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MAY 13, 2020

While the pandemic has created unique circumstances of immeasurable strain and pressure on the global market, it’s also emboldened many to rise to the occasion and ensure business continues to flow with as little disruption as possible. to China within only a few hours in order to secure a PPE shipment for healthcare providers.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The technology enables more intelligent decisions when it comes to identifying and predicting fraud by providing a meta analysis of attacks, allowing QSRs to create fraud profiles and determine where threats may be located.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The funding initiative is being led by existing investors Great Hill Partners LP, the Boston-based private equity firm, Eight Roads Ventures, the global venture capital firm based in China and.406 406 Ventures, the Boston venture capital fund. MineralTree Inc.,

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APRIL 4, 2019

Amazon just entered a whole new market now that Alexa , its voice-activated digital assistant, is HIPAA -compliant, which it means it can handle patients’ sensitive information. We believe it is just one example of how voice technology can extend the care and support of our patients beyond the four walls of the hospital.”.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

And as PYMNTS has previously reported , the Boston Federal Reserve has been working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to explore tech infrastructure. The Fed, of course, is hardly alone in mulling digital fiat currencies.

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OCTOBER 11, 2020

Santander Bank has announced three high-level appointments, two overseeing lending operations and another overseeing marketing, according to a press release. in Information Technology Management from the University of Virginia, according to Santander. Also, Jennifer Mathissen was named chief marketing officer. Smith holds a B.S.

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

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. . At a high level, that means helping crypto companies and FinTechs come to market with crypto payments across the Visa rails.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Innovations in 3D and augmented reality (AR) eCommerce are leveling the playing field and bringing conversion-centered visual technology to any online retailer. Future visual tech is coming to eCommerce in the form of 3D imaging, AR applications and virtual reality (VR) technology. Retailers are making the technology available.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2018

Beyond the technology and the plate lies concept. In an interview with PYMNTS, CEO and Founder of Reviver Auto Neville Boston said that for the firm, which traces its genesis to 2009, the “initial thought process was simplifying the registration process. The conversation, as it often does with technology, turned to security.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The program makes Alaska Air the first airline in North America to trial the technology as an inflight entertainment device. I’m really excited to see this technology onboard. Alaska Airlines announced that is partnering with French company SkyLights to pioneer a new virtual reality (VR) headset for its first-class passengers.

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MARCH 14, 2024

For financial marketers, especially those in credit unions and community banks, the biggest event of the year, The Financial Brand Forum , is just two months away. While dedicated financial marketing events are limited, there are many other wide-ranging fintech and banking events that have numerous sessions on marketing and product topics.

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

19) that antitrust laws “clearly apply” to Big Tech and should continue to apply to their market power. But what is the other solution — [when] markets fail, Congress steps in and creates a regulatory framework like the FCC or FERC or others … and perhaps there's a role for that.”. The Boston Globe reported in August 2017.

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JANUARY 8, 2020

McDonald’s, with an increasing focus on digital initiatives and new technologies to sell food, has created a digital customer engagement team, according to a report by CNBC. It also continues to pursue partnerships with food delivery companies and to make significant investments in technology. billion in sales, per the report.

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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. Executives told CNBC Fidelity wants to be considered an Nvidia alternative, not compared to the likes of Charles Schwab, and thus the technology push.

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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. Grubhub absorbed 27 of OrderUp’s markets, including Baltimore itself, reported The Baltimore Business Journal. Foodler launched in Boston in 2005.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The Staples Connect concept, which will be officially introduced in six Boston area stores on Feb. Each Staples Connect store also has printing and marketing services, TSA pre-check enrollment, technology services and professional services including tax, marketing, finance and legal. Mike Motz, CEO of Staples U.S.

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JUNE 14, 2020

Not only has Square processed $100,000 in Bluebonnet payments annually, she said, Square’s lending arm has offered customers financing and she has used its software for customers to book sessions and launch marketing campaigns, the report said. Hudson told WSJ she plans to drop the company.

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JUNE 26, 2020

I recently got to virtually meet with associate technical consultant, Tom Phillips , to hear about his journey into the technology field. Tom originally went to school for music at Berklee College of Music in Boston (not the only consultant in the music scene ). Migrating From Music to Coding.

