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.

Amazon Tech Lets Doctors and Nurses Pay by Badge at Hospitals

Amazon Tech Lets Doctors and Nurses Pay by Badge at Hospitals
Amazon Tech Lets Doctors and Nurses Pay by Badge at Hospitals
January 11, 2024  |  Amazon

Doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff can now use Amazon’s checkout-free technology to buy food and beverages at hospital cafeterias and stores by scanning their...

READ MORE >
Grocers Tap Digital Deals to Drive Omnichannel Engagement Amid Ongoing Pressures
Grocers Tap Digital Deals to Drive Omnichannel Engagement Amid Ongoing Pressures
January 11, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers’ grocery budgets continue to be pressured by years of inflation and other economic challenges, merchants are tapping digital deals to drive omnichannel adoption,...

READ MORE >
High-Value Subscribers Turn to Auto-Fill Options for Their Shopping
High-Value Subscribers Turn to Auto-Fill Options for Their Shopping
January 10, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Auto-fill services enable merchants to reach the highest-value subscribers, driving long-term revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

READ MORE >
European eGrocer Picnic Raises $380M+ Amid Industry’s Digital Transformation
European eGrocer Picnic Raises $380M+ Amid Industry’s Digital Transformation
January 10, 2024  |  Investments

Around the world, grocery is increasingly shifting into the digital sphere, and investors are taking note. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

READ MORE >
Stor.ai, Mercatus Merge as Grocery Tech Providers Team up Against Aggregators
Stor.ai, Mercatus Merge as Grocery Tech Providers Team up Against Aggregators
January 09, 2024  |  Partnerships

As grocery technology companies look to hold their own against industry giants, some are left with no choice but to join forces, as a new...

READ MORE >
Virtual Student IDs Enhance Connected Campus Experience With Added Security, Convenience
Virtual Student IDs Enhance Connected Campus Experience With Added Security, Convenience
January 08, 2024  |  Digital Identity

The pandemic’s push towards online learning not only accelerated the integration of online payment platforms and cashless transactions in higher education but also catalyzed the...

READ MORE >
Top Subscription Merchants Know the Value of Social Media
Top Subscription Merchants Know the Value of Social Media
January 08, 2024  |  Subscriptions

The most successful retail subscription companies see the value of tapping into social media apps’ wide audiences, while underperformers tend to abstain from these platforms....

READ MORE >
Dating Apps Target ‘Dating Sunday’ Boom to Push Paid Plans
Dating Apps Target ‘Dating Sunday’ Boom to Push Paid Plans
January 08, 2024  |  Subscriptions

With consumers following up on their New Year’s resolutions to get out there, dating apps are looking to seize on the start-of-year boom to drive...

READ MORE >