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MAY 28, 2018

Apple is reportedly gearing up to allow third-party developers to get full access to the Near-Field Communications (NFC) chip in the iPhone with iOS 12. Some hotels already support contactless activation of doors with an iPhone, but only via Bluetooth technology, which is less secure than NFC.

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JUNE 8, 2017

According to a report , Apple Pay had been the only service allowed to use Apple’s near-field communications chip that enables contactless payments. In the document, it looks like the chip in the latest version of the iPhone can read any tag, not just an Apple Pay tag, and take actions on the tags based on the location of the phone.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Other rivals, such as Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea , say the 5G tech isn't as close as Reliance Jio says, and that it could be another two years away due to India's lacking ecosystem and the expensive price tag, the report says. Jio Platforms said in October it was working with U.S.-based The report also notes that Jio Platforms raised ?

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AUGUST 7, 2019

The goal is to have Instagram ’s chat feature use Facebook Messenger ’s technology, so Instagram users can communicate with those using Messenger, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. A “From Facebook” tag will be will be visible in all marketing for Instagram and WhatsApp brands.

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

With digital features, it can connect to cloud-based platforms, relaying supply chain and inventory information back to brands, and consumers can communicate with the brand and product after scanning the packaging with their smartphones. Giving products digital identities also makes for easier inventory assessment, Salmi and Murphy agreed.

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MARCH 5, 2019

The NFC Forum , the standards and advocacy association for Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, released its NFC Money Transfer Candidate Specification (NMT) on Tuesday (March 5), giving payment service providers and consumers the chance to use available NFC payment solutions as an alternative to QR codes.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 15, 2023

when tagged online pictures can be used to identify an individual’s location). In this article, guest authors Mark Hurley, Carmin Cicalese, Bryce Washum, and Douglas Garbutt discuss how financial advisory clients face a range of cyber risks, including cybertheft (i.e.,

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CFO News Room

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Pronouns are now frequently displayed prominently in social-media bios, email signatures and conference name tags. is a seemingly innocuous question that has become increasingly common. Vice President. Kamala Harris. features “she/her” pronouns in her. bio, and Transportation Secretary. Pete Buttigieg. includes “he/him” in his.

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

Purchases can be categorized as business or personal spend, while users can also add custom tags to purchases. Earlier this year, Microsoft integrated peer-to-peer (P2P) payment functionality on its Kaizala solution in India, an enterprise communications platform.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

We have informed the ICO and will take all other appropriate action, including in relation to data and communications,” Chief Executive Jack Tang said in a statement. Other clients were tagged as “dangerous,” while others were blocked due to “police enquiries.” Urban is looking into this as a matter of utmost urgency.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Rogers Communications Chief Executive Joe Natale said Thursday (Oct. As for the iPhone X, concerns abound that the high price tag could keep iPhone owners from upgrading. Natale of Rogers Communications noted in the Reuters report that at $999, the iPhone X is an expensive device.

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CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 26, 2021

We know, however, that hiring a full-time CFO can come with a hefty price tag. A part-time outsourced CFO provides the strategy of a C-Suite member without the price tag. . It’s important to note that accountants do not communicate with the IRS on your behalf. What is a Large Company? A large company’s size is 100+ employees.

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JUNE 13, 2017

That partnership carries a steep price tag – Nilsen will be paid $500,000 to be the face of the of the firm – making it one of the larger brand–blogger hook-ups to date. And those changes to the product, Poccia noted, are as important as the changes to the plan for communicating those changes.

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MAY 15, 2019

Special tags can trigger purchases with Apple Pay without the need for a special app. iPhones can read a near-field communication (NFC) tag that is specially encoded to display an interface for an Apple Pay purchase when a user holds a device near it. And tech companies are already working with retailers on payments innovation.

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JANUARY 9, 2020

The habit is so tightly ingrained in American consumers that they walk in and start scanning those red sales tags before they are even consciously looking for the items they are there to buy. That habit is a hard one to break, and that has been one of the big barriers to U.S. adoption,” Jackson explained to Webster.

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MAY 10, 2017

For SMBs, social media has become a seamless way to build a following and a community around a brand and to provide customer support, marketing and communications outreach. Leveraged to a business’ advantage, social media can be a key to success in consumer adoption, conversion and retention.

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OCTOBER 9, 2018

Sound is the ancient method of communication, of commerce, where a promise to sell or buy in days of old would be — and was, and sometimes still is — conveyed by voice, of course, and proximity between buyer and seller. Of that number, he said only 6 million phones are near-field communication (NFC)-enabled. “In

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MAY 22, 2019

Inserts, packaging and leaflets can come with near-field communication (NFC) tags and quick-response (QR) codes to allow customers to sign as well as pay using their smartphones for their subscriptions. In Australia and the U.K., Their order information is subsequently transferred for processing to CDS Global.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Dreamscape Immersive’s VR experiences are reportedly expected to run around 10 minutes each, each coming with a production price tag of over $1 million to produce. In the long run, Dreamscape Immersive hopes to move to create virtual reality content in adjacent sectors, like medical training, tourism and communications.

