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Georgia Power highlights new tech scams on National Utility Scam Awareness Day

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Utility Scam Awareness Day is today (November 15) and Georgia Power is highlighting new, sophisticated tech scams that are targeting Georgia Power customers.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Utility Scam Awareness Day is today (November 15) and Georgia Power is highlighting new, sophisticated tech scams that are targeting Georgia Power customers.
  • New Tech SCAM- Georgia Power Payment Through Cash App: Recently, the company has become aware of scammers requesting funds from customers via Cash App, asking customers to pay an account that "looks like" Georgia Power, including illegal use of the company's logo.
  • Valid Georgia Power payment options include Venmo, Apple Pay, Amazon Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal – learn more here .
  • Georgia Power works every day to combat new digital scams and continues to partner with law enforcement and other agencies in supporting their efforts to identify and prosecute criminals who pose as Georgia Power employees to defraud customers.

Oak View Group Partners with Oracle to Supercharge Fan Experiences at Sports and Live Entertainment Venues

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

DENVER and AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to elevate the guest experience with shorter concession lines, enhanced mobile ordering and a streamlined digital payment processing system, Oak View Group (OVG), the largest developer of sports and live entertainment venues in the world, today announced a partnership with Oracle to deploy Oracle's MICROS Simphony Cloud and Payments Cloud Service in its owned and operated arenas with rollout to its global portfolio of arenas, stadiums and event venues over the next several months.  

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  • The solution will deliver flexible configurations for food and beverage offerings and give fans an omnichannel order and pay experience.
  • Through the new partnership, all OVG Hospitality partners will offer contactless pay options, such as debit/credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
  • "Oak View Group's partnership with Oracle is 100 percent about the fan experience," said Ken Gaber, president of OVG Hospitality.
  • "As OVG has continued to grow exponentially, it has also continued to deliver on its unrelenting focus on the fan.

PayRange Brings Popular Digital Wallets to Vending and Laundry Machines with PayPal and Venmo Integration

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayRange Inc., the inventor and solution provider of the leading mobile payment app and hardware for automated retail, continues to spearhead the evolution of modern convenience. The latest stride in this journey involves the integration of PayPal and Venmo (U.S. only) as funding sources within the PayRange wallet. PayRange's growing user base of over 7 million can now enjoy the simplicity and flexibility of using PayPal and Venmo as a funding source to make seamless transactions at over 500,000 machines throughout the United States and Canada.

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  • The latest stride in this journey involves the integration of PayPal and Venmo (U.S. only) as funding sources within the PayRange wallet.
  • PayRange's growing user base of over 7 million can now enjoy the simplicity and flexibility of using PayPal and Venmo as a funding source to make seamless transactions at over 500,000 machines throughout the United States and Canada.
  • Simultaneously, users benefit from paying trusted platforms PayPal and Venmo while machine owners can accept these payment methods at no additional cost or updates.
  • "Through this integration, Venmo and PayPal customers will gain the capability to effortlessly connect their PayPal or Venmo accounts with the PayRange wallet.

Digital Wallets Nudging Traditional Cards as North Americans Embrace New Payment Methods

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

In a digital age dominated by card-based payment methods, digital wallets are rapidly gaining momentum as the preferred online payment method across North America.

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  • In a digital age dominated by card-based payment methods, digital wallets are rapidly gaining momentum as the preferred online payment method across North America.
  • This ranking places digital wallets just behind debit cards, cash, and credit cards, as of September 2022.
  • While digital wallets are gaining traction, the North American market still heavily relies on credit and debit cards as the most commonly used online payment methods.
  • "Payment Methods", in % of Respondents, October 2022
    Preferred Payment Method When Shopping Online, in % of Respondents, October 2022

Digital Wallets Gain Momentum as the Fourth Most Popular Online Payment Method in North America - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 6, 2023

In a digital age dominated by card-based payment methods, digital wallets are rapidly gaining momentum as the preferred online payment method across North America.

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  • In a digital age dominated by card-based payment methods, digital wallets are rapidly gaining momentum as the preferred online payment method across North America.
  • According to a recent report, digital wallets, including PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, have secured the fourth position in terms of frequently used online payment methods, with usage occurring at least five times per month.
  • While digital wallets are gaining traction, the North American market still heavily relies on credit and debit cards as the most commonly used online payment methods.
  • "Payment Methods", in % of Respondents, October 2022
    Preferred Payment Method When Shopping Online, in % of Respondents, October 2022

M-Commerce Revolutionizes Retailing and Payments: Near-Field Communication (NFC) and Digital Wallets Propel Market to Unprecedented Growth

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Friday, November 3, 2023

The global mobile commerce (m-commerce) market, with a size of US$ 1109.1 billion in 2022, is poised for extraordinary growth, with a projected market value of US$ 5,867.1 billion by 2028.

