May 01, 2024
58% of Freelance and Contract Workers Would Pay to Get...

Nearly three-quarters of consumers want their disbursements paid to them instantly, but only one-third actually receive them instantly. Whether they are getting earnings, income payments, Social Security payments, tax refunds,...

May 01, 2024
Mastercard: ‘Movies’ Not ‘Snapshots’ of Consumer Behavior Help Banks Counter...

Scams, regrettably, are a feature — not a bug — of modern, digital payments and commerce.  And in an era where technology has become increasingly sophisticated, so too have the...

May 01, 2024
Meet the 2006 Payments Startup That Took ACH Payments Global

Cross-border payments circa May 2024 have become a highly specialized sector of the payments industry. Look at the activity in this space, even year-to-date, and you’ll see companies like the Solana...

April 30, 2024
Digits Launches AI Bill Pay for Small Businesses

Accounting software firm Digits has launched AI Bill Pay, an artificial intelligence (AI) accounting platform.  Calling it the world’s first bill pay product to fully understand invoice document structure, the company said in...

April 30, 2024
US Issues Stark Warning on AI Risks to Critical Infrastructure

In a bid to safeguard the nation’s vital infrastructure, the federal government is now offering a playbook to help companies navigate the treacherous landscape of cybersecurity, including the brewing dangers lurking...

April 30, 2024
Analysis: Microsoft’s $1.7 Billion Bet on Indonesia’s Digital Future Shows...

In a move that underscores the growing global interest in artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft has announced an investment of $1.7 billion over the next four years in Indonesia. This investment, part...

April 30, 2024
Advanced Tech and Data-Sharing Key Allies in Combating Sophisticated Fraud...

From safeguarding online purchases to strengthening eCommerce ecosystems, strong customer authentication (SCA) helps confirm remote electronic transactions, reshaping the digital commerce landscape. While its mandatory implementation in Europe has effectively curbed fraud stemming from the...

April 30, 2024
Improving Transparency of AI use in Procurement

By: Katherine Hurrell & Mark O’Conor (DLA Piper) On March 25, 2024, the Cabinet Office released Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 02/24: Enhancing Transparency of AI Implementation in Procurement. This note offers guidance...

April 30, 2024
AWS Launches GenAI-Powered Assistants for Software Development, Business Decision-Making

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the general availability of its generative artificial intelligence-powered assistants for software development and business decision-making. One assistant, Amazon Q Developer, generates code, tests, debugs and implements new...