PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
Companies recognize the need for IoT security, but few are acting on those concerns. According to a recent survey, 97 percent of respondents said an attack on unsecured devices would be devastating to their organizations. However, less than a third are actually vigilant about monitoring for third-party related risks. Despite the security risks, the popularity of IoT seems unlikely to abate.
Anaplan
APRIL 27, 2018
Recently, I joined forces with Abe Awasthi, Senior Manager at Deloitte, for the webinar “Sales forecasting fundamentals,” hosted by the Sales Management Association, the first in a three-part series on sales force effectiveness. In the session, we walk through some recommended best practices for sales forecasting and discuss some roles that predictive analytics and machine. read more ?.
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PYMNTS
APRIL 27, 2018
In many businesses, acquiring customers used to be a function of where the business was located — a high traffic intersection for a convenience store or a well-heeled mall for a clothing retailer. Technology, of course, changed all that. It’s also made the offering of subscription services a robust channel for a business to operate in. By one measure , subscription company websites have seen visitor growth of over 800 percent since 2014.
PYMNTS
APRIL 23, 2018
Brick-and-mortar retail has spent the last decade building bridges to the digital world so a new generation of digital consumers can move fluidly between them. What’s been largely left behind, however, is a payments experience that moves just as seamlessly between those worlds. There have been many attempts to bridge the gap, but consumers haven’t really taken the bait.
Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem
Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
It’s time for retailers to stop looking at brick-and-mortar like it’s dying. Traditional retail is changing, it’s true – and that has manifested as a fair amount of growing pains – but the perception that physical retail is a sinking ship may be leading merchants astray. Perhaps it’s better to think of modern retail as a chrysalis. Traditional retail was the caterpillar, inching along slowly but steadily, and somewhere ahead lies the magnificent butterfly of omnichannel, experiential, contextual
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PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
The U.K. is only weeks away from bringing its Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules into effect, and corporates are ill-prepared for the data security requirements, according to new research. Law firm McDermott Will & Emery collaborated with Ponemon Institute to assess how U.K. businesses are getting ready for GDPR to take effect on May 25.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
Billionaire Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty is combining Travelex and UAE Exchange under one parent company called Finablr in preparation for a possible initial public offering, according to Reuters. The UAE-based businessman announced on Monday the creation of Finablr as the business that will hold the financial services companies he controls. His son and executive in the family businesses, Binay Shetty, told Reuters the plan is to bring Finablr public on the London stock market at some point after
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
Is it time to mark the passing of the password? Don’t hang the crepe and black bunting just yet. But then again, the password’s breathing and pulse seem to be … perhaps a bit labored and slowed. Last week, the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium announced the launch of Web Authentication (WebAuthn), billed as a password-free browser. Standards bodies, then, are coming together to offer a standard protocol to hasten logins without using passwords.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
In the 1980s, David Humble was at the grocery checkout counter when something unusual happened: A customer became frustrated with a cashier’s slow pace, so he simply scanned one of his purchases himself. That incident inspired Humble to develop a prototype for a self-checkout system. He combined a personal computer, an industrial computer and a video screen.
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PYMNTS
APRIL 23, 2018
Airbnb is helping event planners provide lodging ideas for attendees – and is hoping to make some money along the way – with the launch of Airbnb for Events. In a blog post , the company said that event planners will share the details of the event, and then Airbnb will use that information to create a custom event page and embed a widget that will enable attendants to find a place to stay.
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
Bankruptcy may not spell the end for Toys R Us stores – at least outside of the U.S. The embattled retailer’s stores will get a second chance at retail life in Canada and Europe. Toys R Us agreed to sell its Canadian business, which consists of 82 stores, to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited for around $234 million dollars in a bankruptcy court hearing on Tuesday (April 24).
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
In the gig economy, high turnover means heavy lifting for firms seeking the right candidate. And with rules and regulations governing various service industries — from finance to ride-hailing — background checks are part of the hiring job of hiring. Against that backdrop, Checkr seeks to automate the process a bit by conducting background checks for thousands of customers.
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
American Express has passed a major hurdle in efforts to become the first U.S.-based credit network to offer services in mainland China. The Chinese central bank formally accepted American Express’ application to clear and settle domestic bank card transactions, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The New York credit card company applied as part of a venture with China mobile payment provider Lianlian Group.
Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course
Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.