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  • The global mobile commerce (m-commerce) market, with a size of US$ 1109.1 billion in 2022, is poised for extraordinary growth, with a projected market value of US$ 5,867.1 billion by 2028.
  • This phenomenal expansion is expected to be driven by an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 31% during the forecast period of 2023-2028.
  • It encompasses mobile banking, in-app purchases, virtual marketplace apps (e.g., Amazon mobile app), and digital wallets like Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay.
  • Additionally, governments worldwide are promoting digital payment methods, further fueling market growth.

Self Services Technologies Market to grow by USD 17.39 billion from 2021 to 2026, Growth Driven by Growing penetration in APAC- Technavio

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Monday, October 23, 2023

The potential growth difference for the self services technologies market between 2022 and 2026 is USD 17.39 billion.

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  • The potential growth difference for the self services technologies market between 2022 and 2026 is USD 17.39 billion.
  • The growing penetration in APAC is a key factor driving market growth.
  • Get deeper insights into the market size, current market scenario, future growth opportunities, major growth driving factors, the latest trends, and much more.
  • The self services technologies market share growth by the ATM segment will be significant during the forecast period.

Global Superstar Dolly Parton to Perform Halftime Show Live at Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Game

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Monday, October 16, 2023

FRISCO, Texas, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global icon, singer-songwriter, actor, New York Times best-selling author, businesswoman, philanthropist, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dolly Parton will perform live at AT&T Stadium for The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Commanders, airing on CBS. The Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game has become the most-watched regular season game of the year, drawing 42 million viewers last year.

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  • FRISCO, Texas, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global icon, singer-songwriter, actor, New York Times best-selling author, businesswoman, philanthropist, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dolly Parton will perform live at AT&T Stadium for The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Commanders, airing on CBS.
  • The Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game has become the most-watched regular season game of the year, drawing 42 million viewers last year.
  • The Thanksgiving Day game marks the official start of one of the largest and longest-running annual fundraisers of its kind.
  • What an honor to get to kick off The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign with the halftime show during the Dallas Cowboys game this Thanksgiving," said Parton.

Zark Parking Solutions Expands Engineering and Accounts Teams

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zark, a groundbreaking service that increases parking availability at multifamily communities by empowering residents to reserve parking spaces affordably, today announced the hiring of three new employees to their engineering and accounts teams to help as the company's substantial growth continues. Landon Poch was named as the Director of Engineering, Ray Phelan has joined as the Senior Software Engineering Lead and Adalene Keller is the newest Account Manager.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zark, a groundbreaking service that increases parking availability at multifamily communities by empowering residents to reserve parking spaces affordably, today announced the hiring of three new employees to their engineering and accounts teams to help as the company's substantial growth continues.
  • Landon Poch was named as the Director of Engineering, Ray Phelan has joined as the Senior Software Engineering Lead and Adalene Keller is the newest Account Manager.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Landon, Ray and Adelene to the Zark family," said Todd Katler, CEO of Zark.
  • Prior to Zark, he was the Principal Software Engineer at Cvent and brings more than 15 years of hands-on software engineering experience, delivering solutions in a wide variety of industries.

Kajabi Creators Set New GMV Record by Earning Over $6 Billion in Revenue as the Platform Sets its Sight on $9 Billion in 2024

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Kajabi creators continue to benefit from the platform's direct-to-creator philosophy, which helps entrepreneurs own their audiences, brands, and revenue in a way that creates consistent income independent of social media platforms and brand deals.

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  • Kajabi creators continue to benefit from the platform's direct-to-creator philosophy, which helps entrepreneurs own their audiences, brands, and revenue in a way that creates consistent income independent of social media platforms and brand deals.
  • Next year, the company will take Kajabi Payments global, prioritizing new markets, including Canada, Australia, the UK, and the EU.
  • The newly released solution helps creators easily manage every aspect of their payment processing, from collecting payments to handling refunds.
  • I needed a platform that was simple so I could spend my time doing what I love most.