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: Uber Bets on Robot Delivery
Today in the Connected Economy: Uber Bets on Robot Delivery
September 08, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Uber invests in the future of robotic delivery with a partnership with autonomous vehicle company Nuro. Plus, Zelle marks 5...

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Convoy Now Offers Carriers Faster Payments After Loads
Convoy Now Offers Carriers Faster Payments After Loads
September 08, 2022  |  Faster Payments

In an effort to help carriers with cash flow, digital freight network Convoy is enhancing its payments service to add money to carriers’ bank accounts...

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Zelle Says It’s Processed 5 Billion Transactions in 5 Years
Zelle Says It’s Processed 5 Billion Transactions in 5 Years
September 08, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

Digital payments network Zelle has been in a lot of hot water lately over alleged fraudulent transactions and the blame game. While there’s no resolution,...

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Misfits Market’s Imperfect Foods Deal Latest in eGrocery Consolidation
Misfits Market’s Imperfect Foods Deal Latest in eGrocery Consolidation
September 08, 2022  |  eCommerce

From merchants to tech providers, the online grocery space is beginning to take shape, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) winnowing some of the smaller players...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Experian Offers Renters a ‘Game Changer’
Today in the Connected Economy: Experian Offers Renters a ‘Game Changer’
September 07, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, credit reporting agency Experian has launched what it calls a first-of-its-kind tool to help renters boost their credit scores. Plus,...

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Watch out Lagos, African Tech Firms May Soon Be Flocking to Silicon Zanzibar
Watch out Lagos, African Tech Firms May Soon Be Flocking to Silicon Zanzibar
September 07, 2022  |  Technology

The East African archipelago of Zanzibar may be most well-known for its tourism, beaches and wildlife, but the local government is pinning its hope on...

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Sanctions-Busting Russian Stablecoin Would Test US Regulations
Sanctions-Busting Russian Stablecoin Would Test US Regulations
September 07, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Get ready to see the stablecoin regulation wars heat up. Tuesday (Sept. 6), Russia’s official government news agency, Tass, reported that the government was turning...

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DailyPay Launches Prepaid Card, App for Employees Getting On-Demand Pay
DailyPay Launches Prepaid Card, App for Employees Getting On-Demand Pay
September 07, 2022  |  Payment Methods

FinTech company DailyPay launched a general purpose reloadable (GPR) prepaid card and app called Friday that enables employees to receive instant, no-fee, on-demand pay transfers...

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Experian Launches Tool for Uploading Rental Payments to Credit File
Experian Launches Tool for Uploading Rental Payments to Credit File
September 07, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Credit reporting agency Experian is launching a new tool that can help people who pay rent contribute qualifying, “positive” residential rent payments directly to benefit...

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