IR started providing real-time, fault-tolerant management in 1988 for business-critical computer systems and applications running on HP NonStop server technology. It has since grown to be a world leader with many of the world’s largest enterprises and IT service providers relying on IR to optimize their IT operations and deliver a great user experience.

In the era of online shopping, buying items at brick-and-mortar stores can sometimes seem a bit stale and behind the times. In fact, many retailers struggle with the fact that shoppers go to stores, do their research, look for the best price and then go home and buy the same item at a different retailer online.

With the New Year, now is a great time for consumers and businesses to think about protecting their financial data. North Carolina-based SAS is one of the analytics companies that businesses turn to, to stay ahead of fraud and security threats. Banking Fraud Solutions Manager at SAS, Ian Holmes, spoke to RewardExpert about some of his company’s products that help keep banks, merchants and consumers safe.