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.

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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Aging Coupon Business Evolves to Meet Demands of Connected Consumers
Aging Coupon Business Evolves to Meet Demands of Connected Consumers
March 09, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

The old saw is that 50% of advertising and marketing spend is wasted — firms just don’t know which 50%. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon ‘Amps’ up Social Audio
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon ‘Amps’ up Social Audio
March 08, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Amazon unveils Amp, a social mobile audio app designed to compete with Clubhouse, while TrueCar launches TrueCar+, a car buying...

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Workable Exemptions Would Foster SEC, Crypto Collaboration, Says Commissioner Hester Peirce
Workable Exemptions Would Foster SEC, Crypto Collaboration, Says Commissioner Hester Peirce
March 08, 2022  |  Regulation

Crypto companies have been arguing for years that they need more guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission to understand whether their products are securities...

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Amazon Now Ahead of Walmart in Share of Retail Spending New PYMNTS Data Show
Amazon Now Ahead of Walmart in Share of Retail Spending New PYMNTS Data Show
March 07, 2022  |  Retail

It took over a decade to do it, but new data from PYMNTS confirm that Amazon ended 2021 with a larger share of U.S. retail...

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Walmart-Owned Massmart Reports $290M+ Loss, Turns To Growing eCommerce Business
Walmart-Owned Massmart Reports $290M+ Loss, Turns To Growing eCommerce Business
March 07, 2022  |  Earnings

South Africa-based retail group Massmart Holdings said on Monday (March 7) that it was still feeling the severe impact of a July 2021 civil unrest...

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Ford Aims at Producing 2 Million Electric, Connected Vehicles Annually by 2026
Ford Aims at Producing 2 Million Electric, Connected Vehicles Annually by 2026
March 07, 2022  |  Connected Economy

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Today in the Connected Economy: DoorDash Branches Out to Offer Office Supplies
Today in the Connected Economy: DoorDash Branches Out to Offer Office Supplies
March 07, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, DoorDash adds office supplies to its delivery option through a partnership with Office Depot. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Study: 57% of Consumers Prefer Advanced ID Verification After Trying It
Study: 57% of Consumers Prefer Advanced ID Verification After Trying It
March 07, 2022  |  Authentication

Think fast: How many passwords and usernames do you actively use? Simple answer: There’s no good answer. Either it’s so few you’re an easy fraud...

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