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
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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