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 Construction Problem Few Talk About: Payment Delays
The Construction Problem Few Talk About: Payment Delays
March 05, 2026  |  Digital Payments

The construction industry builds skylines, bridges and critical infrastructure, yet its own critical financial infrastructure often runs on outdated payment practices. Findings in the February...

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Samsung’s AI Factory Moves Supply Chain Automation to Data Layer
Samsung’s AI Factory Moves Supply Chain Automation to Data Layer
March 04, 2026  |  Supply Chain

Machines have taken over the logistics and manufacturing world. This isn’t new or surprising. Warehouse automation began in the middle of the last century, when...

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States Test AI Agents to Speed Up Government Services
States Test AI Agents to Speed Up Government Services
March 04, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Several state governments plan to shift from using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to using agentic AI, according to a professional association representing state chief information...

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Crypto Meets the Fed’s Core Payments System
Crypto Meets the Fed’s Core Payments System
March 04, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

The financial system in the United States can be separated into two periods. One period, the historical one, existed up until Tuesday (March 3). During...

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How Brands Are Reinventing Loyalty for the AI Decision-Maker
How Brands Are Reinventing Loyalty for the AI Decision-Maker
March 03, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The most consequential customer a brand will acquire in 2026 may never read a promotional email, react to a banner ad or feel the emotional...

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NY Fed: Banks Holding Stablecoin Deposits Are Lending Less
NY Fed: Banks Holding Stablecoin Deposits Are Lending Less
March 03, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

As digital dollars move onto blockchains, what happens to the banks that still sit at the center of the financial system? That was the question...

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ThredUp AI Tools Drive 30% Buyer Surge
ThredUp AI Tools Drive 30% Buyer Surge
March 02, 2026  |  Earnings

ThredUp credited artificial intelligence (AI) with boosting its results in the fourth quarter by reducing the friction involved in shopping for secondhand goods. The online...

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BofA Economists See AI Creating New Types of Jobs
BofA Economists See AI Creating New Types of Jobs
March 02, 2026  |  Economy

Bank of America Securities economists said the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is more likely to create new kinds of jobs than to simply eliminate...

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Google Expands Gemini 3.1 Pro Across Cloud and Enterprise Platforms
Google Expands Gemini 3.1 Pro Across Cloud and Enterprise Platforms
March 02, 2026  |  News

Google on Feb. 19 introduced Gemini 3.1 Pro, an updated iteration of its Gemini AI family designed to tackle complex, enterprise-grade reasoning tasks and made...

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