Results for Search Submit Filter by: Advanced Filter All results Solutions Industry People Client Story Insights/Blogs Filter Blog From cash to credit to crypto, exploring how we think about money The concept of credit dates back at least 5,000 years. Archaeologists unearthed clay tablets that show agreements between Mesopotamians and merchants from nearby Harappa to buy something in the moment and pay for it later—layaway in the cradle of civilization. Globally, there are no “cashless countries,” but several are getting close. Canada tops the list, with Sweden, the UK, France and the… Blog Protiviti-Oxford study: Execs see cashless future, expect big disruption from digital currency Two-thirds of global executives say their companies are at least “somewhat prepared” for a significant disruption to monetary policies and structure. A staggering 89% of business leaders say they are concerned about their ability to protect customer and client data in a digital currency future; 61% say crime, fraud and corruption will be more prevalent in future financial transactions.Global… Blog The past, present and future of the U.S. dollar with David Cowen, President and CEO of MoAF "This inflation is so bad, George Washington writes a letter in the middle of the war saying, 'A wagonful worth of money won’t buy a wagonful worth of provisions.' So, who is going to straighten all of this out? Well, we become a nation officially, April 30, 1789. George Washington takes the oath of office in New York City, and then he brings on Alexander Hamilton to be the secretary of the… Blog Exploring an evolving payments landscape with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia "Based on industry data, more than 30% of Australians have been using mobile wallets when they make payments instore. As compared to US, that’s 1.7% and for Germany at 6.1%, and I see that trend continue to grow." "Banks have a large and trusting customer base and extensive in-person and digital distribution network, which provides a strong starting point for gaining scale with payments… Blog Is your business ready for digital currencies? Dennis Chookaszian on what to do next "I’m not aware of many boards are actually using it as a stored value or an investment technique. On the other side of it, the payments mechanism, at some point crypto has the ability to reduce payment cost, and if that happens, boards will need to address it but it’s a long time in coming.""Since there’s no regulation, it’s highly risky and from my perspective, I wouldn’t advise any of my boards… Blog Securing the Manufacturing Floor: Protect IoT Devices and Networks The big picture: Whenever we write about cybersecurity, news of the day ensures we are never scrambling for examples of cyber attacks, data breaches and other events that create major problems for organizations. The points of vulnerability are many, including, for manufacturing organizations, IoT-connected devices. For these companies, it is critical to secure these devices. Because they can… Blog Meeting Digital Retail's High Customer Expectations Means Being Clear-Eyed About Weaknesses, Capabilities The big picture: Today’s digital retail consumers have little tolerance for organizations that do not meet high customer service standards for accurate and timely fulfillment of orders. Transparent and real-time communications about order status have become an industry norm, which means that retailers need constant access to real-time data and inventory management tools to keep pace with… Blog Mekong Club CEO: Building a ‘metaverse for good’ requires an ethical foundation—NGOs can help As CEO of the Mekong Club, I often hear about human trafficking cases that start with online encounters on the internet. And I have no doubt that predators will be able to do this—and worse—in the metaverse.Our goal is to acquire a seat at the table early to help develop safety and privacy standards and to work with the designers and developers to prevent the seeping of real-world problems—racism… Blog Customers will lead companies into the metaverse, says Coupa VP for Africa and the Middle East 11:11 - I think any industry that thinks they’re free from being affected by the metaverse is going to be naive in their thinking. I do think that the B2C type of industries are going to land up looking at this first because, again, it’s “Where does their target audience hang out?”13:17 - I think there is opportunity in the corporate space and if you have a look — I mentioned J.P. Morgan, so FSI… Blog Game on! Tech visionary says gaming offers lessons for attracting active users in the metaverse The primary way people will experience the metaverse in the short term will still be through 2D apps. The real metaverse, which will bridge the physical and digital realms using real-time 3D software, will probably take decades to become a reality.In immersive worlds, new technologies will siphon up data at an increasingly granular level, a person’s gait, eye movements, emotions and more, putting… Load More
