Новости за 18.04.2024

Zuora is reportedly considering a sale and other options after more than one company expressed interest in acquiring it. The subscription management software provider is working with an investment bank to conduct discussions with potential buyers, Reuters reported Wednesday (April 17), citing unnamed sources. There is no certainty that a deal will be reached, according to the report. […]

Generation Z, born between 1997-2012, represents a cohort deeply intertwined with digital technologies. “They are described as the first digitally native generation — a generation that has lived with mobile phones and apps for most of their lives. The iPhone was introduced 17 years ago when the oldest of this cohort, known as Gen Z, […]

GoDaddy will join the Upwork Partners program to connect businesses that are looking for web services with web designers and developers who fit their project’s needs. The company will become the first web presence partner of the new program, the companies said in a Wednesday (April 17) press release. “According to Upwork, website design and development as well as graphic […]

Cognizant and FICO plan to launch a cloud-based real-time payments fraud prevention solution designed for North American banks and other payment service providers. The joint offering would leverage both firms’ artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies, the companies said in a Wednesday (April 17) press release. “In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, staying ahead of fraudsters is […]

Canada’s Parliament is considering a tax on digital services revenue that would impact the world’s biggest tech companies. The legislation would cover companies’ digital services revenue made from Canadian users, imposing a 3% tax on the revenue above 20 million Canadian dollars (about $14.5 million), Bloomberg reported Wednesday (April 17). It would apply only to companies […]

Eight times each year the Fed publishes what’s known as the Beige Book — a qualitative take from each of the 12 federal bank districts. The assessments cover everything from auto loans to commercial real estate, and critically, a broad assessment of the state of the economy, with a nod toward consumer-related activity too. This […]

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued an order against coding bootcamp BloomTech, also known as the Bloom Institute of Technology, and its CEO, Austen Allred, alleging that they deceived students about the real cost of loans and made false claims about the hiring rates of the bootcamp’s graduates. The order permanently bans BloomTech from all consumer-lending activities; bans Allred […]

The National Security Agency (NSA) is sounding the alarm on the cybersecurity risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) systems, releasing new guidance to help businesses protect their AI from hackers.  As AI increasingly integrates into business operations, experts warn that these systems are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. The NSA’s Cybersecurity Information Sheet provides insights into AI’s […]

Small and medium-sized businesses will struggle to keep pace with tech giants like OpenAI in developing their own artificial intelligence (AI) models, according to a new report from Stanford University.  In an interview, Nestor Maslej, the editor-in-chief of Stanford’s newly released 2024 AI Index Report, highlighted the study’s findings on the growing AI divide between large […]

As the 100-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games begins, anticipation is not just limited to the athletic feats but also the digital innovations poised to shape the spectator experience.  With consumers more connected than ever and a significant portion of the audience expected to be digital natives, organizers are leveraging technology to elevate athlete and fan […]

JCPenney has debuted its Rewards and Credit Program, a free loyalty program for customers. “Last year, JCPenney announced a $1 billion reinvestment plan to further improve customer experience and operational efficiencies,” the department store chain said in a news release Wednesday (April 17). ”Now, with more than 20 million Rewards Members that consistently shop at […]

Shoppers who are willing to leave their favorite retailers in search for better prices are hesitant to make the same kinds of changes when it comes to grocery shopping, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals. By the Numbers According to a PYMNTS Intelligence survey, the majority (52%) of consumers have switched to merchants with lower prices to buy […]

Full-stack payment processor Finix has launched a solution that allows businesses to onboard merchants for payment acceptance in a streamlined way.  The new Merchant Underwriting solution also ensures that the businesses remain current with evolving regulations from governments, card networks and sponsor banks, the company said in a Wednesday (April 17) press release. “We developed this technology to increase […]

After years of being conservative in their spending in response to ongoing economic challenges, shoppers are looking for ways that they can feel more indulgent without breaking the bank, demanding that retailers offer more premium — but accessible — options. Here is where collaborations come in. Walmart announced Tuesday (April 16) a partnership with celebrity-helmed apparel […]