Bank Innovation

JANUARY 22, 2019

IBM, one of the world’s largest technology companies, has agreed to sponsor Bank Innovation Ignite, which explores new ideas and technologies needed to push banking forward. Bank Innovation Ignite, March 11-12 in Seattle, offers high-level discussions and networking around the future of what’s next in banking.

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Bank Innovation

JANUARY 24, 2019

INV Fintech, the technology accelerator run in partnership with Fiserv, has opened its Demo Day event to financial institution executives attending Bank Innovation Ignite. Previously, only INV Fintech members were permitted to attend Demo Day on March 11 in Seattle.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Amazon Go technology is being tested in a 10,400-square-foot space in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, a source told Bloomberg. The eCommerce giant launched the first Go convenience store in Seattle in 2017 and now has 21 U.S. The company already operates the Whole Foods Market chain. grocery industry.

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Bank Innovation is pleased to welcome Marley Gray, Microsoft’s director of technology strategy for blockchain and financial services, to our speaker faculty. Gray will discuss corporate banking and blockchains on March 1 in Seattle with JP Jolly of Citigroup and Deva Annamalai of Fiserv.

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OCTOBER 23, 2018

From North America to China, the concept is gaining ground around the world as retailers mull bringing the technology to multiple – even thousands of – locations. Amazon has arguably pioneered the concept with its Amazon Go stores: The first location opened in Seattle this past January. In the U.S.,

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AUGUST 13, 2019

The eBikes “make a huge difference in my stores,” said Greg Keller, a Domino’s Pizza franchisee in Seattle. While delivery on a traditional bike solved many of our traffic and parking issues, the hills in Seattle were tough on even our best cyclists.

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JUNE 4, 2019

The new funds will be used toward Highspot’s global expansion, as well as further extend its technology leadership in the sales enablement category. It has been predicted that by 2021, 15 percent of all sales technology investments will be applied to sales enablement technology, an increase from 7.2 percent in 2017.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2019

“Earlier this year, Expedia embarked on an ambitious reorganization plan with the goal of bringing our brands and technology together in a more efficient way. Diller and Kern will address employees about the shakeup at a town hall meeting in Seattle on Dec. Shares of Expedia climbed as much as 8.6 Overall, Expedia shares were down 6.9

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JULY 7, 2020

The Southeast Asian country’s national tax office announced it will impose a 10 percent value-added tax (VAT) on foreign global technology companies as the nation looks for ways to defray the costs of battling the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Reuters reported.

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MARCH 9, 2020

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on medical facilities, eCommerce retailers, technology and the economy as a whole. And Amazon also told employees in Seattle, Bellevue and the San Francisco Bay Area to telecommute if they have the ability to through the conclusion of March. Grant Shapps, U.K.

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MARCH 3, 2020

Companies are thus looking to technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to help mitigate this. Each of the six firms will continue to retain individual operations at present. Using Cloud Technology And Data Analytics To Help Rebuild Storm-Damaged Homes. The Latest Workforce Spend News.

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DECEMBER 27, 2019

Or maybe a relatively bland extended-stay operation right off the interstate. 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. They obviously have a lot of data and understand the market and how it’s evolving.

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MAY 22, 2017

Amazon is preparing to bring its checkout-free grocery store Amazon Go to Europe in an attempt to crack the $800 billion global market. According to Bloomberg Technology , a corresponding application is being reviewed by the European Union’s equivalent agency. Last week, the U.K. No Checkout. (No, No, Seriously.)” and “No Queue.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology — once it works — will mean no lines and no waiting for grocery shoppers. The first Amazon Go location was slated to open to the public in Seattle in early 2017. Earlier this month, Amazon opened its tenth bookstore operation in Seattle, with plans for at least five more in the next year.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

To provide retailers with an automated option for last-mile deliveries, shipping carriers are entering the world of robotics technology. According to the announcement, the company plans to experiment with the bot in markets such as Memphis, Tenn. — “pending final city approvals.”. along with DEKA Founder Dean Kamen (of Segway fame).

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JUNE 3, 2019

The rise of Amazon and other eCommerce companies has increased the need for warehouse space by retailers seeking to expand their digital operations and cut delivery times,” Bloomberg said. It’s not only a race for space when it comes to warehouse and logistical needs by eCommerce operators. based online supermarket operation.

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JUNE 16, 2020

Walmart has purchased CareZone, a health services technology company that promises to manage prescription drugs for customers and simplify the ordering and payment process. The the world’s largest retailer paid about $200 million for the Seattle-based tech startup. Walmart Boosts Digital Health, Wellness Capabilities With CareZone Buy.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Overall, Bainter said the storage market is near surpassing $30 billion, and that there are approximately 2.5 The company currently operates in Austin, Houston, Phoenix and Seattle. “We We always try to target high-growth markets,” Bainter said, adding that those locations are seeing a lot of expansion.

