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.

Cashierless Grocery Shopping Expands With Germany’s First Fully Autonomous Store
Cashierless Grocery Shopping Expands With Germany’s First Fully Autonomous Store
December 14, 2022  |  Retail

Trigo and Rewe expand cashierless grocery shopping with Germany’s first fully autonomous store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Middle East Becomes IPO Oasis Amid Cooling Financial Markets
Middle East Becomes IPO Oasis Amid Cooling Financial Markets
December 14, 2022  |  IPO

The Middle East has become a bright spot among financial markets as IPO activity declines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Repayment of PPP Business Loans Threatens Struggling Main Street SMBs
Repayment of PPP Business Loans Threatens Struggling Main Street SMBs
December 14, 2022  |  SMBs

For Main Street SMBs, PPP business loans were once lifelines but now could become anchors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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JPMorgan Payments’ Merchant Acquiring Business Passes $2T Milestone
JPMorgan Payments’ Merchant Acquiring Business Passes $2T Milestone
December 12, 2022  |  Payment Methods

J.P. Morgan Payments’ merchant acquiring business has settled more than $2 trillion globally in 2022.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Grill Maker Weber to Go Private and Get $350M Loan 
Grill Maker Weber to Go Private and Get $350M Loan 
December 12, 2022  |  Retail

Grill maker Weber is to go private with its planned acquisition by BDT Capital Partners.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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AutoNation Moves Into Mobile Car Servicing With $190M RepairSmith Acquisition
AutoNation Moves Into Mobile Car Servicing With $190M RepairSmith Acquisition
December 12, 2022  |  Retail

AutoNation says it will expand its post-sale vehicle service offerings by acquiring mobile car repair platform RepairSmith. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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CE 100 Index Slips as WeWork Plummets 23%
CE 100 Index Slips as WeWork Plummets 23%
December 12, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Recession fears mounted this past week, and stocks tumbled. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Uber and NYC Taxi Commission Clash Over Rate Hikes
Uber and NYC Taxi Commission Clash Over Rate Hikes
December 09, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Uber and New York City’s taxi commission are clashing over the rates the firm must pay drivers.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Colleges Find a Digital Payment Silver Lining Amid Revenue Squeeze
Colleges Find a Digital Payment Silver Lining Amid Revenue Squeeze
December 09, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Colleges face a new financial hurdle: employers dropping degree requirements for prospective hires.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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