big data

Big data is a field that treats ways to analyze, systematically extract information from, or otherwise deal with data sets that are too large or complex to be dealt with by traditional data-processing application software.

UK Regulator: Stop Pushing Kids Into Apps

UK Regulator: Stop Pushing Kids Into Apps
UK Regulator: Stop Pushing Kids Into Apps
April 16, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

The U.K.’s tech regulator, the ICO, wants companies like Facebook and Snap to stop enticing kids to their websites and apps. Get the Full Story...

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Can Banks Safely Monetize Consumer Data?
Can Banks Safely Monetize Consumer Data?
March 08, 2019  |  Big Data

It’s one of the main clichés of the early 21st century, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong: Data is the new oil. The saying reflects...

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gA Launches Predictive Enterprise Data Analytics Platform
gA Launches Predictive Enterprise Data Analytics Platform
January 16, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Digital consulting solutions provider gA is introducing a new solution designed to help companies wield data to make better decisions. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Kenya Gets Ready To Unveil Sandbox Policy
Kenya Gets Ready To Unveil Sandbox Policy
December 18, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Kenyan financial authorities are on the cusp of unveiling a FinTech sandbox that will initially focus on robo-advisors and consider blockchain. Across Europe, Revolut looks to...

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BIS Head: Amazon, Alipay Pose Risk To Banks
BIS Head: Amazon, Alipay Pose Risk To Banks
December 04, 2018  |  Banking

Amazon, Alibaba’s payment affiliate Alipay and other internet and Big Data players are a threat to traditional banks, warned Agustín Carstens, head of the Bank...

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Geek+ Raises $150M For Supply Chain Robotics
Geek+ Raises $150M For Supply Chain Robotics
November 26, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Beijing-based Geek+ has raised a $150 million investment round for its robotics technology, designed to enhance supply chain management and logistics. Gigabit Magazine reported that Geek+...

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HashCash Plans Blockchain Database For Targeted Corporate Sales
HashCash Plans Blockchain Database For Targeted Corporate Sales
November 20, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Blockchain consulting firm HashCash is introducing a new service for businesses in need of robust sales forecasting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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The $5B Midterm Elections And The Big Costs Of Big Data
The $5B Midterm Elections And The Big Costs Of Big Data
November 03, 2018  |  Data & Research

Politics is not our normal beat here at PYMNTS. But the 2018 midterms has changed our thinking, and for one reason: 2018 will be one for the record...

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