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Why The Market Liked Visa’s Quarterly Report Card
Why The Market Liked Visa’s Quarterly Report Card
April 21, 2017  |  VISA

Two quarters into Al Kelly's tenure as CEO, Visa reported a 37.2 increase in total payments volume on now 3.1 billion total cards. As for digital, well, that...

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Verifone CEO On Retail’s Future
Verifone CEO On Retail’s Future
April 21, 2017  |  POS Innovation

Though much attention these days is given to the plight of retails in a digitizing world, in his fireside chat with Karen Webster and Innovation Project...

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Can Auto Repair Find Its Online Groove?
Can Auto Repair Find Its Online Groove?
April 21, 2017  |  Omnicommerce

It’s time to go from antiquated to automated. The April Omnicommerce Tracker features news on online-averse industries investing in new tech to keep up with...

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Hotel Card Data Breach Hits 1,200 US Locations
Hotel Card Data Breach Hits 1,200 US Locations
April 20, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

InterContinental Hotel Group, the U.K.-based hospitality group which owns and operates brands like Crown Royale and Holiday Inn, recently reported finding malware in 1,200 of...

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‘Robo-Adviser’ Gets Into Lending
‘Robo-Adviser’ Gets Into Lending
April 20, 2017  |  Investments

Wealthfront, an automated online financial adviser, or “robo-adviser,” is reportedly breaking into the lending space. The company has become a client with RBC Capital Markets’...

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Here’s The Most Popular Chat App For Cybercriminals
Here’s The Most Popular Chat App For Cybercriminals
April 20, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The most popular communication tool for fraudsters, cybercriminals and other digital crooks probably isn’t what you’d think. While the thought of cybercriminals talking shady dealings...

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Malwarebytes Syncs Up With ForeScout For New Joint Integration Offering
Malwarebytes Syncs Up With ForeScout For New Joint Integration Offering
April 20, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Real-time insight into connected devices is becoming more and more of a must-have than a standard nice-to-have feature for most technology companies today. As such,...

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Navient Widens Its Monopoly On Student Debt With $6.9B JPMorgan Deal
Navient Widens Its Monopoly On Student Debt With $6.9B JPMorgan Deal
April 20, 2017  |  Loans

With over $1.3 trillion owed in just the United States alone, student debt is likely one of the largest pieces of financial stress weighing on...

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Verifi Solution Takes Aim At ‘Friendly Fraud’
Verifi Solution Takes Aim At ‘Friendly Fraud’
April 20, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Payments and risk management solutions provider Verifi, which specializes in serving CNP merchants, just recently announced the launch of a new platform that aims to...

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