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.

TikTok’s D’Amelios Launch Influencer-Focused Management Firm

TikTok’s D’Amelios Launch Influencer-Focused Management Firm
TikTok’s D’Amelios Launch Influencer-Focused Management Firm
June 11, 2023  |  Connected Economy

TikTok celebrity family the D’Amelios are launching a management company aimed at fellow influencers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Blue Apron Shares Jump on FreshRealm Deal and Focus on D2C Growth
Blue Apron Shares Jump on FreshRealm Deal and Focus on D2C Growth
June 09, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Meal kit provider Blue Apron shares jumped Friday (June 9) on news of its shift to an asset-light model. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Report: FIS Acquires Bond Financial Technologies to Grow Embedded Finance
Report: FIS Acquires Bond Financial Technologies to Grow Embedded Finance
June 09, 2023  |  Partnerships

FinTech giant FIS has reportedly acquired embedded finance startup Bond Financial Technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Endava Acquires DEK to Diversify and Expand in APAC Region
Endava Acquires DEK to Diversify and Expand in APAC Region
June 09, 2023  |  Partnerships

Endava has acquired DEK to further its diversification and expansion in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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DoorDash and Edible Team to Capture Consumers’ Gift Spending
DoorDash and Edible Team to Capture Consumers’ Gift Spending
June 08, 2023  |  Delivery

DoorDash, in its ongoing effort to find and create new occasions for on-demand delivery, is increasing its gifting options. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Connected Economy Infrastructure Gets $6.7 Billion Boost from US Treasury
Connected Economy Infrastructure Gets $6.7 Billion Boost from US Treasury
June 08, 2023  |  Connected Economy

You need to be in it to win it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Record 28% of Consumers Look for Love on Dating Apps in Early 2023
Record 28% of Consumers Look for Love on Dating Apps in Early 2023
June 07, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Spring and summer are prime dating seasons, and like other human behaviors, the pandemic has increased consumer reliance on digital tools to find that special...

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As EU Decision Looms, Amazon’s iRobot Bid Spotlights Smart Home’s Evolution
As EU Decision Looms, Amazon’s iRobot Bid Spotlights Smart Home’s Evolution
June 07, 2023  |  Connected Economy

There’s less than a month to go before EU antitrust regulators give a thumbs up or down on Amazon’s  bid to buy iRobot Corp. Get...

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