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Artificial Intelligence
How JD.com Uses AI To Connect Consumers With Commerce
March 13, 2020

There is nothing worse than trying to get customer service from a less than fully functional chatbot or automated voice system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Banking
Will Consumers Warm To Subscription Banking?
March 13, 2020

The era of “challenger” banks has seen many grand promises in terms of innovating on the old banking model to provide consumers with something more modern, responsive and customized.  But when it comes to actually measuring results against the hype, the fact is that reality...

B2B Payments
Accuity Takeover Bolsters Payment Processing Tech
March 13, 2020

With the acquisition of Apply Financial, Accuity wants to speed up payments for customers, it said in a statement Thursday (March 12). Terms of the deal were not released. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
Vacasa On Using AI To Put Predictability In Home Sharing
March 13, 2020

The heart of home sharing is authenticity. You occupy the homes of actual people who live in cool destinations rather than expensive, impersonal hotels that serve up sanitized versions of local life. The most visible and talked-about brand in home sharing for years has been...

B2B Payments
Tradeshift Taps DXC Technology For AP Analytics
March 12, 2020

A collaboration between DXC Technology and Tradeshift will attempt to work out the kinks on accounts payable (AP) and procurement functions, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

B2B Payments
Nucleus Software Offers Real-Time Banking Tech For Corporates
March 12, 2020

Nucleus Software on Thursday (March 12) announced the launch of expansions to its FinnAxia services to open virtual bank accounts for customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
Wipro, SAP Team Up On Fashion Procure-To-Pay Solution
March 12, 2020

An agreement between Wipro and SAP promised in a press release to develop solutions for the retail and fashion markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

International
Giveaway Startup Lets People Trade Unwanted Stuff For eCurrency
March 12, 2020

The Belarus-based tech startup Giveaway has launched a marketplace platform to help people match up their unwanted stuff with others who are excited to get it, as reported on Thursday (March 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

International
Android Users In India Can Use Alexa To Shop
March 12, 2020

Amazon has introduced a new voice shopping feature that’s powered by Alexa in India, in a bid to increase its presence in the country’s eCommerce market, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...