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Alibaba Introduces “Smile to Pay” Facial Recognition Technology

Bank Innovation

Jack Ma, Alibaba’s founder, has long planned on launching facial recognition technology for the company’s payment app, Alipay. He first revealed his commitment to the development of this technology at a CeBit Conference in 2015, when […].

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Verizon, Microsoft Partner To Accelerate 5G Technology

PYMNTS

Touting 5G data speeds that are already 25 times faster than current 4G technology (and will eventually be 100 times faster), the two companies said the security, reliability and ultra-low lag times will bring increased efficiency and reduced costs.

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Who’s Responsible For IoT Security?

PYMNTS

Smart technology is what makes ordering by voice and remotely monitoring your home possible. Promising as intelligence of things (IoT) solutions are, though, security has been a stumbling block. The June IoT Tracker explores the latest advancements in IoT security and new applications of smart technology.

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Improving User Experience and Increasing Security through Sign in with Apple

Perficient

At Apple’s 2020 Worldwide Developer’s Conference, Apple debuted “Sign in with Apple”, a new feature that allows users to sign in to apps and websites that use this feature, using an Apple ID. Sign in with Apple takes a strong stance on security and privacy by gaining independence from external identity providers. How Does It work?

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SIFMA Fintech Conference 2018

Insights on Business

Some important financial technologies are changing the way the world is doing business and that change is now reaching the securities industry. At the SIFMA Fintech Conference this week these powerful technologies will be on display in the Big Apple. IBM keynote.

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‘Alexa — Is My Data Secure On Connected Devices?’

PYMNTS

That said, IoT device creators and consumers are looking at IoT security with a higher level of scrutiny. In the February Intelligence of Things Tracker , PYMNTS examines how countries, developers and consumers are responding to increased calls for security, as well as how the IoT market is growing worldwide. Around the IoT World.

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BlackBerry On 5G And The IoT Security Problems That Must Be Fixed

PYMNTS

IoT providers have hit an innovation streak in recent years, utilizing increasingly sophisticated technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and data tools like machine learning (ML) to rapidly expand the world of connected things. All of this will be accomplished with an emphasis on security and user safety. Tatsis said.

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