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Mastercard Debuts NextGen Contactless Technology

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Mastercard has applied new quantum-resistant technologies in order to develop a new kind of contactless payment, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS. Contactless payments are “future-proofed” in that they will let consumers access the security and convenience for long into the future, according to the release.

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Amidst a Global Crisis, Cloud Technology Trends for 2021 Emerge

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Cloud technologies have changed the way that enterprises deploy and integrate services, saving time and resources, and allowing them to hyperscale their services. Throughout 2020, the cloud has also proven critical for enabling remote workers access to necessary services, tools, and applications. The Public Cloud Market Will Surge.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How financial institutions can stay safe and secure online

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It’s the time of the year when we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative to raise awareness and educate people about the importance of staying safe and secure online. The campaign has also evolved to reflect the changing nature of cyber threats and the emerging technologies that enable them. million in 2020.

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Deep Dive: How 2020’s Fraud Trends Will Shape Security Measures Going Forward

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The National Restaurant Association ’s initial 2020 outlook was bright, as it projected sales just shy of $900 billion. The Fraud Threats Of 2020. Studies have suggested that these advanced technologies can improve fraud detection rates by as much as 50 percent and — just as importantly — reduce false positive rates by 60 percent.

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Crypto 2020: One Step Up; Two Steps Back

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If 2020 taught us anything about cryptocurrencies, it’s that they’ve reached a tipping point. If one measures success for digital currencies in buzz — and in price appreciation for many of the marquee names — then 2020 stands out as a banner year. Here are some of cryptos’ key developments for 2020: Bitcoin Goes Higher And Higher.

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ID2020: What’s Needed For Digital Identity In 2020

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We’re barely a quarter into 2020, and already it feels as if several lifetimes have been packed into just under three months. And verification can come only on the heels of having the right documentation, attributes and offerings in place that can be verified with speed and security through the use of advanced technologies.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

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This Year was brought to you by the number 2020 and the letters W, T and F” – Big Bird (more or less). Sit back and enjoy our take on the best and worst of banking in 2020 as you celebrate the holidays. Most Oft-Heard Statements of 2020. ” – Hunter Thompson. Well, HST and Big Bird had it right. So, let’s go!

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