Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Hands-On Approach Helps Indian Firm Convince Consumers to Go Cashless
March 07, 2022

It’s become conventional wisdom to assume that the pandemic has made us all experts in digital commerce, navigating our devices with aplomb, clicking and buying and having things delivered to the doorstep with nary a human interaction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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PYMNTS’ CE100™ Index Reverses Gains as Weakness In Vroom Offsets Walmart’s Gain
March 07, 2022

The rebound — for the Connected Economy 100 Index, at least — proved to be short-lived. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Meta, Verizon, Team up to Study the Metaverse
March 04, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Meta and Verizon announce plans to study the metaverse — where they might discover CVS, setting up its virtual pharmacy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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JPMorgan: ‘Digital as a Culture’ Must Be More Than a Talking Point
March 04, 2022

In light of the current world events, a lasting recovery seems to be slowed for now. However, there is some movement: After two years of frantic digital shifting, we are emerging as a digital culture. How does that translate for companies? Get the Full Story...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Sabre Ends Deal With Russia’s Aeroflot
March 03, 2022

Today in the connected economy, airline software maker Sabre joins the sanctions battle against Russia by ending its deal with the country’s biggest air carrier. Also, AutoZone and Cars.com invest in new digital tools as more drivers get back on the road post-pandemic, and FinTech...

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Movie Chains Try Out Connected Tech, New Revenue Streams to Augment Ticket Sales
March 03, 2022

Movie theater chains are accustomed to periodic showdowns as new technologies change the media landscape. They faced the rise of video rental stores in the 80s, the arrival of DVD in the 90s, cable TV video-on-demand (VOD) in the early aughts, and now the vast...

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Connectivity Adds Greater Utility to Powersports Vehicles
March 03, 2022

When you’re working or enjoying exploring areas far from paved roads and cities, it’s good to know where you are, where your vehicle is and how much fuel or electric charge it has. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Study: 58% Of Workers ‘Check In’ During Off Hours
March 03, 2022

These days, the phrase “on the clock” doesn’t mean what it once did. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Pay-With-Face Identity Verification Seeks New Users in Need of Rapid, Secure Payments
March 03, 2022

When Meta turned off its Face Recognition System in 2021 primarily over information security and data privacy concerns, and to head off inquisitive regulators, the biometrics world held its breath.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...