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Standard Cognition Raises $40M To Take On Amazon Go

Standard Cognition Raises $40M To Take On Amazon Go
Standard Cognition Raises $40M To Take On Amazon Go
November 15, 2018  |  Investments

Standard Cognition, which provides AI-powered autonomous checkout solutions for brick-and-mortar retailers, announced it has raised $40 million in Series A funding, bringing its total amount...

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Third-Party Data Breaches Rise To 61 Pct In US
Third-Party Data Breaches Rise To 61 Pct In US
November 15, 2018  |  Cybersecurity

Opus, the provider of global compliance and risk management solutions, announced Thursday (Nov. 15) the results of the third annual Ponemon Institute’s “Data Risk in...

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Grab Launches P2P Remittance Product
Grab Launches P2P Remittance Product
November 15, 2018  |  Digital Payments

Grab, the ride-sharing platform out of Southeast Asia, announced on Thursday (Nov. 15) the launch of a remittance offering under the company’s financial services arm....

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Instagram Rolls Out New Shopping Features
Instagram Rolls Out New Shopping Features
November 15, 2018  |  eCommerce

Instagram, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing social media platform, is making it easier for consumers to shop during the holidays by announcing three new ways to discover...

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Credit Suisse, UBS Accused Of Blocking Apple Pay, Samsung Pay
Credit Suisse, UBS Accused Of Blocking Apple Pay, Samsung Pay
November 15, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

Credit Suisse, UBS, and several other financial companies are in the crosshairs of regulators in Switzerland which launched an investigation into them. Get the Full...

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American Express Launches Go For Gig Workers
American Express Launches Go For Gig Workers
November 15, 2018  |  Payment Methods

American Express announced Thursday (Nov. 15) the launch of American Express Go, a new digital service aimed at helping mid-sized and large companies handle business...

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Walmart Associates Train For Black Friday With Virtual Reality
Walmart Associates Train For Black Friday With Virtual Reality
November 15, 2018  |  Retail

To enhance the training of its employee associates, Walmart is investing in virtual reality (VR) to help employees experience retail situations like the Black Friday...

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Sears Could Get $350M Loan In Financing Package
Sears Could Get $350M Loan In Financing Package
November 15, 2018  |  Retail

As Sears faces calls to wind down its operations, the retailer is reportedly putting the finishing touches on a deal for $350 million in financing...

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