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.

UAE Targets ‘Hyperscale’ Cloud Computing to Boost Digital Economy

UAE Targets ‘Hyperscale’ Cloud Computing to Boost Digital Economy
UAE Targets ‘Hyperscale’ Cloud Computing to Boost Digital Economy
January 08, 2023  |  Connected Economy

A new cloud business group in Dubai points to the growth of high-tech industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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More Than 1 in 10 Main Street Small Businesses Say No to Digital Innovation
More Than 1 in 10 Main Street Small Businesses Say No to Digital Innovation
January 06, 2023  |  SMBs

Despite macro headwinds, a small percentage of SMBs don’t plan to use tech to improve margins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Automakers Monetize Car-Level Data as Connected Economy Revs Up
Automakers Monetize Car-Level Data as Connected Economy Revs Up
January 06, 2023  |  Connected Economy

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Amazon and Walmart Lead Retail Industry Shift to Returns and Results
Amazon and Walmart Lead Retail Industry Shift to Returns and Results
January 06, 2023  |  Retail

While early industry-wide readings on retail sales range from record high to essentially flat if 7% inflation is factored in, fears of a fourth-quarter washout amid a glut of...

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How Farmers Use Big Data Networks to Keep Food Prices Lower
How Farmers Use Big Data Networks to Keep Food Prices Lower
January 06, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Supply chain shocks dominate the headlines — and nowhere is the impact of disruption and inflation more apparent than in food prices. Get the Full...

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23% of Single-Income Households More Likely to Struggle Paying Bills
23% of Single-Income Households More Likely to Struggle Paying Bills
January 05, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

When trying to manage the inflated prices of 2023, two paychecks are better than one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Coinbase $100M Fine Highlights Crypto Industry’s Gaps and US Regulatory Strengths
Coinbase $100M Fine Highlights Crypto Industry’s Gaps and US Regulatory Strengths
January 05, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

 Recent regulatory action against U.S.-based Coinbase underscores that crypto is reaching a post-FTX inflection point. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Savings Accounts Play Larger Role in Bank vs Neobank Battle
Savings Accounts Play Larger Role in Bank vs Neobank Battle
January 05, 2023  |  Banking

Banks risk losing customers to neobanks — and a key battleground may lie with savings accounts.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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