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 May Be the Year of the Aggregator for Grocers

2024 May Be the Year of the Aggregator for Grocers
2024 May Be the Year of the Aggregator for Grocers
January 04, 2024  |  Aggregators

With pure-play eCommerce food sellers gaining share from brick-and-mortar grocers, and with many grocers struggling to manage the costs of in-house fulfillment, 2024 may be...

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CE 100 Index: AI, Banks and BNPL Names Were Standouts During 2023’s 42% Rally 
CE 100 Index: AI, Banks and BNPL Names Were Standouts During 2023’s 42% Rally 
January 04, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index soared in 2023, largely on the wings of widespread rallies among banking and buy now, pay later (BNPL) names, up double...

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Frontdesk’s Whole-Staff Layoffs Suggest Struggle to Break Through Consumer Inertia
Frontdesk’s Whole-Staff Layoffs Suggest Struggle to Break Through Consumer Inertia
January 03, 2024  |  Startups

With Frontdesk reportedly laying off its whole staff, it seems that amid ongoing financial challenges, short-term rental models may not present a needed enough solution...

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Samsung Previews New Smartphone with a Focus on AI
Samsung Previews New Smartphone with a Focus on AI
January 03, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

When Samsung debuts its new smartphone, artificial intelligence will play a starring role. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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How Generation Multitasker Will Drive Digital Transformation in 2024
How Generation Multitasker Will Drive Digital Transformation in 2024
December 29, 2023  |  Connected Economy

With the rise of connected devices making it possible to do more at any given moment, 2023 saw consumers multitasking more than ever. Get the...

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Grocers’ Contextual Commerce Efforts Reached New Digital Spaces in 2023
Grocers’ Contextual Commerce Efforts Reached New Digital Spaces in 2023
December 29, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Throughout 2023, grocers stepped up their contextual commerce initiatives, not only expanding shoppable recipe content but also reaching new devices and digital platforms. Get the...

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12 Payments Experts Share How AI Changed Everything in 2023
12 Payments Experts Share How AI Changed Everything in 2023
December 28, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

The payments ecosystem reached an inflection point in 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Mobile Helps Brand Loyalty Programs Work Harder and Smarter
Mobile Helps Brand Loyalty Programs Work Harder and Smarter
December 28, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Technology, and the digital transformation of the economy overall, have reshaped the concept of customer loyalty.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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