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
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...

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Andy Rubin Launches The “Essential” Phone and Home
May 31, 2017

The co-creator of Google’s Android mobile phone operating system, Andy Rubin, rolled out a new company dubbed Essential Products that will sell a high end mobile phone and a home assistant gadget. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Why Digital Payments Players Shouldn’t Ignore Seniors
May 26, 2017

While more Americans 65 and older are embracing technology, with roughly two-thirds of older citizens going online and owning smartphones, many seniors remain relatively unconnected from digital life for a variety of reasons. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Circle With Disney Nabs $10M In For Parental Control Device
May 25, 2017

Circle Media, the company behind Circle with Disney — a device that helps parents enforce their home’s internet rules and restrictions — has raised $10 million in Series A funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Credit Hero Aims To Repair Credit Scores For Those Who Really Need It
May 16, 2017

A new service officially launched at TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2017 this week: Credit Hero, which wants to help you better understand your credit score and teach you how to improve it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Nike’s “Breaking2” Brings Marketing, Product Innovation To Next Level
May 09, 2017

This past weekend in Italy, Nike brought together a trio of legendary runners who attempted to break the 2-hour barrier for a full marathon run. While none of the runners were successful, the marketing and product innovation centered around the event was one for the record books. Get...

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Softbank Debuts New Solution To Easily Program Pepper The Robot
May 02, 2017

Softbank has debuted Promoter, a browser-based solution that lets anyone customize Pepper the robot’s movements. 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,...

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Connected Car Tracker: Waymo Grows Tests While Amazon Eyes Tech
April 28, 2017

Two big moves in the self-driving space this week. The first comes from Amazon. 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...