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The History Behind Google’s Page Experience Signal and Where It May Be Going Next

Perficient

The user experience on landing pages was less of a concern. In 2014, to safeguard user experience against content injection, secure requests using HTTPS became a ranking signal. In 2015, Google added mobile-friendliness as a ranking factor in response to a growth in mobile traffic.

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How Airbnb Uses Payments To Stay Competitive

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They must also excel at securely handling payments and personal data, while recommending services at the right moment to enhance transactions along the way. Airbnb on Payments, User Friction and Security Challenges in a Global Market. Further east, Airbnb is taking off in South Korea, with a reported 2.9

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How 2015 is Different for Retail Banks

Banking 2020

As we begin 2015 in retail banking, here is a quick look at five trends to watch for in 2015. Now in 2015, we will see more experimentation in location-based services and loyalty, and reward tie ups with merchants. Additionally, we will see the first mobile-only “credit card” issued in 2015. Digital Banking.

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Retail Sector To Boost Mobile POS Terminal Market Value To More Than $103B By 2023

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In addition, enhanced solutions — including new security features, wireless communication technology, the need for paperless receipts and prevention of fraudulent transactions — will continue to make the terminals a popular choice for merchants and their customer base.

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Getaround Acquires Nabobil For $12M

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Founded in 2015, Nabobil has built a strong user base in Norway. The acquisition will boost growth, and improve the user experience in the Nordic region through the integration of Getaround’s connected car technology. This is a great recognition for Nabobil’s loyal users, employees and shareholders.”

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Cybercriminals Targeting Apps

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from March 2015 to March 2016. SWIFT wants its network members to tighten security, stating: “The targeted customers have, however, shared one thing in common: They have all had particular weaknesses in their local security.”. Also, cybercriminals attack smaller financial institutions who have less complex security systems.

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From Fingerprints To Faces: Bank of America Explores Biometrics’ Next Phase

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According to Hari Gopalkrishnan, managing director of consumer facing platforms and technology for Bank of America, that’s especially true when it comes to digital identity security and protection technology for banks and other financial institutions. Partnering to provide a better experience.

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