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B2B Payments
Easing SMBs’ Digital Transformations Through Online Payment Acceptance
May 27, 2020

Among the numerous ways small businesses have been affected by the global pandemic, the sudden race to launch online operations has been among the most profound — and may ultimately be among the most long-lasting changes to the SMB community. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
Payments Tech Takes Advantage Of Payment Rails Building Blocks
May 27, 2020

Despite some drawbacks, legacy rails have mounds of potential to tackle a multitude of B2B payments friction points. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Eyes Zoox Acquisition For Autonomous Cars
May 27, 2020

Amazon is in talks to buy self-driving car startup Zoox in a move that would advance the eCommerce giant’s reach in autonomous vehicle technology, according to a Tuesday (May 26) report in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing sources familiar with the matter. Get the...

B2B Payments
Facebook Canada Starts Aid Program For SMBs
May 26, 2020

Facebook Canada has announced a series of initiatives to aid small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) during the coronavirus pandemic, including $3.5 million in grants, virtual training classes and new features to help promote SMBs across numerous apps owned by the social media giant, according to...

Retail
Malls See Increase in Foot Traffic, But Less Time Spent In Store
May 26, 2020

The owner/operator of 85 shopping centers in California, Colorado and Illinois said shoppers are returning to recently reopened malls, but they’re not lingering, according to a CNBC report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
AscendantFX Looks To Improve X-Border Payments With Payee Intel
May 26, 2020

Payment solutions firm AscendantFX has introduced a new product, Payee Intel, which will make cross-border payments more efficient and reduce costs, according to a Tuesday (May 26) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

International
Tencent Plans $70B Spend For AI, Cybersecurity, IoT Tech
May 26, 2020

Tencent plans to invest 500 billion yuan, or $70 billion, in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity over the next five years, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
TIS Notches $20M For B2B Payments Flow Platform Expansion
May 26, 2020

To continue its fast international expansion, TIS (Treasury Intelligence Solutions) notched $20 million in additional financing led by Aquiline Technology Growth. The funding round for the corporate payments and cash flow management cloud platform also included participation from 83North, an existing investor, according to an...

Retail
First Six Flags To Reopen Next Week In Oklahoma City
May 26, 2020

For Greater Oklahoma City families who are eager to spend the day at an amusement park, Six Flags Entertainment Corp. has some good news. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...