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.

Amazon Gives Alexa a New Voice to Grow User Base
Amazon Gives Alexa a New Voice to Grow User Base
November 09, 2022  |  Retail

In a bid to capture the voice commerce users of tomorrow, Amazon has rolled out a suite of new features in its Alexa ecosystem, including...

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New Jobs for Better Wages Not a Panacea for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households
New Jobs for Better Wages Not a Panacea for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households
November 09, 2022  |  Economy

The household economics of 2022 continues to confound, as consumers who are fearful of recession and whose wages are also not keeping pace with inflation...

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GoodRx Turns to Data to Rebuild Customer Base
GoodRx Turns to Data to Rebuild Customer Base
November 08, 2022  |  Healthcare

Pharmaceutical price-shopping platform GoodRx is looking to leverage its user data in a bid to drive engagement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Zoom to Launch Virtual Co-Working Space and AI Chatbot
Zoom to Launch Virtual Co-Working Space and AI Chatbot
November 08, 2022  |  Gig Economy

With people’s work habits continuing to evolve, Zoom has debuted features the video conferencing platform says are designed to improve the modern work experience. Get the Full...

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Prove Names FIS Exec Nicole Jass as CPO and Twilio’s Scott Bonnell as CRO
Prove Names FIS Exec Nicole Jass as CPO and Twilio’s Scott Bonnell as CRO
November 08, 2022  |  Personnel

Digital identity company Prove Identity has added two new members to its executive team to meet what it says is a rising demand for identity...

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Report: TikTok Shuffles US Leadership as It Grows eCommerce and Games
Report: TikTok Shuffles US Leadership as It Grows eCommerce and Games
November 08, 2022  |  Personnel

Facing the same declines in digital advertising faced by its rivals Meta and Snap, social media platform TikTok has reportedly made several changes in the...

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Subscription Merchants Battle Churn With Value and New Features
Subscription Merchants Battle Churn With Value and New Features
November 08, 2022  |  Retail

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Party City Says Halloween Sales at ‘Lower End of Expectations’
Party City Says Halloween Sales at ‘Lower End of Expectations’
November 08, 2022  |  Retail

Consumers purchased Halloween decorations at a lukewarm rate in October and retailer Party City expects that to continue for the rest of the year.  Get...

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Item-Level Data Helps Gen Zs Build Financial Literacy While Saving Money
Item-Level Data Helps Gen Zs Build Financial Literacy While Saving Money
November 08, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Inflation is at multi-decade highs, forcing us to scrutinize where every dollar is going and how to stretch those dollars as far as possible. Get...

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