter since the UK government told Apple it might demand access, and Apple had said it would refuse.

A Home Office spokesperson said: “We do not comment on operational matters, including, for example, confirming or denying the existence of any such notices.”

The submission related to amendments to the IPA passed last year under Rishi Sunak’s government and included giving ministers power to clear in advance any product changes that could alter the UK government’s ability to access users’ data.

One expert warned that the multinational nature of the order could lead to a clash with the EU, which has an agreement with the UK allowing the free flow of personal data between the EU and UK – such as a company in Europe using a datacentre in the UK. The agreement comes up for review this year.

“This may provide a backdoor for access to European citizen data which could go against our ability to retain the rights to share personal data without restriction between the UK and Europe,” said Ross McKenzie, a data protection partner at the UK law firm Addleshaw Goddard.

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Have these tech giants considered the fact that people are reaching the end of their rope with having to migrate to new social media platforms. Like if you shut down another one what makes you think they're going to sign up to another one after the previous experience they've had

What makes you think they're going to keep signing up to these companies? What makes you think they're not going to switch off entirely and stop engaging with social media all together Because that's exactly what's going to happen. Everything that they are attempting to rebuild right now is a pointless waste of their time. Eventually people are just going to exhaust and turn off these type of platforms entirely

Take back what we have already built and fix it

regulate it properly if you have to, but it would be a big step in regaining the trust of the public if the company's own terms and conditions were altered to reflect the privacy and security of its users

To be perfectly honest I honestly think this is why we should not have social media sites based in the USA and all of them should be required to leave the country for another Territory to ensure their neutrality and the protection of users rights and their data

If you want to dominate the social media market then you need to do the following

be paying the users their share of what those advertising marketing companies are paying for their data in order to target them with their advertising

Ban the use of AI generated advertising

Eliminate the use of bots and return algorithmic control to the user

Why are these companies getting away with compiling user data, using it to create a marketing algorithm that is only financially beneficial to themselves. The user are the ones providing the information and the users are the entire reason why they are getting ad revenue at all. When do the users whose time gets wasted on the internet in order to drive traffic on their sites get paid their share of this revenue given that their presence is the entire reason they have a site to begin with, or do these companies prefer the current status quo of what is equatable to slavery by addiction?

I can guarantee you that whichever social media platform takes on my suggestion they are going to start reformulating how the other platforms choose to engage with their users due to the fact that paying them part of the ad revenue that they earn the site they are spending their spare time on will make them flock to it purely out of reward, because all of the other ones require you to generate a specific amount of content for their site in order to qualify for anything

Better yet, leave this choice in the hands of the account holders and make it opt in. If they opt in for ads then they get the financial reward for it, if they don't then they get an ad free version. That honestly sounds pretty fair to me, especially if the company themselves are not sharing my data with third parties and are keeping it secure

If I have to constantly be bombarded with shill bullshit and be expected to artificially drive traffic in favor of their platforms staying alive I want my fucking share. Too many god damn times has my information being misused to create billionaires that enabled me to be attacked and manipulated by fucking billionaire corporations

Pay people what their data is worth

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Earlier this year, McKinsey executives found themselves in serious political trouble. The Financial Times reported that their China branch had boasted in 2019 of its economic advice to the Chinese central government, while a McKinsey-led think tank prepared a book which advised China to “deepen cooperation between business and the military and push foreign companies out of sensitive industries.”

McKinsey, which had previously gotten media attention for promoting China’s Belt and Road initiative, responded with a statement saying that China’s central government had never to its knowledge been a client, and stressing its “75 year history of supporting the US government.” But the damage was done: Senior Republican policymakers called for McKinsey to be banned from tens of millions of dollars in federal contracts.

Once, information brokers like McKinsey could advise governments and share data across national borders with little controversy. Now, they are being forced to make hard choices—and not just by U.S. politicians. The Beijing branch of the Mintz group, a consultancy specializing in due diligence, was raided last year by Chinese authorities, which had apparently started worrying that accurate statistics about the Chinese economy were a national security threat. Bain, which provides detailed advice to corporations, was raided a month later.

These changes in practice go hand in hand with changes in regulation. Although China has eased off on some of the harshest implications of its new rules preventing the export of data, businesses still face serious uncertainty over what information they can export and what they can’t. The U.S, long notoriously lax in its treatment of sensitive data, has acquired a newfound zeal to prevent the export of certain kinds of information and moved sharply away from its past blanket support of “free cross-border information flows.”

Not so long ago, consultancies and other information brokers could work easily with different clients in different countries. Just as they talked to competing firms, they advised competing governments. In 2015, when senior McKinsey partner Lola Woetzel hoped the think tank’s book “provides useful input for the planning and development of China’s technology enterprises and government institutions,” she likely didn’t think she was making a controversial statement.

