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IoT And Smart Device Trends For 2024

IoT And Smart Device Trends For 2024

Did you know that by 2024, the number of connected devices (related to IoT)worldwide is projected to reach approximately 17.08 billion, driven by the emergence of smart homes and cloud computing? These incredible achievements are transforming companies by adoption of new technologies. Integration of IoTs and smart devices is transforming how we interact with different […]

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eCommerce trends for holidays in 2023

Top eCommerce Trends for the 2023 Holiday Shopping Season

The 2023 holiday season holds significant promise and excitement for eCommerce businesses. We have entered a period characterized by higher consumer demand, technological advancements and evolving customer habits. Businesses have a multitude of eCommerce trends to follow and capitalize on this shopping season. In this article we explore in depth the eCommerce trends for the

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Top DeFi Trends for 2023

Top DeFi Trends for 2023, 2024, and Beyond

DeFi stands for decentralized finance. In the past year, we’ve seen an explosion of new DeFi projects and initiatives launched worldwide. These DeFi trends aren’t something that will go away anytime soon. We are now entering peak DeFi – a decentralized financial ecosystem is now widely recognized as inevitable and imminent. The global financial crisis

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2023 trends for global payments

Worldwide and International Payment Trends to Follow in 2023

People around the world have drastically changed their lifestyles and the way that people operate in the world are significantly different since the pandemic. Due to this, the way that people expect to conduct transactions have changed as well. Before the pandemic hit, most of the worlds global population used traditional ways of payment. Cash,

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Disrupt the Payments Industry

How Existing Players and New Innovators will Disrupt the Payments Industry

The payment industry is undergoing a major shift, with the emergence of new players and traditional firms introducing new products and services. Innovators are disrupting the industry by offering payment solutions that leverage advanced technologies and digital currencies to meet customer needs. Moving payments to the cloud Cloud capabilities have been in the market for

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Ways to Drive ACH Payments

Top Ways to Drive ACH Payments and The Benefits of Getting Paid by ACH

ACH payments are fast, secure, and an extremely common way for businesses to send or receive money. ACH payments are typically processed within two business days at most, which means when you get paid by ACH, there is a possibility you can collect your funds within a few hours of receiving payment confirmation from your

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More Consumers Want to Use Venmo at Retail Stores

More Consumers Want to Use Venmo at Retail Stores [2023 Update]

Venmo started as a fun way for peers to pay one another, but it’s quickly becoming the payment method of choice at retailers too. Venmo has become a household brand – it’s the brand consumers trust when paying friends and family, and now they want retailers to use it too. While contactless payment options are

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Restaurant Trends for 2021 – How Restaurants will Succeed

COVID-19 has changed the way restaurants operate in a big way. In some states, they still aren’t fully operating, which leaves restaurants thinking outside the box longer than they ever thought necessary. 2021 looks like it will shape up much how 2020 ended, which means restaurant owners must continue being creative and figuring out ways

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The End of Required Credit Card Signatures

In April, credit card signatures will become a thing of the past. American Express, Discover, Visa, and Mastercard have all announced they will end the signature requirement for in-store credit card machine purchases. For Discover, Mastercard, and American Express, the end date was April 13. Visa will end the signature requirement later in the month.

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What Mobile-First Shopping Will Mean for the Retail Industry in 2018

When considering the trends that have been shaping the retail industry over the last few years, it is easy to infer that 2018 will be the year of mobile first shopping. Online retail giants such as Amazon have noticed that shoppers are not quite ready to completely abandon the brick-and-mortar model; however, they expect to

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Don’t Have Online Ordering? You Should.

If you’ve ever wondered if you should add online ordering capability to your retail establishment, we’re here to tell you, “Yes, you should.” It’s a no-brainer really. While we’ll get into more particular reasons why in the following discussion, there’s one very basic reason merchants should provide this option for customers – because they expect

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Blockchain Cryptocurrencies

What Are Blockchain Cryptocurrencies? 2024 Updated

Digital or virtual currencies have gained popularity over the years. They have completely transformed our perception of money and transactions. Today we will delve into the world of blockchain cryptocurrencies exploring their definition, potential future uses, as well as, their advantages and disadvantages. Defining Blockchain Cryptocurrencies Blockchain cryptocurrencies often referred to as cryptocurrencies are forms

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How Banks Are Adapting to the Demands of Millennials

Millennials, who are between 18 and 34, are a major market segment for banks and other financial institutions to attract and retain. There are now more than 83 million millennials in the U.S., representing one-quarter of the country’s population and a larger share than baby boomers. Most millennials have spent their entire lives with technology

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