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.

Restaurant Powerhouses Turn Focus to Cult Sweet Treats Brands
Restaurant Powerhouses Turn Focus to Cult Sweet Treats Brands
October 21, 2022  |  Restaurant Roundup

Quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant McDonald’s is looking to drive sales by teaming up with sweet treat brand Krispy Kreme, exploring selling the latter’s donuts at...

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American Express: Millennial and Gen Z Spending Growth Up 39%
American Express: Millennial and Gen Z Spending Growth Up 39%
October 21, 2022  |  Earnings

For American Express, there’s been no slowdown or pullback by consumers, who continue to wield their cards at registers and online checkout pages with enthusiasm....

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JPMorgan: ‘Pressure Testing’ Key to Helping Treasurers Fight Payments Fraud
JPMorgan: ‘Pressure Testing’ Key to Helping Treasurers Fight Payments Fraud
October 21, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

“The move to digital has been a wonderful thing,” JPMorgan Head of Client Fraud Prevention for Commercial Banking Alec Grant told Karen Webster. “The shift...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Google Turns Its Eye to Visual Shopping
Today in the Connected Economy: Google Turns Its Eye to Visual Shopping
October 20, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Google debuts more tools to make users’ buying experience more visual, part of a larger effort to make its sites...

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FinTech IPO Index Off 3% Amid Conflicting Signals On Consumer Spending
FinTech IPO Index Off 3% Amid Conflicting Signals On Consumer Spending
October 20, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

The FinTech IPO Index was down 3.2% heading into the end of the week and is down 10.2% headed into the final days of October....

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Item-Level Data Network Banyan Gets $43M to Power Next FinTech Wave
Item-Level Data Network Banyan Gets $43M to Power Next FinTech Wave
October 20, 2022  |  Data

There’s strategic gold locked in receipt level data, aka SKU level data, and the appetite for accessing those insights is attracting not just users but...

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Are Millennials and Super Apps a Match Made in Connected Heaven?
Are Millennials and Super Apps a Match Made in Connected Heaven?
October 20, 2022  |  Technology

Consumers are inundated by digital interactions and online choices, and the constant flow of digital actions can be daunting. Many use multiple devices to curate...

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The One Thing: Integration and the Future of Financial Services
The One Thing: Integration and the Future of Financial Services
October 20, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The connected economy runs on a mostly invisible ocean of technologies to deliver new experiences, and it all relies on one foundational concept: integration. That’s...

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The Rise of the Digital Workplace — on Wheels
The Rise of the Digital Workplace — on Wheels
October 19, 2022  |  B2B Payments

As fleet operators aim to gain the many benefits of transitioning to connected vehicles, nearly half of the vehicles in corporate fleets are expected to...

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