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Late Payments Continue To Plague Construction, Music-Streaming Businesses

It’s no secret that construction firms are hurt by stretched payment terms. But the price tag is staggering, to the tune of $40 billion. And speaking of tunes, updated news for firms such as PledgeMusic and TIDAL show that the rhythm is anything but smooth when it comes to getting artists’ coffers filled.

Blockchain Tracker

Amex Inadvertently Confirms Ripple Blockchain Platform Plans

Financial services companies are paying $1.7 billion every year to invest in blockchain technology. That includes American Express, which inadvertently confirmed plans to release a blockchain platform with Ripple later this year. This week's Blockchain Tracker takes a look at Amex's plans, as well as new analysis that predicts the blockchain bubble has only two years left before it bursts.

Tracing Supply Chain Payment Delays Back To Data Bottlenecks

In the era of Big Data, it's surprisingly easy for organizations to collect quality data. Being able to integrate data across systems and departments, though, is another story, says Shannon Vaillancourt, founder and president of RateLinx. The culprit behind late payments and overspending can often be traced back to data bottlenecks, he says. Worse, it can take months to pinpoint a problem. Chock it up to the limitations of being human.

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