PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2019

Rachel Jiang, head of health and wellness for Amazon Alexa, said select developers will be invited to build Alexa skills that transmit and receive protected health information, aiming to make it easier for consumers to manage their healthcare via voice.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

ShipMonk has pulled in $290 million in a funding round led by Boston-based Summit Partners as part of an expansion effort. Florida’s ShipMonk, started in 2014, offers eCommerce fulfillment services and technology solutions. Summit Partners Managing Director Christopher Dean and Vice President Chelsea Jurman will join ShipMonk’s board.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 23, 2020

In an announcement made last week, the community bank said the integration will support customers that seek “new functionality” from their banking service providers, according to Chief Information Officer DJ Seeterlin, who added that customers “need financial technology tools that align with their personal and business needs.”

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OCTOBER 11, 2020

Santander Bank has announced three high-level appointments, two overseeing lending operations and another overseeing marketing, according to a press release. in Information Technology Management from the University of Virginia, according to Santander. Patrick Smith was named head of Small Business Banking. Smith holds a B.S.

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PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2020

Atul Gawande will resign as Haven’s CEO to serve as chairman of its board of directors, the Boston-based organization announced on Wednesday (May 13). This will elevate my focus from daily management to supporting Haven’s strategy, board, and leadership. Former COO Jack Stoddard resigned in 2019 after less than a year in that role.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Advanced AI means reducing chargebacks, saving inventory, maintaining brand loyalty and spending more time managing the lunch rush than worrying about fraud.”. To illustrate how AI adoption is playing out in the field, the November Mobile Order-Ahead Tracker® contains a deep dive on the efforts of the Colorado-based Boston Market chain.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

operated Bacs and partnered with Boston payments firm Bottomline Technologies to enable direct debits for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), Metro announced on Wednesday (Feb. challenger bank Metro Bank has joined the Pay.UK-operated SMBs and FinTechs.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Investment bank Financial Technology Partners is advising AvidXchange on this fundraising round, according to sources. percent through 2028, according to Boston Consulting Group. 5) that it is integrating AvidPay into its BankTEL product suite, which is designed for financial institutions (FIs) to manage accounting and expenses.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 2, 2020

Experiences marketplace Groupon is teaming up with tours and activities technology firm Redeam to expand local and global experiences, Groupon announced on Monday (March 2). . The partnership will link Redeam’s supplier network to Groupon’s mobile redemption capabilities.

Boston 130

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Insights on Business

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

According to the Boston Consulting Group , there have been more than $321 billion in regulatory compliance penalties levied globally since the financial crisis of 2007- 2008. Next-gen means an ecosystem of standardized GRC knowledge and tools all operating together.

Compliance 107

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 6, 2019

The new funding will be used to boost the company’s operations, with a focus on global growth. Boston-based Cybereason has 500 employees, with offices in Tel Aviv, Tokyo, London and Sydney, as well as additional presence on all continents. AI-driven technology from Cybereason is helping secure our increasingly connected world.”.

Boston 115

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PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2018

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has released a new report that suggests corporate bankers may be able to halt shrinking profits through digital transformation. Banks that want to attract and retain this business must continue to invest updating and enhancing their technology infrastructure while embracing emerging technology.”.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Other companies are leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to boost their onboarding solutions. Technology giant IBM and Dublin-based client lifecycle management solutions company Fenergo recently partnered to use AI and analytics on the IBM Cloud to help FIs more easily onboard customers.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Kenneth Montgomery, first vice president and chief operating officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, is taking up the position. Montgomery will also retain his position at the Boston Fed, where he focuses on services for the U.S. Treasury and financial market, among other responsibilities.

Security 112

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PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2018

They also cover security methods — and identity management controls — along with relevant laws and regulations, among other topics. The profiles serve as educational materials outlining the lifecycles, security characteristics and relevant laws and regulations for the most common payment types, the Federal Reserve said in a press release. “We

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Celent Banking

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

I was amazed and encouraged how strongly the conference has bounced back since the dark days of the late 2000s, and the vibe reminded me of the recent SIBOS 2014 in Boston, where bankers and tech vendors competed for the attention of … well, bankers. Banking Corporate Banking Events Uncategorized AFP Conference treasury management'

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Boston startup True Tickets is teaming up with the Broadway theater company The Shubert Organization for blockchain-based mobile ticket delivery , the companies said in a press release Wednesday (Oct. We see True Tickets as a leader in the space and are excited to put their technology to the test on Broadway.”.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Boston startup True Tickets is teaming up with the Broadway theater company The Shubert Organization for blockchain-based mobile ticket delivery , the companies said in a press release Wednesday (Oct. We see True Tickets as a leader in the space and are excited to put their technology to the test on Broadway.”.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 11, 2016

Lauded by the company as a technology visionary, Zander joins a team who will work with IdentityMind Global president and CEO, Garrett Gafke, with the goals of guiding the company’s mobile business strategy and overall direction. Before that, he served as president and chief operating officer of Sun Microsystems until June 2002.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

