digital transformation

Online Marketplaces Catching Up To Offline World
Online Marketplaces Catching Up To Offline World
July 31, 2017  |  Retail

If a marketplace can work for aggregating goods from disparate providers, why not for services, too? After all, service industries make up more than three-quarters...

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SEB Launches Voice-Activated Assistant Aida To Improve Customer Service
SEB Launches Voice-Activated Assistant Aida To Improve Customer Service
July 31, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

SEB AB, the largest bank in Sweden, is getting into the voice-activated digital assistant game with the launch of Aida. According to a news report in Bloomberg,...

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Chatbots: Friend Or Foe Of Retail?
Chatbots: Friend Or Foe Of Retail?
July 28, 2017  |  Retail

Automation has come to several industries. From manufacturing to customer service, there have been several parts of today’s workforce that have been automated by some...

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eBay Adds New Image Recognition to Its Search Options
eBay Adds New Image Recognition to Its Search Options
July 27, 2017  |  Retail

Founded in 1995, some may say eBay is the original online marketplace. With more than 20 years in the eCommerce business, eBay is looking for...

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Tech Center: Montreal On Tech’s Radar
Tech Center: Montreal On Tech’s Radar
July 25, 2017  |  Tech Center

Known for its delicious poutine, beer and scenic views, Montreal is more than just a place for New Englanders to go for a weekend escape....

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AI/BOTS: Machine Learning Tips Online Fraud Scales
AI/BOTS: Machine Learning Tips Online Fraud Scales
July 25, 2017  |  Artificial Intelligence

Technological advances are pushing the boundaries for what’s possible in a variety of industries. Within the retail industry specifically, artificial intelligence (AI) is moving the...

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ObEN Raises $5M From Tencent To Take On AI Celebrity Scene
ObEN Raises $5M From Tencent To Take On AI Celebrity Scene
July 19, 2017  |  Startups

ObEN, which uses artificial intelligence-powered tools to create avatars that look and sound like real people, announced it has raised $5 million in strategic investment...

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Karamba And Securing The Connected Car Future
Karamba And Securing The Connected Car Future
July 19, 2017  |  Internet of Things

The connected car future is more or less becoming the connected car present, and with that changeover, cars are becoming more than they ever have...

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Unifund CEO Consumer Credit Caution: “Time To Stop Getting Lost In The Averages”
Unifund CEO Consumer Credit Caution: “Time To Stop Getting Lost In The Averages”
July 19, 2017  |  Financial Inclusion

Credit, and the consumer’s relationship with it, has changed rather dramatically over time. But those changes can only be seen if one takes a big...

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