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Five Industries Benefiting from The Chatbot Disruption

Chatbots arrive to disrupt multiple industries. Here’s a look at some of the sectors that are most effected and demonstrate how chatbots continue to make businesses more cost effective and responsive. 1. Human Resource Space Chatbots […]

Technology17 August

Can the Retail Industry go Fully-AI after ‘Amazon Go’?

In the heart of downtown Seattle lies Amazon Go — a store concept that grabbed headlines after its beta phase opened to the public this year. Its concept could mean that the retail industry could slowly be powered […]

Technology16 August

Wall Street looks towards Silicon Valley for automation

Wall Street is looking towards Silicon Valley for a more automated environment and a tech-driven approach. A July 2016 report by CB Insights showed that 41 startups may be introducing AI to fintech. Of the […]

Technology10 August

Five Ways to Unleash the Power of a Marketing Chatbot

From advertising and promotion to selling and feedback, marketing chatbots are reducing the cost for companies, saving time, increasing efficiency and creating larger awareness for brands. Here are five reasons why chatbots are a perfect companion for […]

World Economy28 June

Mastercard QR Bot Helping Small Businesses in Africa

At the Mobile World Congress, Mastercard recently announced that it was teaming up with Facebook to provide small businesses in Africa and Asia with an affordable and simple on-ramp for accepting mobile payments. The partnership will […]

Technology26 June

Here’s why Banks Need to Collaborate (and Not Compete) with FinTech Startups

Originally Published on Digitalist Magazine With the advent of robo-advisors, artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual assistants, the next wave of the financial technology revolution could arrive sooner than anticipated. A report by EY, “Unleashing the Potential […]

Technology22 June

Your Next Personal Stylist Could be A Chatbot

Chatbots may soon be your personal stylist. A recent report by MasterCard and Mercator research shows that 66% of US adults use voice assistants or chatbots, and 87% are aware of the technologies. With a growing demand […]

Technology20 June

Is Augmented Reality the Next Wave of Digital Disruption?

Apple Inc.’s next breakthrough may be powered by Augmented Reality (AR). A recent report by Bloomberg outlines Apple’s ‘big step’ towards the AR space through talented hires and acquisitions in the related field. According to the […]

Technology18 June

Here’s How Big Data is Helping Community Banks

Big Data tools not only simplify lengthy analytical procedures in any industry, but they also provide a competitive advantage to banks. With new regulations, banks are looking at ways to make compliance procedures more effective […]

Technology11 June

Alibaba’s Plan to End Poverty in China

Alibaba is a Chinese multinational tech, e-commerce and artificial intelligence conglomerate that was founded in 1999 and has since become one of the ten largest companies in the world. Alibaba’s plan to end poverty in China stems […]

Technology10 June

The Power Of ‘Social Ratings’ …and the stressful addiction of ‘being Liked.’

The dystopian future showcases our desire to stay connected to technology which eventually disconnects us from the ‘real’ world. TV shows often attempt to capture the imaginary depictions of the futuristic world. But while many […]

Technology8 June

Big Automakers & Top Ride sharing Startups Seal Pacts For Next-Generation Technology

If you thought that startups like Uber and Lyft have changed the world of technology then there’s more. According to The Wall Street Journal, a recent funding sent a secret startup, Zoox’s valuation to a […]

Technology7 June

Banking with Artificial Intelligence

Faced with unprecedented challenges, banks have started racing to embrace AI to gain a competitive advantage. With the advent of chatbots, personal assistants, and robo-advisors, it may not be too hard to imagine that the next wave […]

Technology3 June

HydroIQ Intends to Solve Africa’s Water Problem

To address Africa’s water problem, tech startups like HydroIQ are stepping in to digitize the water accessibility and billing system for consumers. According to the U.N., two-thirds of the world’s population could be living in water-stressed conditions by 2025, […]