But what may have seemed banal then may now be depicted as smoking gun evidence that companies are helping the enemy. For decades, business leaders assumed that globalization meant market expansion. Their big worry was gaining and keeping market share, and competing with their rivals. Now, they are being thrown unprepared into a world where globalization means geopolitical risk—and information is the riskiest asset of all.

Top officials in Washington and Beijing no longer see economic information simply as the fuel for innovation and better business services. Instead, they worry about economic confrontation and act on fears over what might happen if there was an actual war, where data could power artificial intelligence, disinformation or surveillance. As markets become battlefields, government leaders begin to worry about who has crucial information about the contours of the combat zone—and who they might be sharing it with.

That is why leaders on both sides of the Pacific are ratcheting up actions aimed to limit the exchange of strategic information. Semiconductors—where the U.S. has imposed extensive restrictions on the export of tools and expertise—took the first hit. Now, business consultancies and compliance groups are in trouble. Soon, it may be everyone.

Once, information brokering seemed to be politically risk free. When political consultancies like McKinsey were criticized, it was usually left wingers deploring their business advice, not centrists and conservatives condemning their work with adversary governments. As governments realized they needed greater information and access, they started to rely more on international consultants, which worked with many clients in many countries.

Consultancy firms were already crucial middlemen in the globalized economy, providing advice and shaping so-called best practices. Big companies in Beijing could see what their peers in Boston were doing, and adapt it to local circumstances. Consultants began to do the same for government clients. Other major international businesses, such as accountancy firms and data brokers, got in on the action, providing governments with specialized information that they didn’t have themselves.

Just as specialized compliance firms told business how to raise capital or make safe investments under different regulatory regimes, business consultancies advised governments how to attract investment, optimize public service delivery, and learn from what other regulators were doing. Governments saw themselves as innovating and competing for market share in a global economy. That seemed to allow information brokers to become middlemen for governments too.

Businesses are rarely happy when an information broker offers advice to an economic competitor as well as to themselves, but they can live with it, so long as confidentiality is preserved. When governments thought of themselves like businesses, they could accept the same rough bargain.

All that has changed now that governments worry less about market competition and more about security competition. What once seemed like market advice to competing governments may now seem like trading information with the enemy. Building up an adversary’s economy may help fuel a military machine that might someday be used against you, and providing data and information might directly enhance their arsenal. Microsoft offered to “relocate” cloud computing staff from China amidst dire pronouncements from the Biden administration that cloud computing might help adversaries train AI.

These sweeping changes explain McKinsey’s current troubles. Business activities that seemed innocuous a few years ago may be depicted as near-treasonous today. Companies that did not directly engage with foreign governments, but that just gathered market information, face similar dilemmas. Chinese regulators justified their action against Mintz by claiming that the company had conducted “foreign-related statistical investigations.”

In a world of geopolitical competition, even apparently innocent collection of economic data can be penalized harshly. After all, other governments could potentially use such data to discover and exploit economic vulnerabilities, discovering which businesses have financial relationships with which, or which rely on foreign technologies that might be weaponized against them.

The U.S. has already acted to choke off China’s access to certain highly advanced semiconductors, and has targeted businesses with close relationships to China’s military.

China has cut off foreign access to key data on business relationships and technological advances, which it fears may be deployed against it.

Chinese officials have also complained furiously at U.S. actions, but their rhetorical conversion to the gospel of free exchange of information is belated and hypocritical. China does not just censor its own citizens and try to silence dissidents abroad. It has spent decades enthusiastically trying to force reporters and information companies to comply with the party line, exploiting the vulnerabilities of parent companies, which want access to China’s market.

When Bloomberg ran a story on the corruption of China’s party elite, the government searched its bureaus and ordered state-owned companies not to lease Bloomberg terminals. Bloomberg reportedly killed a second story that would bring the corruption story closer to Xi Jinping, suspending, and later firing, the reporter responsible, reportedly for revealing what had happened.

The U.S. and China have each made efforts to limit the economic repercussions. Jake Sullivan, the White House national security advisor, has taken to using the more anodyne term “derisking” as an alternative to “decoupling,” and has stressed that the U.S. wants a “small yard, high fence” approach that would limit China’s access to a limited number of “foundational” technologies, while allowing continued financial and informational exchange elsewhere. China has partly rolled back a national security law that would have made it vastly more difficult for companies to transfer internal data across borders.

But even so, the trend seems to point toward more restrictions on information exchange rather than less. It is nearly impossible to define what “foundational” technologies are in advance, or to keep the yard small when a bipartisan coalition wants to dramatically expand it. And while some in China’s complex internal political system might want continued international exchange of trade and information, national security hawks are ascendant, suggesting that the future may see more rather than fewer restrictions on information exchange.

