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.

Today in the Connected Economy: Peloton Teams With Dick’s to Find New Members
Today in the Connected Economy: Peloton Teams With Dick’s to Find New Members
September 29, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Peloton partners with Dick’s Sporting Goods in an effort to fuel new sales and memberships ahead of the holidays. Plus,...

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Alexa Becomes a Shopper’s Virtual Stylist With New Echo Smart Screen
Alexa Becomes a Shopper’s Virtual Stylist With New Echo Smart Screen
September 29, 2022  |  Amazon Technology

In a move aimed at connecting voice-powered shopping, entertainment and information systems via a bigger touch screen, Amazon’s latest wall-mounted iteration of its Echo device...

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Digital Engagement of Brazilian Consumers Grew Faster Than US in Q2
Digital Engagement of Brazilian Consumers Grew Faster Than US in Q2
September 29, 2022  |  Connected Economy

When benchmarking the world’s digital transformation, there are standouts. Some economies are all-in when it comes to comes to connected living, and it’s evident that...

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53% of Consumers Trust Banks to Provide Super Apps
53% of Consumers Trust Banks to Provide Super Apps
September 29, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The super app shift favors the banks, with decades of experience and long-lived relationships with customers. The super app shift favors the FinTechs, with the...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Snap Sees the Promise of Augmented Reality Fashion
Today in the Connected Economy: Snap Sees the Promise of Augmented Reality Fashion
September 28, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, executives at Snap point to their augmented reality clothing and fashion offerings as  a virtual alternative to the metaverse. Also,...

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Snap Luxury Boss: Augmented Reality Is the Future of Fashion
Snap Luxury Boss: Augmented Reality Is the Future of Fashion
September 28, 2022  |  Technology

Snap’s head of luxury is touting the promise of augmented reality (AR) to show off branded products such as clothing. Snap’s Geoffrey Perez made the...

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Stablecoins Seeks to Break into Gig Economy
Stablecoins Seeks to Break into Gig Economy
September 27, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

As the gig economy explodes and goes global, companies are finding it necessary to pay people farther and farther abroad, which can get more and...

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Today in the Connected Economy: DoorDash Unveils Its First Credit Card
Today in the Connected Economy: DoorDash Unveils Its First Credit Card
September 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, DoorDash teams with Chase and Mastercard to unveil its first-ever credit card. Plus, Uber Eats rolls out new point-of-sale offerings...

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SoFi Debuts ‘On The Money’ Consumer Finance Site
SoFi Debuts ‘On The Money’ Consumer Finance Site
September 27, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Personal finance company SoFi has debuted “On the Money,” a digital content hub that lets members stay on top of their finances. As the company...

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