big data

Big data is a field that treats ways to analyze, systematically extract information from, or otherwise deal with data sets that are too large or complex to be dealt with by traditional data-processing application software.

How Handy Uses Data To Find Fraudsters Before They Strike
How Handy Uses Data To Find Fraudsters Before They Strike
November 07, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

Fraudsters are constantly reinventing their approach to schemes, putting businesses and eCommerce merchants in a precarious position of responding to constantly-evolving fraud threats. In other...

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Business Writing Gets A Boost From Big Data
Business Writing Gets A Boost From Big Data
June 10, 2019  |  Innovation

The digital age is nothing if not an ongoing revolution in communication – which, of course, powers innovation in payments, commerce and business operations. Virtual...

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IMF’s Lagarde Raises Concerns Over Big Tech’s FinServ Push
IMF’s Lagarde Raises Concerns Over Big Tech’s FinServ Push
June 10, 2019  |  Bank Regulation

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde issued a warning over the weekend about the impact artificial intelligence may have on the financial system across...

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Cybersecurity, Recruiting Tech Lead B2B VC
Cybersecurity, Recruiting Tech Lead B2B VC
May 31, 2019  |  B2B Payments

U.S.-based B2B FinTechs led the way in this week’s investment roundup, with more than $212 million in new funding falling in the hands of startups...

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UK Regulator: Stop Pushing Kids Into Apps
UK Regulator: Stop Pushing Kids Into Apps
April 16, 2019  |  Regulation

The U.K.’s tech regulator, the ICO, wants companies like Facebook and Snap to stop enticing kids to their websites and apps. According to The Financial...

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Can Banks Safely Monetize Consumer Data?
Can Banks Safely Monetize Consumer Data?
March 08, 2019  |  Big Data

It’s one of the main clichés of the early 21st century, but that doesn’t mean it’s wrong: Data is the new oil. The saying reflects...

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gA Launches Predictive Enterprise Data Analytics Platform
gA Launches Predictive Enterprise Data Analytics Platform
January 16, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Digital consulting solutions provider gA is introducing a new solution designed to help companies wield data to make better decisions. A press release issued on...

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Kenya Gets Ready To Unveil Sandbox Policy
Kenya Gets Ready To Unveil Sandbox Policy
December 18, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Kenyan financial authorities are on the cusp of unveiling a FinTech sandbox that will initially focus on robo-advisors and consider blockchain. Across Europe, Revolut looks to...

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BIS Head: Amazon, Alipay Pose Risk To Banks
BIS Head: Amazon, Alipay Pose Risk To Banks
December 04, 2018  |  Banking

Amazon, Alibaba’s payment affiliate Alipay and other internet and Big Data players are a threat to traditional banks, warned Agustín Carstens, head of the Bank...

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