Innovation

Innovation generally refers to changing processes or creating more effective processes, products and ideas. For businesses, this could mean implementing new ideas, creating dynamic products or improving your existing services.

(source: business.gov.au)

Innovation
Lost Pet Posters Get A Digital Upgrade
June 14, 2019

The traditional method of finding a lost pet worked well enough. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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5G Isn’t The Only Digital Communication Game In Town
June 13, 2019

The new 5G mobile network technology is getting its first deployments, but that’s not the only communications game in town. A technology that tracks lost scooters people rent could play a role in the coming years in digital retail and payments, at least going by...

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Uber Presses The Gas On Autonomous Vehicles Via Volvo
June 13, 2019

Drivers of cars and trucks are not a diminishing breed – in fact, there is an ongoing U.S. shortage of drivers to haul freight long distances. But recent news from the world of autonomous vehicles could make one think otherwise. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Cybersecurity Turns To Crowdsourcing Amid Hiring Woes
June 13, 2019

Cybersecurity is one of the main tasks in the world of digital commerce and payments, and it’s a task that is getting more attention from consumers, companies, regulators and others. But there’s a big problem in this realm — a shortage of cybersecurity experts, the...

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Mapping The Maps For Self-Driving Cars (And Drones)
June 13, 2019

If one doesn’t know where they’re going, sang one Beatle, any road will get them there — but not easily or efficiently. In an age of eCommerce (of two-hour delivery windows, and autonomous vehicles and drones), precision is important when navigating miles, especially the last...

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Auto, Tech Industries Have Competing Patent Guidelines For Autonomous Tech
June 12, 2019

Guidelines for patents on self-driving car technology and internet-enabled vehicles have put tech firms and automakers at odds, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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How A Retail Incubator Could Produce The Next Big Innovation
June 12, 2019

The myth of the lone (and possibly mad) scientist died out a long time ago, as the industrial age led to teams of researchers working together (or at healthy cross purposes) to enable innovation. Science and invention are collective pursuits. Imagination and epiphany still have...

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AT&T, Uber Link Up For Air Travel Services
June 11, 2019

Uber and AT&T have announced a partnership that will provide “always-on connectivity” during aerial transport through the upcoming Uber Air and Uber Copter services, with the Air service tentatively set to debut in 2023, according to a report. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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JRNI Launches Marketplace Of Pre-Built Apps
June 11, 2019

JRNI, formerly BookingBug, announced on Tuesday (June 11) the launch of its Marketplace, which gives customers access to prebuilt apps and scalable integrations from technology partners, system integrators and developers around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...