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.

From Maintenance to Payments to Software, Digital Connectivity Makes Fleet Mgmt Fast and Efficient

From Maintenance to Payments to Software, Digital Connectivity Makes Fleet Mgmt Fast and Efficient
From Maintenance to Payments to Software, Digital Connectivity Makes Fleet Mgmt Fast and Efficient
March 11, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today’s commercial fleets are looking to automakers and their dealers for not only vehicles, service and financing, but also software and electric-vehicle charging — all...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Equifax Partners With Vehicle Subscription Service Autonomy
Today in the Connected Economy: Equifax Partners With Vehicle Subscription Service Autonomy
March 11, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, vehicle subscription service Autonomy partners with Equifax to use the credit bureau’s technology to let customers subscribe using their smartphones....

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DoorDash: Bbot Tech Brings Digital Convenience to On-Site Dining
DoorDash: Bbot Tech Brings Digital Convenience to On-Site Dining
March 11, 2022  |  ResTech

After the first year of the pandemic sent digital off-premise orders skyrocketing, the vaccine rollout in 2021 and the consequent return of on-premise dining revealed...

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Restaurant Roundup: Red Robin Adds Digital Wallets, New Virtual Brand
Restaurant Roundup: Red Robin Adds Digital Wallets, New Virtual Brand
March 11, 2022  |  ResTech

Red Robin is leveraging digital technologies to improve its payment acceptance capabilities, removing friction from the purchasing experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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MoneyGram, Stellar Foundation Team with Techstars on a LatAm Blockchain Accelerator
MoneyGram, Stellar Foundation Team with Techstars on a LatAm Blockchain Accelerator
March 11, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) and MoneyGram International Inc. (MG) have formed a partnership with Techstars, the global network that helps entrepreneurs succeed with investments of capital, and will...

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83% of Businesses Say Third-Party Software Applications Are Critical Part of Operating Strategy
83% of Businesses Say Third-Party Software Applications Are Critical Part of Operating Strategy
March 11, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Application programming interfaces (APIs) for payments orchestration can help businesses more easily add new capabilities to their tech stacks. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Highest Grocery Inflation in 40 Years has Consumers Running to Big-Name Brands
Highest Grocery Inflation in 40 Years has Consumers Running to Big-Name Brands
March 11, 2022  |  Retail

Food prices are soaring the quickest they have since the early ’80s. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Thursday...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Instacart Offers Support to Pickers
Today in the Connected Economy: Instacart Offers Support to Pickers
March 10, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Instacart rolls out new features designed to help its in-store pickers, while Visa and MFG team up to provide contactless...

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