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 and Walmart Look to Soothe Customers, Vendors, Employees, Investors

Amazon and Walmart Look to Soothe Customers, Vendors, Employees, Investors
Amazon and Walmart Look to Soothe Customers, Vendors, Employees, Investors
November 04, 2022  |  Retail

They say “never judge a book by its cover,” but the same logic clearly does not apply to evaluating companies’ stock prices. That is especially true...

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Why It’s Time for the Connected Healthcare Wallet
Why It’s Time for the Connected Healthcare Wallet
November 04, 2022  |  Mobile

Administrations come and go promising healthcare reform, but it’s nimble and creative FinTechs that are making it happen, creating connected digital ecosystems that add value...

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57% of Consumers Use Digital Apps and Wearables to Monitor Their Health
57% of Consumers Use Digital Apps and Wearables to Monitor Their Health
November 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Consumers are getting more comfortable by the quarter with digital wearables that track vital signs and health signals and share them with apps and platforms...

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Burger King Adds Drive-Thrus Despite Hazy Future of the Channel
Burger King Adds Drive-Thrus Despite Hazy Future of the Channel
November 03, 2022  |  QSR & Mobile

Burger King parent company Restaurant Brands International says it plans to sharply increase its drive-thrus in a bid to boost sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Supply Chain Platform project44 Raises $80M and Delays Potential IPO
Supply Chain Platform project44 Raises $80M and Delays Potential IPO
November 03, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Supply chain visibility platform project44 has raised $80 million in a funding round and said it would use the new capital to work toward several...

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Grocery Store Food Halls Tread on Restaurant Turf to Customers’ Delight
Grocery Store Food Halls Tread on Restaurant Turf to Customers’ Delight
November 02, 2022  |  Retail

Kroger, the United States’ leading pure-play grocer, is expanding its in-store virtual restaurants as grocery retailers expand their prepared meal options to remain competitive with...

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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  |  Cybersecurity

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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