Alibaba is a huge fan of the B2B business model. The eCommerce conglomerate, which has overhauled China’s B2C online shopping industry, has launched several initiatives within the B2B market, including partnerships in other Asian economies to launch wholesale eCommerce services in Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia....
The digital age of B2B commerce is here. Frost & Sullivan projects global B2B online retail will reach $6.7 trillion by the end of the decade. Buyers are ready to make the shift, too. Used to shopping online in their personal lives, buyers are more...
WEX beat analysts’ projections, with Q1 revenue up 11 percent to $202.3 million from $182.1 million for the first quarter of 2014. That beats analyst predictions for the Portland, Maine-based firm – as the Street was expecting declining fuel prices to take a larger bite...
Coupa Software has been busy this past year. Last October, the company announced a new partnership with NetSuite to expand business users’ access to its procurement and expense management tools. Earlier this week, American Express Global Business Travel revealed that it has secured Coupa, along...
PYMNTS reported earlier this week on the European Commission’s alleged plans – uncovered by leaked documents – to accelerate cross-border payments and commerce innovation across the EU in a plan involving a probe into the role of eCommerce sites in cross-border commerce. Get the Full Story...
While it’s uncertain how much impact social media has on B2B operations, one thing is sure: LinkedIn reigns as the leading social media platform for B2B companies to reach new business customers and promote their products and services. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Smartphone users love to “check-in” to various places and events and share their experiences over the mobile app Foursquare – the private company which has attracted 55 million users in just six years of operation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
When it comes to B2B, companies are more likely to be found on social media sites LinkedIn and Twitter. But as more B2B firms invest in social media efforts to connect buyers and suppliers, one company has launched its own social media platform just for...
Apple and IBM have nabbed attention lately for their recent initiatives to digitize various aspects of the workday for health care providers. But payment processing servicer TransFirst is doing its own part to modernize the health care industry through more streamlined billing. Get the Full...