Partnerships

Partnerships
Spotify Buys Parcast To Further Goal To Lead In Streaming Audio
March 26, 2019

Spotify Technology, producer of the audio streaming subscription service, announced Tuesday (March 26) it is acquiring Parcast, a storytelling-driven podcast studio, for an undisclosed sum. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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McDonald’s Buys AI-Personalization Company Dynamic Yield
March 26, 2019

Dynamic Yield, the artificial intelligence powered personalization platform operator, announced it is being acquired by fast-food chain McDonald’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...

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InfinityAR Is Being Acquired By Alibaba’s Israel Machine Vision Laboratory
March 25, 2019

InfinityAR, the Israeli mixed reality platform company, announced Monday (March 25) that it’s being acquired by Alibaba’s Israel Machine Vision Laboratory. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Uber To Acquire Careem For $3B
March 24, 2019

Uber, the ride-hailing startup, is reportedly gearing up to make a $3 billion bid for Careem Networks, the Dubai-based ride-hailing company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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First Data Buys German Cashless Tech Co ayCash
March 21, 2019

First Data, a commerce-enabling FinTech company, has acquired ayCash, a company that specializes in cashless payment terminals and merchant services in the digital realm, according to a release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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FIS’ Lowthers On Worldpay Buy: Creating A Global Commerce Community
March 20, 2019

There is scale — then there is scale. There is growth, and the resulting — often massive — increase in customers and revenues in markets across geographies, all achieved through organic growth, the launch of new products, the deployment of new technologies, the formation of new...

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Wirecard, Ingenico Buoyed By Worldpay Acquisition
March 18, 2019

Shares in Euro payments tech companies rose on Monday (March 18) after news of the Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) takeover of Worldpay, a London-based payment processing company, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FIS Buys Worldpay In $35B Cash, Stock Deal
March 18, 2019

Fidelity Information Services (FIS), a global financial services technology company, announced Monday (March 18) it is merging with Worldpay, the global eCommerce and payments company, in a roughly $35 billion dollar deal. In a press release, FIS said the deal expands its capabilities by enhancing...

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Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank Confirm Merger Talks
March 18, 2019

Deutsche Bank confirmed on Sunday (March 17) that it’s in talks with Commerzbank about a deal. 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...