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.

Some Consumers Have Ditched Their Smartphones Since the Pandemic Peak

Some Consumers Have Ditched Their Smartphones Since the Pandemic Peak
Some Consumers Have Ditched Their Smartphones Since the Pandemic Peak
May 22, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Perhaps burnt out on digital connectivity in the time since the initial outbreak of COVID-19, the share of consumers who own smartphones has actually dipped in recent...

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Why Zillennials Will Rule the Digital Economy
Why Zillennials Will Rule the Digital Economy
May 21, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

The Census Bureau collects demographic data on the birthrates of those living in the United States and groups them into age-related cohorts based on the...

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Publishers Integrate Commerce as Consumers Demand Shopping Wherever, Whenever
Publishers Integrate Commerce as Consumers Demand Shopping Wherever, Whenever
May 20, 2024  |  eCommerce

Consumers increasingly expect to be able to make purchases at the point of discovery, and publishers and retailers are adapting accordingly. Get the Full Story Complete...

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CE 100 Up 1.6%, Led by Tencent’s Rally After Earnings
CE 100 Up 1.6%, Led by Tencent’s Rally After Earnings
May 20, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index gathered 1.6% in a week that saw nine of the 10 pillars gain ground. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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How Businesses Can Navigate the AI Search Shake-Up
How Businesses Can Navigate the AI Search Shake-Up
May 17, 2024  |  eCommerce

Google’s latest unveiling of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search tools has sent ripples through the business world, prompting leaders to rethink their digital strategies. The tech giant’s...

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Three-Quarters of Young Consumers Favor Click-and-Mortar™ Grocery Shopping
Three-Quarters of Young Consumers Favor Click-and-Mortar™ Grocery Shopping
May 17, 2024  |  Retail

Millennials and Generation Z consumers are not satisfied choosing between digital and physical channels to do their grocery shopping — they want it all. Get the Full...

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Uber Integrates Social Commerce Into Marketplace as Shoppers Seek Peer Recommendations
Uber Integrates Social Commerce Into Marketplace as Shoppers Seek Peer Recommendations
May 17, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As consumers increasingly look for guidance from trusted friends and content creators to inform their shopping, Uber is integrating a social element into its Eats...

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From AI to Mobile Devices: Technology Reimagines Debit and Credit Cards
From AI to Mobile Devices: Technology Reimagines Debit and Credit Cards
May 16, 2024  |  Mobile

The modern credit card’s history stretches back to just after World War II, when the Charg-It card came out of Brooklyn, tied to a single bank. Get...

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