Commerce – VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com Transformative tech coverage that matters Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:25:58 -0700 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0 126020344Copyright 2022, VentureBeat VentureBeat https://venturebeat.com/wp-content/themes/vb-news/brand/img/logos/VB_Extended_Logo_40H.png https://venturebeat.com 144 23 Venturebeat.com How the Web3 stack will automate the enterprise https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/04/how-the-web3-stack-will-automate-the-enterprise/ Sat, 04 Jun 2022 16:10:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2792074
If FinTech blends technology and finance, Web3 is the merging of crypto with the web and Web3 is already having a considerable impact.Read More]]> 2792074How the Web3 stack will automate the enterprise Why Web3 represents a new frontier for personal data ownership https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/28/why-web3-represents-a-new-frontier-for-personal-data-ownership/ Sat, 28 May 2022 15:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2793346
If Web3 innovators can establish a safe and private environment, users and data collectors can both profit from data under a user's control.Read More]]> 2793346Why Web3 represents a new frontier for personal data ownership What you need to know about managing the modern supply chain https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/25/what-you-need-to-know-about-managing-the-modern-supply-chain/ Wed, 25 May 2022 18:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2790556
What happens when there's a weak link in the supply chain? While you can’t control for all the variables, you can be prepared to respond.Read More]]> 2790556What you need to know about managing the modern supply chain Why forward-thinking brands are pursuing ‘inverse’ social commerce https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/23/why-forward-thinking-brands-are-pursuing-inverse-social-commerce/ Mon, 23 May 2022 20:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2789469
Adopting elements of social commerce can boost the performance of your ecommerce site and mobile apps.Read More]]> 2789469Why forward-thinking brands are pursuing ‘inverse’ social commerce How to choose between on-premise or cloud product information management https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/23/how-to-choose-between-on-premise-or-cloud-product-information-management/ Mon, 23 May 2022 18:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2791089
Before you choose on-premise or cloud product information management, analyze both to understand which is more adaptable and beneficial.Read More]]> 2791089How to choose between on-premise or cloud product information management Why some recommendations fall flat: Recommendation engines & their challenges https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/22/why-some-recommendations-fall-flat-recommendation-engines-their-challenges/ Sun, 22 May 2022 18:10:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2789076
Recommendation engines should be varied and adapt quickly to new trends, with the ability to scale up quickly to process more data.Read More]]> 2789076Why some recommendations fall flat: Recommendation engines & their challenges The hard truths about Web3: What no one else is talking about https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/22/the-hard-truths-about-web3-what-no-one-else-is-talking-about/ Sun, 22 May 2022 17:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2787983
Web3, where platforms and apps were supposed to be built and owned by users, is spurring the greatest consolidation of power in recent times.Read More]]> 2787983The hard truths about Web3: What no one else is talking about For the metaverse, embodied reality is the true final frontier https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/21/for-the-metaverse-embodied-reality-is-the-true-final-frontier/ Sat, 21 May 2022 16:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2790569
Just as people were awed and instantly hooked by the first moving picture, embodied reality is a new way of 'teleporting' to another place.Read More]]> 2790569For the metaverse, embodied reality is the true final frontier How AI is improving the web for the visually impaired https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/19/how-ai-is-improving-the-web-for-the-visually-impaired/ Thu, 19 May 2022 21:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2797348
As the world evolves, websites and mobile applications needs to be built with accessibility in mind from the beginning. AI can help.Read More]]> 2797348How AI is improving the web for the visually impaired Explosive DeFi: Where we are and where we’re heading https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/19/explosive-defi-where-we-are-and-where-were-heading/ Thu, 19 May 2022 20:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2789481
Instead of using intermediaries to manage and process financial services, DeFi is decentralized and uses blockchain for these functions.Read More]]> 2789481Explosive DeFi: Where we are and where we’re heading Forma AI poised to grow AI-supported sales compensation management platform https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/17/forma-ai-poised-to-grow-ai-supported-sales-compensation-management-platform/ Tue, 17 May 2022 14:23:52 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2797112
Forma's automated workflows unite the process, enabling sales compensation resources to focus on incentive design — not formula building.Read More]]> 2797112Forma AI poised to grow AI-supported sales compensation management platform How AR and VR are transforming customer experiences https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/15/how-ar-and-vr-are-transforming-customer-experiences/ Sun, 15 May 2022 15:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2787250
AR and VR improve the customer experience through personalization, simplifying purchases, and providing enhanced customer service.Read More]]> 2787250How AR and VR are transforming customer experiences Web3 and a digital space for your crypto belongings https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/14/web3-and-a-digital-space-for-your-crypto-belongings/ Sat, 14 May 2022 17:10:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2787968
Web3 lets you organize NFTs and other crypto tokens in digital space like you already organize things in a file store or a database.Read More]]> 2787968Web3 and a digital space for your crypto belongings Rain nabs $11M to build voice products https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/13/rain-nabs-11m-to-build-voice-products/ Fri, 13 May 2022 18:50:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2767065