Nor are traditional information brokers like McKinsey—or even Ernst & Young—the only plausible targets. The U.S. Congress has started investigating whether cranes used at U.S. ports are phoning back to the mothership in China, while the E.U. worries about Chinese produced airport screening equipment The data revolution means that nearly every major business is an information broker, and hence at risk of being targeted or pressed into service as a possible unwilling combatant.

Indiscriminate data collection has itself become a risky bet as the logic of national security devours the globalized economy. TikTok’s business model and its Chinese roots have led U.S. politicians to see it as an urgent national security risk. That is why they swiftly passed legislation intended either to force its sale or shut down its U.S. operations. Biden administration executive orders limit cloud service providers and data brokers from sending data to China. Elon Musk has had to hustle and build an alliance with Baidu to get China to consider approving Tesla’s compliance with data security laws.

Every prominent international business that extensively gathers data risks unwelcome attention and action. And nearly everyone is gathering data. So what can businesses do to minimize the risk of being McKinseyed?

The first and most obvious step is to map their exposure. Companies need to understand how much they have become information brokers, the specific information and data that they have collected, and the different jurisdictions that they are exposed to. Very often, data practices are consigned to middle management and company lawyers—but they now pose potential existential risks.

As a result, capacity needs to be built at the level of top management. Senior executives in strategic sectors of technology, such as semiconductor production, have had to educate themselves in a hurry about how geopolitics is transforming their business model.

Some businesses will have to consider reforming their internal organizational structures to make themselves more robust. McKinsey itself is moving toward a more centralized risk management system to make it less likely that ambitious partners, hungry to grow their client relationships, create risk for the firm as a whole.

But for some businesses, the best step may be the most radical one—considering whether they want to be in the business of information gathering and brokering at all. As Fourcade and Healy suggest, the drive to gather data on everything was at least as much the result of businesses piling in on what everyone else was doing, as of cool consideration of the possible business model.

Others may want to support national privacy and data protection laws that they previously opposed. Such laws provide them with a potential legal shield against foreign demands for data and information that would hurt their reputation and get them into political trouble back home. Finally, businesses may find themselves increasingly forced to choose between the U.S. and China.

Information brokers like McKinsey and Bain have long been criticized for their association with a particular model of globalized capitalism. That model is in trouble—and so are the businesses that helped propagate its gospel. As information increasingly comes to be seen not solely as an economic input, but also as a source of geopolitical risk and disadvantage, McKinsey won’t be the last information broker to end up being targeted by angry politicians.

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Top Reasons to Buy a Netherlands Dedicated Server for Your Growing Business

When your business starts gaining traction, it’s like watching your favorite sports team rise to the playoffs—exciting but nerve-wracking. That’s when you realize it’s time to level up your hosting game. Enter: Netherlands dedicated servers—the secret weapon that’s turning heads in the world of online business.

If you’re wondering why the Netherlands is a hotspot for dedicated hosting, buckle up. I’m here to walk you through why this option could be the best investment for your business growth. Spoiler alert: It’s not just about the servers; it’s about what they can do for you.

Why a Dedicated Server Netherlands Is a Game-Changer

Dedicated servers are like having your own private parking spot in a crowded city—nobody else can use it, and you have all the space you need. Unlike shared hosting or VPS hosting, a dedicated server means the entire server is yours.

Now, when you pick the Netherlands as your hosting location, you unlock perks that go beyond the basics. Here’s why it’s worth the hype:

Lightning-Fast Connectivity for Global Reach

The Netherlands is nicknamed the “Digital Gateway to Europe” for a reason. It’s one of the most connected countries in the world, and it boasts cutting-edge infrastructure like the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX).

This setup means your website loads faster, your data gets transferred quicker, and you get super low latency—especially when targeting customers in Europe, the USA, and beyond.

Example:

Imagine running an eCommerce store targeting both U.S. and European audiences. With a Netherlands dedicated server, your customers in New York or California won’t have to wait for ages for your site to load. That’s a win for their patience—and your sales!

Data Privacy Laws That Have Your Back

In the U.S., we’re big on privacy, but let’s face it—data regulations can be a bit murky. Over in the Netherlands, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes data security to the next level.

With a dedicated server Netherlands, you can reassure your customers that their sensitive information is protected by some of the strictest data privacy laws in the world.

Real Talk:

Think about a law firm or a healthcare company storing client data. Hosting in the Netherlands gives them an edge in terms of compliance and peace of mind.

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Dutch hosting providers don’t mess around when it comes to hardware. You’ll find top-tier equipment from brands like DELL, HP, and Intel powering these servers.