PYMNTS
APRIL 25, 2018
Apple remains the largest company in the world, but the battle is on for No. 2, as Microsoft has rallied to be neck and neck with Amazon in terms of market capitalization. The two Washington state-based companies are within one percentage point of each other, with a market cap of about $723 billion, thanks to a week-long rally in Microsoft shares coupled with a slump in Amazon shares, reported 24/7 Wall St.
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
A month away, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) looms large. As Shakespeare wrote centuries ago (without data mapping in mind), the readiness is all. IdentityMind CTO Kieran Sherlock told PYMNTS the readiness for the sea change in data privacy varies. Many of the larger EU-based firms have been preparing for GDPR for years and have processes in place that anticipate the formal debut of GDPR and its compliance mandates.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
Months after delivering packages inside customers’ homes, Amazon begins delivering purchases inside customers’ cars. The free service is only available to Prime members in certain cities and vehicles, CNBC reported. “Amazon Key In-Car Delivery supports most 2015 model year or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and Volvo vehicles with an active connected car service plan such as OnStar or Volvo On Call,” the retailer wrote on its website.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
With the advent of technology and the prevalence of online shopping, the term eCommerce fraud has become more general and more vague. Under it, there are numerous types of categories and attacks. Of these, none are more insidious than Account Takeover, aka ATO. It’s more difficult to catch, and the ensuing damages for both merchants and unsuspecting customers go beyond just stolen goods.
Speaker: Jamie Eagan
As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of
PYMNTS
APRIL 27, 2018
It didn’t get to $10,000. That might be the headline news about bitcoin. But then again, it wasn’t $6,000 either. Nor even the $7,000 level seen earlier this month. At a recent $9,300, bitcoin may or may not be stabilizing. Recent coverage in the financial trade press seems to anticipate that there might be some stabilization on hand. Commentary about regulatory efforts that may be a bit more benign than some had feared likely helped.
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
Fashion designer brand Marc Jacobs is collaborating with Microsoft to address key challenges in the industry’s supply chain management and accounts payable (AP) processes. The companies announced news on Wednesday (April 25) that they are partnering to enhance Marc Jacobs’ accounts payable and invoice processing capabilities. The brand has deployed MediusFlow , an accounts payable and invoice automation solution designed on the Microsoft Azure platform.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
Marketplace lending platforms – Lending Club, OnDeck, Prosper and the like – have inarguably and fundamentally altered the geography of the lending landscape. In the last decade, they’ve gone from being a niche product to representing about a third of unsecured consumer loan volume in the United States as of 2016, according to a r ecent study by Harvard Business School Professor Boris Vallee and University of Washington Professor Yao Zeng.
PYMNTS
APRIL 27, 2018
Welcome to Five at Five , your late look at some of the freshest payments news of the day. Today’s stories include an up-to-date analytical report about which ordering and payment technologies are making the most gains in restaurants and how iris scans can beat out other biometrics. Coverage also discusses the future of consumer financial management and a new sense of stability around bitcoin.
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PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2018
The usual school lunch menu suspects — pizza and chicken nuggets — appeal to some students, but those options may not work for students who are vegetarian or gluten-free. As a result, “the school lunch solution doesn’t really work anymore,” Wise Apple Co-Founder and President Nathan Cooper told PYMNTS in an interview. To create an alternative for kids with dietary needs, Cooper set out to reinvent the school lunch by offering a kid-focused meal subscription service that accommodates different di
PYMNTS
APRIL 27, 2018
While the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s William Hinman said the agency is “striving for a balanced approach” between digital currencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs), a U.S. congressman is taking issue with this line of thinking. U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) thinks ICOs are detrimental to the economy, CoinDesk reported.
PYMNTS
APRIL 26, 2018
Chinese officials have reportedly taken measures to monitor and potentially crack down on the nation’s banks’ risky lending practices, reports in Reuters said Wednesday (April 25). Two unnamed sources told the publication that the nation’s financial regulator, the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC), have deployed teams from local branches to commercial banks.
PYMNTS
APRIL 23, 2018
More than 170 restaurant brands brought in $200 million — or more — in U.S. sales during 2017. Yet Mark Kalinowski of Kalinowski Equity Research said that some brands are growing particularly fast, CNBC reported. To find the fastest-growing restaurants, Kalinowski examined sales growth of each restaurant to find out the percentage change between 2016 and 2017.
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