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.

CUs Put New Twist on Old Credit Cards to Offer Instant, Digital Loans
CUs Put New Twist on Old Credit Cards to Offer Instant, Digital Loans
May 05, 2022  |  Credit Unions

As stimulus checks and tax breaks were sent out to individuals and families throughout the pandemic, consumers banked the payments. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Meta Unveils Diversity-Focused Small Business Tools
Today in the Connected Economy: Meta Unveils Diversity-Focused Small Business Tools
May 04, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Meta rolls out a series of tools to help Black and Hispanic-owned small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Meanwhile, Mastercard works...

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The Data Point: 61% of US Shoppers Gravitate to Basics as Inflation Presses Down
The Data Point: 61% of US Shoppers Gravitate to Basics as Inflation Presses Down
May 04, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Diligently tracking the movements and metrics of consumers in the connected economy, we’ve identified four important new consumer personas and facts about their buying behaviors....

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Today in the Connected Economy: Dish Taps Samsung for 5G Products
Today in the Connected Economy: Dish Taps Samsung for 5G Products
May 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Samsung makes a deal with Dish to sell equipment for its soon-to-launch American 5G network. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Jamestown, BitPay Partner on Crypto Rent Payments
Today in the Connected Economy: Jamestown, BitPay Partner on Crypto Rent Payments
May 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, real estate management firm Jamestown teams up with BitPay to accept cryptocurrency-based rent payments. Plus, Fingerprint Cards and Transcorp collaborate...

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EU Digital Chief Vestager: Big Tech Should Help Pay Telecom Bill
EU Digital Chief Vestager: Big Tech Should Help Pay Telecom Bill
May 02, 2022  |  Big Tech

Google, Meta, Netflix and other tech firms may have to pay some of the cost of Europe’s telecom network, the European Commission’s Margrethe Vestager said...

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Data Point: Nearly 50% of Activities Comprising the CE Index Are Not Commerce Related
Data Point: Nearly 50% of Activities Comprising the CE Index Are Not Commerce Related
May 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

We begin to think buying and selling are the main point of digital transformation, while payments and commerce in a broader sense are crucial functions...

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As Telehealth Spike Slows, Providers Seek Innovation to Increase Engagement and New Use Cases
As Telehealth Spike Slows, Providers Seek Innovation to Increase Engagement and New Use Cases
May 02, 2022  |  Healthcare

Telehealth came into its own during the pandemic, safely filling a need while introducing millions to the upside of digital health. With the sense of...

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Connected Car Data Helps Auto Insurers Refine Risk, Provide the Right Price
Connected Car Data Helps Auto Insurers Refine Risk, Provide the Right Price
May 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

To price an auto insurance policy for a family that includes drivers sharing multiple vehicles, insurers often must assess risk by averaging it over the...

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