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.

Are Retailers Better Positioned to Scale Embedded Payments Than Banks?
Are Retailers Better Positioned to Scale Embedded Payments Than Banks?
August 16, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

Embedded payments are high on the list of hot topics in 2022, and as part of the broader embedded finance trend now building, expect to...

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Klarna Strives for Super App Status by Helping UK Customers Track All Online Orders in One Place
Klarna Strives for Super App Status by Helping UK Customers Track All Online Orders in...
August 15, 2022  |  BNPL

Valuations headwinds don’t seem to be slowing down buy now, pay later (BNPL) giant Klarna. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Meta Seeks a Slice of Restaurant Sales
Today in the Connected Economy: Meta Seeks a Slice of Restaurant Sales
August 15, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Meta hopes to tap into the digital food sale trend with an investment in Singapore’s ordering startup Take App. Get...

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Will Walmart, Target, Home Depot Results Reflect Gains From Recent Tech Investments?
Will Walmart, Target, Home Depot Results Reflect Gains From Recent Tech Investments?
August 15, 2022  |  Retail

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Online Car Platforms Busy Retooling in the Connected Economy as Growth Slows
Online Car Platforms Busy Retooling in the Connected Economy as Growth Slows
August 15, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

The stocks of online car companies have been volatile, to say the least. Double-digit swings (up and down) have been the norm over the past...

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What New Data Shows About Why Amazon is Buying iRobot
What New Data Shows About Why Amazon is Buying iRobot
August 15, 2022  |  Amazon Acquisitions

Joe Jones has become something of a household name in the last ten days because of an idea he had in 1989.  Jones is the...

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Banks Must Bundle Up or Lose Customers Who Are Done With Piecemeal Services
Banks Must Bundle Up or Lose Customers Who Are Done With Piecemeal Services
August 15, 2022  |  Banking

In banking, simplicity rules, and financial institutions (FIs) must simplify and consolidate what’s on offer to consumers — lest they lose nearly half of their...

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CE100 Index Adds 3.6% as ‘Fun’ Online Betting Names Gain Double Digits
CE100 Index Adds 3.6% as ‘Fun’ Online Betting Names Gain Double Digits
August 15, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Earnings reports are in full swing on Wall Street, and they dictated the way Connected Economy 100 (CE100™) Index names traded this past week. For...

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Gaming Sales, Engagement Slide as Discretionary Spending Shrinks
Gaming Sales, Engagement Slide as Discretionary Spending Shrinks
August 14, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As gamers return to real-world pursuits and cut spending in the wake of economic woes, gaming companies are in trouble. Get the Full Story Complete...

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