Crisis breeds innovation, and we saw this during the pandemic as point solutions and digital Band-Aids kept millions of businesses afloat when they were at their worst. However, a collection of plug-and-play (PnP) solutions that seemed like a good idea at the time — and...
WESCO International has announced that WESCO Distribution has partnered with Silicon Valley-based startup Plug and Play to launch their newest accelerator, B2B Sales and Distribution. Pittsburgh-based WESCO joins as a founding anchor member in the accelerator, which will focus on industry-specific startups and their technologies. The...
Don’t let the lack of news about mega-grossing venture capital (VC) rounds fool you. This week’s B2B venture capital activity led to an impressive $141.2 million in total funding across nine rounds, with startups ranging from corporate travel and expense (T&E) management and small- and...
Recent studies find most bank customers — yes, millennials too — still prefer having a physical branch nearby. So, how can banks balance operational costs with innovation? For the latest Digital Banking Tracker™, PYMNTS speaks with Jamie Armistead, EVP of Digital Solutions for Bank of the West, about how...
June 01, 2022
Crisis breeds innovation, and we saw this during the pandemic as point solutions and digital Band-Aids kept millions of businesses afloat when they were at their worst. However, a collection of plug-and-play (PnP) solutions that seemed like a good idea at the time — and were — are now starting to accumulate as debt as […]
August 16, 2017
If the past month is any indication, the digital banking space could be getting even more competitive, as newer players gain capabilities to compete on the same footing as traditional...
January 22, 2024
Visa Canada will support the entrance of accelerator and venture capital (VC) firm Plug and Play into the Canadian FinTech market. This collaboration will enable Canadian FinTechs to access Visa’s global network; join exclusive, interactive events; and connect with new partners, the companies said in a Monday (Jan. 22) press release. “As a leader in digital payments, we work […]