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.

5G Promises Connected Consumers More Personalized, Efficient Banking Experiences

5G Promises Connected Consumers More Personalized, Efficient Banking Experiences
5G Promises Connected Consumers More Personalized, Efficient Banking Experiences
February 06, 2024  |  Technology

With the launch of Apple Vision Pro in the United States, the spotlight has again turned to its enabling technology: 5G. Get the Full Story...

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CPGs Use Guacamole and Super Bowl to Trot Out AI-Powered Consumer Experiences
CPGs Use Guacamole and Super Bowl to Trot Out AI-Powered Consumer Experiences
February 06, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered the consumer-packaged goods arena in a big way, giving consumers more touchpoints and engagement with household brands. In fact, AI...

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Can Fleet Management Serve as Beacon for Platformization of Connected Economy?
Can Fleet Management Serve as Beacon for Platformization of Connected Economy?
February 05, 2024  |  Supply Chain

Bit by bit the smokestack economy — and the subsets thereof — come online, go digital, find new ways to connect stakeholders. Get the Full...

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CE 100 Index Gains 0.3% as Meta Soars 20% Post-Earnings
CE 100 Index Gains 0.3% as Meta Soars 20% Post-Earnings
February 05, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Meta dominated the CE 100 Index’s earnings-related news this week, soaring on commentary that users are engaging more often with its app. Get the Full...

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Launch of Apple Vision Pro Supercharges Retailers’ Adoption of VR
Launch of Apple Vision Pro Supercharges Retailers’ Adoption of VR
February 02, 2024  |  Retail

Mixed-reality technology is reshaping the landscape of the retail industry, ushering in an era of immersive experiences for consumers that blend the digital and physical....

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Freelancers Embrace Subscriptions for Personalized Work Tech, Says Groove CEO
Freelancers Embrace Subscriptions for Personalized Work Tech, Says Groove CEO
February 02, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As freelancing, remote employment and other new models of work emerge, coworking app Groove is seeing demand rise for subscription services that can aid consumers...

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Walmart Aims to Build or Revamp 150 Stores in Five Years
Walmart Aims to Build or Revamp 150 Stores in Five Years
January 31, 2024  |  Walmart

Walmart will build, convert or remodel hundreds of stores over the next five years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Starbucks Uses AI-Powered Personalized Rewards to Boost Frequency and Spend
Starbucks Uses AI-Powered Personalized Rewards to Boost Frequency and Spend
January 30, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Starbucks is seeing its artificial intelligence data efforts boost its rewards program effectiveness, incentivizing consumers to spend more and visit more often. Get the Full...

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