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.

Data Magnets Help Consumers Find That ‘Needle In A Haystack’
Data Magnets Help Consumers Find That ‘Needle In A Haystack’
May 17, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

In theory, the infinite aisles created by online shopping should be a win for customers, as they are no longer limited by the inventory a...

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AI: The Connected Economy’s Unsung Hero
AI: The Connected Economy’s Unsung Hero
May 13, 2021  |  Artificial Intelligence

Data is frequently said to be the oil of information — the necessary commodity without which the entire connected economy simply cannot run. Because no...

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AT&T 5G Isn’t About Thinking Outside The Box — It’s About Breaking And Rebuilding The Box
AT&T 5G Isn’t About Thinking Outside The Box — It’s About Breaking And Rebuilding The...
May 11, 2021  |  Merchant Innovation

The only thing harder than building new tools is knowing exactly what to do with them once they’re actually built. The development of 5G presents...

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Fashion Wholesalers Walk The Runway Into The Digital-First Economy
Fashion Wholesalers Walk The Runway Into The Digital-First Economy
May 07, 2021  |  Innovation

Describing something as a “learning experience” or “character building” is rarely a good sign. It’s almost always a sign of a bad situation being described...

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Expedia’s SVP Singh: We Want To Be The Travelers’ ‘Point Of Inspiration’
Expedia’s SVP Singh: We Want To Be The Travelers’ ‘Point Of Inspiration’
May 07, 2021  |  Travel Payments

As the threat of the pandemic recedes, as we move toward actually, physically, getting around again, it’s safe to say that travel will rebound. PYMNTS’...

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Chipotle Moves Beyond The Burrito To Connect Consumers With New Experiences
Chipotle Moves Beyond The Burrito To Connect Consumers With New Experiences
May 06, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Where some people see chaos, others see opportunity. It has been a defining characteristic of successful companies during the pandemic, during which consumers have come...

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Connected Economy 2021: Car IQ Turns The Car Into A Connected Commerce Platform
Connected Economy 2021: Car IQ Turns The Car Into A Connected Commerce Platform
May 05, 2021  |  Payment Methods

One of the goals of the connected economy is to turn simple things into payment mechanisms. Homes, for example, will become connected commerce command centers....

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Flourish Ventures: Embedded Finance Paves The Road To The Super App
Flourish Ventures: Embedded Finance Paves The Road To The Super App
May 04, 2021  |  Payment Methods

We’re in the midst of a sea change in the connected economy. The shift is underway from apps to ecosystems, with a single digital front...

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PayPal Earnings To Ride Connected Economy (And Crypto) Tailwind 
PayPal Earnings To Ride Connected Economy (And Crypto) Tailwind 
May 03, 2021  |  Earnings

Consumers feel flush, and ready to open their wallets – and especially their digital wallets. Earnings season is showing, in numbers and dollar signs, a...

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