Software news and trends

Mastercard Selects 5 Startups for Blockchain and Digital Assets Program
Startups // May 15, 2024

Mastercard has selected five startups from around the world to participate in its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program. This program is designed to connect Mastercard with industry experts and FinTechs so that they can work together to explore differentiated use cases in which...

Access Group to Acquire AP Automation Provider Lightyear
Acquisitions // May 13, 2024

Business management software provider the Access Group agreed to acquire accounts payable (AP) automation provider Lightyear. Subject to regulatory reviews, the acquisition will extend the Access Group’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) software offering globally, the companies said in a Friday (May 10) press release. “Lightyear is a great fit for...

Porch Group Sues China Construction Bank, Alleging Reinsurance Fraud
Legal // May 10, 2024

Porch Group, a U.S. homeowners insurance and home inspection software company, reportedly sued China Construction Bank (CCB), alleging reinsurance fraud. In its complaint, Porch alleged that the Chinese lender conspired with employees of Vesttoo, a now-bankrupt Israeli insurance firm, to issue fake reinsurance letters of credit, Reuters reported Friday...

Dell Data Breach Underscores Rising Cost of Cybersecurity Complacency
Cybersecurity // May 10, 2024

As digital becomes an operational imperative, so too does enterprise cybersecurity. Progress must be protected. With the news Thursday (May 9) that Dell suffered a security breach earlier this year that resulted in the theft of sensitive data impacting 49 million customers, prioritizing robust cybersecurity and risk management practices is increasingly...

Interviews & Exclusives
White-Label Payments Solutions Monetize Resellers’ eCommerce Efforts

May 16, 2024
In an increasingly digital world, the ability to accept and process payments anytime, anywhere has become a critical component of business success. And white-labeling payment solutions has emerged as a powerful tool for sales organizations and merchants to streamline their operations and boost their bottom lines. It’s a trend that hasn’t gone unnoticed by Ben […]

Equifax VP Says Data Science Can Strengthen Customer Relationships

April 22, 2024
Businesses can gain valuable customer insights from the data they already have, Equifax VP, Data Science and Decision Analytics, Digital Solutions Dilip Singh writes in the new PYMNTS eBook, “The...

Self-Service Confronts Big Issues to Meet Consumer Demand

April 12, 2024
Across restaurants, grocers and nongrocery retailers, self-service is gaining ground, and merchants are making smarter choices about how they apply it. Take the restaurant industry, where a key concern is...

From Numbers to Narratives: How Modern CFOs Unlock Efficient Growth

April 02, 2024
Historically, the chief financial officer’s responsibilities were confined to accounting and financial oversight. However, the rapid pace of technological advancement and the increasing complexity of the global market have expanded...

Quick Reads
Mastercard Selects 5 Startups for Blockchain and Digital Assets Program

May 15, 2024
Mastercard has selected five startups from around the world to participate in its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets program. This program is designed to connect Mastercard with industry experts and FinTechs so that they can work together to explore differentiated use cases in which blockchain and digital assets can help solve real-world problems, the […]

Access Group to Acquire AP Automation Provider Lightyear

May 13, 2024
Business management software provider the Access Group agreed to acquire accounts payable (AP) automation provider Lightyear. Subject to regulatory reviews, the acquisition will extend the Access Group’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) software offering globally, the...

Porch Group Sues China Construction Bank, Alleging Reinsurance Fraud

May 10, 2024
Porch Group, a U.S. homeowners insurance and home inspection software company, reportedly sued China Construction Bank (CCB), alleging reinsurance fraud. In its complaint, Porch alleged that the Chinese lender conspired with employees...

Report: Alphabet in Continuing Talks to Acquire HubSpot

May 09, 2024
Google parent company Alphabet is reportedly in continuing talks with HubSpot about acquiring that company. The companies have discussed the potential terms of a deal, although the deliberations are ongoing, there is no certainty the two...