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US Senators Propose New Office To Combat Tech Theft

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To contend with technology threats from China, two U.S. The bill, which aims to create an Office of Critical Technologies and Security, was a bipartisan effort by U.S. Warner said in a press release that “we need a whole-of-government technology strategy to protect U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and U.S.

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Why Amazon And Other Retailers Are Turning To Biometrics

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Retail keeps embracing numerous new technologies, and biometrics is not only one of them, but an area of recent growth and development, including via some of the biggest names in commerce. Take Amazon, which continues to expand its brick-and-mortar retail footprint, and the technology underlying those stores. Amazon Plans.

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Tuesday Morning Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

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The retailer said it filed voluntary petitions in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas – Dallas Division to pursue the reorganization. The retailer, which was started in 1974 and is based in Texas, has roughly 700 locations throughout the nation.

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GPS Order Tracking Helps Fuel New Retail Innovation

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are now adding this new technology and by the end of 2019 roughly a quarter of locations nationwide will have it in place,” the company said. “A A significant portion of the remaining stores are expected to have the GPS delivery tracking technology available in 2020.”. 3, National Sandwich Day; 18,512 pickles given away on Nov.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

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American Bank, National Association. Classic Bank, National Association. The First National Bank In Sioux Falls. Dakota Community Bank & Trust, National Association. Rowland; and EVP and chief technology officer Mike Beattie. Ag Lender Score. Mason City. Iowa State Bank. Orange City. Forest City. Iowa Falls.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Whether it’s products and services, technology strategies or employee benefits, independent community banks decide on their own terms what’s best for their business and their customers. Brazos National Bank. Douglas National Bank. FSNB, National Association. Pioneer Trust Bank, National Association. Philadelphia.

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How QSRs Are Driving Retail Innovation Via Emerging Tech

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Retail innovation comes from various places – and for the new decade, that includes quick-service restaurants (QSRs), the site of massive technological change. Self-service kiosks have been gaining popularity, and cutting-edge technology like biometrics is starting to be integrated. Contactless Payments.