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FTC Can Now Sue Scammers Impersonating Government Agencies, Businesses
FTC Can Now Sue Scammers Impersonating Government Agencies, Businesses
April 01, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (April 1) that it now has stronger tools to combat scammers who impersonate government agencies and businesses. A new rule...

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Manufacturing Activity Climbs After 16-Month Contraction
Manufacturing Activity Climbs After 16-Month Contraction
April 01, 2024  |  Economy

Manufacturing activity in the United States rose in March for the first time in more than a year. The Institute for Supply Management’s monthly report on business,...

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NCino Expands Omnichannel Functionality of Consumer Banking Solution
NCino Expands Omnichannel Functionality of Consumer Banking Solution
April 01, 2024  |  Banking

NCino expanded the omnichannel functionality of its Consumer Banking Solution for banks and credit unions. The expansion helps bankers interact with consumers where and how those customers want to engage,...

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Spotify Debuts EdTech as Streaming Platforms Ride Lifelong Learning
Spotify Debuts EdTech as Streaming Platforms Ride Lifelong Learning
April 01, 2024  |  Streaming

Gone are the days when learning was confined to traditional classrooms and heavy textbooks. Today, knowledge is increasingly accessible to anyone with an internet connection,...

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Samsung Plans AI Makeover for Bixby Voice Assistant
Samsung Plans AI Makeover for Bixby Voice Assistant
April 01, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Samsung reportedly plans to give its voice assistant Bixby a generative artificial intelligence (AI) upgrade. “With the emergence of generative AI and LLM (large language model) technology, I...

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Real-Time Treasury Management Pays Off for Multinationals
Real-Time Treasury Management Pays Off for Multinationals
April 01, 2024  |  Spend Management

Today’s corporate treasurers face a dynamic set of demands. These requirements, which have traditionally centered around core activities like working capital management, banking, investments, risk...

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Brands Set Sights on D2C Resale Opportunity Amid Growing Demand
Brands Set Sights on D2C Resale Opportunity Amid Growing Demand
April 01, 2024  |  Retail

As ongoing economic pressures have consumers continuing to shop secondhand to save on retail spending, brands are looking to capture this growing opportunity through direct...

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DoorDash Enters Home Improvement Category With Lowe’s Partnership
DoorDash Enters Home Improvement Category With Lowe’s Partnership
April 01, 2024  |  Delivery

DoorDash has entered the home improvement category with a new partnership with Lowe’s. The on-demand delivery aggregator now offers gardening tools, spring cleaning essentials, do-it-yourself...

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Card Delinquencies, Pressure on Account Openings Signal Rocky Road for Banks, Payment Networks
Card Delinquencies, Pressure on Account Openings Signal Rocky Road for Banks, Payment Networks
April 01, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Earnings season begins anew in just a few weeks, documenting the first few months of the year — and how the March quarter shaped up...

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