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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The lead for Amazon Go requested a meeting,” said a June 27 email from a technology adviser who supports Los Angeles International to a concessions official. Reuters , citing public records and a person familiar with the strategy, reported that Amazon was looking at U.S. airports as new locations for Amazon Go. Interested?” “Yes.

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

Kount , the Boise, Idaho-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to simplify fraud detection and improve profitability, announced it has partnered with Verifi , the payment protection and management company.

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Also participating were existing investors Boston-based Optum Ventures, which offers capital and strategic guidance to startups; TI Platform Management LLC., Annie Lamont , managing partner at Oak HC/FT, said her firm joined Truepill as the company advances its vision, expands its platform and works to shape the future of healthcare.

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OCTOBER 2, 2020

billion, Uber Technologies Inc. The cash will be used to grow its transportation logistics platform and speed products to equip shippers with technology to power their supply chains, the San Francisco-based company said. Michael Weiss and Jill Raker , managing partners at Greenbriar, will join the Uber Freight Board of Directors.

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AUGUST 16, 2019

15) that it will launch regional commercial banking operations in New York and Los Angeles in an effort to grow its corporate client base and connect existing business customers in the markets with its senior banking professionals. The bank announced Thursday (Aug. The bank is targeting the middle-market and niche clientele, it noted.

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MARCH 15, 2019

So, in the spirt of “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em,” PYMNTS recently caught up with two entrepreneurs determined to bring digital expertise and efficiency to cash management — the type of cash management that can make or break employees and some business operators, especially in the restaurant space. Better Cash Management?

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AUGUST 11, 2017

Los Angeles was, perhaps unsurprisingly, the first U.S. Los Angeles. The City of Angels launched its Alexa skill during the 2016 holiday season and leveraged it to push out information about holiday events in the area. 17 will feature seven speakers and shed light on the who, what, why and how of the technology.

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AUGUST 30, 2020

New restrictions imposed by Beijing on the export of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies will require approval by the People's Republic of China, Bloomberg reported, citing a source. These are technologies used in the TikTok app. As TikTok , the short video-sharing app, faces a Sept. 15 deadline to sell its U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

From what they call the “lender’s” point of view, suppose a 40-something woman in Los Angeles looks in her closet and notices that there are three great blazers, three great skirts and two pairs of Louboutins that don’t get much usage. That also means no money needed to buy, store and manage inventory.

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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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DECEMBER 13, 2018

Reuters reported that a technology adviser who supports Los Angeles International Airport sent an email to a concessions official that said “the lead for Amazon Go requested a meeting. After the meeting, an airport IT manager wrote: “I am looking forward to moving forward with the Amazon Go technology at the airport.”.

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MARCH 1, 2018

When Los Angeles first began its efforts to market to international tourists in 2006, China wasn’t much of a consideration. Chinese tourism is a big deal for Los Angeles. Chinese tourism is a big deal for Los Angeles. With all of the nations that sent tourists to L.A., Mobile Payments.

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OCTOBER 29, 2020

Machine learning helps to automate at least some of the more manual, error-prone functions that occur from order to freight, across various modes of transport, managing inventory (in ways that benefit merchants and have positive ripple effects across supply chains). Logistics hubs and warehouse management improves as a result.

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OCTOBER 7, 2019

Waymo announced that it will use its 3D mapping technology to figure out if its self-driving cars can navigate the heavy traffic congestion in Los Angeles. Waymo] vehicles will be in town exploring how [our 3D technology] might fit into L.A.’s to carry out the preliminary mapping process. the company tweeted.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

To roll out operations in the United States as it grows its supply chain business that links apparel brands with suppliers as well as factories, Singapore-based fashion technology firm Zilingo is designing a $100 million push. The garment trade has relied on supply chain managers and sourcing agents for a long time.

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The executive said the company is profitable and that proceeds from the funding will go to invest in more technology and acquisitions. Outside of technology, Xu told the news outlet GrubMarket will look to make buys in Los Angeles and San Diego, as well as expand into New York and New Jersey.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Officials from the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office have raided homes and offices of San Gabriel Valley Water and Power, reports noted. In some cases, reports claim, billings from subcontractors were double what the subcontractor says it actually billed the developer. Bottomline is now hoping to lower that U.K.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

We are offering technology solutions that make it easier for our guests to minimize contact and maintain physical distancing. We need guidelines that are fair and equitable,” Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney parks, experiences and products, said in a video presentation to regulators, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

Most people may not associate inner-city infrastructure or gridlock with artificial intelligence (AI), but there is an effort underway from Intelligence of Things (IoT)-enabled technology providers to solve those problems — and other issues plaguing cities — with the help of smart technology. Slow to Adopt. Breaking Down Barriers.

