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Verizon Buys Drone Operator

PYMNTS

In a press release , Verizon said Skyward, which is based in Portland, adds drone management to the Verizon IoT portfolio, making drone operations easier to manage for any size company. companies rely on Skyward to manage drone operations, improve safety and lower operating costs. According to Verizon, outside of the U.S.,

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Accelerating To The Future?

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With more than 700 now in operation across the United States, small business accelerators are becoming increasingly crucial engines of the U.S. As more software, biotech and other technology companies enter the space, the need for accelerators is, well, accelerating. Working with the big boys.

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Mastercard Q2 Earnings Preview: Increased Spending, Digital Payments Expected

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Mastercard has expanded its services for SMBs in several ways over the quarter, launching new SMB card rewards that operate like a “toolbox” for fulfilling recurring needs, such as Mastercard ID Theft Protection. Many of the company’s SMB projects are overseas.

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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Meanwhile, technology changes continued at a breakneck pace, with generative AI the biggest topic around management tables. The specifics are unclear, but bankers recognized that this will be an absolute game-changing technology in future years, and delivery will change in ways we can’t even conjure yet.

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The Best Checking Accounts in California of 2021

MyBankTracker

Umpqua Bank is a regional bank headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Online banks have much lower overhead costs than physical banks because they don’t have to pay all of the maintenance, security, and staffing costs associated with operating a network of physical banks. Do you excel at dealing with new technology?

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Vacation Rental Home Startup Vacasa Isn’t Just An Airbnb Knockoff

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First, according to Breon, Vacasa tends to operate in smaller towns and more affluent communities, where people have vacation or second homes, as opposed to larger cities and urban centers, where Airbnb typically dominates the market. One difference between us and Airbnb is we actually follow local zoning laws,” Breon said.

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46 Corporations Working On Autonomous Vehicles

CB Insights

They are a diverse group of players, ranging from automotive industry stalwarts to leading technology brands and telecommunications companies. A few of the companies or brands listed below belong to the same parent organization, but are detailed separately if they are operating distinct autonomous development programs.

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