FedEx and Stripe are partnering to use real-time logistics and inventory data to streamline small business lending, with a new solution expected to launch in 2027.
Solar Group CEO Igor Lyapunov reported that state systems repelled over 4,000 cyberattacks during recent elections, while proposing a new security model for the SMB sector.
A new report from PYMNTS Intelligence shows that 75% of SMBs plan to adopt AI tools from their financial providers within two years to manage their finances.
Integration capabilities have overtaken pricing as the primary factor for small and medium-sized businesses when evaluating new technology solutions.
Only 11% of SMBs are currently prepared for AI-driven commerce, yet most merchants expect AI agents to account for a significant portion of digital sales within two years.
Eltex Academy has introduced a new training course focused on designing and managing Wi-Fi networks for small and medium-sized businesses.
Corridor has raised $25 million in a funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures to help small businesses navigate the health insurance market using AI-driven tools.
The Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates to 3.75%–4% increases liquidity costs for banks and financing expenses for companies involved in global trade.
A new PYMNTS Intelligence report reveals that while credit union cards lead in essential spending, they trail national banks in discretionary consumer purchases and routine business operations.
Visa Direct and MassPay have partnered to streamline cross-border payments for SMBs by integrating payout infrastructure for bank accounts, cards, and digital wallets.
A new report shows that 45% of U.S. small and medium-sized businesses want to reduce cash usage, highlighting a major opportunity for payment providers to bridge the adoption gap.
Broadcom plans to update vSphere Standard after aggressive sales tactics for VMware Cloud Foundation alienated many small and medium-sized business customers.