7-Eleven President and CEO Joe DePinto said in an announcement , “Retail technology is evolving at a rapid pace, and customer expectations are driving the evolution. Introducing new store technology to 7-Eleven employees first has proven to be a very productive way to test and learn before launching to a wider audience.”.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2016

From loyalty to inventory management and data to omnicommerce strategy, there’s no shortage of available features and options for retailers looking to upgrade to full-service payments solutions. Even after a retailer does find a suitable option, integrating the system into their operations can be a challenge.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2017

Tripodes has more than 15 years of franchising experience with Boston Restaurant & Sports Bar, Bojangles and Moe’s Southwest Grill, among others. Furthermore, the corporate stores will serve as a trial run for new ideas in restaurant technology and operational flow to increase efficiency.

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Celent Banking

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Operations and Risk. Creating a consolidated point of access for all corporate banking services using portal technology that eliminates the need for multiple logins and security procedures was just one of the types of initiatives that were submitted. Legacy Transformation / IT Platform Innovations. Emerging Innovation.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

The company’s technology was in place at 700 of the company’s stores in the quarter that was most recent. Mobile doesn’t just mean apps – order-ahead technology is also increasingly being integrated into cars, and the rise in mobile ordering is affecting restaurants themselves. In fact, 91.4

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

According to Boston Consulting Group, banks across the world have paid nearly USD 321 billion in fines since the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008, as the regulators are more focused than ever on compliance. The current approach to compliance management is not sustainable. Learn more: IBM Financial Fraud Prevention.

Compliance 87

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 7, 2020

The most recent details on FedNow come roughly a year after the central bank announced its plans to build and operate real-time rails. Brainard added that instant payments must reach a broad swath of Americans, including gig economy workers, people who are “tightly managing cash flows” and underbanked populations.

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Abrigo

JULY 25, 2023

Financial institutions will have different appetites, so they will have time to learn about it and learn from the activity of others.” - Russ Chacon, VP of Product Management, Abrigo Here are some fast facts about FedNow instant payments to help financial crime professionals get up to speed: Not mandatory; no implementation deadline.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Cosi, the Boston-based sandwich chain renowned for its flatbread sandwiches, filed for bankruptcy in a Boston courtroom. Cosi operated 74 company-owned restaurants and 31 franchised restaurants in 15 states at the time of filing. “Without technology, this industry is not going to move much further.”

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CB Insights

APRIL 17, 2018

We used CB Insights data gathered via our machine learning technology (dubbed The Cruncher ) and from thousands of submissions we received from VC partners and firms via The Editor. 15 of the top 20 operate in the Greater Bay Area. Operating Location: San Francisco, CA. Operating Location: San Francisco, CA.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Data from Tracxn Technologies released this week found less than half the volume of venture capital going to B2B startups in between January and August of this year compared to the same period the year before. Document Management. “Our platform puts more eyes on the job to match orders with invoices. B2B eCommerce.

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APRIL 27, 2018

Achieving those mission-critical seconds has never had more options, with the QSR industry in the midst of enjoying a boom in new technologies that promise to reduce wait times while boosting food quality and customer service. The restaurant, Spyce , is set to open this spring in central Boston.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 17, 2017

With a big focus on technology in Silicon Valley and Boston, New York City slowly made its way to becoming a powerhouse tech player. In this week’s Tech Center tracker, David Manela, manager and CRO of Fiverr , spoke with PYMNTS on how New York City is becoming a hot spot for tech. Want to succeed? Keep networking.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2018

Boston-based PreVeil did not disclose how much it raised in its Series A funding round, but it did note that Spark Capital provided the funding to support the company’s email and file security solution. Its platform provides proprietary cyber-risk analysis technology to corporate customers. PYMNTS breaks down the latest deals below.

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Abrigo

MAY 15, 2020

Their loan requests, according to court documents, were made to pay employees for a business that was not operating at the time of pandemic and had no salaried employees. Manage PPP loans through forgiveness. Kylee Wooten, content and media relations manager, contributed to this article. . learn more. C&I Loans. SBA Lending.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

2022 will be a big year as we move from development to pilot testing and begin to engage more with financial institutions in active planning,” says Nick Stanescu, senior vice president, FedNow business executive, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. “We Finding the right technology partner may be a central part of community bank planning.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The eCommerce giant has reportedly been in talks with middle market pharmacy benefit managers to arrange a contract. The Hilton hotel chain is now allowing its customers to redeem their Hilton Honors rewards points via Amazon, making it the first hotel operator to offer such an ability. Making The Honors Roll. Setting Trends.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2017

The two car rental giants are the poster children for the way technology may be making inroads into forcing an entire business model, well, off the road. In this case , “a bit” goes back as long ago as January 2016, when it came out that beginning in the third quarter of 2015, Uber began to displace rental cars, at that point only in Boston.

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