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Cybersecurity
FTC: Startups Need To Up Cybersecurity Investments
September 11, 2015

Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez is reinforcing the need for technology startups to invest in ensuring cybersecurity measures are integrated into their products from Day 1, the Financial Times reported yesterday (Sept. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Mobile Commerce
What Makes Android Pay Tick?
September 11, 2015

Between the mainstream press and the countless blogs, pulling off any sort of surprise — like, say, an early drop of a major product — is nearly impossible. But Google, with its freshly minted Android Pay, actually managed to do it twice in the space...

Barclays Rolls Out Cloud-Based Contingency Payments
September 11, 2015

In an effort to provide “backup” for corporate payments activity, Barclays is rolling out a cloud-based contingency service, Banking Technology reported Thursday (Sept. 10). The platform is geared toward giving corporate clients the ability to make payments if they are unable to use their traditional methods...

Merchant Innovation
Amazon, Google Fly High With Drone Bill Veto
September 11, 2015

Tech companies’ plans for drone use are seemingly back on track now that California Senate Bill 142 is out of sight and out of mind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Verifone’s Latest EMV-Ready Payments Offering
September 11, 2015

Verifone is linking up with VAI, which provides enterprise resource planning software, in order to launch S2K Point, according to a Thursday (Sept. 10) release from the two companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

News
Sam’s Club Opens Doors For Amex
September 11, 2015

The year 2015 hasn’t been American Express’ friend. The big blow that came, of course, was that the card network was going to be severing its 16-year deal with Costco. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Alipay Ties Up Deal With Marriott International
September 11, 2015

The global hotel chain is teaming up with Ant Financial Services Group to rollout Alipay as a payment option at hotels and resorts that fall under the Marriott International brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Android Pay Is Officially In Play
September 10, 2015

The mobile wallet game just got a whole lot more interesting. 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...

News
Goldman Sachs Bets Big On Online Thrift Store
September 10, 2015

Secondhand apparel marketplace thredUP secured $81 million in Series E funding, led by Goldman Sachs Investment Partners (GSIP), to continue growth initiatives and scale its operations and distribution network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...