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Commercial Cards and Automation Are Transforming the AR Function
B2B Payments // June 06, 2024

Moving analogue and manual processes to automated, digital ones represents the future of B2B payments. That’s because, against a backdrop marked by rapid technological advancement, B2B payment systems are undergoing their own significant transformations — not the least of which are being built atop the future...

Will India’s Push For Consumers To Buy Local Have Ripple Effects On eCommerce?
eCommerce // May 19, 2020

The pandemic has spurred any number of efforts across various countries to restart economies as they emerge from lockdown. For India, in particular, the coronavirus has exposed some challenges for eCommerce giants such as Flipkart and Amazon – and now, there’s a new initiative to...

Vroozi Expands Procure-To-Pay Offering Into UK
B2B Payments // February 26, 2020

Cloud-based purchasing platform Vroozi will expand in the U.K. and Ireland, and work with Stratas to automate purchasing in the area, according to a press release. Vroozi will launch a procure-to-pay option, which will allow mid-market companies to expand faster by increasing spend controls, and...

Deep Dive: Identity Verification In Online Gaming And Gambling
Authentication // April 24, 2019

Online games are growing in popularity, and regulators are starting to worry as more players are using real-world currency for in-game purchases. To fend off bad actors attempting to capitalize on this growth, gaming and gambling websites need to protect against fraud and money laundering...

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Commercial Cards and Automation Are Transforming the AR Function

June 06, 2024
Moving analogue and manual processes to automated, digital ones represents the future of B2B payments. That’s because, against a backdrop marked by rapid technological advancement, B2B payment systems are undergoing their own significant transformations — not the least of which are being built atop the future potential of commercial card usage and other innovative accounts receivable […]

Quick Reads
Bank Of America Reaches New Commercial Card Benchmark To Secure Industry Ranking

July 13, 2017
Bank of America Merrill Lynch reached a new benchmark in its commercial card business last year, allowing it to secure its top ranking in three combined categories. According to a press release, BofA Merrill processed $56.3 billion in U.S. purchases in 2016 across three categories – purchasing cards, corporate cards and prepaid cards, a 9.2 […]

Is Paying With Cash More ‘Painful?’

July 18, 2016
How did you pay for your coffee this morning? If you’re among the group of people who prefer paying in cash over a credit card, debit card or mobile payment...

SMB Marketplace Kinnek Raises $20M

October 16, 2015
Kinnek, the New York-based online marketplace that helps small businesses manage purchasing and find suppliers, has raised $20 million in Series B funding, TechCrunch reported on Thursday (Oct. 15), bringing the total...

New ERP Software Provides Metals Specialist With Enhanced Billing Efficiency

August 20, 2014
Like many companies, Magic Steel Sale recently found itself slowed by inefficient, offline systems for invoicing, scheduling and product tracking. To overcome its hurdles, the company recently implemented an online...