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Qualcomm: Wireless Technology Market Will Grow 7X Over Next 10 Years 
April 28, 2022

The total addressable market for wireless technology will grow sevenfold in the next decade, driven by expanding applications in the Internet of Things (IoT), handsets, automotive and RF front-end categories, according to Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano R. Amon. “These trends, which include the enterprise...

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Today in FinTech: Optty to Debut BNPL Provider Platform, PSCU Launches Crypto Microsite for CUs
April 27, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, Optty is launching an integrated buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform with multiple payment options, while PSCU is introducing a microsite for cryptocurrency educational purposes. Plus, Raisin Bank and Mondu are rolling out a BNPL solution for the B2B sector. Optty...

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The One Thing: Legacy File Sharing for Creatives Gets a Needed Upgrade in Storage and...
April 27, 2022

If we weren’t thrilled with online file exchange and archiving of product images before the pandemic, surely the past two years fixed that. Correction. It surely did not. Images and video fuel commerce, never more so than during the explosive evolution of eCommerce since 2020....

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Today in FinTech: Fiserv Launches AppMarket; Rewire Partners With Paysafe
April 26, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, Fiserv launches AppMarket to enable financial institution (FI) access to curated FinTech solutions. Plus, Rewire, a cross-border financial services platform targeting Africa and Asia migrants, partners with payments platform Paysafe to offer more options to consumers in the U.K. Fiserv Launches...

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European Commission Approves €2B to Support Launch of 5G Mobile Networks in Italy
April 25, 2022

The European Commission has approved a €2 billion ($2.1 billion) Italian initiative to roll out high-performing 5G mobile networks, the executive branch of the European Union announced Monday (April 25). Officials said the measure is part of Italy’s strategy to assist households and businesses make...

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CEOs Consider Tech to Be a Differentiator for Their Businesses
April 25, 2022

The chief information officer has taken on a more important role in businesses across the U.S. and around the world, as CEOs now look to them to make the right technology decisions for their companies, Thomas Kurian, chief executive of Alphabet Inc.’s Google Cloud, told...

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Today in FinTech: Stripe Connect Assists Freelancers; Fed Master Accounts Help FinTechs
April 22, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, freelancers and creators are getting paid faster with Stripe Connect, while the Federal Reserve is opening up master accounts to more companies, including FinTechs. Plus, Payroc WorldAccess acquires Worldnet. Stripe Connect Launches Crypto Payouts to Help Freelancers Get Paid Stripe Connect...

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Today in FinTech: US Bank, Apex Team on Real-Time Payments; Startup Super Payments Gets $30M...
April 21, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, U.S. Bank and Apex Fintech Solutions partner for faster payments, while Funding Circle Co-Founder Samir Desai raises $30 million. US Bank Crafts Real-Time Payment Collaboration With Apex FinTech Solutions U.S. Bank and Apex Fintech Solutions are teaming up to offer greater...

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Grocers Leverage Inventory Management Automation to Boost Efficiency, CX
April 20, 2022

As supply chain issues rack the grocery industry, businesses are challenged to find new ways to improve inventory management, becoming more efficient and preempting challenges where possible. See also: Freight Costs, Labor Shortages Worsen US Grocery Shortages Minnesota grocery chain Lunds & Byerlys, which has...