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)

Clearbit Offers New APIs and Pricing Model for Company Intelligence
Clearbit Offers New APIs and Pricing Model for Company Intelligence
February 14, 2023  |  Data

Clearbit has launched a new way for firms to control data usage across a large base of customers. The provider of real-time company intelligence said...

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Report: January Job Cuts Were Highest Since 2020
Report: January Job Cuts Were Highest Since 2020
February 02, 2023  |  Personnel

The wave of layoffs announced by employers last month was the highest since 2020. U.S. based companies cut 102,943 jobs in January, a 136% increase...

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The Conference Board: Consumers’ Short-Term Outlook May Signal Coming Recession 
The Conference Board: Consumers’ Short-Term Outlook May Signal Coming Recession 
January 31, 2023  |  Economy

Consumer confidence dipped in January after rising in December, according to The Conference Board. The not-for-profit think tank said in a Tuesday (Jan. 31) press...

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Interoperable Data and Payments Are Healthcare’s Future, Says Bank of America
Interoperable Data and Payments Are Healthcare’s Future, Says Bank of America
January 31, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

Amid an array of healthcare data and reams of medical payments handled by banks exists a triage opportunity. This, as inroads are being made to...

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Banks Use Receipt Data to Drive More Targeted Sales to Merchants
Banks Use Receipt Data to Drive More Targeted Sales to Merchants
January 26, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

Using data from receipts to personalize loyalty programs has great potential rewards for merchants, so long as they partner with financial firms ready for the...

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B2B SaaS Platforms Use Customer Health Scores to Drive Profitable Growth
B2B SaaS Platforms Use Customer Health Scores to Drive Profitable Growth
January 25, 2023  |  Back-office

Software-as-a-Service firms promise to revolutionize B2B. Cloud-based software offerings and products can help enterprises modernize all manner of back-office functions, from accounting to customer relationship...

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Restaurants Refuse to Scrimp on Taste Even as Inflation Forces Cutbacks
Restaurants Refuse to Scrimp on Taste Even as Inflation Forces Cutbacks
January 23, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As restaurants seek to cut costs, PYMNTS data shows most prioritize maintaining food quality. A Word from Insiders Even the brands touting low menu prices...

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CFPB’s Busy 2023 Has Overdraft Fees, Financial Data on the Agenda
CFPB’s Busy 2023 Has Overdraft Fees, Financial Data on the Agenda
January 20, 2023  |  CFPB

Right out of the gate, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has had a busy 2023. The pace won’t slow as the year goes on,...

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T-Mobile Reports Monthlong Data Breach Affecting 37M Customers
T-Mobile Reports Monthlong Data Breach Affecting 37M Customers
January 19, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A hacker siphoned customer data from T-Mobile for more than a month. In that time, the bad actor obtained data about 37 million customers, the...

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