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.

Demand for Amazon, Google’s Cloud Offerings Spotlights Connected Economy’s Unstoppable Rise

Demand for Amazon, Google’s Cloud Offerings Spotlights Connected Economy’s Unstoppable Rise
Demand for Amazon, Google’s Cloud Offerings Spotlights Connected Economy’s Unstoppable Rise
July 29, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

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Hertz Gets Boost From Tech Investments, Travel Rebound
Hertz Gets Boost From Tech Investments, Travel Rebound
July 29, 2022  |  Earnings

As Hertz Global Holdings continues transitioning its fleet of Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty rental cars to connected cars, it’s learning that the technology is delivering...

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Female Entrepreneurs Poised for Boost From New Tech, Regulation, Interest in ESG
Female Entrepreneurs Poised for Boost From New Tech, Regulation, Interest in ESG
July 29, 2022  |  Startups

Female-led companies made meaningful gains in 2021, but the work of using digital technology to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs is just starting...

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South Korea Schools the World in How to Monetize via In-Game Payments
South Korea Schools the World in How to Monetize via In-Game Payments
July 29, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The connected nation that brought us “Squid Game” is a video gamer’s paradise, showing other nations and companies how to regulate and monetize gaming for...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Mastercard Names New BNPL Partners
Today in the Connected Economy: Mastercard Names New BNPL Partners
July 28, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Mastercard names a number of new partners to its buy now, pay later program, Mastercard Installments. Get the Full Story...

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Mastercard Results Detail Spending ‘Shift’ by Consumers Amid Inflation
Mastercard Results Detail Spending ‘Shift’ by Consumers Amid Inflation
July 28, 2022  |  Earnings

It’s becoming a familiar theme — the U.S. consumer is resilient, and spending is buoyant and of course, the wild card is how long it...

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Inflation Redefines ‘Value’ at McDonald’s, Other Fast Food Chains
Inflation Redefines ‘Value’ at McDonald’s, Other Fast Food Chains
July 28, 2022  |  Economy

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As Jack Ma Gives up Ant Control, the Super App Now ‘Belongs’ to the Government
As Jack Ma Gives up Ant Control, the Super App Now ‘Belongs’ to the Government
July 28, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The government gets the super app — at least in China — and a fulcrum upon which it can shape the nonbank financial services ecosystem....

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