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.

US Standards for EV Chargers Would Require Contactless Payments
US Standards for EV Chargers Would Require Contactless Payments
June 10, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

Electric vehicle (EV) public charging stations installed using funds provided by the federal government’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) may be required to include contactless payment...

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BOE: UK Banks Need to Show They Can Fail ‘Safely’
BOE: UK Banks Need to Show They Can Fail ‘Safely’
June 10, 2022  |  emea

Three of the U.K.’s biggest lenders need to do more to show they could fail without harming customers and taxpayers, the Bank of England (BOE)...

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Google Expands Verification for Financial Services Ads
Google Expands Verification for Financial Services Ads
June 10, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

In an effort to combat fraud in advertising, Google has expanded its verification program for financial services advertisers to new countries and markets. Get the...

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Social Commerce Takes a Giant Step as Entertainment Melds With Entrepreneurship
Social Commerce Takes a Giant Step as Entertainment Melds With Entrepreneurship
June 10, 2022  |  Social Commerce

As social commerce evolves into a serious contender, eCommerce and social media platforms are partnering to create new online experiences where entertainment triggers a sale....

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Google to Invest $1.2B on LatAm Digital Economy
Google to Invest $1.2B on LatAm Digital Economy
June 09, 2022  |  Google

Google said Thursday (June 9) it would invest $1.2 billion in Latin America to promote the region’s digital transformation and economic development. Get the Full...

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How the World Pays: Digital Transformation’s Long Road Ahead
How the World Pays: Digital Transformation’s Long Road Ahead
June 09, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The progression of how the world pays in the wake of a jarring pandemic digital shift shows how far we’ve come — and how far...

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Industry Watchers Predict Crypto Battle for Survival Ahead
Industry Watchers Predict Crypto Battle for Survival Ahead
June 09, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

A shakeout is coming to the roughly 19,000 cryptocurrencies battling for a piece of the blockchain pie, according to industry insiders like Ripple CEO Brad...

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App-Controlled Barriers Pave Way for VIP Parking Without Cones
App-Controlled Barriers Pave Way for VIP Parking Without Cones
June 09, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Providing a VIP experience for customers starts before they step foot in a store, restaurant or venue. If the process can be streamlined, so much...

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Payroll Demands Could Boost Business Case for Real-Time Payments
Payroll Demands Could Boost Business Case for Real-Time Payments
June 09, 2022  |  Payment Methods

We’re moving towards the day when all payments – corporate payments especially – will be done instantly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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