Technology

Visa and partners fast-tracked the big game's digital overhaul as the pandemic caused a sharp spike in demand for contactless payments.

The ability to manage both domestic and international invoices through the same AP automation and workflow creates enormous operational advantages for finance teams and the line of business, says MineralTree's Nicolette Medina.

Venues are piloting payment technology as a way to promote less contact and shorter lines.

Its success was driven by its support for buying and selling cryptocurrencies and its entry into the buy now/pay later market.

Major projects like Diem are moving crypto beyond its fan base, according to Icon Solutions' Simon Wilson.

Its success was driven by its support for buying and selling cryptocurrencies, and its entry into the buy now/pay later market.

Community banks say Vizaline’s software, which converts property descriptions into images, helps them catch errors before they close real estate loans without resorting to expensive land surveys. But traditional surveyors say the results are of questionable value.

The payments company is going public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company — a faster and easier process than a conventional initial public offering, but one that exposes it to less seasoned investors.

Only 18% of businesses that received a Paycheck Protection Program or other loan from an online lender were satisfied with customer service, while 42% said they were dissatisfied. Banks, credit unions and CDFIs fared better in the Federal Reserve survey.

Over the past 10 months the payment industry has seen several products and services of bygone eras that have been reconstituted, repackaged and positioned to help customers and small businesses to manage their finances and cash flow, says Avenue B Consulting's Maria Arminio.