Microsoft has been lending a hand to startups for years. But in only the last week, a series of ventures by the technology giant have brought its support for young businesses up to a new level, and showcased just how vital the tech startup community...
When it comes to the Internet of Things market, the world’s largest technology conglomerates are concentrated in the U.S., Europe and Asia. U.S.-based Google, Facebook, Apple and Microsoft are just a few of the major players in the IoT revolution, as are South Korea’s Samsung...
PC and technology conglomerate Hewlett-Packard is set to become two separate companies on Nov. 1 of this year, and one half of that split will be targeted towards enterprise solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
FreshBooks, the accounting software that serves small business companies in the service arena via the cloud, is looking to grow its mobile app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
U.K. lawmakers are pressing mainstream banks to increase their small business lending activity, but the sentiment among the SME community is reported to be one of disdain — small business owners don’t want financing from the big banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
In the U.S., millions of people remain underserved and underrepresented by credit scoring models that are deemed reliable yet cloak a population that could be especially attractive to lenders – including significant numbers of minorities who are underserved. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Streamlining the corporate supply chain and having greater visibility into its operations are crucial for today’s conglomerates to manage spending and resources and make their business more efficient. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Chinese officials are revamping their support for cross-border eCommerce as they look to reverse an economic slowdown and find new ways to profit from somewhere other than its traditional manufacturing sector. Earlier this month the People’s Bank of China announced plans to expand cross-border finance...
Visa has been targeting business in the UAE and MENA regions this year. Most recently, last May the credit card conglomerate struck a partnership with the UAE’s largest financial institution, Mashreq, and allows cardholders throughout the EMEA to access one-click Visa Checkout services. Get the...
