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.

Big Brands and Small Details Drive Amazon’s Apparel Dominance
Big Brands and Small Details Drive Amazon’s Apparel Dominance
August 29, 2025  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

Is that Amazon you’re wearing? If you shop for clothes in the U.S., the odds keep improving that the answer is yes. Get the Full Story...

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Why 41% of Consumers Stick to Basic Tech While 10% Push the Limits
Why 41% of Consumers Stick to Basic Tech While 10% Push the Limits
August 28, 2025  |  Digital Payments

When it comes to connected technology, consumers don’t move in lockstep. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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10 Years Later, Platforms Still Define the Connected Economy
10 Years Later, Platforms Still Define the Connected Economy
August 27, 2025  |  Connected Economy

In 2016, David Evans and Richard Schmalensee published the Harvard Business School Press book, Matchmakers: The New Economics of Multisided Platforms. The book explained what...

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Via Bets on Connected Transit as It Heads to IPO
Via Bets on Connected Transit as It Heads to IPO
August 15, 2025  |  IPO

The modernization of transportation isn’t just about the shiny new buses or autonomous pilot. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Shopify’s Surge, Peloton’s Pivot Keep CE 100 in Growth Mode
Shopify’s Surge, Peloton’s Pivot Keep CE 100 in Growth Mode
August 11, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The earnings reports continue to roll in, and for the past week, quarterly revenues and management commentary about the state of lending and spending were...

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LendingClub Gains 21% While CE 100 Index Struggles
LendingClub Gains 21% While CE 100 Index Struggles
August 04, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The Connected Economy 100 index had a tough week, losing 4.2% percent across all pillars except “eat.” While the index was down overall due to...

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Coursera Rally Powers CE 100 Index 2% Higher After Earnings
Coursera Rally Powers CE 100 Index 2% Higher After Earnings
July 28, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Coursera’s significant post-earnings surge helped set the stage for a broad-based rally in the CE 100 Index. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Google Adds AI-Powered Local Business Calling to Search
Google Adds AI-Powered Local Business Calling to Search
July 16, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Google is expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities in Search by rolling out a new, free feature that lets it call local businesses on the user’s...

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CE 100 Index Surges 2.8% as Olo Jumps on $2B Acquisition by Thoma Bravo
CE 100 Index Surges 2.8% as Olo Jumps on $2B Acquisition by Thoma Bravo
July 07, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Call it a case of pre-July 4 fireworks.  The CE 100 Index gained 2.8% in a week shortened by the national holiday.  All pillars posted...

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