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Reimagining The Bank As A Technology Company

PYMNTS

Intimidated by the scale and cost of a massive technological overhaul, large financial institutions (FIs) may approach their digital transformation (DX) journeys gradually, targeting various areas of operations to modernize one-by-one. “Banks are technology companies,” Rio Tinto recently told PYMNTS.

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Uber Money Head Quits As Company Moves Away From Financial Operations

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Uber financial services leader Peter Hazlehurst has stepped down from his position as the rideshare company has put its plan to start a digital wallet on hold, Bloomberg reported. The company is instead focused more on ridesharing and food delivery instead of the planned financial expansions.

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The Struggles of Banks as Technology Companies

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It's a common refrain from bank CEOs -- "My bank is a technology company." But the reality is much rarer. JPMorgan Chase is showing it takes fintech seriously by building (or buying) a Silicon Valley campus, which will house 1,000 employees, including 250 from recently acquired WePay.

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Perficient Colleague Transforms No-Kill Animal Shelter with Technology Skills

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He wanted to use his experience in technology to help the shelter in a unique way. Transfo rming the Shelter with Technology. That expertise translated easily into his work on the shelter’s website, where he’s been able to streamline the website and move their operations online.

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5 Things a Data Scientist Can Do to Stay Current

And more is being asked of data scientists as companies look to implement artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies into key operations. Fostering collaboration between DevOps and machine learning operations (MLOps) teams. Sharing data with trusted partners and suppliers to ensure top value.

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2020 Embrace the Moment Gala for Michigan Council of Women in Technology

Perficient

The Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT) virtually presented the 12 th annual Embrace the Moment – MCWT Digital Signature Gala on Saturday, October 17, 2020. This event empowers female leaders in Michigan who change the world through technology.

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FAA OKs American Robotics Drones To Fly Without Human Operators

PYMNTS

The Federal Aviation Administration is letting commercial drone-maker American Robotics operate drones without on-site pilots — but with a number of caveats, according to a decision recently posted on the agency’s website. based company stated in a news release. Decades worth of promise and projection are finally coming to fruition.