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EU-UK BORDER COSTS SURGE, CLEARBORDER REPORT WARNS

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1 month ago

April 2, 2025

LONDON, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — British businesses are facing soaring border costs and mounting delays, with some abandoning UK-EU supply chains altogether, according to a new report published today by the international trade consultants, clearBorder.

The State of the Border report, based on the experiences of 900 businesses across the UK, France, and Germany, warns that the post-Brexit border has become significantly worse over the last twelve months, with 64% of firms reporting increases in fees and delays.

As the UK and EU negotiate a supposed ‘reset’ in relations, the report’s authors found consistently poor experience for businesses from the UK, France and Germany, with many bearing higher costs and enduring delays.

The report found that:

Almost 3 in 5 businesses have experienced significant delaysBorder costs have risen adding to costs for UK, French and German businessesGerman businesses remain most optimistic about trade recovery, despite reporting some of the worst border experienceFrench businesses are the most pessimistic, and are particularly concerned about increased domestic instabilityAll three countries anticipate improvements in EU/UK trade. UK businesses were more optimistic about trade with the US than French and German counterparts

The report builds on more than three years of research conducted in the UK. Today’s report includes businesses in Germany and France, to offer valuable insights into how businesses are navigating the complexities of cross border trade.

As countries ready themselves for US tariffs, the research highlights how businesses respond as trade becomes more complex. Many are adapting, with investment in software, staff and automation.

“The numbers speak for themselves,” says Christopher Salmon, CEO and Founder of clearBorder. “Over four years of research we have seen no improvement in the performance of the border. What has improved about businesses’ experience is down to them investing, adapting and growing in confidence.

“This year we can see that French and German businesses’ experience is similar – sometimes worse. As the UK government and EU negotiate, they should recognise that a better border benefits both sides.

“That means investment: investment in automation, trade facilitation and cooperation over data. That would bring huge gains – without the need to challenge any negotiating red lines.”

Nevertheless, organisations across the three countries surveyed remain optimistic that they can adapt to border difficulties, and most have reported that they have made at least one change to their operations in the past year.

Note to journalists

The State of the Border report is published by clearBorder.

Data comes from more than 900 respondents surveyed in January – February 2025, from organisations across 22 sectors in the UK, Germany and France.

In-depth interviews were also conducted with 11 decision-makers at 10 businesses with direct experience of using the UK border. Interviews were conducted online and lasted 30-45 minutes.

You can access the full report here

About clearBorder

clearBorder provides advice, consultancy and insights for long-term strategic and robust planning to assist seamless trade across international borders. This is underpinned by practical and real-world expertise and experience from our independent team of international trade specialists.

From problem identification to solution implementation, specific and immediate challenges to longer-term futureproofing, we help clients maximise efficiency and to continue competing and growing in international markets.

clearBorder is the trusted partner needed to help navigate an increasingly complex world. With highly tuned supply chains, heightened security risks, political uncertainty, and global turbulence having an ever-greater impact on imports and export controls, being reactive is not enough. We not only deliver the ‘so what?’ but proactively help answer the ‘what next?’ and ‘what if?’

www.clearborder.co.uk

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G-SHOCK & UNDEFEATED REUNITE TO CREATE A BOLD, MULTI-STRAP TIMEPIECE SET

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35 minutes ago

May 6, 2025

L.A. Street Style Meets G-SHOCK’s Legendary Toughness to Create The DWE5600UD

DOVER, N.J., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Casio America, Inc. is excited to unveil the DWE5600UD, a special edition timepiece created in collaboration with global sportswear brand, UNDEFEATED. This latest partnership between G-SHOCK and UNDEFEATED seamlessly blends both brands’ legendary designs to build on the success of their 2023 collaboration that celebrated G-SHOCK’s 40th anniversary.

The DWE5600UD is a striking new timepiece that authentically combines UNDEFEATED’s street style with G-SHOCK’s extreme durability. Drawing design elements from the square DWE5600, the collaboration model makes a bold statement with a vibrant green LCD screen on the watch face paired with a sleek black base.

Showcasing the collaboration between both brands, the iconic UNDEFEATED 5-strike logo appears prominently on the case back, subtly on the short band strap as well as on the watch’s face, hidden until lit by a red LED backlight.

