data

Data are individual units of information. A datum describes a single quality or quantity of some object or phenomenon. In analytical processes, data are represented by variables. Although the terms "data", "information" and "knowledge" are often used interchangeably, each of these terms has a distinct meaning.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

FTC Chairman Eyes Tougher Tech Enforcement
FTC Chairman Eyes Tougher Tech Enforcement
September 14, 2018  |  Regulation

The chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said he might consider getting tougher on antitrust enforcement, which would have an impact on high-profile big...

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DuckDuckGo Takes On Google Search
DuckDuckGo Takes On Google Search
September 14, 2018  |  Google

Think of online privacy as a race. With consumers increasingly focused on how their data and web personas are used by eCommerce and other digital...

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NEW REPORT: HomeAway’s Payments Secret Sauce
NEW REPORT: HomeAway’s Payments Secret Sauce
September 14, 2018  |  Platform Payments

Travel payments have long posed a challenge to airlines and hotels in the space. Payments are often expensive to process and come with a host...

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DEEP DIVE: How Banks Use Data To Build Customer Profiles
DEEP DIVE: How Banks Use Data To Build Customer Profiles
September 14, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

PYMNTS examines the latest threats to digital banking platforms, and how FIs are looking to stop fraudsters in their trackers.

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Mastercard Track And The Streamlined B2B Onboarding Process
Mastercard Track And The Streamlined B2B Onboarding Process
September 13, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Getting suppliers onboarded takes a while – about 16 days, in fact, due in large part to manual processes. Other inefficiencies abound: Transactions are done...

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NEW DATA: Why Bank Customers Prefer Convenience Over Security
NEW DATA: Why Bank Customers Prefer Convenience Over Security
September 13, 2018  |  Authentication

Consumers prefer speed, convenience and ease of use over security — even when it comes to accessing financial services online. As many as 71 percent...

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RBC Takes An Intelligence-Driven Approach To Bank Security
RBC Takes An Intelligence-Driven Approach To Bank Security
September 13, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Bank branch visits are expected to decline 36 percent by 2023, as consumers embrace speedier banking on-the-go. But catering to demand for convenience is also...

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People — Not Tech — Stunt Firms’ Data-Driven Efforts
People — Not Tech — Stunt Firms’ Data-Driven Efforts
September 12, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The enterprise increasingly understands the power of data. Businesses are not only seeking to become data-driven, but are investing more in the tools they need...

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NEW REPORT: Is Security Holding Omnichannel Banking Back?
NEW REPORT: Is Security Holding Omnichannel Banking Back?
September 12, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Consumers expect to do business with their bank online seamlessly, without the hassle of complicated security checks, whether through their mobile phone, smart watch, home...

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