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Given that, it’s not much of a surprise that the number of people thinking about voice-activated, artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced wireless technology was extremely small — roughly the same as the number of people putting serious thought into flying cars. MORE
Technology has certainly seen a big evolution over the last few decades. As a result, it should come as no surprise that the technology used in the retail industry has evolved over the past thirty years. Brick-and-mortar technology. MORE
PREMIUM - When was the last time you went to your bank branch to deposit money? Still thinking? That's because most of the daily banking activity has shifted from branches to the smartphone. But that's not to say people don’t use bank branches at all. MORE
To serve travelers looking to get some rest at the airport, hospitality concepts are providing spaces to help consumers relax and catch a nap. MORE
As he made the introduction, he gave a personal account of how technology had changed the world during his lifetime. So, … The post How the world has changed with technology appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. MORE
A new survey from K2E Canada suggests small business accountants understand that technological disruption is a major challenge, yet few are addressing the issue. Reports in Canadian Accountant on Tuesday (July 31) said that K2E Canada’s report, “Accounting Operations and Technology Survey,” revealed more than a quarter of accountants cite understanding and knowledge of new technology as one of their top three industry challenges. MORE
The partnership between Mastercard and Accion aims to introduce digital technology, services and training to assist high-potential microbusinesses boost revenues and achieve greater financial security. MORE
Many carmakers have softened their stances on driverless technology because they’re not sure if the tech is quite ready for the mainstream. Now, carmakers are shifting to less exciting terrain: the education and regulation of the new technology. MORE
Automakers from Honda to GM and Hyundai see mobile payment technology as a key component in developing connected car technology MORE
Some countries are still reliant on cash whilst others are … The post Is the world being democratised through technology? Someone told me I should start a travel blog, as I fly more than most pigeons do. But I’m not sure my travel blog would be read so much. MORE
Another interesting nuance of the FinTech Bank is the integration of business and technology. I’ve referenced this a few times, but wanted to be explicit that these banks think technology is business and business is technology. MORE
Gill asserts that most financial institutions, left to their own devices, may end up following a less than optimal path to innovation, and not because they have selected the “wrong” technology solution, since in Gill’s experience, what’s “wrong” for one FI might be right for another. MORE
Touted by observers and industry players as one of the top trends that could impact medical billing and data management for 2018, the technology is increasingly being viewed as part of the path to better efficiency in payments. But that’s not stopping payment and commerce players from trying to use technology to bring more efficiency to the system. The firm’s technology also enables patients to work with providers to come up with flexible payment plans, and do so via a mobile app. MORE
” Technology can “level the playing field” for small businesses to compete, Priest added, though another recent survey revealed that SMBs often struggle to use technology to its full advantage. MORE
To help improve the productivity of workers and enrich the customer experience, Walgreens is tapping into mobile technology as it bridges the digital and brick-and-mortar store experiences. Zebra said that the technology can help workers with their daily tasks and helping customers. MORE
It started as a ledger system a thousand years ago so that pilgrims could travel to the Holy Land under the … The post Banks need to be technology giants appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. I got into one very interesting discussion with a digital banker. MORE
A session at the recent Money20/20 conference in Las Vegas attempted to clarify the roles that technology companies are playing in financial services and how traditional financial institutions are working with them MORE
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Michael Sassoon, CEO of banking and technology firm Sasfin , recently told PYMNTS about some of the country’s biggest hurdles in small business FinServ — and what technology innovators hope to do about them. Challenges like these are a breeding ground for technological innovation, and Sassoon pointed to Industry 4.0 The South African economy has struggled in the last decade. MORE
Retailers, payment technology providers and others are rolling out new services to make it easier to complete transactions on mobile platforms MORE
That realisation is a simple but important one, and it is this: dealing with technology is very different to dealing with money; furthermore, dealing with money through technology is very different to dealing with technology through … The post Are you in banking or technology? MORE
The ways businesses, consumers, and even banks make payments are changing, as technologies like realtime payments and APIs make it easier to send money across the globe. But one technology seems curiously absent from recent payment innovation, and that’s blockchain. “We MORE
I know that systems like Erica, short for Bank of AmErica, are up and running … The post Some banks are technology companies appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Case Studies Digital Bank Grid Innovation Numbers Opinion TechnologyI was having a chat about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in banking the other day. It was an interesting conversation, although most of the examples were for customer service via Chatbots, which doesn’t impress me much. MORE
