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EU Regulators Anticipate Tech Evolution to Stay Ahead of Data Privacy Trends
Connected Economy // March 21, 2023

German automaker Mercedes-Benz and Visa recently announced the rolling out of in-car payments technology, a move that is poised to usher in the next frontier of digital payments. Read more: Why Mercedes Benz Is Building the Operating System for In-Car Payments In an interview with...

FinTechs Forced to Decide If They’re a Business or a Feature as Investors Push for...
Fintech Investments // March 14, 2023

According to one recent analysis, 91 publicly listed FinTech companies burned through $12 billion in venture capital in 2022, and just 17 posted a net profit from those investments. If it sounds like a familiar story, then you’ve likely been through at least one market...

Shipping Industry Trade Group Calls for Digital and Standards to Fix Supply Chain Disruption
Shipping // February 21, 2023

The use of paper bills of lading, an important document in maritime trade, spans centuries. And while the document has evolved over the years, processing paper-based bills of lading, many of which may be required for a single transaction, continues to be costly and time-consuming,...

Automation Helps Minimize Friction In Online Insurance Claims Process
Insurance // December 23, 2022

Automation can be the missing link to minimizing friction in the online insurance claims process. In fact, when it comes to making an insurance claim, filling out forms and providing reams of documentation is known to increase friction in the customer journey.     To...

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Shipping Industry Trade Group Calls for Digital and Standards to Fix Supply Chain Disruption

February 21, 2023
The use of paper bills of lading, an important document in maritime trade, spans centuries. And while the document has evolved over the years, processing paper-based bills of lading, many of which may be required for a single transaction, continues to be costly and time-consuming, creating a friction-filled customer experience across global supply chains. These […]