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JANUARY 11, 2021

As noted in this space over the weekend, there already exists a preliminary agreement between Cardtronics and the investment firms, but the higher price tag offered by NCR will likely spark a re-examination of a deal. Looking Toward Digital-First . Banks, he noted, are increasingly having to embrace a digital-first experience.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The stories come with significantly different price tags: $185 million and $13 billion. Yet, some common threads unite the respective bids by LendingClub for Radius Bank and by Morgan Stanley for E-Trade , with a nod toward the changing financial services landscape and serving customers through “one-stop shop” platform models.

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APRIL 16, 2018

The company already offers location identification services to companies like Snapchat and Uber, enabling geolocation within their own platforms. The solution is designed for app developers and small firms that want to integrate location data into their own platforms in real time.

Startups 74

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

A fact buttressed by near control of the eCommerce segment of the category in a year when everything has been highly digital. The experience works on the web and inside the Amazon app and comes with a $25 price tag. When finished, customers can view the product they customized on a virtual body double before placing the order.

Advertising 111

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

Every product in the stores are rated 4 stars and above, is a top seller or is new and trending on Amazon’s online platform. And digital price tags with every product show both the Prime price and list price. Customers are also able to test out Amazon devices, along with smart home accessories that work with Alexa.

eCommerce 69

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The store will hawk products that are rated 4 stars or higher on Amazon, are from top sellers on its platform or are trending on Amazon. Customers can even comparison shop: Digital price tags alongside every product show the Prime price and list price. Interestingly, though, there are no price tags.

eCommerce 52

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Bitdefender said in its Mid-Year Threat Landscape Report 2020 that four out of 10 pandemic-themed emails in the first half of the year on average were tagged as spam. “As The news comes as the coronavirus has pushed people to do all things digitally, thus making new vectors of attack available. percent year on year.

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MAY 28, 2019

And, to meet their day-to-day needs, more consumers are tapping into digital platforms seeking top-notch customer support and seamless service. million – consumers will be participating in the digital platform ecosystem, per the PYMNTS and the Platform Economy Playbook. By 2021, close to 90 million – or 86.5

Communication 63

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OCTOBER 7, 2020

Businesses and financial institutions (FIs) are following suit, reordering their products and services for a new digital normal — but unfortunately, fraudsters are tagging along. Around The Digital Onboarding Worl d. Higher volumes of consumers are continuing to shop online even as brick-and-mortar stores reopen.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The initial focus on Wall Street and beyond may have been, and may still be, the price tag: At a reputed $30 billion, the bid price was roughly 10 percent over eBay’s closing price coming into The Wall Street Journal report that shed some light on the offer. Marketplace platform revenues were off 3 percent year over year to $2.2

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MAY 15, 2019

To help improve their operations, consumer services companies appear to have some very specific ideas about digital technology. Special tags can trigger purchases with Apple Pay without the need for a special app. percent – of firms are interested in digital receipt applications for consumers. More than half – or 57.1

Entertainment 44

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MARCH 2, 2019

It’s a big problem, which is why this week, Amazon announced that it is stepping up its game in an attempt to wipe the phonies and fakers from its platform – and keep them off. The project could also help Amazon recruit brands like Swatch and Birkenstock, both of which left the platform over counterfeiting concerns.

Manufacturing 67

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OCTOBER 28, 2016

In December, New York-based brand Rochambeau is debuting 15 exclusive Bright BMBR jackets powered by Avery Dennison’s Janela platform. The jackets use the owner’s smartphone to connect with smart NFC and QR tags hidden in the left sleeve, with serialized codes connecting to data profiles in EVRYTHNG’s IoT cloud.

Retail 59

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AUGUST 14, 2018

H&M has given its mobile app and eCommerce site a digital makeover, bringing a myriad of new features to online customers. The upgraded platforms now let shoppers search for an item by using an image, Chain Store Age reported. H&M is also rolling out a voice-activated mirror in its flagship New York City location. “In

eCommerce 40

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The awarded idea is a DLT-based digital cash platform that allows transactions with tokenized euro stored on blockchain. “We And Tradewind Markets , a blockchain-powered gold trading platform, has developed and launched a system for stablecoin issuers to track the origination of precious metals. “If

Advertising 40

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MARCH 19, 2019

Instagram has launched a checkout feature designed to help the social media platform become a more attractive place for consumers to buy retail products, and to capture more sales via what is coming to be known as contextual commerce. For Instagram, this launch represents its latest move to become more of a player in eCommerce.

eCommerce 84

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JUNE 26, 2018

Context is everything, a truism that is becoming increasingly true when it comes to commerce in the digital age. The enthusiasm is undeniable, which means the opportunity is big for the platforms most able to harness it — and turn it into increased conversions. Last year, we launched shopping on Instagram in the U.S.

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JULY 4, 2019

Thanks to eCommerce and digital payments, the global travel industry is undergoing significant disruption. At the same time, more consumers are living as so-called digital nomads — or otherwise finding new ways to see and experience the world. What we are trying to build is an alternative to ownership.”. Travel Partnerships.

