Convenience and security go hand in hand in today’s technology-driven society; the need for advanced payment technologies has never been greater. Customers and merchants alike demand robust solutions that safeguard sensitive payment information. [Read more…] about Network Tokenization: The Future of Secure Payments for Digital Businesses
Thought Leaders
Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Insurance Innovation
Insurance is often slow to adapt to technological change. In an industry dubbed risk management, it’s no surprise that insurers and underwriting professionals are often wary of the next ‘new thing’. However, technology is reaching a stage where applications of artificial intelligence (AI) are no longer all that new – and for insurance professionals, this is a very good thing! AI and software has long been adopted by the insurance sector and is poised to continue their coexistence going forward. [Read more…] about Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Insurance Innovation
Why New Digital Identity Will Be A Building Block Of Canada’s Economy
Economic growth and innovation in Canada are a priority as our communities look to get back on track post-pandemic. But there’s a fundamental gap in the way of us getting there: our digital identity and data security standards aren’t keeping pace with online activity. [Read more…] about Why New Digital Identity Will Be A Building Block Of Canada’s Economy
Beyond 2024: The Transformative Trajectory of E-commerce
The E-commerce landscape, which once played second fiddle to brick-and-mortar retail, is now steering the industry’s future. As we approach 2024, a projected 24% of all retail purchases are expected to transition online. This shift isn’t confined to local borders, either: an astonishing 57% of online consumers are making purchases internationally. The sheer volume of 87.12 million individuals who opted for online shopping during Black Friday in 2022 illustrates this seismic shift. [Read more…] about Beyond 2024: The Transformative Trajectory of E-commerce
It’s Time To Give My Generation The (Literal) Credit It Deserves
Not long ago, people in their early twenties could easily qualify for mortgages shortly after graduating from high school. Today, they are often looked upon by their elders as post-adolescents with short attention spans and a sense of unearned entitlement. [Read more…] about It’s Time To Give My Generation The (Literal) Credit It Deserves
The Future of Payments in the Restaurant Industry
The last few years have seen widespread technology integration in the front-of-house for restaurants, with QR code menus, self-service kiosks, and even autonomous food delivery vehicles, such as the Pizza Hut robots that were roaming the sidewalks in parts of Canada last year. With all of this technology implementation, it begs the question: what’s next in the payments realm? Will it be business as usual, or will customers soon pay for their meals with a scan of their palms? [Read more…] about The Future of Payments in the Restaurant Industry
Navigating Carbon Offsets: A Guide for Investing in Climate Action
In today’s fast-evolving corporate landscape, climate change is increasingly recognized as a critical factor affecting business operations and public relations. As companies face mounting pressure to address their carbon footprints and contribute to a sustainable future, the role of voluntary carbon offsets is coming under increasing critique. [Read more…] about Navigating Carbon Offsets: A Guide for Investing in Climate Action
Should You Get AI to Write Your Will?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential have captivated the world. It is a powerful tool, but should you entrust the creation of your last Will and testament to AI? [Read more…] about Should You Get AI to Write Your Will?
Powering the Future: How High-Performance Computing Fuels the AI and Quantum Computing Revolution, Igniting the Fourth Industrial Revolution
We are currently living in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, blockchain, and other technologies, the Fourth Industrial Revolution has transformed how we live, work, and do business. And at the heart of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is high-performance computing (HPC). [Read more…] about Powering the Future: How High-Performance Computing Fuels the AI and Quantum Computing Revolution, Igniting the Fourth Industrial Revolution
How Payment Technology Is Powering The New Era Of Unified Commerce In Retail
While the pandemic sped up the adoption of online shopping, it also created a renewed desire for in-store experiences after they were restricted for so long. [Read more…] about How Payment Technology Is Powering The New Era Of Unified Commerce In Retail