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Ericsson Says 5G Uptake Is Accelerating; COVID Highlights Need For Connectivity

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However, by 2026, Ericsson said the 5G subscription number is now expected to exceed 3.5 will catch up and overtake China in the race to roll out high-speed mobile technology, forecasting that North America will account for 80 percent of global 5G subscriptions by 2026. billion users, accounting for about a 40 percent market share.

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The Rapid Rise Of Social Credit Scores 

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Since roughly 2014, the Chinese government has been working on the system, which is designed to be a “method to perfect the socialist market economy system, accelerating and innovating social governance,” according to a State Council notice from 2014. Consumers were also barred 5.5 and around the world.

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Virtual Assistants Join The Corporate Finance Team

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“The Office of Finance is now ready to adopt this technology, in a market ripe for disruption, with cloud enablement at the forefront of innovation.”. billion market by 2026 as demand grows from small and medium-sized businesses, too. Polaris Market Research says intelligent virtual assistant technology is expected to be a $21.5

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Amazon Sizzles, CX Border Fizzles And Humans Win One Against The Machines 

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“As new technology advances bring innovation, we need to be careful that the impact of this is progressive and does not create barriers…”. Not a bad tally when the transaction count is slated to hit as much as 43 million transactions in 2026, up from 39 million transactions at the end of last year.

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Take Me Out To The (Payments) Ball Game

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All in, Wright noted, it adds up to a big opportunity for minor league baseball — and a big goal: to increase its fan base to 50 million by 2026. It is not an ideal setup for innovation. Connecting with fans and understanding their preferences also gives the opportunity for MiLB’s first national loyalty program.

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What Are Smart Cities?

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Thanks to innovative technology, smart cities are already a reality — and they continue to expand and become more refined. Innovation platform Amsterdam Smart City was created to develop solutions for a wide range of metropolitan issues. Get a data-driven look at the startups and industry players developing smart city technologies.

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Deep Dive: The State Of mPOS In North America

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percent between 2017 and 2026. is one such nation, with a June 2018 Statista survey reporting that 83 percent of Americans aged 30 to 49 owned credit cards. Others, like payment card reader provider Clip, are also seeking to help innovate the Mexican economy. Mexico isn’t alone in facing mPOS adoption challenges.

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