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Banking
How Payments Investigations Can Cement Customers’ Relationships With Banks
January 14, 2025

Untold millions of payments representing trillions of dollars wind their way across the globe each and every day. And for the most part, the funds flow seamlessly — where as many as 98% of transactions get where they’re supposed to be. Get the Full Story...

Investments
Report: Databricks Completes Largest Financing Round Yet, Raising $5 Billion
January 13, 2025

Databricks has reportedly raised $5 billion in financing, its largest debt raise ever, according to a Monday (Jan. 13) Bloomberg report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
What Is Artificial General Intelligence and Why It Matters to Business
January 13, 2025

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) represents what many consider the Holy Grail of AI: machines that can understand, learn and apply knowledge across different situations and tasks, at or exceeding the human level. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
From Storefronts to Social Media: How Primark Is Connecting With US Shoppers
January 13, 2025

Known for its value-driven fashion, discount department store chain Primark is stepping up its game in the U.S.with a bold new marketing strategy. After nearly a decade of strategic expansion, the global retailer is now ready to take its presence to the next level with...

Retail
How Digital Engagement is Reshaping the $320 Billion Food Service Industry
January 13, 2025

For Mani Kulasooriya, co-founder and CEO of Cut+Dry, an eCommerce and advertising platform for independent food service distributors and manufacturers, digital engagement is impacting the industry in new ways. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
3 Reasons Now Is the Golden Age of B2B Procurement
January 13, 2025

Digital transformation’s impact is typically specific to each sector, company or workflow. 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 Today. By...

Investments
Float Financial Raises $49 Million to Expand Business Finance Platform
January 13, 2025

Float Financial has raised 70 million Canadian dollars (about $49 million) in a Series B funding round to expand its business finance platform for Canadian businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
Can Arm’s Mobile Lead Translate to AI? Chip Designer Bets on Efficiency
January 13, 2025

British chip designer Arm Holdings is eyeing robust opportunities in AI as it strives to maintain its near-total monopoly in mobile devices. According to Arm Chief Commercial Officer Will Abbey, the company is going full steam ahead into powering artificial intelligence devices — and sees...

Investments
PayByCar Seeks $10 Million to Expand Mobile Payment Services
January 13, 2025

Mobile payments company PayByCar aims to raise $10 million to expand its services. 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 Today. By completing...