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)

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Text As Context For Banking In The Digital Age
October 19, 2017

Finding the message behind the messenger bot isn’t hard, with intelligent assistants such as Capital One’s Eno giving consumers choice in how they manage banking activities. Ken Dodelin, Vice President, Conversational AI Products at Capital One, discusses the context behind the texts.

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Procurement Firm Xeeva Secures AI Patents
October 09, 2017

Procurement software company Xeeva is strengthening its technology portfolio through the acquisition of artificial intelligence-related patents, the company announced Friday (Oct. 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Alibaba Makes Chinese Gas Stations Smart
October 06, 2017

Alibaba is preparing to open its first smart gas station in its home city of Hangzhou, China by the end of the month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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The Pixel 2, The Mini-Home And The AI Tie That Binds
October 05, 2017

Promoting product releases has become something of an art form in Silicon Valley. There is the day itself, of course, but also the lead-up to it and getting people’s interest piqued enough to actually tune in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Hearables: Taking Voice Control Beyond Smart Speakers
September 29, 2017

What’s better than being able to boss Alexa around at home? How about being able to boss her around everywhere else, too? It’s becoming possible with hearables — and no, that’s not a typo. Hearables may be the next big wearables if the voice activation trend...

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Innovation Trix You Can Learn From Breakfast Children’s Cereal
September 23, 2017

For all the plaudits disruptive innovation gets, it is easy to overlook how hard it is to achieve. 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...

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Ant Financial Offers Face Scan Service For Package Pickup In China
September 15, 2017

Ant Financial Services Group, the financial affiliate of Alibaba Group, announced news that its customers can now use facial recognition technology to scan, unlock and pick up packages at select smart courier cabinets in Shanghai. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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The Money-Mover That’s A Money-Mentor, Too
September 15, 2017

“Can I afford a Tesla? If not, can you help me save for one?” 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...

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Real Innovation Solves Today’s Problems, Not Tomorrow’s
September 12, 2017

Innovation happens when you least expect it. As they say, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Those we call “innovators” are simply the ones who endeavor to solve the problems in front of them by any means necessary. Only later do others look at them...