The group, called Blockchain for Europe, is focused on growing the understanding of the technology and highlighting the “true nature” and potential of blockchain technology. MORE
But interest in this technology is not limited to the food and beverage space, and is gaining traction in many different verticals. At the same time, new technologies are coming on the market to serve these merchants. MORE
Technological innovation is a reality that is impacting every facet of society. No area of human endeavour from retail, to transportation, to banking has not seen some form of disruptive technology replace the long-established modus operandi. MORE
Coverage includes Hong Kong-based Tappy Technologies ‘ collaboration with the Timex Group. Tappy Technologies, a solution provider for wearables and digital payments based in Hong Kong, is teaming up with Timex Group, the companies said in an announcement. MORE
Leafbuyer Technologies, the cannabis technology company, announced Thursday (November 8) it has acquired Greenlight Technologies, a California-based application development company. MORE
Automated testing is an increasingly important consideration as payment providers, retailers and other companies expand the number of options that consumers and merchants can use MORE
"Flexibility" is a commonly used term when it comes to innovation in banking and finance, but the typical bank boardroom hardly evokes the image of openness to technological change. MORE
Ant Financial , the Alibaba affiliate, expects its core business will be technology services down the road as it expands beyond only payments. His comments come as Ant Financial recently unveiled a new brand that is aimed at selling technology services to financial firms, including banks. MORE
20), Ant Financial announced the launch of Ant Financial Technology, a unit designed “to support the growth of financial institutions by improving user experience and lowering cost.” The unit will launch with five key technologies for FI customers, including transaction, security, financial intelligence, next-generation interaction and blockchain tools. The brand was announced at the 2018 Ant Technology Exploration Conference. MORE
Another interesting nuance of the FinTech Bank is the integration of business and technology. I’ve referenced this a few times, but wanted to be explicit that these banks think technology is business and business is technology. MORE
The … The post Throwing technology over the wall appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Fintech Future Grid Innovation Opinion Technology MORE
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 […]. MORE
Pepsi has recently partnered with Robby Technologies to deliver snacks and beverages via a fleet of self-driving robots on the campus of the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. “We’re MORE
Bottomline Technologies posted fiscal first quarter results that showed subscription and transaction revenue growth of double digits as management pointed to opportunities and gains in the B2B payments space. MORE
That voice-activated technology could change the face of medical care and the entire healthcare ecosystem is something that Orbita President, Co-founder and COO Nathan Treloar absolutely believes. Ecosystems AI Healthcare Innovation medical care News Technology voice voice assistants MORE
Technology has the power to help a business rise up from the competition. Small businesses, too, have an appetite for technology. But for smaller companies, procuring technology can be a financial and administrative burden, and a lot of times, the problems that can be solved with technology were created by technology in the first place. So, why aren’t small businesses adopting automation technology for their procure-to-pay needs? MORE
It's a common refrain from bank CEOs -- "My bank is a technology company." But the reality is much rarer. JPMorgan Chase is showing it takes fintech seriously by building (or buying) a Silicon Valley campus, which will house 1,000 employees, including 250 from recently acquired WePay. MORE
According to the London Stock Exchange Group’s 2019 “Companies to Inspire Africa” report, which highlights these firms, the FinTech sector has the second highest growth rate representation of technology and telecoms as well as financial services. MORE
FinTech has, in many ways, democratized technology once reserved for the largest enterprises, and reduced barriers for small business (SMB) adoption. ” B2B Payments B2B Business Technology CRM data analytics Invoicing Keap KYC News smb payments MORE
That realisation is a simple but important one, and it is this: dealing with technology is very different to dealing with money; furthermore, dealing with money through technology is very different to dealing with technology through … The post Are you in banking or technology? MORE
Small businesses struggling to embrace digitization must take the first step to adopt technologies, says Teamleader. According to Teamleader product owner Pieter Reel, entrepreneurs understand the need to adopt technology, even if they haven’t yet taken action to do so. A lack of resources exacerbates this struggle, plus, entrepreneurs can find it difficult to implement a new technology, fearing it will actually slow down existing work flows. MORE
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Another interesting nuance of the FinTech Bank is the integration of business and technology. I’ve referenced this a few times, but wanted to be explicit that these banks think technology is business and business is technology.
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FEBRUARY 4, 2019
” Technology can “level the playing field” for small businesses to compete, Priest added, though another recent survey revealed that SMBs often struggle to use technology to its full advantage.