Combine that with redundant power supplies, cooling systems, and network connections, and you’re looking at an impressive uptime guarantee—often 99.99%.

Why This Matters:

For small businesses, every second of downtime can mean lost sales or missed opportunities. A reliable server ensures your website stays up and running, no matter what.

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Here’s the deal: businesses don’t grow at a steady pace—they explode, especially when you’re doing something right. A Netherlands dedicated server is scalable, so you can upgrade your resources without downtime.

Scenario:

Let’s say your website traffic doubles after a Black Friday sale. With dedicated hosting in the Netherlands, you can seamlessly scale up your server resources to handle the surge without losing customers.

Cost-Effective Hosting Options

You’d think all these perks would break the bank, right? Nope! Netherlands dedicated servers often offer better pricing compared to U.S.-based counterparts, thanks to lower operational costs and competitive markets.

When you consider what you’re getting—privacy, speed, reliability—it’s a no-brainer for businesses looking for value.

Pro Tip:

Many providers offer customized plans, so you’re not paying for resources you don’t need.

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Nobody wants to deal with tech problems alone. Dutch hosting companies pride themselves on stellar customer support, with experts available around the clock to solve issues.

Example:

Picture this: It’s midnight in New York, and your server crashes. With 24/7 support from a Netherlands provider, you can have someone troubleshoot the issue instantly—saving you stress and potential losses.

Green Hosting for Eco-Conscious Businesses

Sustainability is becoming a bigger priority for businesses, and Dutch data centers are leading the charge with eco-friendly practices. Powered by renewable energy and optimized for energy efficiency, they offer hosting solutions you can feel good about.

Bonus:

Eco-friendly hosting can be a unique selling point for your brand, especially if your audience values sustainability.

How to Choose the Right Netherlands Dedicated Server

So, you’re sold on the idea. Now what? Here are a few tips to pick the perfect hosting plan:

Know Your Needs: Understand your traffic levels, storage requirements, and budget.

Check Location Benefits: If you’re targeting U.S. and European customers, opt for a server with low latency for both regions.

Look for Extra Features: Managed services, DDoS protection, and backups can save you time and hassle.

Read Reviews: See what other businesses are saying about the provider.

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If you’re gunning for top spots on Google, a Netherlands dedicated server can help. Faster load times and enhanced security mean better rankings—simple as that. Plus, having a server in Europe can boost your SEO for European search engines.

Quick Tip:

Optimize your content for local keywords (like “buy Netherlands dedicated server”) to capture the attention of your audience.

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Take, for example, a mid-sized SaaS company from Chicago that switched to a Netherlands dedicated server. Not only did their page load times drop by 40%, but their European customer base grew by 25% within six months.

That’s the power of hosting smarter.

Conclusion: Why You Should Buy Netherlands Dedicated Server

At the end of the day, investing in a dedicated server Netherlands is like upgrading from a beat-up sedan to a luxury SUV—it’s smoother, faster, and way more reliable. Whether you’re running a blog, an online store, or a global enterprise, this hosting option can give you the speed, security, and support you need to thrive.

Your Next Step:

Ready to take the plunge? Buy Netherlands dedicated server today and watch your business soar. Trust me—it’s a decision your future self will thank you for.

FAQ

What Is a Netherlands Dedicated Server, and How Can It Help My Business?

A Netherlands dedicated server is a hosting solution located in the Netherlands that offers an entire server exclusively for your business. Unlike shared hosting, it provides enhanced performance, security, and scalability. With low latency and access to top-tier infrastructure, it’s ideal for businesses targeting customers in Europe, the U.S., and beyond.

Why Should I Choose a Dedicated Server in the Netherlands Over a U.S.-Based One?

Choosing a dedicated server Netherlands gives you advantages like lightning-fast speeds, strict GDPR-compliant data privacy laws, and access to one of the world’s best digital infrastructures (AMS-IX). While U.S. servers are great, Netherlands servers excel in providing global reach and eco-friendly hosting solutions.

Is a Netherlands Dedicated Server Suitable for Small Businesses?

Absolutely! Small businesses benefit greatly from dedicated servers in the Netherlands due to their cost-effectiveness and scalability. These servers are perfect for handling traffic spikes, ensuring uptime, and offering robust security measures, all while staying budget-friendly.

How Can Netherlands Dedicated Servers Improve My Website’s SEO?

Netherlands dedicated servers boost SEO by delivering faster load times, improved user experiences, and enhanced security. If your target audience includes European customers, hosting in the Netherlands can give your website an edge in regional search engine rankings.

Are Netherlands Dedicated Servers Eco-Friendly?

Yes, many Dutch hosting providers use green energy and optimize data centers for energy efficiency. This makes Netherlands dedicated servers a great choice for businesses prioritizing sustainability while maintaining top-notch hosting performance.

