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Artificial Intelligence
Oracle Adds AI-Powered Vector Search to Converged Database
May 02, 2024

Oracle, a provider of integrated suites of applications and secure infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud, has introduced Oracle Database 23ai.  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...

Retail
Gen Z Car Buyers Shop Digitally but Complete Purchases in Person
May 02, 2024

Consumers — especially younger generations — are conducting more and more purchases digitally, but especially for high-consideration, large-ticket items such as cars, many shoppers are not willing to give up the in-person experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Artificial Intelligence
Analysis: Microsoft’s $2.2 Billion AI Bet May Boost Malaysia’s Tech Industry
May 02, 2024

Microsoft will inject $2.2 billion into Malaysia’s burgeoning cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the next four years, CEO Satya Nadella announced on Thursday (May 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Delivery
Instacart Becomes Kohl’s Same-Day Delivery Partner, Continues Expansion Beyond Grocery
May 02, 2024

Instacart has become the exclusive same-day delivery partner of Kohl’s. 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 this form, you...

B2B Payments
Checkout.com and Mastercard Offer Virtual Cards for Travel Agents
May 02, 2024

Checkout.com has teamed with Mastercard to offer virtual cards to online travel agents.  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 this...

Payments Innovation
Payment Networks Spotlight Rise of Tokenization and Contactless Payments
May 02, 2024

Four years ago, the pandemic began to give wings to contactless payments. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Europe’s AI Paradox: Slow Adoption, Big Ambitions
May 02, 2024

Despite Europe’s reputation as a tech laggard, a cadre of companies is making big bets on artificial intelligence (AI).  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
Enterprise AI May Have an Energy Crisis
May 02, 2024

While artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm, its rise hasn’t come cheap. 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...

Point of Sale
Epos Now Considers Sale of Minority Stake
May 01, 2024

British payments group Epos Now is running a private placement process to sell a minority stake in the business and bring on a strategic partner “for the next stage of growth.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...