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.

Tech Platforms Help Lawyers Catch Up With Flexible Work Trend
Tech Platforms Help Lawyers Catch Up With Flexible Work Trend
October 31, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Whether it’s working with major law firms or big companies, most LegalTech startups have prioritized the business-to-business (B2B) aspect of the sector, leading to significant...

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Amazon Versus Walmart Study Shows Who’s Winning Consumer Retail Spend
Amazon Versus Walmart Study Shows Who’s Winning Consumer Retail Spend
October 28, 2022  |  Retail

Retail behemoths Amazon and Walmart have become the two fiercest competitors for consumers’ retail spending. While the proliferation of mobile devices, apps and payment technologies...

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Mars Taps Item-Level Receipt Data with Loyalty Partnership
Mars Taps Item-Level Receipt Data with Loyalty Partnership
October 28, 2022  |  Retail

In an effort to better understand how consumers are buying its products, candymaker Mars has announced a new partnership with consumer rewards app Fetch to offer points...

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TikTok Moves Beyond Video With New Gaming Feature
TikTok Moves Beyond Video With New Gaming Feature
October 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

TikTok is making its first foray beyond the world of short-form video by adding a gaming function to its platform. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Digital Wallets More Popular at Doctor’s Office Than the Mall
Digital Wallets More Popular at Doctor’s Office Than the Mall
October 27, 2022  |  Healthcare

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Slumping Confidence + Rising Labor Costs = Trouble on Main Street
Slumping Confidence + Rising Labor Costs = Trouble on Main Street
October 25, 2022  |  SMBs

There are economic cycles, there are business cycles and sometimes there are vicious cycles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Coca-Cola Leverages Grab’s Super App to Drive Digital Sales
Coca-Cola Leverages Grab’s Super App to Drive Digital Sales
October 25, 2022  |  Earnings

As Coca-Cola looks to drive omnichannel engagement, the brand is seeing its partnership with Singapore-based super app Grab yield higher digital sales and at-home consumption....

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Modernizing the Smokestack Economy With BNPL and Industrial Marketplaces
Modernizing the Smokestack Economy With BNPL and Industrial Marketplaces
October 25, 2022  |  B2B Payments

The process of getting rid of paper invoices and checks may not be new, but the drive to solve this old problem is generating some...

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Real-Time Payments Are Ready, But Much of the World Isn’t
Real-Time Payments Are Ready, But Much of the World Isn’t
October 25, 2022  |  B2B Payments

The cost, time and experience upgrade that digital payments promise cross-border senders and receivers may be crystal clear to some, but it hasn’t happened yet....

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