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: Goodbye Facebook Pay, Hello Meta Pay

Today in the Connected Economy: Goodbye Facebook Pay, Hello Meta Pay
Today in the Connected Economy: Goodbye Facebook Pay, Hello Meta Pay
May 13, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Meta Platforms announces plans to rename its Facebook Pay system to Meta Pay, while Airbnb launches a coalition to ensure...

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Restaurant Roundup: Jersey Mike’s Trials Drone Delivery; Grubhub Promises New Yorkers Free Lunch
Restaurant Roundup: Jersey Mike’s Trials Drone Delivery; Grubhub Promises New Yorkers Free Lunch
May 13, 2022  |  ResTech

Sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s Subs is taking its delivery routes to the skyways. The Manasquan, New Jersey-based chain announced Thursday (May 12) that it is...

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Airbnb Intros Safety Advisory Coalition
Airbnb Intros Safety Advisory Coalition
May 13, 2022  |  Travel Payments

Digital lodging marketplace Airbnb debuted a Trust & Safety Advisory Coalition (TSAC) to advise the company, give people a feeling of protection while traveling and...

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Tesco Tests in-Store Co-Working Space as Grocers Expand to Nonfood Categories
Tesco Tests in-Store Co-Working Space as Grocers Expand to Nonfood Categories
May 13, 2022  |  Retail

Tesco, the United Kingdom’s largest grocery chain, is really stretching the idea of the supermarket. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Today in the Connected Economy: 20 Companies Become Visa BNPL Partners
Today in the Connected Economy: 20 Companies Become Visa BNPL Partners
May 12, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Splitit joins the ranks of the Visa Ready for BNPL program, while Mastercard rolls out a financial inclusion program in...

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Amdocs, Worldline Team Up to Expand Reach of Subscription Merchants
Amdocs, Worldline Team Up to Expand Reach of Subscription Merchants
May 12, 2022  |  Subscriptions

Software-as-a-Service platform Amdocs is expanding its work with payment services company Worldline to better serve its subscription merchants around the world, according to an Amdocs...

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ACI Worldwide Pairs With Payment Manager NORBr on eCommerce Tools
ACI Worldwide Pairs With Payment Manager NORBr on eCommerce Tools
May 12, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

Real-time payments firm ACI Worldwide is partnering with NORBr, a payment services distributor platform for digital merchants, to facilitate merchants’ connection to ACI’s solutions.  Get...

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Paycheck to Paycheck Has Now Become the Predominant Way of Life in America
Paycheck to Paycheck Has Now Become the Predominant Way of Life in America
May 12, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Nine paycheck-to paycheck reports — and one inescapable conclusion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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