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.

The One Thing: Upgrading Old Financial Plumbing to Pump Up a Connected Economy

The One Thing: Upgrading Old Financial Plumbing to Pump Up a Connected Economy
The One Thing: Upgrading Old Financial Plumbing to Pump Up a Connected Economy
November 03, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

Super apps may consolidate an array of finance apps into a seamless, simplified and single user experience, but while all looks well on their dazzling...

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Brands and Mass Market Retailers Are in a ‘100 Year War’ That Could Unseat the Reigning Titans
Brands and Mass Market Retailers Are in a ‘100 Year War’ That Could Unseat the...
November 02, 2021  |  Retail

Ask a bona fide retail visionary what the online/offline shopping experience will evolve into over the next three years, and you might not get the...

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How Regulation Could Shape the Connected Economy’s Future
How Regulation Could Shape the Connected Economy’s Future
November 01, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

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Venture Capital Drawn to AI and Data FinTechs as Next Connected Economy Unicorns
Venture Capital Drawn to AI and Data FinTechs as Next Connected Economy Unicorns
November 01, 2021  |  Connected Economy

The connected economy is materializing so quickly that existing digital infrastructure is starting to fall behind — especially regarding how data is used to solve...

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90% Of Consumers Say Digital Connectivity Has Brought Positive Benefits
90% Of Consumers Say Digital Connectivity Has Brought Positive Benefits
November 01, 2021  |  Connected Economy

The embrace of digital tech and the use of different tools runs wide and deep in our lives, with PYMNTS’ survey of over 15,000 U.S....

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Connected Car Weekly: From Personal Vehicles to Heavy Trucks, the OEM Digital Transformation Accelerates
Connected Car Weekly: From Personal Vehicles to Heavy Trucks, the OEM Digital Transformation Accelerates
October 29, 2021  |  Innovation

It was a busy week for connected vehicles and devices among the OEMs, with automakers announcing new plans and capabilities for vehicles large and small,...

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Migration to Digital Cards ‘Will Take Time’ in Face of Plastic’s Staying Power
Migration to Digital Cards ‘Will Take Time’ in Face of Plastic’s Staying Power
October 29, 2021  |  Payment Methods

The digital card is coming, although ubiquity will be a marathon — not a sprint. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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73 Million US Consumers Are Already Living in the Connected Economy
73 Million US Consumers Are Already Living in the Connected Economy
October 28, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

Consumers have become accustomed to near-ubiquitous internet access to get goods and services on-demand, as well as run multiple facets of their lives. As a...

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