automation

Automation is the technology by which a process or procedure is performed with minimal human assistance.

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Google Debuts Virtual Phone Agent For SMBs
Google Debuts Virtual Phone Agent For SMBs
May 02, 2019  |  Google

Google has announced the launch of CallJoy, a cloud-based phone agent that allows small business owners to measure, improve and automate customer service. “With CallJoy, small...

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Why AP Innovation Stalls
Why AP Innovation Stalls
May 01, 2019  |  Accounts Payable

Accounts payable operations are essential to ensuring that payments to a firm’s partners and suppliers are processed and delivered on time. These processes prevent companies...

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How Unattended Retail Is Getting Smarter
How Unattended Retail Is Getting Smarter
April 30, 2019  |  Unattended Retail

The rise of smart vending machines is helping unattended retail get a new lease on life, changing everything from the way we browse shelves to...

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Citi Rolls Out AI-Powered Risk Analytics Scoring Engine
Citi Rolls Out AI-Powered Risk Analytics Scoring Engine
April 29, 2019  |  Innovation

Citi announced on Monday (April 29) the launch of NextGen, its artificial intelligence-powered risk analytics scoring engine. In a press release, Citi said it teamed...

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UPS Automates Logistics With Rising eCommerce Deliveries
UPS Automates Logistics With Rising eCommerce Deliveries
April 23, 2019  |  Retail

To become more agile and squeeze out costs in the age of online shopping, shipping and logistics conglomerate UPS is turning to automation. The move comes as...

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How FinTech Helps SMBs Get A Grip On The Numbers
How FinTech Helps SMBs Get A Grip On The Numbers
April 23, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Financial management is mission-critical to the health and vitality of small business (SMB), but it’s also one of the most difficult tasks for entrepreneurs and...

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Sage Automates Construction Finance Benchmarking
Sage Automates Construction Finance Benchmarking
April 23, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Business management technology provider Sage is rolling out a new solution designed to help construction firms track the health of company finances and compare performance...

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What Payroll Innovation Says About Accountants’ Shifting Role
What Payroll Innovation Says About Accountants’ Shifting Role
April 19, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The shifting role of small business (SMB) accountants is largely driven by the increase in automated solutions available to business owners today. With machines now...

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Pilot’s Human/Tech Combo Takes On SMB Back-Office Frictions
Pilot’s Human/Tech Combo Takes On SMB Back-Office Frictions
April 17, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Multinational conglomerates, mom-and-pops, sole traders — businesses of all sizes across all industries must manage the books. More often than not, accounting and bookkeeping are...

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