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.

This Week in AI: From Mini GPTs to Construction Cash Flow

This Week in AI: From Mini GPTs to Construction Cash Flow
This Week in AI: From Mini GPTs to Construction Cash Flow
July 19, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

As OpenAI unveils its compact GPT-4o mini and pursues human-level reasoning with “Project Strawberry,” AI’s reach expands across industries, sparking innovation and concern. From potentially...

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Big Tech’s AI Ambitions Face Reality Check, PYMNTS Intelligence Data Shows
Big Tech’s AI Ambitions Face Reality Check, PYMNTS Intelligence Data Shows
July 19, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Despite big budgets and bold plans, a new survey conducted by PYMNTS Intelligence reveals most large companies are struggling to implement AI in meaningful ways,...

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Personalized Luxury: The Key to Winning Wealthy Shoppers
Personalized Luxury: The Key to Winning Wealthy Shoppers
July 19, 2024  |  Retail

In an era where luxury is becoming increasingly defined by personalization, wealthy consumers are demanding that brands innovate, tailoring their offerings to match their individual...

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CrowdStrike CEO Updates Solutions to Global Microsoft Outage
CrowdStrike CEO Updates Solutions to Global Microsoft Outage
July 19, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The outage that continued to snarl systems from airports to stock exchanges Friday morning started when it struck users of Microsoft’s Windows operating system late...

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Japan’s Boomers and Seniors Don’t Like Digital. Why That’s a Problem.
Japan’s Boomers and Seniors Don’t Like Digital. Why That’s a Problem.
July 19, 2024  |  Connected Economy

In the Land of the Rising Sun, where tradition meets technology, Japan is navigating a digital crossroads. Despite pioneering 3G technology and boasting a vibrant...

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30% of Gen Z Consumers Shop by Voice Every Week
30% of Gen Z Consumers Shop by Voice Every Week
July 18, 2024  |  Voice Activation

Voice technology is revolutionizing the way consumers shop, with a significant portion of the global population embracing this modern convenience, as young consumers lead the...

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Loop and ReBound Team for Simplified Retail Returns
Loop and ReBound Team for Simplified Retail Returns
July 16, 2024  |  Retail

Returns technology providers Loop and ReBound say they are joining forces. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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How the World Does Digital: Two-Thirds of Aussie Consumers Use Mobile Phones to Bank
How the World Does Digital: Two-Thirds of Aussie Consumers Use Mobile Phones to Bank
July 16, 2024  |  Connected Economy

There’s no shortage of images that come to mind when the subject is Australia. Most of them are outdoors, like the vast outback and iconic...

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