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.

The Fed Used Swipe Data To Assess Economic Impact Of Storms

The Fed Used Swipe Data To Assess Economic Impact Of Storms
The Fed Used Swipe Data To Assess Economic Impact Of Storms
August 10, 2018  |  Economy

To determine the economic impact of the big storms that hit the U.S. in 2017, the Federal Reserve turned to First Data Corp.’s swipe information...

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Can Spotify And Metallica Localize Live Shows With Big Data?
Can Spotify And Metallica Localize Live Shows With Big Data?
July 31, 2018  |  Big Data

Set lists do much more than determine the songs heard in concert. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FI/FinTech Partnerships: Eyeing Risk To Reap Rewards
FI/FinTech Partnerships: Eyeing Risk To Reap Rewards
July 19, 2018  |  Risk Management

It’s no secret that banks and FinTechs are collaborating at a rate faster than ever before. Where once traditional finance companies viewed tech-driven service firms...

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Mid-Year 2018: Payments Execs Map Out What’s Next
Mid-Year 2018: Payments Execs Map Out What’s Next
July 02, 2018  |  Innovation

The calendar shows 2018 is half over – but, of course, innovation within the payments space follows no timetable. We asked several stakeholders across processing,...

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Here’s Why Context Will Play A Bigger Role In Banking
Here’s Why Context Will Play A Bigger Role In Banking
June 27, 2018  |  Big Data

It’s all about the context — that stands as one of the oldest lessons passed along by teachers and mentors, lest a single fact or...

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Rebundling The Unbundled Bank
Rebundling The Unbundled Bank
June 25, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

FinTechs by the dozen. Apps by the dozen. Banks have competitive, operational and communication challenges in place, as Mitch Siegel, National FS Strategy and Transformation...

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Tracing Supply Chain Payment Delays Back To Data Bottlenecks
Tracing Supply Chain Payment Delays Back To Data Bottlenecks
June 13, 2018  |  B2B Payments

In the age of Big Data, global supply chains quickly flocked to analytics solutions that offered predictability and agility in a market swayed by geopolitical...

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How Big Of A Splash Will China’s ‘Social Credit’ Make?
How Big Of A Splash Will China’s ‘Social Credit’ Make?
June 01, 2018  |  International

Add “social credit” to the list of factors that could influence the Chinese economy — and, perhaps, consumer activity in other parts of the world....

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Vocalink: How To Stop Fraud In The Era Of Real-Time Payments
Vocalink: How To Stop Fraud In The Era Of Real-Time Payments
May 23, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

As the speed of payments increases around the world, the potential scope of fraud shifts to targets beyond cards. Criminals are taking advantage of the...

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