The default black translucent band showcases the hotstamped UNDEFEATED name and 5-strike with subtlety. For added versatility, alongside this main resin band, the DWE5600UD comes with two additional interchangeable bands, both featuring exclusive UNDEFEATED camouflage patterns. Wearers may select a tiger camouflage design with an opaque finish or storm camouflage on a semi-translucent band that blends with skin tones, offering a customizable look. The mix-and-match options empower individuals to create a style that uniquely reflects their individuality.

The G-SHOCK x UNDEFEATED collaboration model will proudly be presented in exclusive black and camo packaging designed by UNDEFEATED. The DWE5600UD is a testament to the enduring synergy between UNDEFEATED’s streetwear expertise and G-SHOCK’s legendary toughness, extending their iconic collaboration to new heights.

The new timepiece comes equipped with the following features:

Shock-ResistanceCarbon Core Guard Structure200 Meter Water ResistanceCountdown timerStopwatchMulti-function AlarmLED Backlight12/24 Hour Time Formats

The DWE5600UD retails for $230 each and will be available at G-SHOCK Soho and gshock.com on May 16th and select Global UNDEFEATED Chapter Stores and undefeated.com on May 9th. For more information about new releases and the G-SHOCK brand, visit gshock.casio.com/us.

About G-SHOCK
CASIO’s shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe’s dream of ‘creating a watch that never breaks’. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as ‘the toughest watch of all time’. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe’s mantra “never, never give up.”www.gshock.casio.com/us/

About Undefeated

UNDEFEATED is known as one of the most recognized sportswear brands and well-curated retail boutiques across the globe. Since the brand’s inception in 2002, UNDEFEATED remains as the unofficial voice defining an era of sports and street culture as one of the most influential brands of its generation.

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LineLeader Sets New Standard in Childcare Software with More Custom Reporting

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35 minutes ago

May 6, 2025

ADDISON, Texas, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LineLeader by ChildcareCRM (“LineLeader”), the leading provider of unified SaaS software and digital payment solutions for the early childhood education (ECE) market, announced the launch of the Custom Report Builder in their management system, LineLeader Manage, bringing unparalleled flexibility and insight to reporting for ECE organizations.

This launch builds on LineLeader’s established reputation for delivering advanced reporting functionality for ECE.

This new feature allows users to build reports tailored to their exact needs— adding or removing fields, sorting and filtering data, viewing pivot tables, and visualizing results in graph format. It’s the most powerful and flexible reporting experience in the industry and a significant leap forward from traditional static reports.

Last year, 64% of childcare professionals named reporting on business performance a key challenge (a 10% increase from 2023). Amid declining occupancy and growing financial strain, childcare leaders need to establish flexible reporting processes that help drive better decisions across various locations.

“This release reinforces our commitment to providing operators with the real-time and customizable data they need for operational insights and informed decision-making. A customizable reporting suite is crucial for business scaling, and we believe this offering is a significant step towards addressing that need,” said Brett Neller, CEO at LineLeader.

The Custom Report Builder supports seven data types: Attendance, General Ledger, Invoices, Labor, Moments, People, and Organizational data. Users can easily select the fields they want to include, filter by date ranges, and sort results to highlight what matters most. Once configured, reports can be saved, exported, and shared.

This launch builds on LineLeader’s established reputation for delivering advanced reporting functionality across the full enrollment lifecycle. With LineLeader’s childcare CRM, LineLeader Enroll, customers can already access detailed marketing and enrollment performance reports— like campaign ROI, lead source attribution, and lost opportunity analysis with either standard or custom reporting capabilities. Together, LineLeader’s reporting suite offers organizations a complete, data-driven view of their business— from the first family interaction to long-term operational planning.

“The value of reporting isn’t in the data— it’s in what you do with it,” said Teddy Hook, VP of Product at LineLeader. “We built our custom reporting suite to be a true growth engine— turning insight into action so operators can make faster, smarter decisions that move their business forward.”

With this release, LineLeader continues to push the boundaries of what childcare software can do— making it easier than ever for directors and corporate leaders to harness data, improve operations, and drive long-term growth.

