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Data Dive, Columbus Edition: Square, PayPal And One Brave Bank Teller

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Today is Columbus Day, a celebration of Christopher Columbus’ “discovery” of Americas 526 years ago. First, Christopher Columbus never actually set foot in North America, so he discovered an America, not the America. In fact, much of what one learned in elementary school about Columbus is a little bit off.

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TSYS Attacked With Ransomware, Has Data Posted Online

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TSYS , a payment processing company, has suffered a ransomware attack and had some data posted online, according to a report from Krebs on Security. Columbus, Ga.-based Krebs said the attackers have said they plan to publish more in the coming days. This matter is immaterial to the company.”.

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Siemens, Bytemark to connect multi-modal transit payments in Columbus, Ohio

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Siemens Mobility has announced it’s working with Bytemark, a company Siemens partially owns, to develop a payment solution enabling riders to pay once for a trip across the city using multiple public and private modes of transit, from buses to scooters.

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Kroger Begins Rollout Of Mobile Pay, Loyalty Rewards Card

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The program was introduced in Columbus, Ohio and will start in 10 markets before a nationwide rollout later in the year. The card is currently available in Columbus and Colorado, and is expected to be available for wide use in the spring. When the card is used with Kroger Pay, rewards double. ” . ”

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Uber Connect Expands For Holiday Package Delivery

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locations recently added for Uber Connect include Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Charleston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Connecticut, Detroit, Fort Myers-Naples, Hampton Roads, Honolulu, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, Minneapolis-St. They can track the delivery just like an Uber trip, the blog post indicated.

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Ohio Bill Urges Govt. To Adopt Blockchain

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If the bill passes, government agencies in Ohio could use blockchain for recording car titles or tracking hunting licenses online, noted the report. Ohio is hoping its Columbus-based “smart city” efforts will be attractive to the blockchain industry. Ohio has been pushing to incorporate blockchain into government for some time.

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DoorDash Unveils Latest Growth Strategy: Digital Convenience Stores

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5) unveiled DashMart , an array of online convenience stores that offer C-store items like ice cream and chips, along with other products from local grocery stores and restaurants. DoorDash on Wednesday (Aug.

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