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Cybersecurity
Atlanta Fed: EMV Shift Will Increase Check And Credit Fraud
March 17, 2015

With the transition to EMV chip payment cards just months away, online merchants are bracing for an expected surge in eCommerce fraud. But two other kinds of financial crime that’s likely to increase: those involving checks and bank account applications, according to a security expert...

Loyalty & Rewards
The Store That Sports Omnichannel
March 17, 2015

Sporting goods chain Dick’s has discovered that its brick-and-mortar stores aren’t competing with its eCommerce effort — they’re boosting it. ECommerce grew to almost 15 percent of the 640-store chain’s total sales in Q4 2014 after a new in-store mobile-device push, according to Mobile Commerce...

Mobile
Consumers Go Mobile For Local Search
March 17, 2015

Mobile devices have finally dethroned PCs as consumers’ preferred way to search for information on local products and services, a new study by the Local Search Association (LSA) has found. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Coinbase Puts Change In Purse
March 17, 2015

Purse, a specialized bitcoin platform that lets customers buy products on Amazon at a discount, has partnered with Coinbase to simplify the process, the company announced on Monday (March 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Big Banks And Loan Platforms’ Speed Wins Best SME Loan Customers
March 17, 2015

Successful small businesses want loans faster, and that means they’re turning to big banks and marketplace lending platforms instead of small banks, according to a monthly report from Biz2Credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
Antuit Tackles Supply Chain Innovation in Singapore
March 16, 2015

As business-to-business operations become more technologically savvy within their operations, B2B solutions providers must also create up-to-date services for buyers and suppliers. Managing the supply chain has become an especially challenging issue with the globalization of B2B business. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

India’s Tech Startups Target Unexpected Market: SMEs
March 16, 2015

India’s small businesses are not often considered a lucrative consumer base. The community is plagued by outdated technology, experts say, and are not reliable payers. The climate has forced venture capitalists to shy away from SMEs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Bigcommerce Answers Call For More SaaS
March 16, 2015

The influx of software development and services for businesses has emerged as corporations demand solutions to facilitate their online sales efforts. While Bigcommerce has largely aided businesses looking to move online, its recent announcement demonstrates the need for more diverse SaaS options. Get the Full...

B2B Payments
Mexico’s E-Procurement Plan Hampered by Delays
March 16, 2015

Mexico is working to become the latest nation to implement digital procurement strategies, a move studies show decreases wasted tax dollars and encourages private sector firms to follow suit. But then nation’s tax authorities have reportedly delayed the launch of the program. Get the Full...