Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Sabre Ends Deal With Russia’s Aeroflot
March 03, 2022

Today in the connected economy, airline software maker Sabre joins the sanctions battle against Russia by ending its deal with the country’s biggest air carrier. Also, AutoZone and Cars.com invest in new digital tools as more drivers get back on the road post-pandemic, and FinTech...

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Movie Chains Try Out Connected Tech, New Revenue Streams to Augment Ticket Sales
March 03, 2022

Movie theater chains are accustomed to periodic showdowns as new technologies change the media landscape. They faced the rise of video rental stores in the 80s, the arrival of DVD in the 90s, cable TV video-on-demand (VOD) in the early aughts, and now the vast...

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Connectivity Adds Greater Utility to Powersports Vehicles
March 03, 2022

When you’re working or enjoying exploring areas far from paved roads and cities, it’s good to know where you are, where your vehicle is and how much fuel or electric charge it has. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Study: 58% Of Workers ‘Check In’ During Off Hours
March 03, 2022

These days, the phrase “on the clock” doesn’t mean what it once did. 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....

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Pay-With-Face Identity Verification Seeks New Users in Need of Rapid, Secure Payments
March 03, 2022

When Meta turned off its Face Recognition System in 2021 primarily over information security and data privacy concerns, and to head off inquisitive regulators, the biometrics world held its breath.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix’s ‘Next’ Move Is Gaming
March 02, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Netflix gets into gaming with its planned acquisition of Next Games, while delivery service Gopuff expands across France. Plus, a new acquisition lets Cars.com add a range of new services, and udaan — the largest B2B eCommerce platform in India...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Uber Launches Entertainment Feature
March 01, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Uber launched a feature that lets people book reservations at restaurants, while a partnership between NCR and Stratacache helps restaurants improve their digital signage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Automated Document Analysis Works Best When Paired With Human Oversight
March 01, 2022

With digitization and automation as the order of the day for two years and counting, it’s unusual to hear about how important human decision makers remain in business lending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Teams With Teladoc
February 28, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Teladoc Health launches a partnership with Amazon, while General Motors prepares to launch dozens of new subscription services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...