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B2B eCommerce Rivalry Between China, India Heats Up
May 26, 2015

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi may be pushing for a rise in Made-In-India manufacturing, but competitive pricing from China often proves too good to pass up, especially in the eCommerce sector, according to the latest reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Late Payments Take A Heavy Toll On EU Employment
May 26, 2015

Across Europe, small businesses are struggling to grapple with getting paid on later terms by their large corporate buyers. While the topic has gained significant attention in the U.K., forcing lawmakers to address the issue with legislation, the problem is widespread across the EU. Get...

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New Startup Tackles The US Food Supply Chain
May 26, 2015

A new Pakistani startup is coming to the U.S., and the company aims to streamline the so-called last mile of the food distribution supply chain. Founded by Kash Rehman, Foodem was built with the understanding that the food supply chain is highly fragmented, leading to...

Munchery Meal Delivery Raises Money At $300M Valuation
May 26, 2015

The fast-food delivery model continues to gain validation, as Munchery, the San-Francisco-based service specializing in microwavable meals, is close to finalizing a funding round of as much as $85 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Microsoft’s Plan To Buy Salesforce Flops
May 26, 2015

While all signs were pointing to a Salesforce acquisition by Microsoft, it appears as though that deal has fallen through, CNBC reported, citing people said to be familiar with the matter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Bluetooth’s Not-So-Smart Tech Security Flaws
May 26, 2015

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is at the center of cybersecurity attention, raising concerns about privacy and confidentiality. Context, a specialized consultancy, proved that BLE signals transmitted by many mobile phones, wearable devices and iBeacons, including the iPhone and leading fitness monitors, could be easily recorded...

MasterCard’s Target Breach Settlement Halted
May 26, 2015

The news that Target and MasterCard both failed to reach the required approval thresholds for the $19 million settlement tied to security breaches set off a flurry of press releases from the companies and interested parties last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Snapchat Springs Investment Into Shopping App
May 26, 2015

Photo-sharing service Snapchat is investing in Spring, a shopping app launched in August 2014, according to a May 22 story from Re/code. Only three weeks ago, Spring closed a $25 million investment and — after eight months iOS-only — launched an Android version of its...

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SmartMetric Biometrics Payments Card Nearing Release
May 26, 2015

The SmartMetric biometric payments card is almost ready to hit the market. 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...