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.

B2B Payment Collections Move Into the 21st Century
B2B Payment Collections Move Into the 21st Century
March 16, 2022  |  B2B Payments

At a time of rising demand on the collection side and decreasing ability on the payment side, companies need to keep the cash flowing and...

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Personalized Social Selling Unifies Channels, Drives Higher Conversions
Personalized Social Selling Unifies Channels, Drives Higher Conversions
March 16, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

Omnichannel works well — until someone tries to cross channels. That invisible digital border is where sales and loyalty are being won or lost, and...

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Credit Unions Mix New Tech and Trust to Keep Members From Switching
Credit Unions Mix New Tech and Trust to Keep Members From Switching
March 16, 2022  |  Credit Unions

Trust is the bedrock of all financial relationships, and it’s doubly so for credit unions (CUs). Member faith in these financial institutions (FIs) brought the...

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Zuckerberg: Metaverse-Friendly NFTs Coming Soon to Instagram
Zuckerberg: Metaverse-Friendly NFTs Coming Soon to Instagram
March 15, 2022  |  NFTs

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Today in Food Commerce: Restaurant Robotics Company Announces $81M Series B; Grocery Gains eCommerce Share
Today in Food Commerce: Restaurant Robotics Company Announces $81M Series B; Grocery Gains eCommerce Share
March 15, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, Bear Robotics boosts the total funding for its automated server solutions to $117 million, and data reveal that the share of...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Affirm Boosts Outlook; Stellar Launches Credit Platform; Giift Invests in Xoxoday
Today in the Connected Economy: Affirm Boosts Outlook; Stellar Launches Credit Platform; Giift Invests in...
March 14, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, buy now, payer later (BNPL) firm Affirm boosted its outlook for the year, and said its enterprise partnerships deserve some...

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BNPL Firm Affirm Boosts Outlook, Credits Partnerships Boosting GMV
BNPL Firm Affirm Boosts Outlook, Credits Partnerships Boosting GMV
March 14, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now pay later (BNPL) giant Affirm boosted its business performance outlook for the third quarter and full-year 2022 from its original guidance released on...

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China’s Equities Rout’s Roots Go Beyond COVID, Macro Concerns
China’s Equities Rout’s Roots Go Beyond COVID, Macro Concerns
March 14, 2022  |  International

Perfect storms are gathering in all corners of the globe to roil stocks – no matter where you look. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Walmart Kicks Off Annual Product ‘Gong Show’ With Open Invite to Entrepreneurs
Walmart Kicks Off Annual Product ‘Gong Show’ With Open Invite to Entrepreneurs
March 14, 2022  |  Retail

Walmart on Monday (March 14) opened the application period for its ninth annual Open Call event, a major driver of products and innovation for the...

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