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.

CE 100 Index Surges 6.3% as Banks Kick Off Earnings Season

CE 100 Index Surges 6.3% as Banks Kick Off Earnings Season
CE 100 Index Surges 6.3% as Banks Kick Off Earnings Season
January 16, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Macro level data suggests inflation is cooling, and bank earnings suggest consumer spending is resilient. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Zillennials: The Next Generation of Connected Consumer
Zillennials: The Next Generation of Connected Consumer
January 16, 2023  |  Connected Economy

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Grocery Growth Means More Home Cooks Using Digital Channels
Grocery Growth Means More Home Cooks Using Digital Channels
January 13, 2023  |  eCommerce

New data shows that 51% of U.S. adults are now ordering groceries online each month for delivery or pickup. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Japan Outpaces Other Countries With 20% Spike in Digital Wallet Adoption
Japan Outpaces Other Countries With 20% Spike in Digital Wallet Adoption
January 13, 2023  |  Connected Economy

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Nigeria’s 5G Race Heats Up as Airtel Acquires New License
Nigeria’s 5G Race Heats Up as Airtel Acquires New License
January 12, 2023  |  Europe

Airtel Africa has acquired 5G spectrum capacity in Nigeria, one of the region’s largest economies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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CPI Shows Main Street Small Business Price Hikes Successful, for Now
CPI Shows Main Street Small Business Price Hikes Successful, for Now
January 12, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation data — though a cooling down is evident — shows Main Street small businesses’ price hikes are sticking. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Digital Shoppers Say They Want ‘Stored Credentials Vaults’ to Remove Friction at Checkout
Digital Shoppers Say They Want ‘Stored Credentials Vaults’ to Remove Friction at Checkout
January 12, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Shoppers want a frictionless checkout experience and are increasingly interested in stored credentials solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Online Dating Study Reveals Complexity, Popularity and a Few Surprises
Online Dating Study Reveals Complexity, Popularity and a Few Surprises
January 12, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Without question, more lonely hearts are getting (ahem) engaged with help from the connected economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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