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Press Releases vs. Blog Posts: Which is More Effective?

You’re trying to get your brand noticed in 2025, and you’re wondering: should you write a press release or a blog post? Both can boost visibility, but they serve different purposes. This 15,000-word guide compares press releases and blog posts, helping you decide which fits your goals. We’ll explore their strengths, weaknesses, and best uses, with practical steps to maximize impact. From aiming to Get Published on LA Times to exploring BRG Communications Alternatives and leveraging APCO Alternatives, you’ll learn how to make smart choices. Expect real examples, data, and tips from my marketing experience, plus a nod to 9 Figure Media PR Agency, which secures guaranteed publicity in outlets like Forbes, Bloomberg, Business Insider, and WSJ. Let’s break down which tool will elevate your brand.

Understanding Press Releases

A press release is a formal announcement about your brand’s news — think product launches, partnerships, or awards. It’s designed for journalists and media outlets. A 2024 study found 65% of press releases lead to at least one media mention, making them a direct path to coverage.

Press releases shine when you need quick, wide-reaching exposure. I helped a startup announce their funding round with a press release, landing a feature in TechCrunch. If you’re aiming to Get Published on LA Times, a well-crafted press release is key. Professional PR services can refine your message and pitch it to the right editors.

Question: What big news does your brand have? A press release might be the way to share it.

Understanding Blog Posts

Blog posts are informal, engaging content on your website or platforms like Medium. They educate, entertain, or inspire your audience, building trust over time. A 2023 report showed 70% of consumers prefer brands with active blogs, as they feel more connected.

Blogs are great for storytelling and SEO. My friend’s coffee shop started a blog with brewing tips, driving 30% more website traffic. Unlike press releases, blogs let you control the narrative and publish anytime. They’re less about breaking news and more about building relationships.

Question: What story could your brand tell to engage customers? A blog post might be the perfect medium.

Key Differences Between Press Releases and Blog Posts

Choosing between press releases and blog posts depends on your goals. Here’s how they stack up:

Purpose: Press releases announce news; blog posts build engagement.

Audience: Press releases target journalists; blog posts target customers.

Tone: Press releases are formal; blog posts are conversational.

Distribution: Press releases go to media; blog posts live on your site or social platforms.

Lifespan: Press releases are timely; blog posts have evergreen potential.

A tech startup I advised used a press release for their product launch, scoring a Bloomberg mention. They followed up with a blog post explaining the product’s benefits, boosting SEO. 9 Figure Media PR Agency helped with the press release, ensuring placements in top outlets.

When to Use a Press Release

Press releases work best for big, time-sensitive news. Use them for:

Product launches: Announce new offerings to the media.

Funding rounds: Share investment news with investors.

Awards: Highlight recognition to build credibility.

Partnerships: Showcase new collaborations.

I saw a nonprofit send a press release about their GIA win, landing a CNN feature. If you want to Get Published on LA Times, a press release with a strong angle — like a unique partnership — can get editors’ attention. PR agencies streamline this, pitching to the right contacts.

Question: What’s your brand’s latest milestone? A press release could amplify it.

When to Use a Blog Post

Blog posts are ideal for ongoing engagement and brand-building. Use them to:

Share expertise: Offer tips or industry insights.

Tell stories: Highlight customer successes or your journey.

Boost SEO: Drive organic traffic with keywords.

Engage fans: Build a loyal community.

A fashion brand I know blogged about sustainable materials, doubling their email subscribers. Blogs let you connect directly with customers, unlike press releases, which rely on media pickup. BRG Communications Alternatives can help craft blog strategies that complement PR efforts, ensuring consistent messaging.

Question: What value can you offer your audience? A blog post could start the conversation.

Strengths of Press Releases

Press releases have unique advantages:

Media reach: They target journalists at top outlets.

Credibility: Coverage in trusted publications builds trust.

Speed: They share news quickly to a wide audience.

Authority: Formal announcements position you as a leader.

A startup I advised used a press release to announce a partnership, gaining a Business Insider feature. The exposure led to a 25% sales spike. 9 Figure Media PR Agency excels at securing such placements, guaranteeing spots in Bloomberg and WSJ. Press releases are your ticket to major media.

Question: How could a media mention change your brand’s perception? A press release might make it happen.

Strengths of Blog Posts

Blog posts offer distinct benefits:

Control: You decide the content and timing.

Engagement: Conversational posts build customer loyalty.

SEO: Well-optimized blogs drive long-term traffic.

Flexibility: Cover any topic, from tips to stories.

