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.

JPMorgan, Citi Lead 1.9% CE 100 Gain With Tokenization Push
JPMorgan, Citi Lead 1.9% CE 100 Gain With Tokenization Push
October 20, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Earnings season is officially underway, as big banks and American Express weighed in on the latest quarter, painting a picture of resilient consumer spending and...

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The Weekender: Smart Home Edition, Where Even the Bird Feeder Slides Into Your DMs
The Weekender: Smart Home Edition, Where Even the Bird Feeder Slides Into Your DMs
October 18, 2025  |  The Weekender

If you feel like the connected economy has crept from your living room to your litter box, you’re not wrong. The smart home has gone...

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AWS Turns AI Agents Into a Workhorse as Nvidia Sees a Threat
AWS Turns AI Agents Into a Workhorse as Nvidia Sees a Threat
October 13, 2025  |  Connected Economy

It’s hard to get in and out of a conversation with a friend or even take a cursory look at a mainstream news source these...

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Cloud-Native Payments Let Banks Treat Data Like Rocket Fuel
Cloud-Native Payments Let Banks Treat Data Like Rocket Fuel
September 26, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

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Green Dot Says Speed, Not Swag, Wins Customer Loyalty
Green Dot Says Speed, Not Swag, Wins Customer Loyalty
September 23, 2025  |  Retail

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Blue Water Bets $50M That Big Ships Will Go Driverless Too
Blue Water Bets $50M That Big Ships Will Go Driverless Too
September 08, 2025  |  Connected Economy

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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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