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Plenful Raises $9 Million for AI-Powered Healthcare Workflow Automation
Investments // October 10, 2023

Plenful has raised $9 million to continue bringing its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered workflow automation platform to healthcare and pharmacy operations. 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...

Robots Replacing Human Security Guards Amid Worker Shortage
artificial intelligence // September 24, 2023

Facing a dearth of workers, security firms are looking for robot replacements. 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...

Automation Steps In to Fill Hospitality Service Staff Shortages
Technology // May 11, 2023

The pandemic had a massive ripple effect on jobs throughout the hospitality industry. Travel restrictions and social distancing brought business and recreational travel to a standstill. The industry has been slow to recover, partly due to Zoom and other teleconferencing services supplanting many forms of...

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Automation Steps In to Fill Hospitality Service Staff Shortages

May 11, 2023
The pandemic had a massive ripple effect on jobs throughout the hospitality industry. Travel restrictions and social distancing brought business and recreational travel to a standstill. The industry has been slow to recover, partly due to Zoom and other teleconferencing services supplanting many forms of business travel. Hotels laid off and furloughed employees in record […]

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Small Business Optimism Drops as Profits Decline

November 11, 2025
Optimism among America’s small businesses fell last month amid labor and profit headaches. 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 this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Plenful Raises $9 Million for AI-Powered Healthcare Workflow Automation

October 10, 2023
Plenful has raised $9 million to continue bringing its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered workflow automation platform to healthcare and pharmacy operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Robots Replacing Human Security Guards Amid Worker Shortage

September 24, 2023
Facing a dearth of workers, security firms are looking for robot replacements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...