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Open-Loop Payments Help Advance Smart City Innovation
Open-Loop Payments Help Advance Smart City Innovation
May 14, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The concept of the connected commuter is gaining momentum, driven by the increasing reliance on digital solutions for travel and commuting needs. PYMNTS Intelligence research...

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Tesla’s Autopilot Scandal Puts Future of Autonomous Transport Under Microscope
Tesla’s Autopilot Scandal Puts Future of Autonomous Transport Under Microscope
May 09, 2024  |  Transportation

If you take your hands off the wheel, you might crash.  That proverbial piece of advice, commonly leveled at business leaders and managers, has taken...

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Bolt Technology Hiring Managers for eScooter Rentals Launch in US
Bolt Technology Hiring Managers for eScooter Rentals Launch in US
May 07, 2024  |  Transportation

Estonian company Bolt Technology OU is reportedly looking to hire managers to launch eScooter rentals in several cities in the United States. The firm posted job listings on...

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Chase’s New SMB Offerings Point to Appeal of Ad Hoc Real-Time B2B Payments
Chase’s New SMB Offerings Point to Appeal of Ad Hoc Real-Time B2B Payments
May 02, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

In B2B interactions, faster payments — especially ad hoc payments — may prove to be a competitive advantage. PYMNTS Intelligence found that non-recurring payments represent roughly a quarter of...

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Advanced Tech Adds Miles of Progress to Smart City Vision
Advanced Tech Adds Miles of Progress to Smart City Vision
April 26, 2024  |  Technology

The global smart cities landscape is evolving, driven by the fusion of urbanization and technological advancements. This transformative shift is underscored by the recent release...

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On-Demand Rental Apps Streamline Commercial Fleet’s Digital Journey
On-Demand Rental Apps Streamline Commercial Fleet’s Digital Journey
April 25, 2024  |  Transportation

Whether it’s a delivery service rushing to fulfill orders, a construction crew on a project or a catering company prepping for a weekend event, all these...

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Uber for Business Adds ‘Delegate Profiles’ for Executive Assistants
Uber for Business Adds ‘Delegate Profiles’ for Executive Assistants
April 24, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Uber for Business has designed a new tool to make it easier for executive assistants (EAs) to arrange corporate travel.  The company’s new delegate profiles enable EAs...

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Odessa Launches Originations Platform, Plans Auto Finance Suite
Odessa Launches Originations Platform, Plans Auto Finance Suite
April 24, 2024  |  Loans

Equipment finance company Odessa has entered the auto industry. The company has launched an originations platform called Odessa Auto and plans to grow it into a full-service end-to-end auto...

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Basemark Raises $23 Million For Augmented Reality Automotive Software
Basemark Raises $23 Million For Augmented Reality Automotive Software
April 09, 2024  |  Investments

Augmented reality (AR) software firm Basemark has raised $23 million in a new funding round. Based in Helsinki, Finland, Basemark makes augmented reality (AR) tools that...

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