IOT

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Car Commerce Tracker: Investment Activity
Car Commerce Tracker: Investment Activity
April 04, 2017  |  Internet of Things

As the consumer and financial world learns more of its connected car future, tech and automotive companies are forming new partnerships and upping investments to...

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Any IoT Device Can Get Hacked — Even Dishwashers
Any IoT Device Can Get Hacked — Even Dishwashers
April 03, 2017  |  Internet of Things

Cyberattacks know no bounds. With the increasing amount of connected devices, it seems that the ways in which things in the Internet of Things (IoT)...

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CaixaBank, Global Partners To Open Payment Innovation Hub In Spain
CaixaBank, Global Partners To Open Payment Innovation Hub In Spain
March 31, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

CaixaBank, Global Payments, Visa, Samsung and BNP Paribas’ subsidiary Arval have joined forces to set up Spain’s “first” payment innovation hub, according to Banking Technology. The...

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Mastercard Boosts Security With Acquisition Of NuData
Mastercard Boosts Security With Acquisition Of NuData
March 30, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Mastercard announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire NuData Security, a global technology company that helps businesses prevent online and mobile fraud...

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Oracle Retail: Shoppers Value Control In Retail Technologies
Oracle Retail: Shoppers Value Control In Retail Technologies
March 24, 2017  |  Retail

A new study from Oracle revealed that consumers are more willing to engage with brands that offer new retail technology if they are able to...

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Voice-Activated Tracker: Fresh Voices
Voice-Activated Tracker: Fresh Voices
March 24, 2017  |  Voice Activation

Given the sheer volume of news, updates, skills and integrations, it may have been more fitting at times to title a few past editions Alexa...

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Can IoT-Based Carts Lure Online Shoppers Out Of Hibernation?
Can IoT-Based Carts Lure Online Shoppers Out Of Hibernation?
March 24, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

What’s in your shopping cart? How about intelligence? For the March Intelligence of Things (IoT) Tracker™, PYMNTS spoke with Wendy Roberts, CEO of robotics firm...

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Alexa Now Orders Starbucks From Ford Sync 3
Alexa Now Orders Starbucks From Ford Sync 3
March 23, 2017  |  Innovation

It’s the moment all early-morning commuters have been waiting for. Starbucks just recently announced an ordering integration with Ford’s SYNC3, the automaker’s voice-activated technology powered...

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NEW REPORT: Can Smart Shopping Carts Convert Clicks To Bricks?
NEW REPORT: Can Smart Shopping Carts Convert Clicks To Bricks?
March 23, 2017  |  Intelligence of Things

From intelligent shopping carts to smart fitting rooms, retailers are adamant on changing the experience of shopping at brick-and-mortar stores. And a variety of intelligent...

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