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JUNE 8, 2020

“I look forward to working with the Paytronix team to bring its industry-leading innovation, including contactless ordering for table service … to markets around the globe,” said Porter. 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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JANUARY 5, 2020

One Medical , a conglomerate of technology-driven primary care offices backed by Google’s Alphabet , has filed an initial public offering (IPO), One Medical announced on Friday (Jan. One Medical is backed by technology and management firm 1Life Healthcare and will trade under the symbol “ONEM.”

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AUGUST 6, 2019

Founded in 2012, Cybereason boasts distribution in all major global markets. Boston-based Cybereason has 500 employees, with offices in Tel Aviv, Tokyo, London and Sydney, as well as additional presence on all continents. AI-driven technology from Cybereason is helping secure our increasingly connected world.”.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Other companies are leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to boost their onboarding solutions. Technology giant IBM and Dublin-based client lifecycle management solutions company Fenergo recently partnered to use AI and analytics on the IBM Cloud to help FIs more easily onboard customers.

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DECEMBER 11, 2017

Kenneth Montgomery, first vice president and chief operating officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, is taking up the position. Montgomery will also retain his position at the Boston Fed, where he focuses on services for the U.S. Treasury and financial market, among other responsibilities.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2018

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has released a new report that suggests corporate bankers may be able to halt shrinking profits through digital transformation. Banks that want to attract and retain this business must continue to invest updating and enhancing their technology infrastructure while embracing emerging technology.”.

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JULY 31, 2019

Silicon Valley-based SpaceIQ, which develops management and analytics software for making efficient use of office space, could help WeWork appear more like a technology company as it gears up for its IPO. WeWork rebranded to The We Company earlier this year to reflect its expansion beyond the co-working market. earlier in May.

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DECEMBER 29, 2016

A paper published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) described today as a critical moment in banking history as players face pressure from alternative players and corporate clients that demand newer, better services. One thing’s for certain: Corporate banks everywhere need to embrace technology. Fraud Prevention Remains Paramount.

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Payments Source

MARCH 15, 2017

The surge of students seeking an overseas education in recent years powered rapid growth for Flywire, a Boston-based payments technology firm that handles cross-border tuition payments. It must now test whether the global network it built can serve the B-to-B market as well.

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MAY 1, 2018

As biometrics have begun to represent the next generation in securing payments, Mastercard has unveiled a technological advancement for its own biometric cards. Cardholders can now register their fingerprints onto a biometric card at home through the new technology, the company said in an announcement. Regulators in the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2018

According to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) press release issued on November 16, the two technology companies agreed to register their digital token offerings as securities and to pay back investors. It also signals an increase in the SEC’s oversight of the cryptocurrency market.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 5, 2019

While some markets may be seeing relatively slower adoption of mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) than others, there’s no denying that the overall popularity of mobile and contactless payments are growing fast among consumers. In markets like the U.S., percent between 2017 and 2026. Deep Dive: The State of mPOS in North America.

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JULY 22, 2019

The business will target early stage startups through mature growth companies, with a focus on the technology, healthcare, and life sciences industries. We view Venture Banking and Lending as an attractive loan and deposit growth vehicle, and we’re excited to be in the market with these new capabilities.”. Stifel Financial Corp.

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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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MARCH 19, 2019

More than 70 percent of QSR managers see these as the main benefits of implementing technology, according to the PYMNTS Restaurant Readiness Index. Mobile ordering is available at the chain’s Denver, Boston and Houston locations, with more markets said to be in the works for this year. More than six in 10 – or 65.3

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Amid great technological change, health and beauty retailers are developing strategies to drive innovation. That mindset “is becoming increasingly necessary if retailers want to remain competitive in the market,” the index found. The aim is to stay on top of the latest digital commerce trends to remain relevant.

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PYMNTS

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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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Vertical payments startup Flywire has acquired healthcare technology startup Simplee , while also closing a $120 million Series E investment round led by Goldman Sachs, the company announced on Thursday (Feb. trillion industry by 2028, according to Boston Consulting Group. percent from 2019-2028 and is expected to comprise a $2.5

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

“AI simply hasn’t been around long enough, nor has it been adopted by enough companies, for us to determine all the ways it will ultimately drive value,” said Michael Scharff, CEO of Evolv Technologies , which provides retailers with AI expertise. That’s not to say AI won’t play a significant role, especially as it continues to advance.”.

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