How e-payment solutions can help businesses be more efficient and productive

We are currently and indisputably in the midst of a payment revolution. E-commerce continues to grow, and we’re expecting online payments to continue to increase at a compound annual growth rate of 25 percentage points in the MEA (Middle East and Africa) market from this year until 2025, while mobile payments are expected to increase …

Addressing the Rise and Fall of Health Care Consumerism Through Technology

Accompanied by the high-deductible health plans and cost sharing models, consumerism has been steadily on the rise in the healthcare industry. Hospitals that are able to successfully handle these challenges may be in a better position to stay financially viable in a period when competitive pricing and patient satisfaction can make or break a hospital’s …

Should a retail #CBDC infrastructure be based on #DLT or conventional technology? And should it involve digital #tokens inspired by #cryptocurrencies?

The below graph maps out the possible combinations.  Conventional database often achieve hashtag#resilience by storing data over multiple physical nodes, but all are controlled by a top node. By contrast, in many DLT-based systems, the ledger is jointly managed by all nodes. The communication needed to achieve hashtag#consensus between these nodes is the main reason …

Implementing Payments at Self-service Kiosks

As reviewed in previous payment trend articles, we are seeing increased adoption of self-service check-out and ordering solutions in both retail and QSR locations. These applications range from self-service ordering kiosks at QSRs such as McDonald’s and Taco Bell to self-check-out stations in retailers like Walmart and BJ’s Wholesale Club. Implementation of self-service kiosks is not …

A College Grad’s Biggest “Adulting” Challenge: Managing Money

I am not a financial expert nor a certified financial advisor, so please take this article as sheer anecdotal evidence. These are the resources I used to get out of debt and manage my finances. What works for me will be completely different for you. You’re the only one responsible for your financial education Managing …