Innovation

Innovation
LendUp Raises Funding From PayPal, Expands Executive Ranks
June 29, 2017

Direct online lender LendUp, which provides personal loans to underserved banking customers, announced that it has raised strategic funding from PayPal and expanded its executive ranks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Token Starts Presale For Its Biometric-Based Wearable Ring
June 28, 2017

Token has launched the presale for its biometric-based wearable electronic ring that can allow its users to make wearable payments, power up a computer and part doors — all by simply waving a finger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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EFS Launches Fleet One EDGE To Provide Fleet Savings For Smaller Fleets
June 22, 2017

EFS, a WEX company and leader in fleet payment solutions, has launched its largest ever fleet savings network, Fleet One EDGE, which will provide access to discounts and savings not typically available to smaller fleets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Enova Launches New Decision Flow Starter Kits
June 21, 2017

Enova Decisions, an analytics and digital decisioning solution provider, has announced the launch of its new “decision flow starter kits,” a new tool that will enable companies to achieve such goals as improved detection of application fraud and smarter credit approvals. Get the Full Story...

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Why SMBs Can (And Should) Still Use Spreadsheets
June 21, 2017

  The Cloud has changed much when it comes to the way SMEs do business, and that extends to accounting processes.  Don Mal, CEO of Vena Solutions, knows entrepreneurs love spreadsheets, and today, the cloud and its ability to give firms granular and real-time insight...

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Airbnb Launches New Platform To Help Syrian Refugees, Among Others
June 08, 2017

Airbnb has launched a new platform aimed at enabling regular people to host Syrian refugees, refugees in Europe and other people in need, dubbed Open Homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Shopify Now Lets Merchants Hire Virtual Employee ‘Kit’ For Free
June 07, 2017

Today in retail news, employee of the week award goes to Kit, Shopify’s virtual assistant for Shopify merchants, who handles digital marketing and advertising for merchants on the platform … for an upcharge of $10 to $25 a month. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Automation Offers Hospitality Businesses Instant Control Over Customer Experience
June 07, 2017

Automation is giving hospitality businesses and the restaurant industry across the country instant control over internal processes, as well as the customer’s overall experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Data Enablers: SigOpt’s Machine Learning Tools Help Businesses Optimize Operations
June 06, 2017

From some guy’s garage in San Francisco, a group of math nerds has grown into one of the world’s finest-tuned machine learning operations. SigOpt now helps optimize fraud detection and investments like beer brewing and even the manufacturing of synthetic rhino horns. Get the Full Story...