PYMNTS
MARCH 18, 2019
Gill asserts that most financial institutions, left to their own devices, may end up following a less than optimal path to innovation, and not because they have selected the “wrong” technology solution, since in Gill’s experience, what’s “wrong” for one FI might be right for another.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Leafbuyer Technologies, the cannabis technology company, announced Thursday (November 8) it has acquired Greenlight Technologies, a California-based application development company.
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FEBRUARY 19, 2019
That realisation is a simple but important one, and it is this: dealing with technology is very different to dealing with money; furthermore, dealing with money through technology is very different to dealing with technology through … The post Are you in banking or technology?
PYMNTS
JANUARY 9, 2019
Many carmakers have softened their stances on driverless technology because they’re not sure if the tech is quite ready for the mainstream. Now, carmakers are shifting to less exciting terrain: the education and regulation of the new technology.
PYMNTS
MARCH 11, 2019
But interest in this technology is not limited to the food and beverage space, and is gaining traction in many different verticals. At the same time, new technologies are coming on the market to serve these merchants.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
The partnership between Mastercard and Accion aims to introduce digital technology, services and training to assist high-potential microbusinesses boost revenues and achieve greater financial security.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
According to the London Stock Exchange Group’s 2019 “Companies to Inspire Africa” report, which highlights these firms, the FinTech sector has the second highest growth rate representation of technology and telecoms as well as financial services.
Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Another interesting nuance of the FinTech Bank is the integration of business and technology. I’ve referenced this a few times, but wanted to be explicit that these banks think technology is business and business is technology.
Chris Skinner
JANUARY 31, 2019
It started as a ledger system a thousand years ago so that pilgrims could travel to the Holy Land under the … The post Banks need to be technology giants appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. I got into one very interesting discussion with a digital banker.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The group, called Blockchain for Europe, is focused on growing the understanding of the technology and highlighting the “true nature” and potential of blockchain technology.
Bank Innovation
JUNE 8, 2018
PREMIUM - When was the last time you went to your bank branch to deposit money? Still thinking? That's because most of the daily banking activity has shifted from branches to the smartphone. But that's not to say people don’t use bank branches at all.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Ant Financial , the Alibaba affiliate, expects its core business will be technology services down the road as it expands beyond only payments. His comments come as Ant Financial recently unveiled a new brand that is aimed at selling technology services to financial firms, including banks.
Mobile Payments Today
JANUARY 15, 2019
Automakers from Honda to GM and Hyundai see mobile payment technology as a key component in developing connected car technology
Bank Innovation
MARCH 8, 2019
"Flexibility" is a commonly used term when it comes to innovation in banking and finance, but the typical bank boardroom hardly evokes the image of openness to technological change.
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
FinTech has, in many ways, democratized technology once reserved for the largest enterprises, and reduced barriers for small business (SMB) adoption. ” B2B Payments B2B Business Technology CRM data analytics Invoicing Keap KYC News smb payments
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Bottomline Technologies posted fiscal first quarter results that showed subscription and transaction revenue growth of double digits as management pointed to opportunities and gains in the B2B payments space.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 8, 2019
Given that, it’s not much of a surprise that the number of people thinking about voice-activated, artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced wireless technology was extremely small — roughly the same as the number of people putting serious thought into flying cars.
PYMNTS
JULY 27, 2017
Technology has certainly seen a big evolution over the last few decades. As a result, it should come as no surprise that the technology used in the retail industry has evolved over the past thirty years. Brick-and-mortar technology.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
20), Ant Financial announced the launch of Ant Financial Technology, a unit designed “to support the growth of financial institutions by improving user experience and lowering cost.” The unit will launch with five key technologies for FI customers, including transaction, security, financial intelligence, next-generation interaction and blockchain tools. The brand was announced at the 2018 Ant Technology Exploration Conference.
Mobile Payments Today
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Automated testing is an increasingly important consideration as payment providers, retailers and other companies expand the number of options that consumers and merchants can use
PYMNTS
AUGUST 1, 2018
A new survey from K2E Canada suggests small business accountants understand that technological disruption is a major challenge, yet few are addressing the issue. Reports in Canadian Accountant on Tuesday (July 31) said that K2E Canada’s report, “Accounting Operations and Technology Survey,” revealed more than a quarter of accountants cite understanding and knowledge of new technology as one of their top three industry challenges.
