Guardian Of The Analytics Galaxy How do you analyze a job in analytics? Data-driven and people-intensive activities dominate daily workaday life â and innovation just happens to be part of the job description when it comes to doing battle across the ever-shifting landscape of fraud prevention. So says Massy Najafi, VP of Analytics at Guardian Analytics. Read More... |
SaaS Enjoys Venture Capital Boom The Software-as-a-Service space is no longer in the limelight, but this week venture capitalists put their own spotlight on the industry, providing more than $75 million to four firms in the sector. The companies range from product lifecycle management solutions to those that help other SaaS firms retain clients. Plus, backers showed an interest in small business finance and B2B eCommerce. Read More... |
| Hurricane Harvey And Payments | First Data: Tech With A Human Touch For SMBs Hit By Harvey As the floodwaters recede in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, small business owners are faced with rebuilding their lives and their companies at the same time. First Data EVP and Head of Global Business Solutions, Dan Charron, went to Houston with a team to help any SMB in need. He spoke with Karen Webster about relief efforts, which include going door-to-door with an offer to pitch and providing a small but critical part of the recovery process: the ability to accept payments again. Hereâs how it helped a single mom start to rebuild. Read More... | |