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.

Researcher Highlights Potential Security Vulnerabilities of Connected Cars

Researcher Highlights Potential Security Vulnerabilities of Connected Cars
Researcher Highlights Potential Security Vulnerabilities of Connected Cars
January 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Imagine getting an email telling you that someone had hacked into your connected car and not only found your email address, but also gained control...

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Flying Air Taxis Cleared for Approach as Urban Mobility Eyes the Skies of 2024
Flying Air Taxis Cleared for Approach as Urban Mobility Eyes the Skies of 2024
January 24, 2022  |  Transportation

Funny how with regular cars we call it “ridesharing” whereas up in the sky the word “taxi” still describes new copter-like vehicles meant to take...

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Today in the Connected Economy: FedEx, Microsoft Roll out Logistics-as-a-Service; Vroom Delivery, Turstly Allow Open Banking Payments
Today in the Connected Economy: FedEx, Microsoft Roll out Logistics-as-a-Service; Vroom Delivery, Turstly Allow Open...
January 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Microsoft and FedEx are collaborating on Logistics-as-a-Service, and Vroom and Trustly are working together to allow for online deliveries that...

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Omicron Sparked Uptick in Telemedicine Services, eCommerce
Omicron Sparked Uptick in Telemedicine Services, eCommerce
January 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The intersection of the December 2021 holiday shopping season with the omicron variant of COVID-19 made for a digital surge in retail purchases and healthcare...

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Today in Connected Economy: Autonomy Launches Tesla Subscription Plan; Programs Tailor Insurance Premiums to How You Drive
Today in Connected Economy: Autonomy Launches Tesla Subscription Plan; Programs Tailor Insurance Premiums to How...
January 21, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, startup Autonomy offers drivers in California a subscription service to Tesla. Plus, PYMNTS speaks with Travelers’ Karen Andrews on the...

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Telematics Put Auto Insurers in the Premiums Driver’s Seat
Telematics Put Auto Insurers in the Premiums Driver’s Seat
January 21, 2022  |  Insurance

When the pandemic hit and consumers suddenly found that their cars were sitting in their driveways, many wondered why they were still paying for auto...

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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  |  Legal & 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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