Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Ford Ramps up Over-the-Air Software
February 04, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Ford steps up its connected services in an effort to create “always on” relationships with drivers, while Citi unveils a new card program with CVS. Also, eSports company Unified launches a partnership with payments service Tipalti Get the Full Story...

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Ford Looks to Connected Services, eCommerce to Build ‘Always-on’ Relationships With Drivers
February 04, 2022

Ford has formed a single organization that has authority over the automaker’s in-car digital experiences, interfaces, screens and controls, and it is using its hubs in places like Silicon Valley to attract software engineers and technology specialists. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Google Helps KeyBank Go Cloud First
February 03, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Google Cloud works with KeyBank to help it become a cloud-first financial institution (FI), while Barclays tries to help FinTech founders develop their companies. Plus, J.P. Morgan’s Julie Lubell tells PYMNTS’ Karen Webster why 2022 will be the year of...

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Connected Micromobility Solutions Tackle ‘Last Mile’ of the Daily Commute
February 03, 2022

Sometimes traveling by car isn’t desirable, necessary or practical. For example, tourists may want to see the sights close-up, rather than through the windows of a moving car. Consumers may be less than a mile from a grocery store and see no reason to start...

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JPMorgan Sees 2022 As Year of Connectivity, Predicts Rise of ‘Anything as a Service’
February 03, 2022

It’s natural to think that there’s a clear demarcation point dividing what went before and what comes next as a new year dawns. 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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Platforms Bring New Brands, Better Retail Economics to Main Street
February 03, 2022

Walk down America’s premier shopping boulevards and you’ll likely notice a lot of empty storefronts. The pandemic shut down a lot of those, but opening a store is neither easy nor cheap, even when the metaphorical sun is shining. Creating a physical retail presence is...

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Today in FinTech: UK Neobank Opens in US; India’s Pine Labs Eyes Setu
February 02, 2022

In today’s FinTech news, acquisitions take the spotlight as Pine Labs eyes Setu in India and Northmill buys Moreflo to help merchants deliver a better user experience for shoppers online and off. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Trucking Sector Unveils New Digital Tools
February 02, 2022

Today in the connected economy, 2022 looks like a good year for trucking, which means it could also be a good year for new digital tools to help truckers. Also, FIS’ Norm Marrancini talks to PYMNTS about the need for consumerized B2B payments.  Get the...

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Digital Tools Help Truck Drivers Manage Expenses, Spend More Time Driving
February 02, 2022

This year is likely to be a good one for trucking businesses. 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...