Новости за 02.04.2024

It’s a new era for business, and that means it’s a new era for business travel. And against today’s backdrop, where every dollar of working capital matters, travel spend management is coming under renewed focus. Managing travel expenses has long been a complex and time-consuming task for both employees and company finance departments. But it […]

For banks and financial institutions (FIs), systemic adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is perhaps the industry’s most formidable litmus test of adaptability since the global embrace of digital banking in the 1990s. On one hand, embracing AI could lead to unparalleled efficiencies and granular insights, offering a competitive advantage over those slower to adapt […]

According to PYMNTS Intelligence’s inaugural edition of “The 2024 Certainty Project Report,” uncertainty costs middle-market companies more than $20 million on average, per these firms’ CFOs. The 2024 Certainty Project is a first-of-its kind study examining the economic impact that uncertainty has on firms operating on the smaller end of the middle-market spectrum, earning revenues […]

Historically, the chief financial officer’s responsibilities were confined to accounting and financial oversight. However, the rapid pace of technological advancement and the increasing complexity of the global market have expanded the CFO’s role. Today’s financial chiefs are pivotal in driving business strategy, managing risk and fostering innovation. “Given the macro backdrop, now is a good […]

Following recent reports of Apple discontinuing its decade-long Project Titan, its rival, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, has swiftly entered the electric vehicle (EV) market with the formal launch of its much-anticipated electric car at an event in Beijing. With a competitive starting price of 215,900 yuan (about $29,860), Xiaomi aims to position the Speed Ultra 7 (SU7) sedan as […]

It’s been well-documented that banks and FinTechs have been collaborating together on financial services innovation, where they once were mainly competitors. But for the banks striking partnerships with these digital-only players, regulators are weighing in, which may in result in new approaches to how those partnerships are forged and maintained — and by extension, forcing […]

Cybersecurity firm Rubrik has filed for an initial public offering. In a Monday (April 1) filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company did not disclose the size of the offering but said it plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RBRK.” The Rubrik Security Cloud includes data protection, data threat analytics, data security […]

Electric vehicle manufacturer Canoo disclosed in a Monday (April 1) annual report that its management has identified “substantial doubt” about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The company requires additional capital but has found that its ability to raise it could be impaired, according to the annual report. “Our management has performed an analysis of our […]

VTouch wants to transform how we interact with technology with WIZPR, an artificial intelligence (AI) smart ring that lets users communicate with their preferred AI assistants by merely whispering into the device.  The WIZPR is part of a new era of AI gadgets, such as the Humane.ai pin and Meta smart glasses, which could potentially revolutionize commerce by offering […]

In 1964, the origins of what would later become the “people, process and technology” (PPT) framework for more effective organizational management was first created by Dr. Harold Leavitt. Now, nearly six decades later, and amidst a shifting and uncertain macro operating landscape, that same cornerstone acronym of sustainable enterprise efficiency holds more relevance for organizations and […]

Block has entered into the eighth amendment to its revolving credit agreement with its lenders and the administrative agent, Goldman Sachs Bank USA. This amends a revolving credit facility that dates back to May 1, 2020, the company said in a Monday (April 1) filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The parties have agreed to “amend certain provisions of […]

While government crews continue to work on opening up a temporary, alternate shipping route around the site of last week’s catastrophic bridge collapse, how the incident will impact the global supply chain remains unclear.   The Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled on March 26 after a cargo ship lost power and rammed into the structure. The crash not only resulted […]

When consumers choose which retailers to shop with online, the returns process is top of mind. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Online Features Driving Consumers to Shop With Brands, Retailers or Marketplaces” drew from a survey of more than 3,500 U.S. consumers to examine and analyze their actions, choices and behaviors when […]

As eCommerce merchants look for ways to win the trust of and build connection with their shoppers, some are turning to pop-ups to create real-world relationships with shoppers without sinking the high cost into permanent brick-and-mortar stores. Take, for instance, fast fashion giant Shein. The digital retailer, which has been leveraging pop-ups for some time […]