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.

Alphabet’s Pichai: AI Drives User Engagement and Growth; Monetization to Follow

Alphabet’s Pichai: AI Drives User Engagement and Growth; Monetization to Follow
Alphabet’s Pichai: AI Drives User Engagement and Growth; Monetization to Follow
October 29, 2024  |  Earnings

Alphabet held its quarterly earnings call today (Oct. 29) and like the past few such events the content was more about AI than it was...

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AI Speech Tools Stumble as Hallucination Problems Persist
AI Speech Tools Stumble as Hallucination Problems Persist
October 29, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

In a troubling discovery for businesses racing to automate customer service, OpenAI’s popular Whisper transcription software has been caught adding fabricated text to conversations, including...

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New Apple Intelligence Tools Aim at eCommerce
New Apple Intelligence Tools Aim at eCommerce
October 28, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Apple’s launch of its artificial intelligence features on Monday (Oct. 28) marks more than just an upgrade to Siri. Industry experts say it could reshape...

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Stride and Tesla Gain, but CE 100 Slips 1.4% Amid Market Volatility
Stride and Tesla Gain, but CE 100 Slips 1.4% Amid Market Volatility
October 28, 2024  |  Connected Economy

And now earnings season is here, in full swing, and a series of double-digit advances and declines among our CE 100 population wound up sending...

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Synapse BaaS Platform Slated for Bankruptcy Sale
Synapse BaaS Platform Slated for Bankruptcy Sale
October 27, 2024  |  Connected Economy

 The assets of bankrupt Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider Synapse are going up for sale next month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Thunes QR Code Payments Tool Streamlines Transactions for Travelers Visiting China
Thunes QR Code Payments Tool Streamlines Transactions for Travelers Visiting China
October 22, 2024  |  Mobile

Thunes launched a payments tool to help travelers doing business in China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Can Retail Pharmacies Survive the Digital Transformation of Healthcare?
Can Retail Pharmacies Survive the Digital Transformation of Healthcare?
October 22, 2024  |  Retail

In the connected economy, retail pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid face challenges to their traditional business models. As consumer preferences move toward digital...

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Healthcare Sector Leads Drive Toward the ‘Embedded Everything’ Economy
Healthcare Sector Leads Drive Toward the ‘Embedded Everything’ Economy
October 21, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Embedded finance, and in particular lending, is finding its way into various URL, app and brick-and-mortar settings these days, and is also rendered at the...

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