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.

CarMax Leverages Omnichannel Strategy to Drive Customer Experience
CarMax Leverages Omnichannel Strategy to Drive Customer Experience
December 19, 2024  |  Earnings

While CarMax reported solid third-quarter results Thursday (Dec. 19), including a 5.4% increase in retail used unit sales and a 6.3% rise in wholesale unit...

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Beyond Borders: Pix’s Evolution From Domestic Powerhouse to International Player
Beyond Borders: Pix’s Evolution From Domestic Powerhouse to International Player
December 17, 2024  |  Digital Payments

PYMNTS Intelligence data has detailed the ways in which various economies around the globe have “plugged in” to a broad range of digital activities, spanning...

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CE 100 Index Gives Up 2.2% as MongoDB and Adobe Slip on Earnings
CE 100 Index Gives Up 2.2% as MongoDB and Adobe Slip on Earnings
December 16, 2024  |  Connected Economy

What goes up must come down — and after three straight weeks of rallies, the CE 100 wound up snapping a long streak of wins,...

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‘I Do’ Delivered: DoorDash’s Bridal Offering Shows eCommerce Knows No Limits
‘I Do’ Delivered: DoorDash’s Bridal Offering Shows eCommerce Knows No Limits
December 14, 2024  |  Delivery

Competition is a click away in commerce, and traditional barriers to purchase can send customers shopping elsewhere. Even the once-sacred tradition of wedding dress shopping...

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How Big Tech’s XR Push Could Redefine Both Payments and AI
How Big Tech’s XR Push Could Redefine Both Payments and AI
December 13, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

The connected economy might be making a jump from end-users’ hands to their faces. That is, if Big Tech’s biggest representatives are to be believed....

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CES 2025: The Connected Economy Takes Center Stage With AI, Mobility and Wellness Tech
CES 2025: The Connected Economy Takes Center Stage With AI, Mobility and Wellness Tech
December 09, 2024  |  Technology

The biggest tech show in the world, CES 2025 next month in Las Vegas, is landing squarely on the connected economy next month with innovations...

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No More Clicks: New AI Lets Consumers Shop Online With Voice Commands
No More Clicks: New AI Lets Consumers Shop Online With Voice Commands
December 05, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

A new research paper reveals artificial intelligence (AI) systems using large language models can now effectively control computer interfaces through natural interaction. These agents can...

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Higher Instant Payment Limits Test B2B ACH Volume
Higher Instant Payment Limits Test B2B ACH Volume
December 05, 2024  |  B2B Payments

For all transactions — but especially for high-value commercial payments — speed is always a consideration, alongside the costs of those transactions, as well as...

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The End of Focus Groups? AI Replicates Consumer Responses With 85% Accuracy
The End of Focus Groups? AI Replicates Consumer Responses With 85% Accuracy
December 04, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Want to know how consumers really feel about a product? Soon, a company might not need to bribe them with pizza and gift cards —...

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