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Mobile Commerce
RingByName Integrates With Amazon Alexa Family of Devices
March 15, 2017

RingByName, the cloud communications services company, announced Tuesday (March 14) it is the first cloud business phone service to integrate with Amazon’s Alexa family of devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Payment Methods
Gmail Mobile App Now Lets Users Exchange Funds
March 15, 2017

Google announced on Tuesday (March 14) that the Gmail app on Android will now enable people to send and request money from anyone, even if they do not have a Gmail address. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Payment Methods
E la Carte Launches New Payment Terminal That Supports Apple Pay
March 15, 2017

E la Carte, the maker of the pay-at-the-table Presto System for the full-service restaurant industry, announced Tuesday (March 14) the launch of PrestoPrime EMV Terminal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Ant Financial Says It’s Committed To MoneyGram (Let The Bidding War Begin)
March 15, 2017

After Euronet surprised the world yesterday with its unsolicited bid to buy out U.S. money transfer business MoneyGram, Alipay parent Ant Financial has released its official response. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Investments
Baker Technologies Raises $3.5M, Enables Cannabis Dispensaries
March 15, 2017

As of 2017, there are 28 total states that have voted to legalize marijuana in some form for medical purposes. Further, eight states and the District of Columbia have voted for full medical and recreational legalization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Security & Fraud
SAP Looks To Address Risky Security Vulnerabilities
March 15, 2017

Software maker SAP announced on Tuesday (March 14) that it patched cybersecurity flaws on its HANA software product. 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...

Payment Methods
ExxonMobil’s Speedpass+ App Gets Samsung Pay
March 15, 2017

ExxonMobil announced Tuesday (March 14) that it now supports Samsung Pay as a method of payment through the Speedpass+ mobile payment app. In a press release, ExxonMobil said that with the addition of Samsung Pay, consumers have an easy and secure way to purchase Synergy...

Security & Fraud
Justice Department Brings Charges In Yahoo Breach Case
March 15, 2017

Later this morning, the Justice Department is widely expected to announce charges in the Yahoo hacking attacks. According to reports in Bloomberg from an unnamed government source, it is at this time unknown if the charges are in relation to the billion-account 2013 hack of...

Payment Methods
Revolut Hooks Up With Lending Works To Provide Lines Of Credit
March 15, 2017

Revolut, the FinTech startup, launched a new credit product for its U.K. users in which they can apply and get approval for a credit line within minutes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...