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JULY 11, 2017

Then, as guests are seated (or seat themselves), they’ll receive a Bluetooth tag to place on the table, which relays location data to the kitchen based on the zonal structure. In some instances, two tags might suffice: Is the customer sitting indoors or out on the patio? At Panera, one of BlueCats’ U.S.

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JANUARY 13, 2020

This, of course, creates an opening for those selling fraudulent designer goods with a lower price tag – think sunglasses and other smaller accessories – to sneak onto a trusted platform. Accounting for this, sites like Poshmark have created a floor for authentication, applying only to items selling for over $500.

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PYMNTS

MAY 28, 2019

Special tags can trigger purchases with Apple Pay without the need for a special app through the function. iPhones will be able to read a near-field communication (NFC), for instance, that displays a purchase interface for Apple Pay when someone holds a device near it.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Consumers scan a QR code on the check or table tent — or use a beacon or near-field communication (NFC) tag — and do not have to employ the server during the payment process (though a specific business might have the server start the process or make sure payment is completed before the customers leave).

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APRIL 23, 2019

With that in mind, the integration of various products and platforms will also be an essential strategy for Back Office, and is reflective of SMB accounting technology’s bigger shift to meet demand for more holistic services that communicate with each other.

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JULY 6, 2018

“Through opt-in, [we can] recognize a user in the physical space, and then, through other mechanisms, such as our campaign orchestration tools — whether through mobile app or SMS mechanism — [we can] communicate with the consumer,” he added. Telecom firms looking to improve in-store customer engagement at their many locations have, too.

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Planful

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Planful allows you to tag collaborators within the platform, so you can communicate and collaborate asynchronously. Agree on timelines for preparing data, so information is available in advance, and there’s enough time for close and consolidation.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

But customers wanted that license plate or tag immediately, so they came into the office. It would be great to add driver’s license services, along with more languages,” Gonzalez said, noting that the machines only communicate in English or Spanish. That takes up space and time, so we wanted to use a kiosk as a way to save [both].”.

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JANUARY 10, 2018

We see that so many people have amazing ideas and are pushing to go to the next level,” said Margaret Curran, North America communications specialist, Mastercard. The purpose was to identify SMB owners who were planning to use innovative tactics to grow, then provide financial support as well as expert guidance to drive that growth. “We

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JANUARY 26, 2018

A companion mobile app enables tagging of favorites, style comparisons and, of course, shopping recommendations. It’s deeply personal by nature; it’s a form of expression and communication. Then there’s Amazon’s Alexa-powered Look device , which has a built-in camera to help users choose and assess an outfit. A Different Approach.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

With the 2008 rebranding came a shift in focus to mobile, smart card and Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies. At an event, there could be connected devices on the table bearing the organization’s QR code or an NFC tag so that attendees could tap the Thyng to make a digital payment.

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MARCH 16, 2017

The end products will likely be comprised of cheaper component parts to bring the price tag down. The company launched two new applications — Hangouts Meet and Hangouts Chat — which work to provide two distinct business communication functions. Speaking of global expansion — on the consumer products end, Alphabet Inc.’s

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JUNE 4, 2018

The tech company is reportedly letting third-party developers have full-access to the near-field communications (NFC) chip in the iPhone with iOS 12. It’s looking like the WWDC, which kicks off today in San Jose, California, could mark a year of big changes for Apple. This would be a first.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Similar to the new iPhone X’s $999 price tag, the whole thing may seem like a bit much, but clearly not to the thousands of users uploading these part-cute, part-creepy videos to YouTube and social media.

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APRIL 24, 2017

Making that happen is, again, not one activity but a series of them, including advanced alerting technology for spotting threats and a security operations center dedicated to finding, tagging and triaging threats, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “We When people do click, we have them undertake more training.

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DECEMBER 28, 2016

Security guards today rely very much on pen and paper and phone tag. What we’ve done is used technology to streamline communication. And so for us, we happened to have stumbled upon a giant industry that’s very much stuck in the ‘80s. They can take photos of broken glass, they have their instructions there and they have GPS.

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AUGUST 25, 2018

There is no exchange – gifts are given as a sign of good will and community fellowship, not in hopes of receiving an object of commensurate value in return. The term ‘gift economy’ is a little misleading,” said Andie Grace, Burning Man’s longtime director of communications. The term ‘economy’ often implies some aspect of exchange.

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DECEMBER 26, 2019

Texting, Normandin noted, is “the most ubiquitous form of communication on earth.” And actually, that might not be a bad tag line to put on all of 2019 retail — many advances miraculous and unexpected, but all just getting started. He believes his brand has just started to scratch the surface of its potential. .

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