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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. The company announced on Thursday (Dec. This latest fundraising could top $300 million. AvidXchange previously raised $300 million in 2017 at a $1.4

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APRIL 4, 2019

Amazon also announced six new Alexa healthcare skills from healthcare providers, payors, pharmacy benefit managers and digital health coaching companies that are now operating in Amazon’s HIPAA-eligible environment.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

CarGurus, an auto marketplace based in Boston, has acquired car shopping platform startup Autolist, according to reports. CarGurus is a successful company that went public in 2017, and it’s going to keep Autolist as its own brand and website. The company will test new products and initiatives, however.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Fidelity Investments , the Boston-based fund company, is becoming a leader in blockchain technology, investing billions of dollars on that and other cutting-edge technologies. The company has the firepower to grow in the tech markets. The company’s chatbot, Cora, also comes from Fidelity’s AI efforts.

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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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AUGUST 6, 2019

The new funding will be used to boost the company’s operations, with a focus on global growth. Over the last two years, the company’s customer base has increased by more than 300 percent with over 6 million endpoints under protection. AI-driven technology from Cybereason is helping secure our increasingly connected world.”.

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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). The organization promised to be “relentless” in creating solutions and work to change systems, technologies, contracts and policy that stands in the way of better healthcare.

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MARCH 22, 2019

cities in the next few years, the company said on Friday (March 22). At the core of the contactless transformation of the future will be Mastercard’s global M-Chip technology and tokenization services to support MTA-issued contactless cards and tokens for digital wallets,” Mastercard said. merchants and acceptance at Mastercard.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

California-based automaker Tesla is one company that has witnessed the merits of offering 2FA for its car owners. The company recently announced that it would allow its customers to sign in to their accounts using SMS-based 2FA, with customers supplying their credentials as well as codes sent to them via third-party app or text message.

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

As reported, the company also said bought $50 million of bitcoin to hold on its balance sheet. Jeremy Allaire , CEO of financial technology firm Circle , told PYMNTS that digital currencies are ready to transition from speculation to become more broadly adopted in everyday commerce. . Building The (Retail) Use Cases.

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JUNE 8, 2020

Amy’s payments industry insight and unique experience in properly scaling a company will be valuable assets to our growth strategy,” said Paytronix CEO Andrew Robbins. “I Paytronix clearly delivers value to the market by enabling operators to drive incremental sales and deliver safer environments for staff and guests.”.

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OCTOBER 17, 2017

It’s a hungry brand, gobbling up three different food delivery competitors in the last quarter alone: Boston-based Foodler, Groupon’s OrderUp and most recently, Yelp’s Eat24. 10 and rounded out the company’s acquisition plans just in time for the end of Q2. Foodler launched in Boston in 2005. Foodler launched in Boston in 2005.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 8, 2017

We used the CB Insights platform to surface 15 notable, early-stage startups developing technologies related to unmanned aerial, marine, and/or land vehicles designed for unstructured environments. This research briefing examines investments into IoT companies targeting enterprise and heavy industry. Series A Drone Companies to Watch.

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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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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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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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APRIL 22, 2020

billion deal for a minority stake in India’s Reliance Jio, and GM shut down its car-sharing company, Maven. The deal marks Facebook’s biggest minority stake investment in one company and also makes it the largest minority shareholder in the country’s most popular telecom firm. In today’s top news, Facebook closed a $5.7

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JANUARY 21, 2020

The story as WSJ reported it shines a light on the towering role hospitals play — effectively as brokers of data — when large companies are venturing into the healthcare industry, which is worth billions. laws, data from patients can’t be shared unless it is needed for treatment, payment or hospital operations.

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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. IdentityMind Global, a digital identities platform for eCommerce, today announced Edward J.

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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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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Fostering this growth means enabling food truck operators to quickly accept customers’ payments as they dish out food and friendly service. Merchants must ensure their mPOS offerings seamlessly operate alongside existing fixed solutions. Frosty Ice Cream has deployed soft-serve trucks in the Boston area since 1958.

