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 Founder Leading Virtual Restaurants’ Data Push
Uber Founder Leading Virtual Restaurants’ Data Push
October 06, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

In an effort to boost his dark kitchens business, Travis Kalanick is going after restaurant aggregators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Retailers Turn to Inventory Tech and Robotics to Ease Pain of Limited Warehouse Space
Retailers Turn to Inventory Tech and Robotics to Ease Pain of Limited Warehouse Space
October 06, 2022  |  Retail

In retail, speed is a strategic advantage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Metaverse Expansion Includes Concert Series
Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Metaverse Expansion Includes Concert Series
October 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Walmart announced it is getting into the concert business by hosting a music festival inside its new metaverse space. Get...

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Over 90% Smartphone Penetration Creates Different Results in Spain, Italy
Over 90% Smartphone Penetration Creates Different Results in Spain, Italy
October 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Despite topping the PYMNTS ranking for smartphone ownership, the state of digital transformation in Italy and Spain diverges significantly. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Has SWIFT Beaten Crypto to Punch on Cross-Border Payments Interoperability?
Has SWIFT Beaten Crypto to Punch on Cross-Border Payments Interoperability?
October 05, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

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Musk’s Super App Ambitions Face Uphill Battle
Musk’s Super App Ambitions Face Uphill Battle
October 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

In the bid to build a super app, just because you can — or think you can — doesn’t mean you should. Get the Full...

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Behavioral Analytics Balance Experience and Security for BNPL Players
Behavioral Analytics Balance Experience and Security for BNPL Players
October 05, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The recent discovery by Amsterdam-based cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric that criminals are using Android banking trojans to exploit vulnerabilities in BNPL apps to make fraudulent purchases...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Grubhub Expands Offerings With Gopuff
Today in the Connected Economy: Grubhub Expands Offerings With Gopuff
October 04, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, delivery company Grubhub forms a partnership with Gopuff, allowing it to offer more products and giving Gopuff a larger audience....

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Today in the Connected Economy: Peloton’s Parade of Partnerships Continues
Today in the Connected Economy: Peloton’s Parade of Partnerships Continues
October 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Peloton teams with Hilton to put its bikes in 5,400 of the hotel chain’s locations, marking the company’s third partnership...

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