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.

Uber’s Grocery Investments Boost Platform-Wide Engagement
Uber’s Grocery Investments Boost Platform-Wide Engagement
November 01, 2022  |  Delivery

Early results show that Uber’s investments in its grocery offerings are paying off, by both driving adoption and strengthening the platform’s cross-vertical engagement, company executives...

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Putting One-Time Passwords Out to Pasture
Putting One-Time Passwords Out to Pasture
November 01, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The one-time password — OTP for short — was an ingenious cybersecurity stopgap that worked for a while. But fraud never sleeps, and they’ve cracked...

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CPG Giants Use Digital Commerce to Pump New Life Into Old Brands
CPG Giants Use Digital Commerce to Pump New Life Into Old Brands
October 31, 2022  |  Retail

Consumers are increasingly looking to get as many of their needs as possible met online, and brands that fail to adapt risk falling behind. Consumer-packaged...

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From Land Sales to Health Records Governments Embrace Blockchain
From Land Sales to Health Records Governments Embrace Blockchain
October 31, 2022  |  Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

Blockchain real estate tech firm Propy is now recording property sales and recording title and escrow documents on NFTs and well as standard blockchain transactions....

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EU Retailers Leverage AdTech Innovations, Data to Deliver Tailored Customer Experiences
EU Retailers Leverage AdTech Innovations, Data to Deliver Tailored Customer Experiences
October 31, 2022  |  Retail

Thanks to a combination of real-world and online advertising assets that reach an audience of millions, retailers like Dutch multinational retail group Ahold Delhaize, which...

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Singapore Tests Programmable Money as CBDC Alternative
Singapore Tests Programmable Money as CBDC Alternative
October 31, 2022  |  CBDC

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and DBS Bank are running a trial of tokenized Singapore dollars that can be programmed for specific uses and allow merchants...

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Rising Card Delinquencies Fuel Demand for Debt Consolidation Loans
Rising Card Delinquencies Fuel Demand for Debt Consolidation Loans
October 31, 2022  |  Earnings

In navigating the credit cycle, in getting ready for what comes next, prudence is the best policy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Restaurants Outpace Aggregators 2-to-1 in Online Ordering
Restaurants Outpace Aggregators 2-to-1 in Online Ordering
October 31, 2022  |  Delivery

In the battle for digital orders, restaurants are way ahead of third-party aggregators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Snap Jumps 30% Leading CE100’s 4% Gain
Snap Jumps 30% Leading CE100’s 4% Gain
October 31, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Despite a few fizzles, post-earnings relief rallies drove a spate of double-digit percentage point swings and dominated the ConnectedEconomy 100 Index’s performance over the past...

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