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Online Authentication Needs Fewer Passwords, Less Friction
Online Authentication Needs Fewer Passwords, Less Friction
March 01, 2024  |  Authentication

Siddharth Vijayakrishnan, senior vice president of product and financial intelligence at FIS Platform and Enterprise Products, said that online authentication is a work in process — but we...

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Real-Time Insights Give Brands New Eyes on Inventory in Stores
Real-Time Insights Give Brands New Eyes on Inventory in Stores
March 01, 2024  |  Retail

Brands invest significant resources in merchandising, often relying on third-party interventions to ensure proper stocking and presentation of products in stores.  To accomplish this, brand...

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Baracoda Says AI-Powered Smart Mirrors Aren’t Just for Trying on Clothes
Baracoda Says AI-Powered Smart Mirrors Aren’t Just for Trying on Clothes
March 01, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The connected economy now has a mirror. A “smart” mirror of course, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). After winning the “smart home” category for eight...

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Walmart and Amazon’s Retail Tug-of-War Now Focused on AI
Walmart and Amazon’s Retail Tug-of-War Now Focused on AI
March 01, 2024  |  Retail

This week, Amazon increased its investments in artificial intelligence, as the eCommerce giant and rival Walmart adopt new technologies to remain competitive. Amazon’s $1 billion Industrial Innovation Fund is ramping up investments in...

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The Ten Second Rule: EU Mandates Instant Payments Availability
The Ten Second Rule: EU Mandates Instant Payments Availability
March 01, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payment systems continue to see strong usage worldwide. One of the most significant developments is the European Council’s new rule to enable instant payments...

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FinTech IPO Index Up 5.2%; Expensify and Sezzle Lead Earnings Season Gainers
FinTech IPO Index Up 5.2%; Expensify and Sezzle Lead Earnings Season Gainers
March 01, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

The earnings avalanche continues.   The FinTech 100 Index gained 5.2% in a week that saw most names rocket higher. Expensify surged 30% higher. The company said...

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Consumers Want Personalized Promotions; Just Half Receive Relevant Ones
Consumers Want Personalized Promotions; Just Half Receive Relevant Ones
March 01, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Everyone likes a customized gift, right?  Yes, but only if it’s the right gift. A recent study from PYMNTS Intelligence confirms personalized offers from merchants can...

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Voice Tech Expands Horizons Amid Increasing Risks of Scams
Voice Tech Expands Horizons Amid Increasing Risks of Scams
February 29, 2024  |  Voice Activation

From the convenience of voice-activated virtual assistants to the integration of speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, the technology landscape is increasingly shaped by...

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NCR Voyix: Digital Banking Growth Leads Software and Services Segment Higher
NCR Voyix: Digital Banking Growth Leads Software and Services Segment Higher
February 29, 2024  |  Earnings

NCR Voyix’s most recent results show that, in the wake of the division of NCR into two companies, demand for point-of-sale (POS) solutions in the retail...

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