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Deep Dive: The State Of mPOS In North America

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Mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions have enjoyed widespread uptake in much of North America, and the region’s related market could see continued growth if solutions providers, government officials and other stakeholders play their cards right. percent between 2017 and 2026. percent between 2017 and 2026. percent and 21.5

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The Rapid Rise Of Social Credit Scores 

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This has led consumers in China to complain that the system is a back-door mechanism for social control, largely meant to limit the freedom of mobility among Chinese nationals. The report’s authors predict that by 2026, the concept of social credit systems will be entirely mainstream in the U.S. Consumers were also barred 5.5

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Is India’s ATM Disappearing Act A Digital Payments Boon?

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That comes as eCommerce is slated to be worth as much as $200 billion by 2026 , according to Morgan Stanley estimates, growing at 30 percent, compounded annually. In the world of mobile money, competition and competitive advantage revolve around data. Greenfield Opportunity For Payment Heavyweights.

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Are Private Labels The Key To Cracking The Profitability Indian eCommerce?

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In 2016, 95 percent of transactions in in India were done in cash and there were approximately 60 million online shoppers – representing about 14 percent of the internet using base of the nation, according to a late 2017 report by Morgan Stanley. The consensus on that is evolving – and in an interesting way.

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Walmart Seals The Deal With Flipkart For $16 Billion

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Flipkart will need its newfound massive war chest – and a powerful partner like Walmart – to fend off Amazon ’s entrance into the world’s second largest country by population, representing an eCommerce opportunity that Morgan Stanley estimates will be worth $200 billion by 2026.

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Ericsson Says 5G Uptake Is Accelerating; COVID Highlights Need For Connectivity

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However, by 2026, Ericsson said the 5G subscription number is now expected to exceed 3.5 will catch up and overtake China in the race to roll out high-speed mobile technology, forecasting that North America will account for 80 percent of global 5G subscriptions by 2026. Even so, Ericsson said that it expects the U.S.

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Take Me Out To The (Payments) Ball Game

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All in, Wright noted, it adds up to a big opportunity for minor league baseball — and a big goal: to increase its fan base to 50 million by 2026. Connecting with fans and understanding their preferences also gives the opportunity for MiLB’s first national loyalty program. The Secret to Sports Loyalty.

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