data

Data are individual units of information. A datum describes a single quality or quantity of some object or phenomenon. In analytical processes, data are represented by variables. Although the terms "data", "information" and "knowledge" are often used interchangeably, each of these terms has a distinct meaning.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Fitbit’s Google Acquisition Sparks Privacy Concerns For Some
Fitbit’s Google Acquisition Sparks Privacy Concerns For Some
November 17, 2019  |  Google

Google‘s recent announcement that it is buying Fitbit is leading some users to ditch the device. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Commerce At The Speed Of Instant
Commerce At The Speed Of Instant
November 15, 2019  |  Today In Data

When the question is about how to do something better as we head into the 2020s, the answer is to make it faster, make it...

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Can Real-Time Data Render Credit Scores Obsolete?
Can Real-Time Data Render Credit Scores Obsolete?
November 15, 2019  |  Faster Payments

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Loyalty Firm Punchh Raises $40M For Brick-and-Mortar Analytics
Loyalty Firm Punchh Raises $40M For Brick-and-Mortar Analytics
November 14, 2019  |  Retail

As eCommerce rises in popularity – currently accounting for about 11 percent of retail sales, which is an increase of about 14.8 percent from last...

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As Fraud Feeds On Data, FIs Harness It With AI
As Fraud Feeds On Data, FIs Harness It With AI
November 12, 2019  |  Data

Last month, Nasdaq began using an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool to flag suspicious trades. The machine learning tool got up to speed after a year...

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Finding Payments’ 2020 Hidden Value Today
Finding Payments’ 2020 Hidden Value Today
November 07, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

One of the themes of the coming decade — we’ve sprung for a top-shelf crystal ball here at PYMNTS, so we can state such things...

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How NFC Loyalty Is Changing The Way QSRs Approach Rewards
How NFC Loyalty Is Changing The Way QSRs Approach Rewards
November 06, 2019  |  Restaurant innovation

Creating dedicated, loyal customers is a constant challenge for competing eateries. Consumers want greater access to mobile tools and payments, even at the physical POS,...

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How Responsibly Accelerated Mortgage Underwriting Can Save Consumers, Lenders Money
How Responsibly Accelerated Mortgage Underwriting Can Save Consumers, Lenders Money
October 21, 2019  |  Faster Payments

When financing a first home, a complicated mortgage process can confuse buyers, and draw out loan underwriting timelines — costing time and money. Yet, lenders...

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Facebook Facing $35B Fine Over Facial Recognition Lawsuit
Facebook Facing $35B Fine Over Facial Recognition Lawsuit
October 18, 2019  |  Facebook

A class action lawsuit against Facebook, alleging that people in Illinois didn’t consent to have their photos used with the company’s facial recognition technology, will...

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