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Google Introduces Android Operating System for Extended Reality Devices
Wearables // December 12, 2024

Google has introduced a new Android operating system built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses. The new Android XR was created in collaboration with Samsung and will first launch on headsets code named Project Moohan and built by Samsung, Google said in a Thursday...

Construction Sector’s Digital Makeover Includes Easier Working Capital Access
B2B Payments // December 02, 2024

The construction sector accounts for about 4.4% of U.S. GDP  and is tied to about $2.2 trillion in annualized spending. On Monday (Dec. 2), the Commerce Department reported that construction spending was higher than consensus had estimated, where growth was 0.4%,  and economists had expected...

Fiserv and ADP Partner to Build Small Business Management Platform
SMBs // November 19, 2024

Fiserv and ADP have partnered to offer U.S.-based small businesses a management system with capabilities across payroll, cash management and payments. The companies will create an integrated solution that brings together the capabilities of ADP’s small business payroll and human resources solution, RUN Powered by...

Why Companies Want Accounts Receivables to Get Smarter and Faster Right Now
Accounts Receivable // November 04, 2024

An object at rest stays at rest, Isaac Newton famously proved. And for many otherwise-savvy B2B businesses, the object most likely to be perennially obstructed by inertia tends to be their accounts receivable (AR) function. “As companies grow in size, they’re often manually trying to...

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Why Companies Want Accounts Receivables to Get Smarter and Faster Right Now

November 04, 2024
An object at rest stays at rest, Isaac Newton famously proved. And for many otherwise-savvy B2B businesses, the object most likely to be perennially obstructed by inertia tends to be their accounts receivable (AR) function. “As companies grow in size, they’re often manually trying to match payments and remittance through Excel spreadsheets and things that […]

Meta’s AI Shopping Gamble Tests Virtual Retail

October 25, 2024
Shoppers may soon browse digital clothing racks and try on virtual jewelry from their living rooms with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) as Meta pushes its vision of a...

Optimizing Receivables Means More Than Managing DSO

October 18, 2024
Of all the things a business needs, cash on hand is top of the list. And against today’s dynamic operational backdrop, financial health and operational efficiency can be defined by...

59% of US Businesses Link Poor Cash Flow to Manual AR Processes

October 17, 2024
As Silicon Valley innovates with artificial intelligence, many companies remain burdened by outdated paper invoice systems. This disconnect hinders efficiency and presents financial risks. With invoice volumes set to rise...

Quick Reads
Google Introduces Android Operating System for Extended Reality Devices

December 12, 2024
Google has introduced a new Android operating system built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses. The new Android XR was created in collaboration with Samsung and will first launch on headsets code named Project Moohan and built by Samsung, Google said in a Thursday (Dec. 12) press release. Google also aims to develop an ecosystem […]

Fiserv and ADP Partner to Build Small Business Management Platform

November 19, 2024
Fiserv and ADP have partnered to offer U.S.-based small businesses a management system with capabilities across payroll, cash management and payments. The companies will create an integrated solution that brings...

Citi Begins Rollout of Integrated Digital Bill Discounting Solution

October 28, 2024
Citi has launched an integrated digital bill discounting solution that it said helps users monetize receivables in less than an hour. The new Citi Digital Bill (CDB) is now available...

Meta to Shut Down Platform for Third-Party Augmented Reality Effects

August 27, 2024
Meta said Tuesday (Aug. 27) that it will shut down Meta Spark, its platform offering third-party tools and content, on Jan. 14. When the platform is shut down, the augmented...