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Can More Be Done To Combat Hackers?

Can More Be Done To Combat Hackers?
Can More Be Done To Combat Hackers?
September 23, 2016  |  Cybersecurity

Look no further than the latest cybersecurity headlines to see that hackers remain at the top of their game. But are we putting up a...

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Alt-Lending Back On Top (Just Not In The US)
Alt-Lending Back On Top (Just Not In The US)
September 23, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Alternative finance is back in the game! After a few months of lackluster performance with venture capitalists, alternative lending startups have won big this week...

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In Support Of The (Best) On-Demand Marketplace
In Support Of The (Best) On-Demand Marketplace
September 22, 2016  |  eCommerce

In the latest installment of what makes a great online marketplace experience, Hyperwallet’s Michael Ting tells PYMNTS’ Karen Webster that support is crucial — even...

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Outsourcing The Merchant’s Biggest POS Headache
Outsourcing The Merchant’s Biggest POS Headache
September 22, 2016  |  Payments As A Service

Merchants today need to do a lot more than they did just five years ago. From advancing technologies to cross-channel payments, it’s tough not only...

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Have Consumer Privacy And Matchmakers Reached A Crossroads?
Have Consumer Privacy And Matchmakers Reached A Crossroads?
September 21, 2016  |  Matchmakers

When it comes to personal data, consumers today are wielding more control over what information they share and with whom. But what does that mean...

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For Unattended Retail, Sea Change And Convergence
For Unattended Retail, Sea Change And Convergence
September 21, 2016  |  Retail

The march toward unattended retail, and connected locations that tell companies what consumers want, how they’re buying and how much, is gaining speed every day....

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Breaking Down The Faster Payments Construct
Breaking Down The Faster Payments Construct
September 21, 2016  |  Real-Time Payments

The term “faster payments” brings many things to mind — Same Day ACH, real-time payments and even blockchain. But do all these initiatives serve the...

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