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.

Google, Mercedes-Benz Pact Spotlights How AI Can Drive Connected Car’s Evolution

Google, Mercedes-Benz Pact Spotlights How AI Can Drive Connected Car’s Evolution
Google, Mercedes-Benz Pact Spotlights How AI Can Drive Connected Car’s Evolution
February 27, 2023  |  Commerce Connected

Artificial intelligence (AI) may help drive the connected car’s journey from concept to fully-fleshed reality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Farfetch Aims to be at Center of Luxury Brands’ Shift to Digital
Farfetch Aims to be at Center of Luxury Brands’ Shift to Digital
February 27, 2023  |  Retail

Luxury retail marketplace Farfetch is facing the same inventory and macroeconomic headwinds as other players in the sector but is pushing forward with plans to...

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Travel and Transportation Drive 14% Rise in Consumer Use of Digital Tools
Travel and Transportation Drive 14% Rise in Consumer Use of Digital Tools
February 27, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Consumer engagement in the connected economy continues to gain ground, as new PYMNTS research found the use of apps and platforms posted double-digit increases in...

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Domino’s Post-Earnings Plummet Drives CE100 Index Lower by 4.2%
Domino’s Post-Earnings Plummet Drives CE100 Index Lower by 4.2%
February 27, 2023  |  Investments

The CE 100 slipped 4.2%, as the “Eat” sector helped lead all pillars lower, down 7.3%  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Meta Offers Resources to Researchers Working in AI
Meta Offers Resources to Researchers Working in AI
February 24, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Meta is offering access to resources that will help researchers working in artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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For Amazon and Walmart, It’s a Battle of Price, Convenience and the Right Stuff
For Amazon and Walmart, It’s a Battle of Price, Convenience and the Right Stuff
February 24, 2023  |  Retail

The battle between the top two retailers has never been more digital, and by all accounts, that shift will only increase. Get the Full Story...

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Opendoor Leads Decliners as FinTech IPO Index Sheds 4.4%
Opendoor Leads Decliners as FinTech IPO Index Sheds 4.4%
February 23, 2023  |  IPO

The FinTech IPO Index was down 4.4% heading into the last few trading days of February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Germany’s Digital Transformation Stutters as Consumers Pull Back on Spending
Germany’s Digital Transformation Stutters as Consumers Pull Back on Spending
February 23, 2023  |  Connected Economy

PYMNTS’ December ConnectedEconomy™ Index, “How the World Does Digital,” found that in Germany, weaker overall retail demand drove fewer online transactions in Q3. In fact,...

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