Manufacturing 57

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Digital payments volume is increasing as emerging technologies enable more seamless online transaction experiences for consumers and businesses. Fraud takes many shapes and forms and comes with a hefty price tag. AI will be essential in the fight against fraud, especially as bad actors become savvier in their digital crime efforts.

Securities 51

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APRIL 15, 2016

This coming Thursday (April 21), Alexis Maybank, Gilt Groupe cofounder and its first CEO, will launch a new foray into digital retail: Project September. The Project September team then tags the items in the photo (clothing, accessories, etc.) with product details from a database it is currently compiling.

Leverage 40

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019

And the already huge market is expected to double in the next five years to $51 billion, with pieces from H&M collaborations selling 22 percent faster than pieces from brands’ main labels, according to luxury resale platform The RealReal.

eCommerce 40

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AUGUST 24, 2018

Moving beyond text-based online search for its customers, Forever 21 has unveiled visual search for its website and mobile eCommerce platforms. The news comes as H&M has given its mobile app and eCommerce site a digital makeover , bringing a myriad of new features to online customers such as visual search.

eCommerce 41

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AUGUST 24, 2020

The news comes as a new Indian equalization measure came into existence in 2020 that puts a 2 percent tax on every digital transaction that foreign online shopping firms conduct. The services are not currently registered as distinct entities, although they are provided to users in the nation.

Compliance 61

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MAY 29, 2020

For SMB owners facing a cash flow crunch that coincides with the need to invest in modern equipment and technology as part of their digital transformations, equipment financing may be an appropriate option. But the price tag is rarely painless. Financing Modernization. In tumultuous times, investments often fall by the wayside.

Finance 67

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APRIL 12, 2019

PayU Global Chief Financial Officer Aakash Moondhra said, according to the report, “This is a strategic acquisition for PayU that combines our merchant network and Wibmo’s leadership in digital security.” The news comes as PayU announced the acquisition of payments technology platform ZOOZ last July.

Leadership 43

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JANUARY 22, 2020

A lack of convenient disbursements could quickly frustrate creators and push them to abandon platforms for those with more robust payment systems. The platform’s availability and flexibility is critical to Shutterstock’s relationship with content creators around the world. How Payment Preferences Engineer Loyalty.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The company will also provide maintenance and repair, as another way of reducing electric vehicles’ high price tags. We [can] compete on price with a lease model … deliver optionality … ease of use [and a] digital-native experience. That's what differentiates us from some of the other subscriptions.

Manufacturing 74

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MARCH 28, 2016

Not only has its photo-processing software managed to endure the age of digital piracy, but a large part of Web and mobile entertainment options runs off its Flash product. In short, few can claim the pedigree that Adobe does when it comes to digital product support. Adobe is a household name to people in dozens of industries.

Entertainment 40

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JULY 21, 2017

The price tags attached to the deals were reported as $3.7 The trend in which strategic intent spurs financial firms to bridge the gap between cash-based and digital payments seems to be a growing one. The $470 million price tag will be funded by $90 million in cash and a $380 million loan. ”

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FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Poloniex, as the companies said in the announcement, is among one of the larger global markets for tokens and digital currencies. In reference to the price tag, in a Twitter post , Fortune staff writer Robert Hackett said Circle paid about $400 million for Poloniex. Circle also counts Baidu among its investors.

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APRIL 24, 2018

The company said it plans to use the funds to advance its sales and marketing, further develop its security platform and increase its ability to supply advanced technologies to security companies’ IoT-related digital transformation efforts. -Israeli firm Armis recently raised $30 million in new funding.

eCommerce 79

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JULY 1, 2019

The post reportedly directed victims to a fake story about Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the armed forces, claiming that he wants to make people rich via a fake bitcoin trading platform. We have had official dialogue with Facebook.

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Currencies Finance Economics Banking 40

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MAY 10, 2017

Likewise, upstart digital brands built with social media in mind, especially the image-oriented Instagram, work not just to build a following but to cultivate and curate a distinct aesthetic style. It quickly became a platform that joined together emerging baby and children’s brands with active, interested buyers. “It

Leverage 40

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APRIL 15, 2019

With Amazon Business seeing its own impressive growth rate — even faster than its retail arm — the platform is an attractive option for B2B sellers looking to quickly launch an online sales presence to meet corporate buyer demand. A recent research report supports the claim that when it comes to B2B eCommerce, price isn’t everything.

B2B 73

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JUNE 10, 2019

The New York Daily News reported last week that the city’s contract with source-to-pay technology firm Ivalua has seen its price tag increase from $30.5 That means functionality like price comparison between co-ops, state and local contracts and other purchasing platforms are instrumental. Digital, Faster Payments.

Compliance 58

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

For $10 a month, Apple’s newest multi-platform Fitness+ offering promises a “new kind of fitness experience” that is “like no other workout in the world,” including 10 types of training, ranging from cycling and dance to core strength and yoga. Here, PYMNTS takes a look at five things to watch in the connected fitness space.

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APRIL 22, 2016

But the more startling stats that come out of this survey are these: Almost all banking executives, at 96 percent of those surveyed, know that the trend its toward digital services. But only 13 percent of those same executives say they have the technology in place to help support a move toward a truly digital environment.

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