PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

” Founded in 2012, Boston-based DraftKings offers daily fantasy sports contests across 11 professional sports and in eight countries, including the U.S., “We look forward to collaborating with Caesars Entertainment on creating the most innovative and engaging sports and entertainment products, and events, for our customers.”

Online 108

Online Mississippi New Jersey Boston 108

Abrigo

OCTOBER 7, 2016

The benefits of utilizing e-commerce technology are readily apparent to us because they are personal: We find what we are looking for; we find it at a cheaper price; we can get it more quickly. One study by The Boston Consulting Group estimated that small and midsize U.S.

Technology 171

Technology Boston Software Study 171

PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2019

It’s that’s time of year again – football season is upon us. The move comes amid a general trend in all areas of payments and commerce to move beyond the limitations and security risks that come with older forms of ID authentication and verification. For the 2019 NFL season – PYMNTS is based in Boston, so Go Pats! –

Payments 161

Payments social media Mobile Seattle 161

Abrigo

AUGUST 6, 2019

Financial criminals are working hard, using technology and innovation to their advantage, to stay one step ahead of FinCEN and financial institutions. Blanco discussed the organization’s active approach toward addressing the top financial threats to our financial system, our national security, and our communities and families.

System 264

System Las Vegas San Antonio San Diego 264

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2018

Don’t worry if you didn’t remember to get us a present – we didn’t want to make too big a deal out of it, so we didn’t remind you. The traditional gift for a ninth anniversary is pottery, and our offices are in Boston – but, you know, no pressure.). We always want to talk to innovators and those who understand them best.

Innovation 177

Innovation Payments Cards Retail 177

PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2019

The transit vertical is, for us, catalyzing so many ways consumers are going to pay in the future, and front and center is contactless,” Linda Kirkpatrick, executive vice president of U.S. As of last week, the card network announced it will be bringing contactless payments to transit turnstiles in more than 20 U.S.

New York City 179

New York City Los Angeles New York Training 179

PYMNTS

AUGUST 13, 2018

Most consumers say they prefer to make payments online, thanks to the speed and convenience of online portals, but the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston claims that more than 80 percent of rent payments are still paid with paper checks or cash — despite frictions that plague such payments, like slower transaction times and security flaws.

Payments 100

Payments Online Millennials Boston 100

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

As PYMNTS is Boston-based, the company is, of course, excited to see Tom Brady take a shot at that sixth Super Bowl ring. Looking ahead, we see a cashless future for NFL fans, where events, including future Super Bowls, are digital — creating a more secure and seamless payment environment for fans and concessionaires alike.”.

Boston 150

Boston Retail Branding Payments 150

William Mills

MAY 9, 2018

I’ve participated in every US event except one as well as Finovate Europe last year. How they describe their product/innovation: Project Finance is a personal finance application that shows users the future of their finances based on all the choices and decisions they’re making today. HQ: Boston, MA. Founded: August 2017.

Security 40

Security Samsung Strategy San Jose 40

CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Read our future of data security report for more on this topic. ). It comes as no surprise, then, that big tech players like Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) are investing heavily in data security — especially as several have fallen victim to data breaches themselves.

Google 76

Google Apple Security Data 76

PYMNTS

JUNE 20, 2018

In meetings and calls with analysts last week, executives from top banks such as Bank of America , JPMorgan Chase and Citi — along with payment companies such as Visa — explained how they are leveraging technology to drive innovation. That’s costly to us,” Athanasia said. “So, Bank of America.

Mobile 150

Mobile Innovation Payments America 150

PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2020

Robots – specifically the Boston Dynamics robotic dog, Spot – have a future as frontline medical responders, it seems. These days, Spot, now modified with a tablet for a “face,” can be found roaming the halls of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. The field test comes early in Spot’s life.

Boston 239

Boston Las Vegas Tools Examples 239

Tomorrow's Transactions

JANUARY 19, 2017

Perry Kramer, vice president and practice lead at consultant Boston Retail Partners, contends that as many as four-fifths of (US, I presume) retailers are already “largely cashless”. If you do, the benefits are not limited to safety, security and a quicker trip home. Over the last year, app use has grown 95%, says the company.

Retail 30

Retail Case Study Cards Boston 30

PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

One of the best things that happened last week was the reopening of hair salons in Boston. It doesn’t appear that this experience is exclusive to fancy hair salons in Boston. The latest study gave us a three-week window into behavior shifts, particularly since quite a number of states had already begun to reopen. population.

Cards 147

Cards Study Maine Payments 147

PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2016

For a startup that’s done some pretty heavy lifting to successfully recruit merchants to join an innovative new eCommerce platform, being front page news lauding its accomplishments is always great news. And Boston-based D rizly ’s news yesterday of its $15 million in Series B funding was a noteworthy milestone, for sure. .

Comparison 100

Comparison Retail Boston Online 100

PYMNTS

MARCH 14, 2016

Well, it is “an innovative new payment platform created to transform the payments industry by drastically altering the economics through Internet-based technology, generating significant consumer benefits.” It’s secure, it’s cheap, it’s faster than a speeding bullet. We profile innovators on PYMNTS.com every day.

Bitcoin 100

Bitcoin blockchain Video Apple 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

This small business is a really small business: a guy working out of a teeny tiny storefront in a little town north of Boston. But to remind all of us that payment innovations are only as good as the certainty those innovations deliver to their intended users. Or to buff up PayPal. The Dislike of the Unknown.

Payments 195

Payments Innovation Boston Branding 195

PYMNTS

MAY 18, 2018

Or just to boo the Yankees (Boston-based baseball fans, mostly). Lucky for all of us, Berra made it in baseball – though in this case, as in many others, he may have been a bit factually off the mark. All of these things, John noted, have security issues – and are terribly inefficient. I didn’t like to work.”.

