Time to act: Insights from Davos 2020
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by Editorial Team
4y ago
Every year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) hosts an annual meeting at the end of January in Davos, Switzerland. The meeting brings together over 3,000 business leaders, international political leaders, economists and journalists for up to five days to discuss global issues, across 500 public and private sessions. Wirecard also participated in the WEF with a keynote by Jörn Leogrande, EVP of our Innovation Labs, as part of the Futur/io Institute Reception, where nearly 200 guests from the UN, the WEF and the business world gathered to hear keynotes from representatives from Google and SAP, amon ..read more
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Go digital or go home: How technology enables the future of banks
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by Editorial Team
4y ago
A lifetime of loyalty to a single bank? Not anymore The banking and finance industry is in the midst of a massive upheaval. Digitalization has brought countless opportunities that are increasingly shifting customer preferences: More and more customers are willing to switch banks, and modern digital services such as online banking and user-friendly banking apps are key criteria when choosing their financial institution. Today, even established players are creating modern, user-friendly solutions through the intelligent use of technology – and as a result, inspiring their current customers, winn ..read more
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The psychology of shopping: What makes shoppers tick
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by Guest Authors
4y ago
A guest article by Pete Marsh, senior retail and consumer sales expert The consumer sales landscape has been in a state of flux for some time and I’m sure all of us have read more than once about the death of the high street. Multiple physical and digital touchpoints in the modern buying journey create a hugely complex process and many retailers have difficulty keeping up with the pace of change technology brings. However, one of the core reasons retailers struggle has a lot to do with losing sight of how people think, behave and feel when it comes to shopping. I’ve worked for major retail bra ..read more
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CES 2020 Recap: New mobility continues to dominate
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by Editorial Team
4y ago
Taking place in Las Vegas this week, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world’s gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Over the past 52 years it has been the launchpad for some of the most transformative consumer technologies of our lifetime. The first DVD was shown in 1996, Bill Gates (with a little help from then-wrestler, The Rock) unveiled the initial Xbox in 2001 and the first wearable technologies graced wrists at the show in 2013. As a company with digital flowing through our DNA, it is always a show that we watch closely. Like many of ..read more
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From sci-fi to reality
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by Editorial Team
4y ago
Welcome to a brand-new decade: ‘the 2020s’! Here at Wirecard, we are ready to hit the ground running with new ideas and innovations that make a positive impact on our world. January the 2nd is known as ‘Science Fiction Day,’ the birthday of sci-fi author Isaac Asimov, a figure who is firmly enshrined into the folklore of geeks, tech-heads and innovators everywhere. As we forge ahead into a new decade, it’s interesting to look back over the past 10 years: a decade of rampant, exponential innovation. In fact, in the year 2010, some of today’s technologies would have seemed just like science fict ..read more
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Fall in love with online grocery shopping this festive season
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by Editorial Team
4y ago
Sharing food is an ancient tradition known for bringing people together. Sourcing and preparing food is still very much an act of love today, and eating together is once again becoming a sacred moment – a time to switch off our phones and swap stories from the day. But before we put our mobile devices away, we’re definitely going to need them to get the grocery shopping done without a fuss. Shifting tendencies: In the next 5 years, 66% of shoppers expect to buy more of their groceries online Heading to the supermarket without a strategy is a guaranteed way to overspend and forget the essential ..read more
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The joy of cashless shopping at Christmas
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by Editorial Team
4y ago
Christmas is a time for giving, and the best thing about giving gifts is seeing the joy on someone’s face when they unwrap something specially chosen by you. The great news is, choosing the perfect presents and completing your Christmas shopping list on time can be just as joyful as the moment when you give them, when you outsource the task to your favorite tech. Get the best out of your budget No matter the size of your Christmas shopping budget, it’s easy to make sure you spend wisely every holiday season. Most online banking apps give you the option to view a categorized breakdown of your m ..read more
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‘Tis the season to make shopping frictionless and delightful
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by Guest Authors
4y ago
A guest article by Carine Low, Regional Head of Marketing & Communications, Asia Pacific, at Wirecard It seems like it was only yesterday when we had the 11.11 Singles’ Day sales here in Asia, and now we are entering the last major retail event of 2019 – the 12.12 sales. These two events have transformed the retail landscape in Asia, giving merchants more opportunities to engage and draw in new audiences. Originally a spinoff of Alibaba’s 11.11, 12.12 was created for smaller merchants to enjoy the hype, without being overshadowed by bigger players in the market. Last year, Alibaba shipped ..read more
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Finding more peace with the help of digital technology
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by Editorial Team
4y ago
Many of us will be looking forward to spending a peaceful time with loved ones this Christmas, but more often than not, catching up with family and friends during the holiday season requires some travel. As we welcome 2020, the power is quite literally in your hands to ensure your journeys are as smooth as possible with the latest innovations in travel tech. US travelers agree that technologies like voice search and digital wallets would further simplify and enhance their travel plans.   According to Travelport’s 2018 travel trends report, people in the US are big fans of voice search, digital ..read more
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A Culture of Convenience: Insights from the Global Shopping Report
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by Markus Eichinger
4y ago
Today we live in a culture of convenience. If there is one thing that consumers now want more than anything else it is a unified, connected experience. This was exemplified in our recent global shopping report, which analyzed consumer preferences, spending habits and purchasing methods worldwide. The results of the independent survey of 4,500 consumers found that two-thirds said that unified commerce was a key factor in choosing where they shop. There is, perhaps, a misnomer that all commerce now is undertaken on a virtual high street. Physical stores remain hugely relevant to the modern shopp ..read more
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