My cousin’s gym blogged about workout routines, ranking high on Google and attracting new clients. Unlike press releases, blogs live forever, delivering value years later. BRG Communications Alternatives can guide blog strategies to align with PR goals, maximizing impact.

Pro Tip: Use tools like Yoast to optimize blog posts for search engines.

Weaknesses of Press Releases

Press releases aren’t perfect. Watch for these:

Limited pickup: Not every release gets covered.

Short lifespan: News fades quickly.

Cost: Professional distribution can be pricey.

Formal tone: They don’t engage customers directly.

A brand I know spent $1,000 on a press release with no media bites. They hadn’t tailored it to editors’ needs. PR agencies like 9 Figure Media prevent this, crafting pitches that resonate with outlets like Forbes.

Question: Can you afford to miss media coverage? A pro can boost your odds.

Weaknesses of Blog Posts

Blog posts have downsides too:

Time-intensive: Quality posts take hours to write.

Slow results: SEO and engagement build gradually.

Limited reach: Blogs don’t automatically hit media.

Competition: Millions of blogs fight for attention.

A startup I advised struggled to get blog traffic until they optimized for keywords. Unlike press releases, blogs need consistent effort. BRG Communications Alternatives can help create content plans that drive results over time.

Question: Are you ready to commit to blogging? It’s a long game worth playing.

Step 1: Define Your Goals

Before choosing, clarify what you want:

Media coverage: Press release for quick exposure.

Customer engagement: Blog post for loyalty.

SEO growth: Blog post for organic traffic.

Credibility: Press release for authority.

A tech brand I worked with wanted media buzz, so they used a press release to announce a product, landing in WSJ. They later blogged about customer stories, boosting retention. 9 Figure Media PR Agency handled the press release, ensuring top-tier placements.

Pro Tip: Write down one goal for the next month. Pick the tool that fits.

Step 2: Craft Your Message

Both tools need a strong message. For press releases:

Lead with news: Highlight the who, what, why, and when.

Use data: Include stats or achievements.

Keep it formal: Stick to 400–600 words.

Add quotes: Include a leader or partner statement.

For blog posts:

Be conversational: Write like you’re chatting with a friend.

Offer value: Share tips, stories, or insights.

Use visuals: Add images or infographics.

Optimize: Include keywords for SEO.

A nonprofit I advised used a press release for their GIA win, scoring a Bloomberg feature. Their blog about the project’s impact grew their donor base. APCO Alternatives can refine both formats for maximum reach.

Question: What’s the core message you want to share? Tailor it to your tool.

Step 3: Distribute Effectively

Press releases need media outreach:

Use platforms: Try PR Newswire or Business Wire.

Pitch editors: Personalize emails to journalists.

Leverage PR: Agencies have direct media contacts.

Time it right: Send early mornings or midweek.

Blog posts need promotion:

Share on social: Post links on X or LinkedIn.

Email your list: Send posts to subscribers.

Optimize SEO: Use keywords and meta descriptions.

Repurpose: Turn posts into videos or infographics.

A startup I know used 9 Figure Media for press release distribution, landing in Business Insider. Their blog posts, shared via email, drove 20% more site visits. APCO Alternatives can boost both strategies with tailored outreach.

Pro Tip: Schedule posts or releases for Tuesday mornings — engagement peaks then.

Step 4: Measure Results

Track your impact to improve:

Press releases: Count media mentions, website traffic, or leads.

Blog posts: Monitor page views, time on page, or conversions.

Shared metrics: Check social shares or email opens.

ROI: Compare costs to revenue or growth.

A brand I advised measured their press release’s Bloomberg feature — it drove 1,000 new visitors. Their blog posts increased subscriber sign-ups by 15%. 9 Figure Media PR Agency provides analytics to ensure placements deliver.

Question: How will you know your efforts worked? Set up Google Analytics today.

Step 5: Combine Both for Maximum Impact

Why choose? Use press releases and blog posts together:

Announce with a press release: Share big news to media.

Follow with a blog: Dive deeper into the story for customers.

Cross-promote: Link the blog in your press release.

Repurpose: Turn press release quotes into blog content.

A fashion brand I know announced a partnership with a press release, landing in Forbes. Their blog about the collaboration’s impact grew their audience. APCO Alternatives helped align both efforts, ensuring cohesive messaging.

Question: How can you use both tools to tell your story? Start with one of each.

The Role of PR Services

Professional PR services amplify both press releases and blog posts. They:

Craft messages: Ensure clarity and impact.

Distribute effectively: Reach the right media or audience.

Save time: Handle outreach and follow-ups.

Boost credibility: Leverage established media relationships.

9 Figure Media PR Agency guarantees placements in Forbes, Bloomberg, and Business Insider, making press releases shine. They also guide blog strategies to complement PR. I saw a startup use them to land a WSJ feature, boosting sales 30%.