Rain, a marketing agency building custom voice experiences for brands, has raised $11 million in venture capital.Read More]]> 2767065Rain nabs $11M to build voice products Mara to build pan-African cryptocurrency exchange with $23M raised https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/11/mara-raises-23m-to-build-pan-african-cryptocurrency-exchange/ Wed, 11 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2795172
Mara has raised $23 million in funding to build a pan-African cryptocurrency exchange. The aim is to create crypto portal for Africans.Read More]]> 2795172Mara to build pan-African cryptocurrency exchange with $23M raised So you want to launch a buy now, pay later platform: 3 steps for success https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/08/so-you-want-to-launch-a-buy-now-pay-later-platform-3-steps-for-success/ Sun, 08 May 2022 18:10:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2788004
The single most important lesson in BNPL is to start small, taking a crawl, walk, run approach to rollout.Read More]]> 2788004So you want to launch a buy now, pay later platform: 3 steps for success What voice tech can teach us about brand innovation in the Web3 era https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/07/what-voice-tech-can-teach-us-about-brand-innovation-in-the-web3-era/ Sat, 07 May 2022 20:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2789368
The rise of voice tech to mainstream prominence provides lessons for brands when considering the augmented worlds of the future.Read More]]> 2789368What voice tech can teach us about brand innovation in the Web3 era Your marketing approach may be why your customers are blocking you https://venturebeat.com/2022/05/01/your-marketing-approach-may-be-why-your-customers-are-blocking-you/ Sun, 01 May 2022 16:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2784441
There could be huge losses for brands that neglect reevaluating their customer marketing approach in order to establish personalized CX.Read More]]> 2784441Your marketing approach may be why your customers are blocking you The basics of decentralized finance https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/30/the-basics-of-decentralized-finance/ Sat, 30 Apr 2022 20:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2783838
Decentralized finance is similar to traditional finance but uses blockchain tech to eliminate intermediaries and to offer higher returns.Read More]]> 2783838The basics of decentralized finance Web3 monetization: Decentralizing the blueprint for creator-fan relationships https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/30/web3-monetization-decentralizing-the-blueprint-for-creator-fan-relationships/ Sat, 30 Apr 2022 15:20:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2784313
Social tokens and Web3 can deepen uncover new and rewarding methods of interaction between creators and their fans.Read More]]> 2784313Web3 monetization: Decentralizing the blueprint for creator-fan relationships Womp raises $4.7M to power 3D ‘creatorverse’ https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/27/womp-raises-4-7m-to-power-3d-creatorverse/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2790511
Womp's support for social and collaboration features encourages users to grow their 3D design skills and share their artwork with the world.Read More]]> 2790511Womp raises $4.7M to power 3D ‘creatorverse’ How the metaverse could unlock sustainable revenue models for esports https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/26/how-the-metaverse-could-unlock-sustainable-revenue-models-for-esports/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2784418
Utilizing NFTs as a new revenue stream and esports could generate entirely new inflows of funds that could grow brands and expand influence.Read More]]> 2784418How the metaverse could unlock sustainable revenue models for esports Brands, music and the metaverse https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/25/brands-music-and-the-metaverse/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 20:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2783412
Nowadays, music companies aren’t limited to audio-only releases or music videos. What new opportunities exist as they move to the metaverse?Read More]]> 2783412Brands, music and the metaverse Technology is saving the live sports experience https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/25/technology-is-saving-the-live-sports-experience/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:07:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2783428
To keep the novelty of the live sports experience fresh, leagues and clubs need to recognize the value of existing technology.Read More]]> 2783428Technology is saving the live sports experience Salesloft unveils new AI-powered sales tool for more accurate forecasting https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/25/salesloft-unveils-new-ai-powered-sales-tool-for-more-accurate-forecasting/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:22:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2789508
Forecast, a new feature of the Salesloft platform, is designed to help forecast sales more accurately and take action to close deals, all from the same platform.Read More]]> 2789508Salesloft unveils new AI-powered sales tool for more accurate forecasting API-first cross-collaboration: The secret of any API monetization strategy https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/24/api-first-cross-collaboration-the-secret-of-any-api-monetization-strategy/ Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:10:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2783365
As both internal and external APIs become a major factor in driving companies’ economic growth, how can CIOs and CTOs use collaborations to build an effective API monetization strategy? Read More]]> 2783365API-first cross-collaboration: The secret of any API monetization strategy Get ready for your evil twin https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/23/get-ready-for-your-evil-twin/ Sat, 23 Apr 2022 13:40:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2787876
AI-driven promotional avatars might be a legitimate use of virtual people. But what about the fraudulent uses?Read More]]> 2787876Get ready for your evil twin Report: 80% of consumers will talk to a bot if they can live transfer to a human https://venturebeat.com/2022/04/22/report-80-of-consumers-will-talk-to-a-bot-if-they-can-live-transfer-to-a-human/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 22:50:00 +0000 https://venturebeat.com/?p=2789285
It’s clear that consumers have yet to be convinced that chatbots can deliver the quality customer service interactions they’re looking for.Read More]]> 2789285Report: 80% of consumers will talk to a bot if they can live transfer to a human