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.

Stripe Launches Stripe Partner Ecosystem

Stripe Launches Stripe Partner Ecosystem
Stripe Launches Stripe Partner Ecosystem
April 26, 2022  |  Partnerships

Stripe, the San Francisco-based payment processor, has launched a partner program with companies whose services enable its users to flourish in the internet economy, the...

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Online Grocery Adoption Rises 5% in March, PYMNTS Data Reveal
Online Grocery Adoption Rises 5% in March, PYMNTS Data Reveal
April 26, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Most consumers may be paring back their spending to stick to the essentials, but an increasing number nevertheless are proving willing to pay the premium...

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Today in the Connected Economy: India, EU Strengthen Trade Connection
Today in the Connected Economy: India, EU Strengthen Trade Connection
April 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, India and the European Union embark on a project to boost trade, while Meta invites shoppers to visit the virtual...

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‘Network Effect’ Is Driving Organic Growth of the Global ConnectedEconomy™
‘Network Effect’ Is Driving Organic Growth of the Global ConnectedEconomy™
April 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Since its founding as an app that brought diners and restaurants together for online ordering and delivery, DoorDash has expanded to deliver retail products and...

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Dismal Stock Performance Misses Mark on Connected Economy’s Potential
Dismal Stock Performance Misses Mark on Connected Economy’s Potential
April 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

To borrow a few lines from Jerry Garcia and his pals, somewhat liberally: Trouble behind, trouble ahead — and you know that notion just crossed...

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It’s Time for Netflix to Stage Its Next Blockbuster Pivot
It’s Time for Netflix to Stage Its Next Blockbuster Pivot
April 25, 2022  |  Streaming

When Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and INSEAD Professor Erin Meyer released their business book bestseller No Rules Rules in September 2020, they wrote that it...

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CE100™ Index Drops as Investors Flee ‘Fun’ Pillar
CE100™ Index Drops as Investors Flee ‘Fun’ Pillar
April 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Well, that’s no fun. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Stripe Signs Twitter As First Crypto Customer
Today in the Connected Economy: Stripe Signs Twitter As First Crypto Customer
April 22, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Stripe begins supporting cryptocurrency payments on its Connect platform, adding Twitter as its first customer. Get the Full Story Complete...

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