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Microsoft Buys 5G Cloud Provider Affirmed Networks
Acquiring // March 26, 2020

In purchasing Affirmed Networks, Microsoft is hoping to boost its commitment to highly advanced 5G networks going forward, according to a company blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Amazon Buys eero For Smart Home Connectivity
Amazon Acquisitions // February 12, 2019

Amazon announced the acquisition of eero, the first mesh home WiFi system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Speaking The Same (Data) Language Across B2B
B2B Payments // September 06, 2016

Companies up and down supply chains must communicate effectively and quickly to keep orders fulfilled and cash flow cycles lean. Brent Halverson, CEO of cloud-based tech firm ecmarket, discussed the advantages of automated data processes to keep the cash flow process efficient.

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Loon Goes Live In Kenya Providing Internet Access Through Balloons

July 08, 2020
Loon, the balloon-centric project attempting to connect people to the internet, is live in Kenya, according to Alastair Westgarth from the company in a Medium blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Microsoft Buys 5G Cloud Provider Affirmed Networks

March 26, 2020
In purchasing Affirmed Networks, Microsoft is hoping to boost its commitment to highly advanced 5G networks going forward, according to a company blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Amazon Buys eero For Smart Home Connectivity

February 12, 2019
Amazon announced the acquisition of eero, the first mesh home WiFi system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...