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Semafone’s Dos And Don’ts Of The Voice Challenge With Amazon Alexa
Semafone’s Dos And Don’ts Of The Voice Challenge With Amazon Alexa
March 20, 2018  |  Voice Activation

Hello there. Hey. Hi. How ya doin’? If you’re a human, these greetings likely mean the same thing to you — but if you’re a...

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Building Bridges For Chinese Consumers To U.S. Commerce
Building Bridges For Chinese Consumers To U.S. Commerce
March 20, 2018  |  Mobile Commerce

According to the U.S. Commerce Department, 2.97 million Chinese nationals visited the U.S. in 2016 (the last year for which data is available), spending a net total...

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Building A More Ethical Workplace Culture
Building A More Ethical Workplace Culture
March 20, 2018  |  Regulation

It’s hard to blame anyone for feeling less inspired by workplace ethics these days. The run of recent headlines could convince even a naturally upbeat...

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How Affirm Wants To Push ‘Honest Financing’ Into Physical Retail
How Affirm Wants To Push ‘Honest Financing’ Into Physical Retail
March 19, 2018  |  Alternative Finances

Despite the nearly continuous drumbeat of doom and gloom from the world of physical retail, there is, according to Affirm CRO Rob Pfeifer, something of...

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As GDPR Looms, Trusting in a Trust for Data Analytics and Protection
As GDPR Looms, Trusting in a Trust for Data Analytics and Protection
March 19, 2018  |  Data

The deadline for compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation framework is fast approaching.  Many companies aren’t ready yet. To get up to speed,...

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How To Battle The Friendly (And Not So Friendly) Fraudster? APIs, Rich Data And Collaboration
How To Battle The Friendly (And Not So Friendly) Fraudster? APIs, Rich Data And Collaboration
March 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Whether friendly fraud or genuine fraud, for merchants and card issuers, the impact is growing and comes with a host of negative consequences for the...

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Beyond The Buzzword: Harnessing Platforms’ Real Power
Beyond The Buzzword: Harnessing Platforms’ Real Power
March 16, 2018  |  Retail

Two decades ago, talk of platforms was mostly centered around software, often by academics and engineers in highly technical settings. Today, the term is still...

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Why Fluidity Is The Future Of Voice AI
Why Fluidity Is The Future Of Voice AI
March 16, 2018  |  Artificial Intelligence

While often painted as hesitant to jump on board with the next big technological advance, banks of all sizes are more than ready to get...

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