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5G Promises Connected Consumers More Personalized, Efficient Banking Experiences
Technology // February 06, 2024

With the launch of Apple Vision Pro in the United States, the spotlight has again turned to its enabling technology: 5G. This resurgence is not without reason. 5G technology represents an advancement from its predecessor, 4G LTE, boasting faster data transfer speeds, lower latency, near-instantaneous...

T-Mobile and SpaceX to Test Satellite-to-Cell Service
Mobile // January 03, 2024

T-Mobile and SpaceX have taken another step toward their plan to build global connectivity.  SpaceX launched the first set of Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities on Tuesday (Jan. 2), enabling the beginning of field testing on a new service that will provide T-Mobile customers with connectivity...

Will 5G Make 2024 the Industrial Economy’s Most Connected Year Yet?
Connected Economy // December 07, 2023

5G broadband networks are viewed by many as a business-first digital innovation and enterprise revolution. And that isn’t because, from a consumer standpoint, 5G networks are just around the corner from being just around the corner as we head into 2024. It’s because 5G broadband networks give...

Automation Expands Across Every Part of the Grocery Supply Chain
Technology // August 24, 2023

This week in grocery, ShopRite increases the scope of its inventory robotics test, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) gears up for a new automation-powered distribution center, and autonomous delivery expands. Wakefern Food Corp., parent company of several supermarket chains, announced Aug. 17 that it is expanding its...

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Will 5G Make 2024 the Industrial Economy’s Most Connected Year Yet?

December 07, 2023
5G broadband networks are viewed by many as a business-first digital innovation and enterprise revolution. And that isn’t because, from a consumer standpoint, 5G networks are just around the corner from being just around the corner as we head into 2024. It’s because 5G broadband networks give a significant boost to data transfer speeds and allow for […]

Where Big Tech Will And Won’t Spend In A COVID Recession

April 02, 2020
It is easy – and becoming easier by the day – to look at the business world and see trends indicating where the money isn’t flowing. Not to businesses, depending...

Today In Payments: India Seizes Control Of Yes Bank; JPMC CEO Dimon Recovers From Heart...

March 06, 2020
In today’s top payments news, the Indian government has taken control of Yes Bank as it creates a bailout plan for the bank, and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is recovering...

Today In Payments: PBOC Patents Show China’s Push For Digital Money; Fiserv Intros Scan To...

February 13, 2020
In today’s top payments news, the People’s Bank of China has filed more than 80 patents as it attempts to adopt a digital currency, and Fiserv introduced Scan to Pay,...

Quick Reads
T-Mobile Launches New Loyalty Program, Mobile App

February 08, 2024
T-Mobile has launched a new loyalty program together with an app mobile apps, that helps customers manage the perks and benefits.  The wireless carrier’s new status level, called “Magenta Status,” provides exclusive benefits and privileges across a range of services like hotels, rental cars, movie tickets and concerts, T-Mobile said in a Thursday (Feb. 8) press […]

T-Mobile and SpaceX to Test Satellite-to-Cell Service

January 03, 2024
T-Mobile and SpaceX have taken another step toward their plan to build global connectivity.  SpaceX launched the first set of Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities on Tuesday (Jan. 2), enabling the...

Telecoms and Amazon Dismiss Notion of Joint Wireless Effort

June 04, 2023
America’s telecom giants say they have no plans to work with Amazon to offer low-cost wireless to Prime members. A report Friday (June 2) by Bloomberg News said Amazon was in...

Amazon in Talks with Wireless Carriers to Offer Low-Cost Mobile Phone Service to Prime Members

June 02, 2023
Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, is reportedly in talks with several wireless carriers to offer its Prime subscribers low-cost or even free nationwide mobile phone service. The company is...