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The Future of Checks – Tales From The Crypt

South State Correspondent

After World War II, checks were the hot payment technology and helped fuel the boom that followed. The process was sped up by technology and legislation in the 70’s and 80’s so checks could be scanned and presented faster, but the process remained costly. Checking accounts in the U.S. That is an expensive item.

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Who’s Responsible For IoT Security?

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Smart technology is what makes ordering by voice and remotely monitoring your home possible. The June IoT Tracker explores the latest advancements in IoT security and new applications of smart technology. percent CAGR from 2019 to 2026. percent CAGR from 2019 to 2026. Even so, alarming reports keep surfacing.

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Virtual Assistants Join The Corporate Finance Team

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Increasingly, as consumers become more comfortable interacting and conversing with virtual bots and digital assistants, these technologies are stepping into corporate finance departments and finance teams, too. Polaris Market Research says intelligent virtual assistant technology is expected to be a $21.5

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Deep Dive: The State Of mPOS In North America

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percent between 2017 and 2026. is one such nation, with a June 2018 Statista survey reporting that 83 percent of Americans aged 30 to 49 owned credit cards. A recent analysis valued the global mPOS industry at $26 billion in 2018, and it is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8

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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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Amazon Sizzles, CX Border Fizzles And Humans Win One Against The Machines 

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Our research shows that the impact of technology advances on jobs will be felt more profoundly by some groups than others, with education level a key differentiator,” Jon Andrews, head of technology and investments at PwC UK, said in the report, as quoted in Computer Weekly. The tailwind will come in part via ISO 20022 messaging.

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APP Scams: What Impact Will the PSR’s Proposals in the UK Have?

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Payment scams reached unprecedented levels last year and look set to double by 2026. There are calls for these organisations to come together in a coordinated approach to tackle what is now considered a national security threat. The vast media attention on the various types of payment scams has helped keep awareness high.

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