Insights on Business
JULY 11, 2018
Technological innovation is a reality that is impacting every facet of society. No area of human endeavour from retail, to transportation, to banking has not seen some form of disruptive technology replace the long-established modus operandi.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 7, 2019
Pepsi has recently partnered with Robby Technologies to deliver snacks and beverages via a fleet of self-driving robots on the campus of the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. “We’re
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Michael Sassoon, CEO of banking and technology firm Sasfin , recently told PYMNTS about some of the country’s biggest hurdles in small business FinServ — and what technology innovators hope to do about them. Challenges like these are a breeding ground for technological innovation, and Sassoon pointed to Industry 4.0 The South African economy has struggled in the last decade.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Technology has the power to help a business rise up from the competition. Small businesses, too, have an appetite for technology. But for smaller companies, procuring technology can be a financial and administrative burden, and a lot of times, the problems that can be solved with technology were created by technology in the first place. So, why aren’t small businesses adopting automation technology for their procure-to-pay needs?
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 20, 2018
That voice-activated technology could change the face of medical care and the entire healthcare ecosystem is something that Orbita President, Co-founder and COO Nathan Treloar absolutely believes. Ecosystems AI Healthcare Innovation medical care News Technology voice voice assistants
Chris Skinner
OCTOBER 21, 2018
Some countries are still reliant on cash whilst others are … The post Is the world being democratised through technology? Someone told me I should start a travel blog, as I fly more than most pigeons do. But I’m not sure my travel blog would be read so much.
Bank Innovation
OCTOBER 23, 2018
It's a common refrain from bank CEOs -- "My bank is a technology company." But the reality is much rarer. JPMorgan Chase is showing it takes fintech seriously by building (or buying) a Silicon Valley campus, which will house 1,000 employees, including 250 from recently acquired WePay.
Chris Skinner
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
The … The post Throwing technology over the wall appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Digital Bank Fintech Future Grid Innovation Opinion Technology
PYMNTS
MARCH 6, 2019
To serve travelers looking to get some rest at the airport, hospitality concepts are providing spaces to help consumers relax and catch a nap.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Small businesses struggling to embrace digitization must take the first step to adopt technologies, says Teamleader. According to Teamleader product owner Pieter Reel, entrepreneurs understand the need to adopt technology, even if they haven’t yet taken action to do so. A lack of resources exacerbates this struggle, plus, entrepreneurs can find it difficult to implement a new technology, fearing it will actually slow down existing work flows.
Bank Innovation
MAY 3, 2018
The ways businesses, consumers, and even banks make payments are changing, as technologies like realtime payments and APIs make it easier to send money across the globe. But one technology seems curiously absent from recent payment innovation, and that’s blockchain. “We
Mobile Payments Today
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Retailers, payment technology providers and others are rolling out new services to make it easier to complete transactions on mobile platforms
PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Coverage includes Hong Kong-based Tappy Technologies ‘ collaboration with the Timex Group. Tappy Technologies, a solution provider for wearables and digital payments based in Hong Kong, is teaming up with Timex Group, the companies said in an announcement.
Chris Skinner
APRIL 6, 2018
I know that systems like Erica, short for Bank of AmErica, are up and running … The post Some banks are technology companies appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Case Studies Digital Bank Grid Innovation Numbers Opinion TechnologyI was having a chat about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in banking the other day. It was an interesting conversation, although most of the examples were for customer service via Chatbots, which doesn’t impress me much.
Mobile Payments Today
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
A session at the recent Money20/20 conference in Las Vegas attempted to clarify the roles that technology companies are playing in financial services and how traditional financial institutions are working with them
Bank Innovation
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
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 […].
Chris Skinner
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
As he made the introduction, he gave a personal account of how technology had changed the world during his lifetime. So, … The post How the world has changed with technology appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.
Chris Skinner
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
That realisation is a simple but important one, and it is this: dealing with technology is very different to dealing with money; furthermore, dealing with money through technology is very different to dealing with technology through … The post Are you in banking or technology?
PYMNTS
JULY 30, 2018
Today In Data connected devices consumer preferences customer preferences digital payments Internet of Things IoT Mobile Payments News Retail retail data retail technology Today in Data
PYMNTS
MAY 25, 2018
Touted by observers and industry players as one of the top trends that could impact medical billing and data management for 2018, the technology is increasingly being viewed as part of the path to better efficiency in payments. But that’s not stopping payment and commerce players from trying to use technology to bring more efficiency to the system. The firm’s technology also enables patients to work with providers to come up with flexible payment plans, and do so via a mobile app.
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