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Singapore Demands Patience With Procurement Rules
July 20, 2015

Governments across the globe are catching on to the benefits of digital procurement systems, but as Singapore works to establish its own platform, new challenges mean the government and local suppliers will have to be a bit more patient until the federal procurement platform is...

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India Makes It Easier For SMEs To Go Public
July 20, 2015

Last week, PYMNTS explored the ongoing stock market strains in China, and how a block to new business listing on the exchanges may increase businesses’ reliance on the shadow lending industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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NCR Shares Jump After $9B Bid Rumors Swirl
July 20, 2015

ATM manufacturer NCR saw significant stock price increases on Friday (July 17) as Reuters reported Thoma Bravo was putting together a bid for the company that could potentially value it at around $9 billion, including debt. According to Reuters, people close to the matter said...

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Blossoming Flower Delivery Startup Plants New Roots In NY
July 20, 2015

Brooklyn’s lovebirds, well-wishers and the like gained a new option for their flower delivery needs last week, when on-demand flower delivery startup UrbanStems expanded to include the posh New York City borough in its footprint. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Latest PoS Malware Spreads Across North America
July 20, 2015

A new breed of point-of-sale malware, known as GamaPoS, was discovered last week by security researchers from antivirus vendor Trend Micro and is said to have already affected organizations across the United States and Canada.

MasterCard Exec: Hackers To Target Banks As EMV Gains Traction
July 20, 2015

As the United States moves away from the traditional magnetic stripe card to embrace the chip-and-PIN model, one casualty could be banks, which could see a growing number of breaches as criminals target new avenues for fraud, MarketWatch reported Friday (July 17), quoting a MasterCard executive....

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Apple, Samsung May Join The e-Sim Card Movement
July 20, 2015

As talks surrounding the launch of electronic SIM cards continue to advance, both Apple and Samsung may be getting in on the conversation. The two tech giants are reportedly discussing the possibility of joining the rest of the telecommunications industry in a move towards e-SIM...

Google Ready To Break Into Home Services Market With Homejoy
July 20, 2015

Google is looking to make a jump into the home services market and has hired the technical team from Homejoy, the startup that focused on connecting homeowners with home cleaners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

ShopRunner Gives eCommerce Boost To Fashion Brands
July 20, 2015

The members-only service for online shopping announced the expansion of its contemporary fashion offerings through a number of strategic partnerships with retailers like Alexis Bittar, alice + olivia, bebe, Joie, Kooba and Lucky Brand.