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Zip Launches Supplier Risk Management Solution for Global Organizations
April 01, 2025

Zip has added a solution for supplier risk management to its procurement orchestration platform. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
SoftBank Reportedly Aims to Borrow $16 Billion for AI ‘Stargate’
April 01, 2025

SoftBank is reportedly seeking up to $16.5 in financing for the so-called “Stargate” AI project. 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,...

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Stax CTO Says New Framework Is a ‘Game Changer’ for Agentic AI
April 01, 2025

The promise of artificial intelligence is a transformation of everyday life and business. 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....

Banking
FinTech SmartBiz Eyes Full-Service Banking After Buying Centrust 
April 01, 2025

There are roughly 33 million small businesses in the United States, employing a bit less than half of workers in the country, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. All businesses need capital to survive and thrive, and yet banks’ servicing of those needs is...

Artificial Intelligence
Information Firms Lead in GenAI ROI, With 65% Reporting Positive Results
April 01, 2025

While the buzz around generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) continues to captivate boardrooms, a new analysis reveals a divergence in its financial impact across industries. In short: some sectors reap substantial returns while others lag despite significant adoption. The latest report from PYMNTS, “Generative AI’s ROI...

Artificial Intelligence
Covision Media Raises $5.4 Million for 3D Scanners Used in eCommerce
March 31, 2025

Covision Media raised €5 million (about $5.4 million) in a funding round to continue developing its technology for 3D scanning and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered 3D content creation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
Report: Half of OpenAI’s Pending $40 Billion Funding Round Depends on Restructuring
March 31, 2025

Twenty billion dollars in funding is reportedly riding on OpenAI’s efforts to restructure into an independent for-profit company. 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...

Loyalty & Rewards
Thanx Integrates Loyalty Platform With Square POS System
March 31, 2025

Restaurants using Square can now offer rewards experiences in-store with the help of Thanx. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
AI’s Dual Nature: Reasoning Models Emerge as Key Differentiator for Business
March 31, 2025

People who have used ChatGPT know what generative AI is: They type or speak a prompt, and the chatbot generates an answer, whether it is text, an image, a video, a piece of code, music or 3D content. Get the Full Story Complete the form...