Connected Economy

Connected Economy
CE100™ Index: As Q2 Dawns, Platforms Plunge While Healthcare Shows Faint Pulse
April 11, 2022

Platform stocks, plunging double digits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive...

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Today in the Connected Economy: OmniBiz Helps Nestle, Coke Boost and Track Sales
April 08, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Nigeria’s OmniBiz inks deals with brands like Nestle, Kellogs and Coke to help them track and improve their sales in the African country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Lego, Epic to Build Kid-Friendly Metaverse
April 07, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Lego teams up with the creator of Fortnite to build a metaverse that’s family-friendly, while Apple and Dutch payments firm Adyen work to bring Tap to Pay to American iPhones. Plus, Mastercard opens a new tech hub in Ireland, and...

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With Luxe Nesting Niceties, D2C Model Moves Into the Market for Patio Furniture
April 07, 2022

Do a web search for outdoor furniture and you may doubt the entire outdoors could hold such a record array of patio furnishings to help you make the most of your self-extended lockdown. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Uber Moves Closer to Super App Territory
April 06, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Uber takes another step toward becoming a super app by allowing people to book flights, train tickets, rental cars and hotel rooms. Plus, Google allows travelers to use Maps to find the cheapest toll routes, IBM launches real-time artificial intelligence...

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Connected Economy Poised for Liftoff as Amazon Schedules Satellite Launches
April 05, 2022

For the connected economy to make the full leap from concept to mainstay of daily life, the infrastructure has to be in place. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Remote Work Goes Mainstream as Platforms Enable Anywhere Hiring and HR Management
April 05, 2022

For all the talk of the Great Resignation, changing jobs is trivial compared to the great migration to remote work that started as a lockdown order and quickly became a lifestyle. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Fashion Label Off-White Begins Accepting Crypto
April 04, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Off-White becomes the latest clothing brand to accept payments in cryptocurrency and stablecoins, while banking solutions company Cashfree Payments launches a new verification tool as part of its know your customer (KYC) offerings. Plus, mobile payment solution DigiWallet joins forces...

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Endemic Economics: 32 Payments Execs on the ‘Next Normal’ That Never Happened
April 04, 2022

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