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Data Dive: The Things Edition – Stripe, Starbucks And The Comptroller’s Concerns
Data Dive: The Things Edition – Stripe, Starbucks And The Comptroller’s Concerns
July 17, 2017  |  Data Dive

Innovation never sleeps and, from the current shape of things, it is also safe to assume that it isn’t much for taking a summer vacation,...

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Are You Ready For A Cyberattack?
Are You Ready For A Cyberattack?
July 14, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The WannaCry ransomware in May crippled hospitals, railways and government in more than 150 countries: the biggest cyberattack on the books, affecting hundreds of thousands...

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Like, Love, Yum. Papa John’s CMO On Facebook “Start Order” Play
Like, Love, Yum. Papa John’s CMO On Facebook “Start Order” Play
July 14, 2017  |  ResTech

Press button. Receive pizza. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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The Secrets To Subscription Success
The Secrets To Subscription Success
July 14, 2017  |  Subscriptions

Who doesn’t love a free trial? PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster knows a guy who loves them so much that he keeps an Excel spreadsheet outlining...

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Amazon Sizzles, Apple Fizzles And A High Profile Merger Fizzle Before It Starts
Amazon Sizzles, Apple Fizzles And A High Profile Merger Fizzle Before It Starts
July 14, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Some partnerships seemed destined, perhaps even written in the stars — Romeo & Juliet, Tony & Maria or (of course) Kimye are all good examples. Then...

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UpKeep Helps Facilities Maintenance Go Digital
UpKeep Helps Facilities Maintenance Go Digital
July 14, 2017  |  uber of x

Some innovative entrepreneurs are just born that way. They were the kids who founded lemonade stands before they could count or make lemonade by themselves and who dropped...

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Peapod And Alexa Deliver Greater Grocery Ordering Convenience
Peapod And Alexa Deliver Greater Grocery Ordering Convenience
July 13, 2017  |  Retail

Peapod was one of the earliest Internet startups to offer grocery delivery services, so it only makes sense that the company would strive to stay...

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PayFacs Are The New ISOs
PayFacs Are The New ISOs
July 13, 2017  |  Digital Payments

­­­­­­­­­Once upon a time, merchants had direct contractual agreements with the acquirers who signed them up to accept payments. The process was time-consuming, expensive and...

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Idea Bank Is Driving ATM Innovation — Literally, In A BMW
Idea Bank Is Driving ATM Innovation — Literally, In A BMW
July 13, 2017  |  Cash

Cash is one of the more underrated players in the payments and commerce ecosystem. It’s often declared dead, innovators of all stripes are constantly declaring...

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