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.

Mastercard’s March Retail Sales Data Show War, Inflation Slowed Consumers Less Than Feared
Mastercard’s March Retail Sales Data Show War, Inflation Slowed Consumers Less Than Feared
April 11, 2022  |  Connected Economy

After two years of veering between apocalyptic events punctuated by moments of optimism, it appears that a real recovery is now underway, although high hurdles...

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CE100™ Index: As Q2 Dawns, Platforms Plunge While Healthcare Shows Faint Pulse
CE100™ Index: As Q2 Dawns, Platforms Plunge While Healthcare Shows Faint Pulse
April 11, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Platform stocks, plunging double digits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Grover CFO Says Rent-A-Tech Accelerates Shift to Circular, Sustainable Economy
Grover CFO Says Rent-A-Tech Accelerates Shift to Circular, Sustainable Economy
April 11, 2022  |  Technology

120 million tons per year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Today in the Connected Economy: OmniBiz Helps Nestle, Coke Boost and Track Sales
Today in the Connected Economy: OmniBiz Helps Nestle, Coke Boost and Track Sales
April 08, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Nigeria’s OmniBiz inks deals with brands like Nestle, Kellogs and Coke to help them track and improve their sales in...

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Location-Sharing Features Help App Users Keep in Touch With Friends, Family
Location-Sharing Features Help App Users Keep in Touch With Friends, Family
April 08, 2022  |  Mobile Applications

Continuing its drive to provide monitored security in areas beyond the home, ADT has added location-sharing features and notifications to the mobile safety app it...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Lego, Epic to Build Kid-Friendly Metaverse
Today in the Connected Economy: Lego, Epic to Build Kid-Friendly Metaverse
April 07, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Lego teams up with the creator of Fortnite to build a metaverse that’s family-friendly, while Apple and Dutch payments firm...

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FinTechs Take On ‘Utility’ Role, Keep Commerce Flowing Amid Uncertainty
FinTechs Take On ‘Utility’ Role, Keep Commerce Flowing Amid Uncertainty
April 07, 2022  |  Commerce

FinTechs can be valuable allies in times of crisis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Uber Moves Closer to Super App Territory
Today in the Connected Economy: Uber Moves Closer to Super App Territory
April 06, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Uber takes another step toward becoming a super app by allowing people to book flights, train tickets, rental cars and...

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LOQBOX Teams With Credit.com to Help Consumers Build Credit History
LOQBOX Teams With Credit.com to Help Consumers Build Credit History
April 06, 2022  |  Partnerships

Money management app LOQBOX is partnering with credit monitoring platform Credit.com to help Americans build a credit history, according to a Wednesday (April 6) press...

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