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MAY 11, 2018

Modern vending machines have come a long way since the first coin-operated machines were introduced in the 1880s. Between now and 2021, the American interactive kiosks market is projected to grow by an annual rate of 7.2 Between 2013 and 2016, the food and beverage segment of the kiosk market’s revenue increased by 8.4

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OCTOBER 5, 2017

based technology group has reportedly approached Leclerc, a privately-held French supermarket, about a logistics collaboration. The Amazon Go prototype grocery stores will enable customers to make purchases without the need for a cashier, and are currently in testing in Seattle, Washington. In more Amazon news, the U.S.-based

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AUGUST 20, 2018

To help customers avoid the lengthy lines of traditional checkout counters, supermarkets are turning to self-checkout technology, along with revamped store designs. To make this a reality for established retailers, companies such as Standard Cognition are working to put self-checkout technology in existing stores. In the U.K.,

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The latest example of the power of those digitally-enabled innovative efforts comes from online freight marketplace operator Convoy. Founded in 2015, Seattle-based Convoy is among the biggest operators of online marketplaces that match truckers with shippers needing to move cargo,” the report said. Rowe Price Associates.

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Digitally transforming operations, operating models and technologies to compete in a changing industry structure. Explore IBM Banking and Financial Markets Solutions. Optimizing risk, compliance and security. IBM Signs On to Sponsor Bank Innovation Ignite.

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AUGUST 15, 2017

Amazon is partnering with Galvanize — a 21st-century school for entrepreneurs, engineers, and data scientists — to offer Alexa Skills development workshops that will teach small developers and startups how to build skills for Amazon Alexa, the operating system for smart speaker Echo.

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MARCH 20, 2019

In a press release , Starbucks said the new fund, which is being managed by Valor Equity Partners, will identify and invest in companies developing technologies, products and solutions geared toward the food and/or retail markets. The company launched its first store in Seattle in the 1970s.

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JUNE 11, 2020

Sam’s Club members have been integrating technology into their shopping habits for a while with Scan & Go , samsclub.com and in-club pickup,” said Sam’s Club Chief Operating Officer Lance de la Rosa. “As locations, around 60 percent of which are company-operated. The brand has about 15,000 U.S.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

The companies are testing the service in four California and Oklahoma markets, with an eye toward a national launch in 2021. Stop & Shop owner Ahold Delhaize NV announced plans earlier this week for putting more resources toward online shopping operations. the Seattle Times reported. percent of its $27.5 billion in U.S.

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MARCH 31, 2020

High-level market intelligence about the $18 billion expected to be invested over the next three years is a major focus of the March 2020 Automated Retail Tracker™ from PYMNTS , which serves as a bimonthly breakdown of developments in this rapidly growing business sector. Amazon Go’ Cashless.

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AUGUST 9, 2017

In the last twelve months alone, China has seen over 30 dockless bike-sharing startups enter the fray — though that particular market is currently dominated by two large competitors in the space — Ofo and Mobike. In Seattle, it was an interesting experience. Dockless bikes solve that pain point.”.

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JULY 13, 2020

The greatest health crisis in a generation is poised to accelerate innovation at the intersection of healthcare , technology and payments as never before. And the retailer ponied up a reported $200 million for pieces of Seattle-based startup CareZone ’s technology, which personalizes prescription drug management for individuals.

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MARCH 9, 2017

In Seattle, Amazon is reportedly opening its tenth bookstore operation. “We The bookstores also act as marketing tools for Amazon Prime memberships. One wonders if and when the online retailer will begin to install the “just walk out” technology of its Amazon Go endeavor in its bookstores.

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

After a difficult deliberation, 10 early-stage fintech companies were selected by a team of judges to compete in this year’s DEMOvation Challenge, to take place in Seattle on March 1. Many applied, few were chosen.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018

at its Seattle headquarters during the past months, with the most recent conference taking place at the end of January. The idea is to turn Amazon Business, its business-to-business marketplace, into an online store where hospitals can purchase medical equipment and supplies for its outpatient clinics, operating rooms and emergency rooms.

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AUGUST 24, 2019

CenturyLink Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks , was the first NFL stadium to adopt the technology. According to Zach Hensley, vice president of operations and guest experiences for the Seahawks and CenturyLink Field, these services are changing how fans experience live games and boosting their overall enjoyment.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Oberthur Technologies (OT) is partnering with payments service provider Nets to deliver support for mobile payments to Scandinavian banks. That gives them the incentive to invest the time and money necessary to set up impressive operations and ensure they don’t get caught. The world of payments is a world of haves and have-nots.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

With the opening of Amazon Go in Seattle in January , Amazon arguably popularized the cashierless store concept. Instead, the company has brought its unattended retail technology to a kiosk, which Schoner said its pretty much the smallest walk-in retail environment that it could create. The Market. But it has a different focus.

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DECEMBER 21, 2016

“I hope you’re convinced we’re continuing to set the bar for digital in brick-and-mortar,” Matt Ryan, Starbucks chief strategy officer, explained after sharing the company’s technology plans. It’s been a busy few months for the Seattle-based retailer.

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