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

Founded in Israel, Waycare, which also has an office in Los Angeles, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve traffic and safety management operations. The funding will be used toward Waycare’s expansion efforts in North America and Europe, and on enhancements to its cloud-based platform. ”

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MAY 9, 2018

“We wanted customers to experience a real home environment that showcases the convenience of the Alexa smart home experience, great entertainment available with Prime and Home Services,” said Nish Lathia, general manager, Amazon Services, in the press release. “We The eCommerce retailer said customers have rated Amazon’s experts at 4.9

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The OCC identified the deficiencies in the bank’s branches in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. 20), it was reported that MUFG was testing blockchain technology to digitize the paper check. The office recently examined the branches for BSA/AML and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions compliance. On Wednesday (Feb.

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JULY 9, 2019

In the age of quick-service restaurant (QSR) dining technology innovation, restaurants are frantically looking into ways to provide consumers with mobile ordering bells and whistles like third-party payment integrations, rewards programs and surprise-and-delight offers.

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In a zeitgeist moment of what is happening in payments market disruption, the Los Angeles’ Staples Center was renamed Crypto.com Arena. Digital Security.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

Geocoding technologies can ease last-mile delivery by giving drivers accurate directions with pinpoint accuracy, ensuring that orders reach their intended recipients on time. One solution is geocoding, which converts addresses into latitude and longitude coordinates.

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AUGUST 28, 2020

Goldman Sachs is pondering a $2 billion venture and growth fund that could boost its stature in the world of technology investing and help it court bigger investors and investments. Like other delivery companies, DoorDash has become an essential business during COVID-19. Goldman Sachs Eyes Creating $2B Tech Fund.

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Appetize, a Playa Vista, California-based POS company, delivers modern ordering and payments technology for enterprise businesses. Appetize provides fixed POS for iOS and Android, self-serve kiosks, handheld POS, online and mobile ordering, robust back-end inventory and reporting management tools.

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The technology may also be extended in the future to cover securities, derivations or loans. SoFi’s cards are designed to enhance SoFi Money cash management accounts. Cardholders in Los Angeles will also have access to “enhanced fan experiences” when SoFi Stadium opens in Los Angeles later this year. “We

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FEBRUARY 14, 2018

billion | Total spending on blockchain technologies by 2021, according to International Data Corporation figures. million | Amount of VC funding closed by Los Angeles, California-based experience gear subscription service Joymode in a Series A funding round, which was announced on Jan. percent from 2016 to 2021.

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Gus Lopez, general manager of Amazon Restaurants at Amazon, was quoted as saying : “Customers now have a hands-free, hassle-free way to reorder any meal from Amazon Restaurants using their voice to get dinner on the table. Alexa will then pull up the user’s order history and list the meal options available for reorder.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Any number of variables can highlight how the traditional two-week pay cycle puts pressure on the management of household finances. He pointed to advancements in technology that allow people to tap into wages as they are earned to help alleviate financial stresses.

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JULY 30, 2018

based carrier with “end-to-end 5G technology” the companies said. T-Mobile reportedly anticipates that its customers in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Las Vegas will have access to 5G technology in early 2019. Both the United States and China have been seen by 5G experts as early adopters of the technology.

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MARCH 10, 2017

One industry that’s looking to turn that around for the country is technology startups. In this week’s Tech Center tracker, Mary Gavala, Online Marketing and Promos Manager of Viva Wallet , spoke with PYMNTS on how Greece is becoming a hot spot for tech. GDP of Los Angeles County (2015): $930.82 percent in 2016.

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DECEMBER 27, 2019

But digital technology and the sharing economy, already the disrupters of so much, are now challenging the status quo when it comes to corporate housing. The company is based in San Francisco and operates in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York City, Seattle and Washington, D.C. Perhaps a fancy hotel downtown.

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MARCH 22, 2019

As restaurants continue to wrestle with the questions that come with food delivery — how to make enough money, whether to work with third-party operators, how to manage customer relationships — a new factor is gaining significance. which is developing robotic technology that can prepare and cook pizzas while en route to delivery.

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MARCH 25, 2019

as well as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Consumers and quick-service restaurant (QSR) managers favorably view digital technologies for ordering: According to the PYMNTS Restaurant Readiness Index , 64.5 percent of QSR managers and 83.6 FoodBoss is available in markets from Chicago to Washington, D.C.,

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APRIL 10, 2020

Amazon Shipping , which is a competitor to FedEx and UPS, launched in beta in Los Angeles and London. How is AI and other computational systems used to manage essential business functions? Amazon is halting its shipping service as it needs the workers for more pressing matters. v in a recent interview with PYMNTS.

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