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: Walmart Pairs with Hims & Hers
Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Pairs with Hims & Hers
January 20, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Walmart forms a partnership with Hims & Hers, Amazon debuts a physical store with virtual fitting rooms, and Saks and...

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One FinTech’s Take on the Regulatory Showdowns Looming for BNPL, Crypto and Swipe Fees
One FinTech’s Take on the Regulatory Showdowns Looming for BNPL, Crypto and Swipe Fees
January 20, 2022  |  Regulation

For two years now, a furiously digitizing financial sector has read regulatory signals across several pressing fronts from buy now, pay later (BNPL) to cryptocurrency,...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Chicago Bulls Team With Klarna
Today in the Connected Economy: Chicago Bulls Team With Klarna
January 19, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, the Chicago Bulls team up with Klarna, while Instacart joins forces with Chase and Mastercard to launch a new credit...

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APIs Could Move UK SMBs From Siloed to Connected Data
APIs Could Move UK SMBs From Siloed to Connected Data
January 19, 2022  |  SMBs

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMB) make up the backbone of economies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Priority Technology Holdings: 2021 was the Year of Impact
Priority Technology Holdings: 2021 was the Year of Impact
January 19, 2022  |  Opinion

The year 2021 was a time of business innovation brought on by the pandemic, says Priority Technology Holdings Executive Chairman and CEO Thomas Priore. Read his...

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AP Automation Is Going for the Ecosystem Play to Take the Hassle out of Hybrid Work
AP Automation Is Going for the Ecosystem Play to Take the Hassle out of Hybrid...
January 19, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Even as digitization roared through 2021, it wasn’t at all unusual to find firms still sending paper invoices and appointing staffers to print checks, bringing...

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Government-Issued Digital IDs Lay Foundation for Trust — Online and Offline
Government-Issued Digital IDs Lay Foundation for Trust — Online and Offline
January 19, 2022  |  Identity

More businesses than ever are using biometrics to make sure that people accessing services and making transactions are who they say they are. Get the...

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Software Updates Extend Automakers’ Relationships With Owners of Connected Cars
Software Updates Extend Automakers’ Relationships With Owners of Connected Cars
January 18, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Recently released software updates available for connected cars provide examples of what vehicle owners can expect going forward as cars become software platforms and automakers...

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Ford-Stripe Partnership Aims to Transform Cars Into Tokenized Wallets
Ford-Stripe Partnership Aims to Transform Cars Into Tokenized Wallets
January 17, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Even before the pandemic, mobility loomed large as a key pillar of the connected economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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