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.

CrowdStrike CEO Updates Solutions to Global Microsoft Outage
CrowdStrike CEO Updates Solutions to Global Microsoft Outage
July 19, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The outage that continued to snarl systems from airports to stock exchanges Friday morning started when it struck users of Microsoft’s Windows operating system late...

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Japan’s Boomers and Seniors Don’t Like Digital. Why That’s a Problem.
Japan’s Boomers and Seniors Don’t Like Digital. Why That’s a Problem.
July 19, 2024  |  Connected Economy

In the Land of the Rising Sun, where tradition meets technology, Japan is navigating a digital crossroads. Despite pioneering 3G technology and boasting a vibrant...

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30% of Gen Z Consumers Shop by Voice Every Week
30% of Gen Z Consumers Shop by Voice Every Week
July 18, 2024  |  Voice Activation

Voice technology is revolutionizing the way consumers shop, with a significant portion of the global population embracing this modern convenience, as young consumers lead the...

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Loop and ReBound Team for Simplified Retail Returns
Loop and ReBound Team for Simplified Retail Returns
July 16, 2024  |  Retail

Returns technology providers Loop and ReBound say they are joining forces. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (July 16), lets retailers using the Loop platform access ReBound’s...

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How the World Does Digital: Two-Thirds of Aussie Consumers Use Mobile Phones to Bank
How the World Does Digital: Two-Thirds of Aussie Consumers Use Mobile Phones to Bank
July 16, 2024  |  Connected Economy

There’s no shortage of images that come to mind when the subject is Australia. Most of them are outdoors, like the vast outback and iconic...

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Joor CEO: Luxury Shoppers Won’t Buy a $20,000 Coat Online
Joor CEO: Luxury Shoppers Won’t Buy a $20,000 Coat Online
July 16, 2024  |  Retail

As the luxury retail sector looks to strike a balance between digital accessibility and the more immersive, high-touch in-store experience, these upscale brands must create...

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Tencent Cloud and PlaysOut Partner on Embedded Services for Super Apps
Tencent Cloud and PlaysOut Partner on Embedded Services for Super Apps
July 15, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Tencent Cloud and PlaysOut have unveiled a collaboration on embedded services for super apps. PlaysOut, a global gaming technology company, will leverage the Tencent Cloud...

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China’s AI Surge Could Impact the Global Business Landscape, Experts Say
China’s AI Surge Could Impact the Global Business Landscape, Experts Say
July 15, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Chinese companies are racing ahead in adopting generative artificial intelligence (AI), a technological leap that experts say could upend global commerce and give China a...

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What We’ve Learned Tracking the 100 Connected Economy Leaders Since 2022
What We’ve Learned Tracking the 100 Connected Economy Leaders Since 2022
July 15, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The Connected Economy (CE) 100 Stock Index was launched in February 2022. It was introduced as an equity index of 100 publicly traded companies across 11...

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