Sponsor Note: Sponsors partnering with PR-driven brands gain exposure through trusted channels, aligning with credible content.

The Payoff of Choosing Wisely

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Is IPTV the Next Big Thing? Exploring the Explosive Growth of the Market

IPTV Market Analysis and Forecast 2024–2032: Strategic Insights and Global Trends

The global Internet Protocol Television market is entering a transformative phase, characterized by accelerated adoption, robust technological evolution, and a marked shift in consumer preferences toward flexible, personalized viewing experiences. As a dynamic force in the digital media landscape, IPTV is redefining how content is consumed, delivered, and monetized. This report offers a detailed, data-rich analysis of the internet protocol television market outlook through 2032, segmented by component, deployment model, service type, technology, and region.

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📈 Global IPTV Market Overview: Explosive Growth on the Horizon

The internet protocol television market size is projected to surge from USD 77.67 billion in 2024 to USD 182.10 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.30%. This substantial growth is underpinned by:

Rising demand for Video-on-Demand (VoD) and personalized content.

Integration with Over-the-Top (OTT) services for improved accessibility.

Expanding broadband penetration, especially in emerging economies.

Increasing adoption of hybrid IPTV models combining linear and digital streaming.

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🧱 IPTV Market Segmentation: In-Depth Analysis

📦 By Component

1. Hardware (2024 IPTV Market Share: USD 33.04 Billion)

Dominates the segment with sustained demand for set-top boxes, gateways, and routers. Hardware serves as the backbone of IPTV service delivery in both residential and commercial installations.

2. Software (Projected CAGR: 17.53%)

Gaining momentum due to rising demand for UI/UX enhancements, content discovery engines, cloud integration, and advanced analytics capabilities.

3. Services

Encompasses installation, maintenance, and support services. The segment is vital for user satisfaction and platform reliability.

☁️ By Deployment Type

1. On-Premises (2024 Share: USD 44.31 Billion)

Preferred by enterprises and broadcasters seeking full control and data privacy. Often used in regulated industries and secure environments.

2. Cloud-Based (2024 Value: USD 33.35 Billion)

Rapid adoption due to scalability, low latency, and reduced infrastructure costs. Cloud IPTV platforms are instrumental for global content delivery networks (CDNs).

📺 By Service Type

Live TV retains its leadership position due to high engagement with sports and news content. Video on Demand (VoD) is accelerating as viewers gravitate toward binge-watching and personalized recommendations. The surge in interactive and time-shifted services further illustrates consumer demand for control and convenience.

Live TV continues to dominate but VoD is rapidly gaining traction as users seek flexibility in content consumption. Interactive TV features are emerging as key differentiators in user retention strategies.

🎯 By Content Type

1. Entertainment (USD 24.96 Billion)

Leading the content segment with broad appeal. Includes movies, TV series, reality shows, and niche programming.

2. Sports (USD 21.29 Billion, CAGR: 17.51%)

Experiencing high demand due to live event streaming and exclusive sports rights acquisitions.

3. News, Education, and Others

Steady performers, particularly in mobile IPTV and B2B verticals like e-learning and corporate communications.

⚙️ By Technology

1. HEVC (H.265) – Market Leader (USD 37.65 Billion in 2024)

Offers high compression efficiency and supports UHD/4K content, making it the preferred codec for next-gen IPTV.

2. MPEG-4 (USD 26.91 Billion)

Widely used legacy format. Remains relevant due to compatibility across legacy devices.

🌐 By Delivery Network

Managed IP networks dominate due to their reliability, QoS (Quality of Service), and lower latency. In contrast, unmanaged networks—despite lower costs—are more susceptible to disruptions, limiting their appeal for premium content delivery.

Managed IP Networks dominate the market due to their reliability, QoS, and lower buffering rates. Unmanaged networks remain relevant in cost-sensitive markets.

💳 By Revenue Model

1. Subscription-Based (USD 49.31 Billion)

Primary model due to consistent revenue generation and value-added service bundling.

2. Ad-Supported (USD 20.33 Billion)

Growing segment, particularly in price-sensitive and mobile-first markets.

3. Pay-per-view

Used predominantly in sports, concerts, and premium content.

🧑‍💼 By End User

1. Residential (USD 49.66 Billion)

Largest consumer base driven by cord-cutting and smart home integration.

2. Commercial (USD 28.00 Billion)

Includes hospitality, healthcare, education, and enterprise use cases.

🌍 Regional Insights: Key Growth Territories

🟦 North America (USD 32.90 Billion, CAGR: 17.42%)

Leads in infrastructure, OTT partnerships, and consumer spend. The U.S. is a global leader in IPTV innovation and service penetration.

