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.

Real-Time Data, Real-Time Decisions: The CFO’s New Reality

Real-Time Data, Real-Time Decisions: The CFO’s New Reality
Real-Time Data, Real-Time Decisions: The CFO’s New Reality
January 01, 2025  |  CFO

In an increasingly unpredictable global economy, the roles of chief financial officers (CFOs) and treasurers have evolved beyond traditional bookkeeping and balance sheets. Get the...

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To Know What’s Next in Payments, First Look Back
To Know What’s Next in Payments, First Look Back
December 31, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

As we wrap up 2024, PYMNTS’ “What’s Next in Payments” series has provided insights from industry leaders on the current and future state of play...

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From Omnichannel to Open Banking: PYMNTS’ Most Quotable Quotes of 2024
From Omnichannel to Open Banking: PYMNTS’ Most Quotable Quotes of 2024
December 31, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Here at PYMNTS our main focus is exactly what the name says. But to our CEO Karen Webster’s credit, she saw that the digital shift...

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Xerox Surges on Lexmark Deal but Can’t Budge CE 100 Index
Xerox Surges on Lexmark Deal but Can’t Budge CE 100 Index
December 30, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index barely budged in a shortened trading week that left only two more days of stock market action for 2024. Get the...

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What 2024’s Worst Cyberattacks Say About Security in 2025
What 2024’s Worst Cyberattacks Say About Security in 2025
December 27, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity took center stage in 2024 as some of the most sophisticated and damaging attacks in history underscored the vulnerabilities of an increasingly digital operating...

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Thryv Adds Reporting Capabilities to Small Business Software Platform
Thryv Adds Reporting Capabilities to Small Business Software Platform
December 27, 2024  |  SMBs

Thryv added new reporting capabilities to its small business software platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Beyond the Buzzword: Why Really Big Data Still Matters
Beyond the Buzzword: Why Really Big Data Still Matters
December 23, 2024  |  Big Data

Big data once topped every corporate wish list, right next to “digital transformation” and “innovation.” While the buzz has faded, the massive data processing revolution...

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Retail Retreat: Shopify’s Checkout Woes Lead ‘Shop’ Pillar Drop in CE100 Index
Retail Retreat: Shopify’s Checkout Woes Lead ‘Shop’ Pillar Drop in CE100 Index
December 23, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Go figure. During the most intense shopping season of the year, the “Shop” pillar of the Connected Economy 100 went down 3.7% last week. It...

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