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How Virtual Reality Tech Might Transform Retail
June 24, 2015

As if there weren’t enough innovations disrupting the retail space, virtual reality technology might just be the next big thing to change how retail is done. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

The Unwavering Confidence For Workplace Wearables
June 24, 2015

Remember Google Glass? When Google decided to shutter production of the $1,500 gadget in January and take the notorious wearable off store shelves, the company assured the market that Google Glass was not permanently dead. But with no talk of the product since, consumers eagerly...

A Bitcoin Strategy For X-Border B2B Payments
June 24, 2015

For several years now, industry experts have been mulling over the potential for bitcoin as a global currency to power cross-border payments. The challenge of foreign exchange and varying bank regulations has led payment innovators to focus on how to easily and legally land payments...

Microsoft Takes Startup Support To New Heights
June 24, 2015

Microsoft has been lending a hand to startups for years. But in only the last week, a series of ventures by the technology giant have brought its support for young businesses up to a new level, and showcased just how vital the tech startup community...

The Next IoT Leader Is … Canada?
June 24, 2015

When it comes to the Internet of Things market, the world’s largest technology conglomerates are concentrated in the U.S., Europe and Asia. U.S.-based Google, Facebook, Apple and Microsoft are just a few of the major players in the IoT revolution, as are South Korea’s Samsung...

Hewlett-Packard To Split In Two, Focus On Enterprise
June 24, 2015

PC and technology conglomerate Hewlett-Packard is set to become two separate companies on Nov. 1 of this year, and one half of that split will be targeted towards enterprise solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

FreshBooks Boosts Apps With Apple
June 24, 2015

FreshBooks, the accounting software that serves small business companies in the service arena via the cloud, is looking to grow its mobile app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

New Data Muddles The Picture Of UK SME Finance
June 24, 2015

U.K. lawmakers are pressing mainstream banks to increase their small business lending activity, but the sentiment among the SME community is reported to be one of disdain — small business owners don’t want financing from the big banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Amazon Echo Goes Prime Time
June 24, 2015

Seven months after its invite-only release, Amazon’s voice-controlled smart speakers are now available for everyone to purchase and will start shipping on July 14, the company announced yesterday (June 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...