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AUGUST 28, 2018

The ship will be built for Norwegian chemical company Yara, and will be designed as a zero-emissions vessel. free report: Technology and Shipping. The recent news highlights how autonomous technology is quickly changing the massive shipping industry. It is expected to be completed in 2020. From startups.

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JULY 31, 2022

“The best way for community banks to keep their profitability high is for their control systems to be working properly,” maintains Cathy Ghiglieri, president of Ghiglieri & Company in Pinehurst, N.C. Use technology to drive down costs. Community banks need to take advantage of the digitalization of banking operations.”. ?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Cosi, the Boston-based sandwich chain renowned for its flatbread sandwiches, filed for bankruptcy in a Boston courtroom. According to Forbes , Cosi hopes to restructure its debt and explore a possible sale after poorly planned overexpansion and menu revamps left the company in debt. The company also fired CEO R.J.

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JUNE 21, 2018

Well-regarded surgeon and author Atul Gawande has been named CEO of the new healthcare company formed by Amazon , Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase. Earlier this year, the three companies announced they are working on ways to address healthcare for their U.S.

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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. The company currently has about 70 franchisees. The company is also upgrading franchise stores to create a cohesive image and improve brand awareness, driving sales.

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JULY 30, 2019

The company has also expanded Starbucks Delivers with the help of Uber Eats, which is in more than 2,700 stores in 11 markets. During a conference call with analysts late last week (July 25), Starbucks President and CEO Kevin Johnson said the company continues to learn as it expands and drives customer awareness of the new channel.

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JUNE 6, 2018

According to TechCrunch , the ride-hailing company has teamed up with U.S. We’re always open to partnerships where it makes sense for our business, and will look to partner or invest in the right company that enables Grab to expand our business quickly, explore new technologies and build new capabilities.”. Drivers get paid $.50

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OCTOBER 31, 2016

Even after a retailer does find a suitable option, integrating the system into their operations can be a challenge. Nova Retail Technology Solutions this month partnered with Creditcall to debut a new card processing solution that promises to integrate EMV chip-reading capabilities with a POS system.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Amid great technological change, health and beauty retailers are developing strategies to drive innovation. Yet not all retailers have the same resources, as companies with less than $250,000 in earnings might not have an easy time paying for new innovations or finding talent. More than six in 10 health and beauty firms — or 61.7

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

A relentless focus on customer experience and simplifying complexity are the defining characteristics of the most valuable companies in the world today. As Boston-based Flywire’s President and COO, Orgel will oversee its global payment network, business operations, finance, legal, compliance, and corporate strategy and development.

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OCTOBER 18, 2016

ImageSurge, a Boston-based unattended retail service provider, is looking to change the way consumers window shop. Here’s a preview: So far, Alshine said, imageSurge has been adopted by more than 150 retail storefronts and dozens of real estate companies throughout the U.S. ” Around the Unattended Retail world.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

The more technologically or health-minded among us might even note things like tablet-based POS systems or an HVAC system with disinfecting UV light built in to attack COVID-19. The company started off in voice technology, particularly in the context of making food ordering via voice assistants like Alexa or Google Assistant.

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JANUARY 13, 2020

Kerstin Braun, president of trade finance solutions provider Stenn , recently told PYMNTS, the global trade finance gap is only expected to grow in the coming years, meaning businesses conducting trade across borders will continue to demand ways to finance operations with tools they may not entirely understand.

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DECEMBER 26, 2019

To help bring these options to more consumers, retailers and technology companies decided to join forces. It launched the expansion into San Francisco in January, with plans to extend the service into New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. and Chicago. Hoffmann said at the time, “Grubhub is No.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Super Bowl LI is less than 24 hours away from kicking off and deciding once and for all which city is better — Atlanta or Boston (though obviously it’s Boston — since the global headquarters for PYMNTS.com is located here). And then there’s Tom Brady. Visa And The Future Of Venue Payments.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Super Bowl LI is less than 24 hours away from kicking off and deciding once and for all which city is better — Atlanta or Boston (though obviously it’s Boston — since the global headquarters for PYMNTS.com is located here). And then there’s Tom Brady. Visa And The Future Of Venue Payments.

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