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.

FedEx Earnings Put Discretionary Spending In Spotlight as Package Volume Drops 

FedEx Earnings Put Discretionary Spending In Spotlight as Package Volume Drops 
FedEx Earnings Put Discretionary Spending In Spotlight as Package Volume Drops 
December 21, 2022  |  Earnings

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What Is Buy Now, Pay Later?
What Is Buy Now, Pay Later?
December 21, 2022  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a financing option that allows customers to purchase items and pay for them later, usually with no upfront payment...

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LatAm’s Digital Transformation Opportunity Is Best Viewed as 33 Different Puzzles
LatAm’s Digital Transformation Opportunity Is Best Viewed as 33 Different Puzzles
December 21, 2022  |  Payment Methods

The digital transformation of Latin America is a massive growth opportunity. That is, as long as you don’t treat Latin America as one big place....

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Uber Leverages Its Platform to Out-do Grocery Delivery Competitors
Uber Leverages Its Platform to Out-do Grocery Delivery Competitors
December 20, 2022  |  Delivery

As Uber courts grocery delivery partners, its multi-vertical model is proving to be a competitive weapon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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What is a Super App?
What is a Super App?
December 20, 2022  |  Mobile

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Online Habits Highlight Digital Economy Gender Gap
Online Habits Highlight Digital Economy Gender Gap
December 20, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Gender equality hasn’t yet reached the digital economy — and retailers can capitalize on this divide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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FTX Crypto Investments Reflect Disarray at Failed Exchange
FTX Crypto Investments Reflect Disarray at Failed Exchange
December 20, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

In contrast to the rest of the imploded FTX crypto group’s black box financials, venture capital (VC) investments of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and his sister...

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Mastercard’s Aikat: Installments Program Helps SoFi Tailor BNPL to Member Needs
Mastercard’s Aikat: Installments Program Helps SoFi Tailor BNPL to Member Needs
December 20, 2022  |  BNPL

BNPL’s appeal for merchants lies in increasing basket size amid a pressured macro environment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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