Cards 115

Cards Community Boston Payments 115

Banking 2020

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Regardless of how and why they hit the market, some technology-driven innovations seem to lend themselves to particular vertical markets and/or disciplines. And here’s one more nugget of particular interest to the folks in banking: The issue of payment and data security remains a thorn in the side of many retailers. Social channels?

Retail 40

Retail Strategy Boston Industry 40

PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2016

Restaurants — the epicenter of payments innovation, it seems — were on the receiving end of a couple of new opportunities this week that could drive even more feet into them and help them grow. That is good news – and a security silver lining if there ever was one – and it is a fizzle we are more than happy to report.

Lending 100

Lending Apple Cards Study 100

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Almost 33 years ago, David Letterman introduced his singular innovation in stand-up comedy: the Top 10 List. The charges came three months after a previous legal action, where Holmes was on the receiving end of a civil lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), amid allegations of “massive fraud.” billion euros.

Branding 100

Branding Cards Fraud Marketing 100

CB Insights

AUGUST 3, 2017

They’re also bullish on how Element AI’s cooperative platform and “non-predatory” approach to AI talent (in which academic researchers are paid like private employees) will accelerate AI innovation. Frankel also sees the startup’s location in Boston as giving them an “unfair advantage” in talent acquisition. Greylock Partners.

Security 34

Security Capital Software Data 34

CB Insights

MARCH 13, 2019

From gaming to healthcare to pizza delivery, US-based startups which reached unicorn status in 2018 represent a diverse range of industries. New York, Boston, Chicago, and Nashville, among other cities, all played host to newly minted unicorns last year. FREE DOWNLOAD: THE COMPLETE LIST of 155+ US unicorns. Valuation: $3B.

San Francisco 77

San Francisco Company US California 77

Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

” Commenting on the news, Strategic Insight CEO Joel Mandelbaum said, “BrightScope is well known for its unique retirement data and its technology innovation. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Germany, and Canada. The firm has more than 250 U.S.

Report 12

Report San Diego San Francisco New York City 12

William Mills

MAY 11, 2016

It’s all done through the smartphone, with bank-level security. Katerina Frolovicheva (MD, Technologies Innovations). This is a leading bank in Russia, with a track record of fintech innovation. Chip card reader for when customers are shopping online to improve security. David Carr (Innovation Manager).

Video 40

Video Mobile social media Analytics 40

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Top initiatives: First company to test self-driving tech on the streets of Singapore, and later in Boston. It then also became the first to test such technology on public streets in Boston, Massachusetts. As of now, the Audi A8 with self-driving features has only been approved for release and made street-legal in Europe, not in the US.

System 78

System Technology Michigan California 78

PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2016

I argued that making buying seamless inside of environments that consumers used regularly for other reasons would drive innovation for those environments —and for the third parties that enabled those new commerce experiences. This capability is as disruptive as it is innovative. Third on that list was “contextual commerce.”.

Branding 100

Branding Payments Los Angeles Innovation 100

CB Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2017

The companies were selected from a pool of 2,000+ startups based on several criteria, including investor profile, tech innovation, team strength, patent activity, mosaic score, funding history, valuation, and business model. Boston-based Cybereason is close to reaching Unicorn status. Shape Security. $ PHYSICAL SECURITY.

Industry 78

Industry Capital Compliance Analytics 78

CB Insights

JULY 23, 2020

However, in the US, 2 out of 3 workers still feel uncomfortable returning to the workplace, according to a Qualtrics study. A completely remote workforce seems unlikely, given the intangible benefits of social connection, collaboration, and innovation that in-person working provides. Challenges: health screens raise security concerns

Meeting 101

Meeting Tools Company Survey 101

CB Insights

JUNE 14, 2018

We can use mobile apps and voice commands to control our lighting, temperature, and home security. Forward-thinking startups and large tech companies like Facebook and Google are focused on innovation in single-family and multi-family residential construction. The US construction industry invests 0.5% for auto and 8.8%

Seattle 56

Seattle Capital Industry New York 56

CB Insights

MAY 10, 2018

Before Bruce Doolin Henderson opened the doors of Boston Consulting Group on July 1, 1963, the concept of “competition” barely existed in American business culture, let alone the concept of strategy. State of Innovation Report. From one perspective, the position of management consulting as an industry has never seemed more secure.

Strategy 78

Strategy Management Analytics Tools 78

Fintech Labs Insights

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Having originally launched its dev platform in 2010, Mastercard this week announced an expansion of its platform that provides third-party developers single location access to more than 25 updated APIs in categories like payments, data, security, and financial inclusion.

Fintech 12

Fintech Case Study Boston blockchain 12

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Carriers in the US and beyond are looking at wireless backhaul as alternative to fiber, but the expectation is that it should be cheaper and easier to install as well. So its secured lender, which [founder Scott] Jones didn’t name, recently emptied ChaCha’s bank accounts. via Beta Boston. via Light Reading.

Capital 78

Capital Company San Francisco Operations 78

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2019

According to the Chinese calendar, 2019 is the “Year of the Pig” – which may not, at first blush, inspire much excitement for the 358 days ahead of us. Soon, that may seem so last decade, as commerce will be all around us. percent used a mobile device to buy groceries, 24.6 percent used one to pay in QSRs and 30.5

Mobile 205

Mobile Innovation Apple Study 205

CB Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2017

But overpriced, over-hyped hardware products weren’t the only “innovations” we said goodbye to: we also recently witnessed the deaths of startups working in mobile AR, e-commerce, digital media, and more. In creating the Table8 Dining Club, we have enabled simpler dining discovery across the US. Product: Raptr.

Company 78

Company US San Francisco Capital 78