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Can APIs Save Traditional Banks?
Can APIs Save Traditional Banks?
July 07, 2017  |  Banking

Banks were once the great riverbed of financial activity. Today, the flow of cash is gradually being diverted through other, third-party channels because of services...

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Let’s Hear It For (Sizzling) Voice-Activated Speakers
Let’s Hear It For (Sizzling) Voice-Activated Speakers
July 07, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Alexa or Siri, Google at Home or via mobile, voice is sizzling, deployed over technology’s various platforms. And for a fizzle, try being a beleaguered...

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NEW REPORT: To Mandate Or Not To Mandate? That’s The US Faster Payments Question
NEW REPORT: To Mandate Or Not To Mandate? That’s The US Faster Payments Question
July 07, 2017  |  Faster Payments

Big changes are coming to the faster payments landscape. But don’t worry about blinking and missing them, because these changes are going to stick around...

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In Lending, Next-Day Payout Doesn’t Cut It
In Lending, Next-Day Payout Doesn’t Cut It
July 06, 2017  |  CEO Series

Online and alternative lending is satiating consumers’ need for speed when it comes to accessing finance. But, while an online loan decision may be near-instant,...

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The Connected Commerce Network Effect
The Connected Commerce Network Effect
July 06, 2017  |  Internet of Things

The world’s not ready for the Internet of Things (IoT). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Vantiv For Worldpay Shows Lure Of Size And Reach In Payments
Vantiv For Worldpay Shows Lure Of Size And Reach In Payments
July 06, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

 Crossing borders and oceans in search of the rewards of eCommerce? More U.S. firms are likely to do so in search of payments scale and potential. The...

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NEW REPORT: How mPOS Can Help Steer Clear Of Beach Parking Burn
NEW REPORT: How mPOS Can Help Steer Clear Of Beach Parking Burn
July 06, 2017  |  Mobile Payments

With a little mPOS magic, can finding a parking spot or running a restaurant be turned into just another day at the beach?  Get the...

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U.S. Legislators Aim For Faster Construction Company Payments
U.S. Legislators Aim For Faster Construction Company Payments
July 05, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Legislators in markets like the U.K. and Australia have begun to publicly combat late supplier payments to SMEs, but efforts in the U.S. have been far...

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Innovators: Avoid The Siren Song Of “What’s Hot”
Innovators: Avoid The Siren Song Of “What’s Hot”
July 05, 2017  |  CEO Series

How to innovate successfully in payments, where as a rule, complexity reigns? According to Applause CEO Doron Reuveni, among the best approaches is to focus less on...

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