IoT spending to reach $1.3 trillion by 2020 on hardware investment

istock-473003202-e1483774424298 New research sees Internet of Things (IoT) spending growing by nearly 16% by 2020 driven by hardware investments, primarily by manufacturers. The Journal reported on the release of the “Worldwide Semiannual Internet of Things Spending Guide” by International Data Corp.(IDC). The IDC report found that IoT spending will reach $1.29 trillion worldwide by 2020, representing a 15.6% compound annual growth rate between 2015 and 2020. See also: China IoT market worth over $120 billion by...

Read More...

New Type of Banking Licence to Serve FinTech Startups

new finTech startup banking

US FinTech Sector Set to Grow as OCC Provides Avenue to Test

The OCC (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency), which is a sub-branch of the U.S. Department of Treasury, last year stated that it would look into granting financial technology (FinTech) companies with Special Purpose National Bank Charters. Since that declaration, it has now begun to actively engage players in the industry to...

Read More...

The top 7 ways to streamline forms and user journeys

hub-ux-design-staffing The user is the focus of any website, but poor UX design can make or break your site and crush conversion rates. A brand’s website is the shop front of any business and first impressions are everything. The user experience design of the site is the deciding factor, as to whether a user stays on the site to look around, or jumps away to find something better. Read More...