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The Selfie’s Growing Up And Going Into Biometric Security

The Selfie’s Growing Up And Going Into Biometric Security
The Selfie’s Growing Up And Going Into Biometric Security
January 17, 2019  |  Authentication

Historically, smiles and other facial expressions have inspired painters and songwriters, engendered trust, given turbo-charged power to compliments and praise, and set the tone for...

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First Data And Fiserv: The ‘Industrial Logic’ Behind $22B Payments Tech Megadeal
First Data And Fiserv: The ‘Industrial Logic’ Behind $22B Payments Tech Megadeal
January 17, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Go big or go home, says the logic behind much deal-making on Wall Street. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Chairish CEO: What High-End Furniture eTail Can Learn From Designer Clothing’s eFoibles
Chairish CEO: What High-End Furniture eTail Can Learn From Designer Clothing’s eFoibles
January 16, 2019  |  Retail

Chairish Inc., the San Francisco-based parent company of high-end vintage furniture site Chairish and interior designer-focused online marketplace DECASO, today (Jan. 16) added a new brand to its family: Dering...

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With This Ring, I Thee Pay — Buy, And Authenticate
With This Ring, I Thee Pay — Buy, And Authenticate
January 16, 2019  |  Matchmakers

Human wrists deserve a break when it comes to payments, commerce and even authentication, right? To put it another way: Is there a better way...

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Fiserv On Solving Cash Flow’s Crunch Digitally
Fiserv On Solving Cash Flow’s Crunch Digitally
January 16, 2019  |  Consumer Finance

Cash flow can make or break daily life for consumers or businesses. Not enough in your account? Plan on asking your landlord for a few...

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For Visa, She’s Next Is What’s Next
For Visa, She’s Next Is What’s Next
January 15, 2019  |  Innovation

Women are starting small businesses at a faster rate than ever before, a trend global in scope. Offering  access to everything from research to peer...

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Why One-Size POS Does Not Fit All SMBs
Why One-Size POS Does Not Fit All SMBs
January 15, 2019  |  SMBs

From hardware to software, from cash registers to digital wallets, the way commerce is done at smaller firms (SMBs) is changing, especially as mobile makes...

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Are Vending Machines Contextual Commerce’s Next Frontier?
Are Vending Machines Contextual Commerce’s Next Frontier?
January 15, 2019  |  Unattended Retail

Everyone has a vending machine experience go awry. The bill receptor that wouldn’t take the wrinkled dollar bill, the can of Coke that got stuck...

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P97 CEO On The Connected Commute’s Fast Lane
P97 CEO On The Connected Commute’s Fast Lane
January 14, 2019  |  Commerce Connected

Every weekday, 135 million Americans get behind the wheel and drive 51 minutes, round trip, to and from work. Those 51 minutes haven’t exactly been considered the most...

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