Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Burgeoning EV Market Lacks Data Standardization As OEMs Go It Alone
February 23, 2022

There’s a moment in most innovation waves where standardization becomes the missing step to reaching mass-market penetration. It’s why the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) was formed after World War II to set uniform industrial specs, and it’s no different for electric vehicles (EVs) —...

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Cities Turn to AI-Powered Solutions to Tackle Traffic Challenges
February 23, 2022

Ninety-nine percent of the traffic lights in the world use technology that hasn’t been improved in more than a century. Add up all the ones that are poorly timed and can’t respond to changing traffic conditions, and you have a recipe for congestion — and...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Instacart, Delta Partnership Takes Flight
February 22, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Instacart and Delta Air Lines launch a partnership designed to let shoppers earn air miles, while Sezzle offers a buy now, pay later (BNPL) option at WellNow urgent care facilities. Plus, Ryder expands its COOP vehicle sharing platform, Zip updates...

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3D Augmented Reality Finds a Home in Furniture Sales
February 21, 2022

A picture can be worth a thousand words, but it’s no guarantee that a couch will look good in your living room or that the refrigerator you like will fit properly in your kitchen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CE100™ Index Slips 3.31% as Fastly, Roblox Lose Ground
February 21, 2022

The CE100 slipped by 3.31% last week with players such as Fastly and Roblox losing more than a quarter of their stock value. In this week’s update, PYMNTS takes an assessment of the forces driving the shifts in the index and what’s to come.

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Today in the Connected Economy: Parking Operators Trying to Combat QR Code Fraud; Trax, Raistone...
February 18, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Massmart enhances eCommerce offerings in South Africa thanks to a partnership with Mastercard, and Nepal becomes the first country outside India to utilize its UPI system. Also, the travel industry is among the latest to embrace buy now, pay later...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon, Visa Reach Truce; Delta Launches BNPL Offering With AmEx
February 17, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Amazon and Visa end their monthslong battle over card fees, and Delta lets travelers buy now, pay later with the help of American Express. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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NVIDIA’s Q4 Shows Connected Economy’s Demand for Chips Outstrips Supply
February 17, 2022

NVIDIA’s latest quarterly results show a microcosm of the connected economy, pointing toward new and emerging activities that are bringing people, businesses and devices together. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Report: Remote is How Two-Thirds of US Professionals Now Work
February 17, 2022

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