About LineLeader by ChildcareCRM:

LineLeader offers digital registration software, full-featured childcare CRM software, a combined family app and center management system, along with the Unified platform, which provides comprehensive visibility into every contact throughout various stages of their enrollment journey.

So, while each tool is powerful on its own, they truly innovate when used together.

For more information about LineLeader and its solutions, please visit https://lineleader.com.

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Engage Communication Enhances Starlink Network Performance with Redundant Delayed Packets for Real-Time Data Streaming

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35 minutes ago

May 6, 2025

APTOS, Calif., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Engage Communication, a leader in secure and reliable networking solutions, announces a breakthrough in optimizing Starlink’s satellite network for real-time data transmission. By leveraging Redundant Delayed Packets, Engage Communication enhances the reliability and continuity of mission-critical streaming applications, ensuring seamless communication even in challenging network conditions.

Solving Starlink’s Latency and Packet Loss Challenges

As Starlink continues to expand satellite-based connectivity, its real-time streaming applications—such as voice, video, and telemetry—face challenges like latency spikes, packet loss, and brief outages due to satellite handoffs. Engage Communication’s innovative approach introduces Redundant Delayed Packets, a solution that bolsters data integrity and minimizes disruptions caused by Starlink’s dynamic network environment.

“Starlink has revolutionized connectivity in remote and underserved areas, but real-time data streaming demands uninterrupted and resilient transmission,” said Mark Doyle, CEO and Founder of Engage Communication. “With our technology, users can experience improved reliability and quality of service, even in the face of fluctuating network conditions.”

Engage Communication’s IP-Tube product line, when combined with Redundant Delayed Packets, ensures seamless and reliable data transmission over Starlink for real-time applications. The IP-Tube efficiently converts legacy TDM, serial, and analog interfaces into IP packets, enabling mission-critical communications to leverage Starlink’s global satellite network. By incorporating Redundant Delayed Packets, the IP-Tube mitigates the effects of Starlink’s inherent latency variations and packet loss, ensuring smooth voice, video, and telemetry transmissions. This solution is ideal for public safety, defense, and industrial applications, where uninterrupted connectivity is essential despite the dynamic nature of satellite networking.

Key Benefits of Redundant Delayed Packets in Starlink Networks:

Enhanced Reliability – Mitigates data loss by providing backup packets that compensate for missing or delayed transmissions.

Reduced Latency Spikes – Smooths out performance inconsistencies caused by satellite transitions.

Seamless Satellite Handoffs – Ensures continuous data flow, preventing interruptions in live streaming applications.

Improved Quality of Service (QoS) – Critical for VoIP, video conferencing, and telemetry-based communications.

Fault Tolerance – Adds an extra layer of protection against Starlink’s dynamic routing and congestion issues.

Empowering Mission-Critical Applications

Engage Communication’s Redundant Delayed Packet technology is ideal for industries that rely on real-time streaming, including:

Public Safety & Emergency Communications – Maintaining uninterrupted communication for first responders.

Defense & Government – Enhancing the reliability of secure data transmission in remote locations.

Telemedicine & Remote Monitoring – Ensuring stable video and telemetry for critical healthcare applications.

Industrial IoT & Smart Infrastructure – Supporting continuous data flow for automation and control systems.

Future-Proofing Satellite-Based Networking

Engage Communication remains committed to advancing connectivity solutions that maximize the potential of satellite networks like Starlink. By addressing latency, packet loss, and reliability concerns, Engage’s latest innovation ensures organizations can depend on Starlink for high-quality real-time communications.

For more information about Engage Communication’s solutions, visit www.engageinc.com.

About Engage Communication

Engage Communication is a trusted provider of secure and reliable networking solutions, specializing in telecommunications, cybersecurity, and mission-critical data transmission. With a legacy of innovation, Engage continues to bridge the gap between traditional and modern network technologies, empowering organizations with robust connectivity solutions.

Contact Us
For more information about Engage Communication and how our solutions can serve your networking, protection, or cybersecurity needs, please contact us at 1-831-688-1021 or via email at sales@engageinc.com.

Contact: Brandon Doyle
Engage Communication, Inc.
1.831.688-1021; brandon.doyle@engageinc.com

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