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.

Turning Screen Time Into Seamless, Personalized Shopping: The Future of in-Car Commerce

Turning Screen Time Into Seamless, Personalized Shopping: The Future of in-Car Commerce
Turning Screen Time Into Seamless, Personalized Shopping: The Future of in-Car Commerce
January 31, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Drivers spend an average of 72 minutes per day in their vehicles, according to AiDEN Automotive CEO Niclas Gyllenram, presenting a tantalizing opportunity to turn...

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How AI Agents Usher in Smarter Automation for Enterprises
How AI Agents Usher in Smarter Automation for Enterprises
January 27, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Much of today’s business operations are already automated. Think of processing payroll, software updates and data backup and recovery, among many others. These fall under...

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Retailers Embrace the Power of Hyper-Personalization
Retailers Embrace the Power of Hyper-Personalization
January 27, 2025  |  Retail

In today’s retail environment, hyper-personalized customer experiences are essential for driving digital engagement and customer loyalty. With concerns over fraud and the need to stay...

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CE 100 Index Gains 2.1% as AI Excitement Leads Infrastructure Companies Higher
CE 100 Index Gains 2.1% as AI Excitement Leads Infrastructure Companies Higher
January 27, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The debut of the new presidential administration, the prospect of AI-friendly regulations and related infrastructure investments — and a planned investment of up to $500...

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Retail Pharmacies Rethink Product Lockdowns as Digital Solutions Aim to Fix Security
Retail Pharmacies Rethink Product Lockdowns as Digital Solutions Aim to Fix Security
January 24, 2025  |  Retail

As retail pharmacies like Walgreens move toward ending product lockdowns, the decision reflects a change in consumer behavior and a response to rising security concerns....

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Unlocking the Future of Digital Health at the World Economic Forum
Unlocking the Future of Digital Health at the World Economic Forum
January 24, 2025  |  Healthcare

At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, digital healthcare became a central topic as the sector explores new technologies to improve...

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Open Banking Ltd. to Support UK’s Launch of Variable Recurring Payments
Open Banking Ltd. to Support UK’s Launch of Variable Recurring Payments
January 23, 2025  |  Digital Payments

Two U.K. regulators said Thursday (Jan. 23) that an independent company, Open Banking Limited, will play a key role in advancing the effort to launch...

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Davos ‘Intelligent Age’ Blueprint Highlights B2B Innovation Trajectory
Davos ‘Intelligent Age’ Blueprint Highlights B2B Innovation Trajectory
January 22, 2025  |  B2B Payments

Intelligence abounds in the 2025 B2B landscape. But it still takes some smarts to know how to use it. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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