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.

Next-Gen Platforms Put Car Buyers in Control of Process

Next-Gen Platforms Put Car Buyers in Control of Process
Next-Gen Platforms Put Car Buyers in Control of Process
July 12, 2022  |  Transportation

Different consumers like to shop for cars in different ways, but they all have one thing in common: they want to do the shopping on...

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Instacart, Uber, Others Turn to Driver Perks to Combat Capacity Constraints
Instacart, Uber, Others Turn to Driver Perks to Combat Capacity Constraints
July 11, 2022  |  Delivery

As driver labor challenges persist, delivery services are challenged to work harder to attract and retain the gig workers that make their model possible, or...

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AgriTech Market Vegrow Raises $25M for Expansion
AgriTech Market Vegrow Raises $25M for Expansion
July 11, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Vegrow, a B2B AgriTech fruit marketplace based in Bengaluru, India, has raised $25 million in a Series B funding round. Get the Full Story Complete...

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One Demographic Could Make or Break Amazon Prime Day This Year
One Demographic Could Make or Break Amazon Prime Day This Year
July 11, 2022  |  Retail

Youth, goes that somewhat head-scratching saying, belongs to the young. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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CE100 Index Surges 5% as BNPL Stocks Deliver Strong Gains
CE100 Index Surges 5% as BNPL Stocks Deliver Strong Gains
July 11, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Up, up and …. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Elon Musk Scraps $44B Deal to Buy Twitter
Elon Musk Scraps $44B Deal to Buy Twitter
July 09, 2022  |  News

Deal or no deal? Apparently, the deal is a no, if Elon Musk has his way about his planned $44 billion purchase of the social...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Volkswagen, Comdata Launch Fleet Management Card
Today in the Connected Economy: Volkswagen, Comdata Launch Fleet Management Card
July 08, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Volkswagen partners with payment processor and fleet fuel card issuer Comdata to improve fleet management operations. Plus, digital, on-demand, convenience...

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Waitr Partners With Burq to Grow Delivery Capabilities
Waitr Partners With Burq to Grow Delivery Capabilities
July 08, 2022  |  Delivery

On-demand delivery app Waitr has launched a partnership with software logistics delivery provider Burq to drive expansion as Waitr grows from food-only into a broader...

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