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

US, UK Encourage Privacy-Enhancing Innovation to Combat Money Laundering
US, UK Encourage Privacy-Enhancing Innovation to Combat Money Laundering
June 15, 2022  |  AML

The U.S. and U.K. governments announced on Monday (June 13) a new joint initiative to encourage the development of privacy-enhancing technology (PET) that could be...

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PYMNTS AM Radar: Faster Payments; The Great Unsubscribe; Less is More
PYMNTS AM Radar: Faster Payments; The Great Unsubscribe; Less is More
June 15, 2022  |  Data

Today is Wednesday, June 15 and retail sales for May will be reported by the Commerce Department today at 8:30 a.m., forecasted to rise 0.2%...

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Affirm: Smart Data Provides Edge in BNPL Space
Affirm: Smart Data Provides Edge in BNPL Space
June 15, 2022  |  BNPL

Affirm has an edge over competitors in the buy now, pay later space (BNPL), and its data analysis approach is key to the company’s successful...

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1 in 5 SMBs Interested in Adopting All-In-One Payment Solutions
1 in 5 SMBs Interested in Adopting All-In-One Payment Solutions
June 14, 2022  |  SMBs

To keep payments flowing smoothly during business-to-business (B2B) transactions, accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) executives and small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are showing...

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Payments Data Gives B2B Sales Forces Power to Personalize
Payments Data Gives B2B Sales Forces Power to Personalize
June 14, 2022  |  B2B Payments

One of the problems with antiquated business-to-business (B2B) payment processes is they still rely on people to manually process invoices and paper checks.  Because they...

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Today in B2B: Razer Fintech Expands Into Indonesia; How Digital-First CFOs Use Data
Today in B2B: Razer Fintech Expands Into Indonesia; How Digital-First CFOs Use Data
June 09, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Today in B2B payments, Tipalty adds accounts payable invoice collaboration features to its platform, and instant pay is becoming a recruiting tool to attract top...

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Blockchain in Action: Government Records That Can Lift People Out of Poverty
Blockchain in Action: Government Records That Can Lift People Out of Poverty
June 09, 2022  |  Blockchain

Welcome to the seventh article in PYMNTS’ Blockchain in Action Series. Most people at least know that blockchain is the technology that bitcoin and other...

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The Data Point: 80% of Consumers Want Better Security for Their in-Demand Personal Data
The Data Point: 80% of Consumers Want Better Security for Their in-Demand Personal Data
June 07, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

If knowledge is power, then data is money. That is, data directs merchants and brands to who’s spending and on what, making it a precious...

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Fleets Use Telematics Data to Help Transition to Electric Vehicles
Fleets Use Telematics Data to Help Transition to Electric Vehicles
June 03, 2022  |  B2B Payments

When managers of commercial fleets are considering transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), they need to analyze their current vehicles, the jobs they do and whether...

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