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.

On Its Way to a $3 Trillion Valuation, Apple Helped Create the Connected Economy
On Its Way to a $3 Trillion Valuation, Apple Helped Create the Connected Economy
January 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Apple slipped the surly bonds of earthly economics during intraday trading on Monday (Jan. 3), becoming the first U.S. company to achieve a $3 trillion...

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IN A WORD: 50 Payments Execs Sum Up 2021
IN A WORD: 50 Payments Execs Sum Up 2021
December 30, 2021  |  News

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52 Mondays 2021: And Just Like That, The Connected Economy Takes Off
52 Mondays 2021: And Just Like That, The Connected Economy Takes Off
December 27, 2021  |  Karen Webster

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Eye Tracking in Retail Shopping Must Benefit the Consumer
Eye Tracking in Retail Shopping Must Benefit the Consumer
December 22, 2021  |  Retail

What if retailers could make judgments — at a glance, if you will — just by where you looked while you shopped? The truth is,...

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Oracle and Cerner Deal Another Sign of Connected Healthcare via Deep Data Analytics
Oracle and Cerner Deal Another Sign of Connected Healthcare via Deep Data Analytics
December 17, 2021  |  Healthcare

To get an idea about the growth prospects for connected healthcare, look at the deals happening in recent months. The latest evidence is Oracle’s interest...

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Smart Home Protocol ‘Matter’ Readies for 2022 Connected Operating System Debut
Smart Home Protocol ‘Matter’ Readies for 2022 Connected Operating System Debut
December 15, 2021  |  Innovation

It’s been a busy year for connected living and IoT developments, few as weighty as the quest for an operating system to support smart homes...

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Panel: Digital Credentials Help Simplify the Connected Economy
Panel: Digital Credentials Help Simplify the Connected Economy
December 15, 2021  |  Connected Economy

The connected economy, with a tangled web of devices, apps, payments choices and a never-ending series of interactions between consumers, merchants and financial services firms...

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Augmented Reality at Chicago’s United Center Powers the 5G Connected Fan Experience
Augmented Reality at Chicago’s United Center Powers the 5G Connected Fan Experience
December 14, 2021  |  Innovation

Sports fans visiting the United Center in Chicago will soon be able to take video and photo selfies with augmented reality (AR) versions of players...

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18% of Connected Consumers Now Make Weekly Online Purchases, 4% Do So Daily
18% of Connected Consumers Now Make Weekly Online Purchases, 4% Do So Daily
December 13, 2021  |  Retail

It doesn’t matter if you’re taking batting practice or perfecting your favorite recipe — the more you do something, the more comfortable you get doing...

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