🟨 Asia-Pacific (USD 23.40 Billion, CAGR: 17.49%)

The fastest-growing region, driven by India, China, Japan, and South Korea. Urbanization and mobile-first content strategies are pivotal.

🟩 Europe (USD 15.85 Billion, CAGR: 17.28%)

Strong adoption in Western Europe, driven by fiber deployment and rising OTT consumption.

🟥 South America and MEA (Slower Growth: ~15.7–15.8%)

Constrained by broadband infrastructure gaps but showing potential through mobile IPTV expansion.

🧠 Competitive Landscape and Strategic Movements

Major players are investing in cloud delivery platforms, edge computing, AI-driven recommendations, and interactive viewing. The market remains moderately consolidated with strategic moves such as:

Akamai Technologies expanding OTT optimization tools.

Airtel & Glance introducing smart, personalized TV experiences.

Verizon & Deutsche Telekom focusing on 5G-powered IPTV services.

🔮 Future Outlook: IPTV as a Catalyst for Digital Media Convergence

5G Integration: Will power ultra-low-latency IPTV experiences, especially for sports and gaming content.

AI Personalization: Hyper-targeted content and advertising will drive engagement and ARPU.

Cross-Platform Delivery: Seamless switching across smart TVs, mobile, web, and wearables will become standard.

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📌 Key Takeaways

IPTV is not just a technology; it's a strategic enabler of the next-generation content economy.

Rapid shifts in consumer behavior are favoring on-demand, interactive, and mobile-first services.

Providers must innovate across technology, content curation, and monetization models to capture internet protocol television market share.

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A Guide to the Top Short-Form Video Apps Like TikTok

TikTok’s popularity is undeniable, but it’s not the only platform for creating and enjoying short, engaging videos. Whether you’re searching for apps like TikTok for adults, a TikTok alternative with a different community feel, or simply exploring the wider world of short-form video, numerous apps similar to TikTok cater to various needs and preferences. This article explores some of the leading contenders, helping you discover the perfect platform for your short-form video journey.

Why Consider Sites Like TikTok?

Several factors motivate users to explore alternatives. Concerns surrounding data privacy and security are a significant driver, especially for those seeking apps like TikTok for adults, featuring more age-appropriate content. Others might prefer a platform with enhanced creative control, a stronger focus on specific niches, or an algorithm that feels less intrusive. Exploring sites like TikTok allows you to diversify your content consumption and connect with new communities.

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Exploring the Top Alternatives to TikTok:

Instagram Reels: Seamlessly integrated within the Instagram platform, Reels offers a familiar interface and many of the same editing tools found on TikTok. Leveraging Instagram's vast existing network makes connecting with friends and followers effortless. While Reels may not perfectly replicate TikTok's algorithm or every niche community, its broad appeal and ease of integration make it a compelling alternative.

YouTube Shorts: Harnessing the power of YouTube, Shorts allows users to create and share short-form videos, tapping into a massive potential audience. Shorts offers creators monetization opportunities and benefits from YouTube’s powerful search and discovery capabilities. Its integration with the broader YouTube ecosystem makes it a particularly attractive option for content creators looking to expand their reach.

Snapchat Spotlight: Spotlight encourages users to submit their best Snaps for a chance to be featured and potentially earn rewards. This feature emphasizes user-generated content and offers a unique approach to content discovery. While not a direct TikTok substitute, Spotlight caters to the short-form video trend and fosters a lively and creative community.

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Triller: Focusing primarily on music and dance videos, Triller offers advanced editing tools and features such as collaborative editing and AI-powered music video creation. While its user base might be smaller than TikTok’s, Triller caters specifically to those seeking professional-level video editing features. This makes it a strong TikTok alternative for musically inclined creators.

Likee: Similar to TikTok in its emphasis on short videos and special effects, Likee provides a rich array of filters, stickers, and editing tools. It also includes live-streaming functionality and fosters a vibrant community atmosphere. While perhaps less popular in the US compared to TikTok, Likee enjoys a significant global following and boasts diverse content offerings.

Emerging Platforms and the Future of Short-Form Video: The short-form video landscape is constantly evolving. Staying informed about new and emerging platforms that offer innovative features and fresh perspectives is essential. These up-and-coming apps could be the next big thing, catering to specific niches or addressing unmet needs within the market.

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Finding the Perfect Platform for Your Needs:

Choosing the right TikTok alternative depends entirely on your individual preferences and priorities. Whether you’re looking for apps like TikTok for adults, prioritizing data privacy, or searching for specific creative tools, carefully consider your needs and explore the various options available. Each platform offers a unique experience. Experimenting with these apps similar to TikTok is key to discovering the perfect platform for your creative expression and community interaction.