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.

2024 Is Already the Year of the Cyberattack

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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FedEx’s Performance Saves the CE 100 Index From Decline as Nike Disappoints
FedEx’s Performance Saves the CE 100 Index From Decline as Nike Disappoints
July 01, 2024  |  Connected Economy

It was a flat week at the end of a flat month for Wall Street as well as the CE 100 Index. The week ending...

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Publix Debuts Virtual Care Services via WellSync
Publix Debuts Virtual Care Services via WellSync
June 27, 2024  |  Healthcare

Grocery chain Publix is the latest company to bring healthcare to the retail space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Data: Consumers Are Using Digital Wallets for More Than Payments — Here’s How
Data: Consumers Are Using Digital Wallets for More Than Payments — Here’s How
June 27, 2024  |  Mobile

Consumers’ use of digital wallets is evolving beyond just making purchases, and younger generations are showing the way forward. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Uber Invites Consumers to Give up Car, Try Alternative Transportation
Uber Invites Consumers to Give up Car, Try Alternative Transportation
June 27, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Uber is inviting consumers to give up their personal car for five weeks and adopt a “car-light lifestyle.” Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Consumers Engage Digitally With Restaurants 34% More Than Grocers
Consumers Engage Digitally With Restaurants 34% More Than Grocers
June 26, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers turn to digital platforms to meet their food needs, their eCommerce adoption of restaurants is greater than for grocery. Get the Full Story...

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Shop Talk: Face Haus COO Says In-Store AI Boosts Service
Shop Talk: Face Haus COO Says In-Store AI Boosts Service
June 26, 2024  |  Retail

As artificial intelligence makes its way into more parts of retail, Face Haus, which is making a business on its personalized expertise, is using the...

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