Editor’s Picks

How AI And Robots Can Reduce Ecosystem Friction
How AI And Robots Can Reduce Ecosystem Friction
December 04, 2019  |  Artificial Intelligence

Friction is everywhere – even the not-quite-vacuum of outer space has it. Closer to earth, friction can make a mess of commerce and payments, especially...

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4,000 Years In, Bringing Innovation To Mead (Yes, Mead)
4,000 Years In, Bringing Innovation To Mead (Yes, Mead)
December 04, 2019  |  Retail

It is hard to call mead a trendy beverage — since it’s been around for at least 4,000 years, first showing up in ancient Egyptian...

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How (And Why) Major Retailers Are Embracing Print Catalogs Again
How (And Why) Major Retailers Are Embracing Print Catalogs Again
December 04, 2019  |  Retail

The holiday season is the time for nostalgia and tradition, and that is the case here at PYMNTS, where even amid our coverage of the...

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Making The Coffee Run A Mobile Order-Ahead-Only Experience
Making The Coffee Run A Mobile Order-Ahead-Only Experience
December 04, 2019  |  Retail

To help customers enjoy a cup of joe or a morning croissant, digital innovators are opening coffee shops with faster and easier order and pickup...

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Inside Colorado’s New State-Run Digital Driver’s License App
Inside Colorado’s New State-Run Digital Driver’s License App
December 04, 2019  |  Authentication

Digital driver’s licenses are currently being developed or implemented in several states, with Colorado the latest to jump on board in October. Yet, the implementation...

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Finserv Providers Embrace New Rails For Faster B2B Payments
Finserv Providers Embrace New Rails For Faster B2B Payments
December 04, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Recent analysis from Juniper Research found that blockchain-powered cross-border B2B payments are expected to reach a $4.4 trillion valuation by the end of 2024, and...

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Why SMBs Should Look Beyond High Street For FX Needs
Why SMBs Should Look Beyond High Street For FX Needs
December 04, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The rise in alternative small business lending players was first viewed as a competitive force against traditional financial institutions (FIs), although some legacy banks eventually...

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Mastercard: Instant Deposits Close SMB Cash Flow Gap
Mastercard: Instant Deposits Close SMB Cash Flow Gap
December 04, 2019  |  Faster Payments

Small business is the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, and cash flow is the lifeblood of small businesses. Firms struggle when funds don’t reach their...

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What It Takes To ‘Own’ The Customer eCommerce Experience
What It Takes To ‘Own’ The Customer eCommerce Experience
December 04, 2019  |  Consumer Payments

Not all that long ago, eCommerce was more notion than reality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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