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.

CE 100 Index Adds 1.4% and Tesla Surges in Holiday-Shortened Week  

CE 100 Index Adds 1.4% and Tesla Surges in Holiday-Shortened Week  
CE 100 Index Adds 1.4% and Tesla Surges in Holiday-Shortened Week  
July 08, 2024  |  Connected Economy

There were no fireworks in terms of overall performance, but through a holiday-shortened trading week, the CE 100 Index was 1.4% higher.  Get the Full...

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France’s Gen Zers Top Digital Engagement Country Rankings
France’s Gen Zers Top Digital Engagement Country Rankings
July 08, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Although France checks in seventh — the first country below the median — in the recently released landmark report by PYMNTS Intelligence, “How the World...

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Report: Revolut CEO Nikolay Storonsky to Sell Portion of Stake
Report: Revolut CEO Nikolay Storonsky to Sell Portion of Stake
July 07, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Revolut CEO Nikolay Storonsky will reportedly sell a “small portion” of his stake in the company as part of a previously reported sale of employee...

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After the July Fourth Fireworks, Look for Business Travel to Ignite
After the July Fourth Fireworks, Look for Business Travel to Ignite
July 05, 2024  |  Travel Payments

The barbecues will die down to a few flickering embers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Jingle All the Year: The Connected Economy Transforms Christmas in July
Jingle All the Year: The Connected Economy Transforms Christmas in July
July 04, 2024  |  Retail

Amid the sun-soaked days of July, a surprising holiday has taken gained popularity over the last 90 years: Christmas in July. Get the Full Story...

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They Said That: Notable Quotables From the Week of July Fourth
They Said That: Notable Quotables From the Week of July Fourth
July 04, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Every week we scan our interviews, opinion pieces and news stories for the quotations that give us a sense of where we are as a...

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2024 Is Already the Year of the Cyberattack
2024 Is Already the Year of the Cyberattack
July 04, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

It’s the summer of steals, not the summer of deals, for businesses suffering cyber breaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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TikTok Joins Merchants’ Summer Discounting Dash for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Shoppers
TikTok Joins Merchants’ Summer Discounting Dash for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Shoppers
July 01, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As retailers and marketplaces look to summer sales to win the spending of budget-strapped consumers, TikTok Shop is joining the mix with its own discounting...

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