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Clermont Auvergne weren’t the only ones who found Saturday’s Top 14 final a torment. Sky Sports reporter Graham Simmons was pitchside and having troubles of his own.

Hong Kong Tatler releases new web site to streamline digital presence

View of Hong Kong Hong Kong Tatler is catering to its digitally savvy readers with the release of an updated Web site. Hong Kong Tatler’s Web site currently draws over 300,000 unique users per month, and the revamped version will likely attract even more. In today’s increasingly digital-centric world it is essential for luxury publications to offer equally strong online and print experiences. New and improved At the top of the

Globalization strategies fall short on execution: BCG

Tokyo’s Ginza district at night Ninety percent of organizations lack the capabilities needed to win overseas, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group. Organizations across industries are eager to expand internationally, but only a small percentage have mastered the logistics needed to realize goals. BCG identified 22 capabilities as prerequisite for going global, and just 10 percent of companies believe they have mastered the full set. “Companies clearly

Your new PIN: Smiley face, two surprised cats, small pile of poo

Intelligent Environments, a specialist in mobile and online financial services, has come up with a way of making online banking even more secure by swapping the traditional four number pin code with emoji icons. The thought of ditching numbers for smiley faces and cartoon thumbs up might sound ridiculous but this could actually make your phone more secure. Although emojis are more common with youngsters sending texts, Intelligent Environments believes

Ear me now: Amazon's working on a weird way to unlock your phone

Amazon is on a quest to find new parts of your body to unlock a smartphone, and it’s getting further up your torso with every attempt. The online retailer has filed a new patent that includes technology to unlock your phone if it’s placed against your ear – an offering which sounds pretty redundant if you ask us. According to the science people your ear can be as unique as