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.

Low-Income Tourists Steer Clear of Digital Tools When Picking Restaurants

Low-Income Tourists Steer Clear of Digital Tools When Picking Restaurants
Low-Income Tourists Steer Clear of Digital Tools When Picking Restaurants
December 18, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

While many consumers use websites and apps to find restaurants when they are traveling, PYMNTS Intelligence found that lower-income consumers tend to hold off. Get...

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Local Transport App Use Soars Nearly 30% as Commuters Embrace Connectivity
Local Transport App Use Soars Nearly 30% as Commuters Embrace Connectivity
December 15, 2023  |  Transportation

Consumers are actively engaging in various digital activities, according to the latest edition of the “How The World Does Digital” report by PYMNTS Intelligence, which...

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FinTech IPO Index Jumps 7.3%, Lending Platforms Soar as Fed Signals Rate Cuts   
FinTech IPO Index Jumps 7.3%, Lending Platforms Soar as Fed Signals Rate Cuts   
December 15, 2023  |  IPO

The Fed’s signaled a pause for now — and rate cuts on the horizon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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AT&T to Buy Rivian Electric Vehicles, Become Exclusive Connectivity Provider
AT&T to Buy Rivian Electric Vehicles, Become Exclusive Connectivity Provider
December 14, 2023  |  Connected Economy

AT&T will buy Rivian electric vehicles (EVs) and add those vehicles to its fleet in early 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Good vs. Bad: Fraud Losses at FIs Up 65% as Both Sides Turn to AI
Good vs. Bad: Fraud Losses at FIs Up 65% as Both Sides Turn to AI
December 14, 2023  |  Banking

Fraud and financial crime remain challenging for financial institutions (FIs), even as fraud rates have remained high for many of them in 2023 relative to...

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Urban-Rural Divide in Digital Healthcare Participation Continues to Grow
Urban-Rural Divide in Digital Healthcare Participation Continues to Grow
December 13, 2023  |  Healthcare

When it comes to digital healthcare, consumers living in urban areas continue to increase their engagement, but those in rural areas are beginning to pull...

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Instacart Partners With Sharebite to Target Corporate Food Spend
Instacart Partners With Sharebite to Target Corporate Food Spend
December 12, 2023  |  Delivery

Instacart is targeting employers’ office snack budgets, as aggregators compete for businesses’ food spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CE 100 Index Up 0.8% as BNPL Names Gain Ground 
CE 100 Index Up 0.8% as BNPL Names Gain Ground 
December 11, 2023  |  Connected Economy

There are just a few weeks left to complete a volatile year, and the CE 100 Index continues to inch up, notching gains that have...

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