Connected Economy

The innovations in technology, connected devices, software, payments and cellular technology make it possible for people and businesses to connect with each other and do business via any device, an in any digital or physical location safely, securely, and in real time. This integration of the digital and physical worlds will transform the economy across the ten pillars that today represent its key cornerstones – pillars that are already experiencing the impact of disruptive innovation as new blended, digital-first experience-driven ecosystems are now taking shape.

CHNGNetwork: Where the Next Version of the Economy Is Being Written
CHNGNetwork: Where the Next Version of the Economy Is Being Written
October 27, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The next version of the global economy is being written. Every so often, there are moments when you can feel that the ground beneath us...

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The Prompt Economy Has Arrived. Now Comes the Hard Part
The Prompt Economy Has Arrived. Now Comes the Hard Part
October 27, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

One of the most compelling updates this week came from a Harvard Business Review article “Designing a Successful Agentic AI System.” Its authors argue that...

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i2c Certified by Visa as First Global Issuer Processor for Click to Pay
i2c Certified by Visa as First Global Issuer Processor for Click to Pay
October 22, 2025  |  Digital Payments

Global financial technology company i2c Inc. announced in a Wednesday (Oct. 22) press release that it achieved certification from Visa for global enablement of Click...

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JPMorgan, Citi Lead 1.9% CE 100 Gain With Tokenization Push
JPMorgan, Citi Lead 1.9% CE 100 Gain With Tokenization Push
October 20, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Earnings season is officially underway, as big banks and American Express weighed in on the latest quarter, painting a picture of resilient consumer spending and...

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The Weekender: Smart Home Edition, Where Even the Bird Feeder Slides Into Your DMs
The Weekender: Smart Home Edition, Where Even the Bird Feeder Slides Into Your DMs
October 18, 2025  |  The Weekender

If you feel like the connected economy has crept from your living room to your litter box, you’re not wrong. The smart home has gone...

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AWS Turns AI Agents Into a Workhorse as Nvidia Sees a Threat
AWS Turns AI Agents Into a Workhorse as Nvidia Sees a Threat
October 13, 2025  |  Connected Economy

It’s hard to get in and out of a conversation with a friend or even take a cursory look at a mainstream news source these...

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Cloud-Native Payments Let Banks Treat Data Like Rocket Fuel
Cloud-Native Payments Let Banks Treat Data Like Rocket Fuel
September 26, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

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Green Dot Says Speed, Not Swag, Wins Customer Loyalty
Green Dot Says Speed, Not Swag, Wins Customer Loyalty
September 23, 2025  |  Retail

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Blue Water Bets $50M That Big Ships Will Go Driverless Too
Blue Water Bets $50M That Big Ships Will Go Driverless Too
September 08, 2025  |  Connected Economy

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