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Mastercard: Solving Smart Cities “Point A To Point B Problem”

Mastercard: Solving Smart Cities “Point A To Point B Problem”
Mastercard: Solving Smart Cities “Point A To Point B Problem”
January 12, 2018  |  Internet of Things

“How do we get people and things from point A to point B in way that makes the experience frictionless,”  is how Hany Fam, Mastercard executive...

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Alexa And Voice Commerce: Thinking Outside The Cylinder
Alexa And Voice Commerce: Thinking Outside The Cylinder
January 12, 2018  |  Voice Activation

The 2018 Amazon Alexa Voice Challenge is a different competition than in years past — naturally, since the voice-activated assistant herself has evolved and matured, and...

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FIs: The Makings Of A Top Payments Innovator
FIs: The Makings Of A Top Payments Innovator
January 12, 2018  |  Innovation

In what way is payments innovation like football? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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LendingPoint’s LoanHero Acquisition To Expand Credit Options For 145M Consumers
LendingPoint’s LoanHero Acquisition To Expand Credit Options For 145M Consumers
January 11, 2018  |  Partnerships

Although the news about LendingPoint’s decision to formally acquire LoanHero is made public today for the very first time, the conversation between the two firms about how they could...

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Why Aren’t Rewards Redemptions Omnichannel?
Why Aren’t Rewards Redemptions Omnichannel?
January 11, 2018  |  Loyalty & Rewards

If loyalty is the coveted grail of retailers when it comes to consumers — in other words, that sticky relationship that keeps ‘em buying —...

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The Connected Car Race Kicks Into High Gear At CES
The Connected Car Race Kicks Into High Gear At CES
January 10, 2018  |  Mobile Order Ahead

It’s hard to look at the explosion of order-ahead capabilities for coffee, food and even groceries, and to think, “Now that is a concept that is failing...

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Grooming Alexa (And Users) For The Future Of Voice Commerce
Grooming Alexa (And Users) For The Future Of Voice Commerce
January 10, 2018  |  Voice Activation

Voice commerce isn’t just about buying things. It’s also about returning things, exchanging things, tracking orders, reordering and improving the customer experience by answering questions...

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