IBM

IBM produces and sells computer hardware, middleware and software, and provides hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. IBM is also a major research organization, holding the record for most U.S. patents generated by a business (as of 2019) for 26 consecutive years.

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In Africa, B2B, Cross-Border Initiatives And Blockchain Gain Traction
In Africa, B2B, Cross-Border Initiatives And Blockchain Gain Traction
September 04, 2018  |  B2B Payments

This past week, several collaborations between large tech firms, traditional FIs and FinTech upstarts stood out, with some blockchain projects thrown in for good measure....

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B2B Services, Blockchain, APIs Gain Currency In Africa
B2B Services, Blockchain, APIs Gain Currency In Africa
September 03, 2018  |  Global Payments

In the continuing swirl of headlines that seem to blur and blend cryptos, blockchains and developing nations, a number of collaborations between large tech firms,...

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IBM’s Real-Time X-Border Payments Network Goes Live
IBM’s Real-Time X-Border Payments Network Goes Live
August 31, 2018  |  B2B Payments

IBM’s near-real-time, cross-border payments system is now live, according to reports in CryptoCoinSpy. The publication said Thursday (Aug. 30) that IBM Blockchain World Wire, the...

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Tech Companies Step Up Data Privacy Lobbying Efforts
Tech Companies Step Up Data Privacy Lobbying Efforts
August 28, 2018  |  Data

When it comes to new privacy rules that technology companies are expecting to face, the likes of Facebook, Google, IBM and Microsoft have become more...

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In FinTech, The Race for Patents (And More)
In FinTech, The Race for Patents (And More)
August 14, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Patents are the lifeblood of innovation, innovation the lifeblood of FinTech. In the race for FinTech-related patents, it seems tech firms are leading banks. Elsewhere,...

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IBM, Maersk Blockchain Venture Now Includes 94 Partners
IBM, Maersk Blockchain Venture Now Includes 94 Partners
August 10, 2018  |  Blockchain

IBM‘s blockchain partnership with shipping company Maersk TradeLens has added 94 more partners, resulting in shipping times that have been reduced by 40 percent. According...

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Five At Five: Rite Aid Merger With Albertsons Falls Apart
Five At Five: Rite Aid Merger With Albertsons Falls Apart
August 09, 2018  |  News

Welcome to the Five at Five, your late look at the payments and commerce news of the day. Coverage includes the collapse of the Albertsons...

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Apple’s Trillion-Dollar Market Cap Sizzle
Apple’s Trillion-Dollar Market Cap Sizzle
August 03, 2018  |  Apple

There are good weeks, and there are good weeks. Before yesterday (Aug. 2), Apple was already having a pretty good week: Earnings came in strong, buoyed...

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For Payments Infrastructure, Still Some Blockchain Buzz
For Payments Infrastructure, Still Some Blockchain Buzz
August 02, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Blockchain seemed to dominate the B2B payments infrastructure landscape the last few days, even amid reports of a slowdown for blockchain projects overall. Cross-border remains...

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