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.

CE 100 Index Slips 1% as Eat Pillar Declines, Offsets Roblox, Live Nation Gains

CE 100 Index Slips 1% as Eat Pillar Declines, Offsets Roblox, Live Nation Gains
CE 100 Index Slips 1% as Eat Pillar Declines, Offsets Roblox, Live Nation Gains
October 09, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index ended its first full trading week of the fourth quarter down 1%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Voice Tech Adoption Uneven as Consumers Aim to Balance Convenience With Trust
Voice Tech Adoption Uneven as Consumers Aim to Balance Convenience With Trust
October 06, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Consumers today are increasingly seeking smarter, simpler, and more connected routines, and voice technology has the potential to fulfill these needs. However, the adoption of...

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How Netflix Shows the Importance of Getting Innovation’s Timing Right
How Netflix Shows the Importance of Getting Innovation’s Timing Right
October 04, 2023  |  David S. Evans

There Are Ghosts, of Course A bit more than 25 years ago, on March 10, 1998, Netflix shipped its first DVD, “Beetlejuice,” about two ghosts played...

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The Great Connected Consumer Paradox
The Great Connected Consumer Paradox
October 03, 2023  |  Connected Economy

It has been reported that by 2010, cable television in the U.S. had sort of hit its stride. Analysts report that 90% of homes with...

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A Third of Consumers Want to Shop the Show
A Third of Consumers Want to Shop the Show
October 02, 2023  |  Connected Economy

In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are increasingly seeking connected buying experiences that allow them to multitask and seamlessly make purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Netflix’s Merchandise Moves Highlight the Rise of Connected, Contextual Commerce  
Netflix’s Merchandise Moves Highlight the Rise of Connected, Contextual Commerce  
October 02, 2023  |  Connected Economy

In 2018, writing about the ways in which mobile devices and technology changed the world, PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster noted: “In the three-plus decades since consumers...

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Grocers Tap Connected Technology to Bring Digital Convenience to Stores
Grocers Tap Connected Technology to Bring Digital Convenience to Stores
October 02, 2023  |  Technology

Grocers are increasingly bringing connected technologies into their stores to merge the physical and digital commerce journeys. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Blend, Huize Help FinTech IPO Index Notch 0.2% Gain in Volatile Week 
Blend, Huize Help FinTech IPO Index Notch 0.2% Gain in Volatile Week 
September 29, 2023  |  Connected Economy

A volatile week on Wall Street is bringing the third quarter to a close. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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