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.
New Data: Why COVID-19 Will Be The Connected Economy’s Inflection Point
New Data: Why COVID-19 Will Be The Connected Economy’s Inflection Point
April 06, 2020  |  Coronavirus

March 11 marked the end of traditional business in the U.S., maybe even the rest of the world – and probably forever. That was the...

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The Light At The End Of The COVID-19 Tunnel
The Light At The End Of The COVID-19 Tunnel
March 19, 2020  |  Coronavirus

It is easy to get a little bit confused when one takes a step back and looks at the unfolding public reaction to the COVID-19...

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Today In Payments: Coronavirus Triggers Crumbling Of China’s Economy; Apple Card Users Get Pass On March Payments
Today In Payments: Coronavirus Triggers Crumbling Of China’s Economy; Apple Card Users Get Pass On...
March 16, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, factory production in China experienced its worst decline in 30 years, and Apple Card users will be allowed to skip March...

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Today In Payments: China Deploys Color-Coded Health Rating App; AmEx Reportedly Used Tactics To Boost SMB Sales
Today In Payments: China Deploys Color-Coded Health Rating App; AmEx Reportedly Used Tactics To Boost...
March 02, 2020  |  News

In today’s top payments news, Alibaba and Ant Financial created an app for the Chinese government to use to track people and their health status,...

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How The Digital World Will Soften The Blow Of The Coronavirus
How The Digital World Will Soften The Blow Of The Coronavirus
March 02, 2020  |  Commerce Connected

Sixty-seven years ago this month, Jonas Salk announced that he had successfully tested a vaccine for polio. Many in the U.S. breathed a huge sigh...

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Intuit’s Credit Karma Deal, Buy Buttons, Restaurant Apps Top This Week’s News
Intuit’s Credit Karma Deal, Buy Buttons, Restaurant Apps Top This Week’s News
February 28, 2020  |  News

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and...

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Today In Payments: Intuit To Buy Credit Karma; JPMorgan To Open UK Digital Bank
Today In Payments: Intuit To Buy Credit Karma; JPMorgan To Open UK Digital Bank
February 24, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, TurboTax creator Intuit is reportedly buying Credit Karma, and JPMorgan Chase is looking to open a digital bank in the U.K....

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The Connected Economy: It’s About Time
The Connected Economy: It’s About Time
February 24, 2020  |  Commerce Connected

One of the most important innovations in history is the pendulum clock, which was invented in 1636 by Christiaan Huygens, a Dutch scientist and founder...

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Mastercard: Why A Truly Connected Economy Needs A New Security Paradigm
Mastercard: Why A Truly Connected Economy Needs A New Security Paradigm
February 07, 2020  |  Internet of Things

Flash back a few years and everyone had one or maybe two connected devices. There were the smartphones we all had, with a heavy sprinkling...

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