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.

Tencent Announces Plans for AI-Powered Services

Tencent Announces Plans for AI-Powered Services
Tencent Announces Plans for AI-Powered Services
August 16, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Tencent, one of China’s leading internet companies, has announced its intention to release a proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) model later this year. Get the Full...

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How a Generation of Connected Multitaskers Is Shaping the Digital Economy
How a Generation of Connected Multitaskers Is Shaping the Digital Economy
August 16, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Many of you may be reading this article on your smartphone or tablet while sitting in the back of an Uber on the way to...

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Amazon’s Insulin Coupons Fuel Retail Ambitions for Patient-Centric, Accessible Care
Amazon’s Insulin Coupons Fuel Retail Ambitions for Patient-Centric, Accessible Care
August 16, 2023  |  Healthcare

Technological advancements and evolving consumer expectations are fueling a significant transformation in the healthcare space, with several retailers at the forefront of shaping new paradigms...

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Matera Acquires Cinnecta to Combine AI and Instant Payments
Matera Acquires Cinnecta to Combine AI and Instant Payments
August 15, 2023  |  Partnerships

Brazilian payments FinTech Matera has acquired artificial intelligence (AI)-powered customer retention firm Cinnecta. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Amazon Leans Into Consumer Love for Biometrics With Expanded Palm Payments
Amazon Leans Into Consumer Love for Biometrics With Expanded Palm Payments
August 15, 2023  |  Biometrics

Mega-retailer Amazon’s scaled-up rollout of its pay-by-palm technology, One, a month after its announcement, may not be the first offering of such technology, but the sheer number of stores receiving One...

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Visa’s PayFac Strategy Eyes Embedded Payments’ Potential in Blue and Red Oceans
Visa’s PayFac Strategy Eyes Embedded Payments’ Potential in Blue and Red Oceans
August 15, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Blue oceans and red oceans beckon for payment facilitators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Women’s Silent Spending Power Reaches Farther Than Barbie and Taylor Swift
Women’s Silent Spending Power Reaches Farther Than Barbie and Taylor Swift
August 14, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Women’s spend share, when combined, can catapult products, people and projects.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Consumers Embrace Connected Devices for Always-on Health Benefits
Consumers Embrace Connected Devices for Always-on Health Benefits
August 14, 2023  |  Healthcare

The dynamic between behavioral expectations and technical capabilities increasingly finds its sweet spot in healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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