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.

Today in the Connected Economy: Google Unveils New Medical Appointment Tool
Today in the Connected Economy: Google Unveils New Medical Appointment Tool
March 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Google’s annual Check Up event showcases a new tool designed to make scheduling doctors’ appointments easier. Get the Full Story...

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Alviere Partners With Coinbase to Bring Crypto Services to Customers
Alviere Partners With Coinbase to Bring Crypto Services to Customers
March 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Embedded finance company Alviere is bringing cryptocurrency services to its HIVE platform via a partnership with Coinbase Prime, according to a Thursday (March 24) press...

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Online Sellers Needing Capital Turn to FinTech Lenders Who Know the Terrain
Online Sellers Needing Capital Turn to FinTech Lenders Who Know the Terrain
March 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Think back not too many years ago to when thousands of people were becoming online sellers, opening storefronts with online marketplaces and seeking growth capital...

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Report: Digital Engagement Across US Is a Regional Affair — and the West Coast Leads
Report: Digital Engagement Across US Is a Regional Affair — and the West Coast Leads
March 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

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Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Rolls out First State ID for Its Wallet
Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Rolls out First State ID for Its Wallet
March 23, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Apple makes it easier for travelers in Arizona to show their identification, while Visa and DoorDash make it easier for...

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5G, eSIM Turn Cars Into Cellphones, WiFi Hotspots
5G, eSIM Turn Cars Into Cellphones, WiFi Hotspots
March 23, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Making and receiving phone calls, streaming content, downloading software updates and serving as WiFi hotspot for other devices will increasingly be done by cars —...

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VR/AR Firm Mode MetaStudios Unveils B2B Metaverse Platform
VR/AR Firm Mode MetaStudios Unveils B2B Metaverse Platform
March 23, 2022  |  Metaverse

Mode MetaStudios, a Florida company designing virtual reality and augmented reality solutions for the B2B eCommerce space, has launched a platform where manufacturers can sell...

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Mobile Solutions Help Truckers Ditch Fleet Checks, Focus on Driving
Mobile Solutions Help Truckers Ditch Fleet Checks, Focus on Driving
March 23, 2022  |  B2B Payments

When truckers roll into a warehouse, they might find that they must pay $150 to get their trailers unloaded. If they don’t want to front...

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Toss, GoTo Compete With Grab for Super App Supremacy in SE Asia
Toss, GoTo Compete With Grab for Super App Supremacy in SE Asia
March 23, 2022  |  Connected Economy

In the age of the super app, especially in South Korea, competition is ramping for top of mind, top of wallet — and the chance...

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