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.

Highest Grocery Inflation in 40 Years has Consumers Running to Big-Name Brands
Highest Grocery Inflation in 40 Years has Consumers Running to Big-Name Brands
March 11, 2022  |  Retail

Food prices are soaring the quickest they have since the early ’80s. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Thursday...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Instacart Offers Support to Pickers
Today in the Connected Economy: Instacart Offers Support to Pickers
March 10, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Instacart rolls out new features designed to help its in-store pickers, while Visa and MFG team up to provide contactless...

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Android Update Includes Parking Payments by Voice
Android Update Includes Parking Payments by Voice
March 10, 2022  |  Technology

Google has rolled out several new features and updates across its suite of products, including the addition of voice payment capabilities for parking by saying,...

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What’s Next in the Connected Economy? VTEX CEO Says Conversational Commerce
What’s Next in the Connected Economy? VTEX CEO Says Conversational Commerce
March 10, 2022  |  Connected Economy

If you think the past two years were intense, your perspective might be due for a reset soon. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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New Debit Rules Pose Security Hoops for Banks — and Enterprises They Serve
New Debit Rules Pose Security Hoops for Banks — and Enterprises They Serve
March 10, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

“Payments fraud isn’t localized to just one industry or one business — it’s widespread and pervasive. The fraudsters are only getting more creative,” Paramita Bhattacharjee,...

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Delivery Solutions Signs Walmart GoLocal as Last-Mile Partner
Delivery Solutions Signs Walmart GoLocal as Last-Mile Partner
March 09, 2022  |  Partnerships

Delivery and fulfillment firm Delivery Solutions has announced that Walmart’s GoLocal service is joining its platform as a last-mile delivery provider, according to a Wednesday...

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Ryder Creates One-Stop Shop for Buying, Insuring Used Commercial Vehicles
Ryder Creates One-Stop Shop for Buying, Insuring Used Commercial Vehicles
March 09, 2022  |  Retail

Buyers of used commercial vehicles were often on their own when it came to finding insurance for the vehicle. At best, they could hope that...

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Adyen: Platforms Help Online Merchants Borrow the Best of In-Store Experience
Adyen: Platforms Help Online Merchants Borrow the Best of In-Store Experience
March 09, 2022  |  Retail

It’s happening behind the scenes and before our eyes. Checkout is changing fast. But some would argue it isn’t changing fast enough to keep up...

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For Smoother Cash Flow and Easier Month End Closes, Payment APIs Might Be the Trick
For Smoother Cash Flow and Easier Month End Closes, Payment APIs Might Be the Trick
March 09, 2022  |  API

The push toward payments digitization traces its roots to the 1970s, beginning with the Automated Clearing House — the first real attempt to create a...

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