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.

Restaurants See Hot-and-Cold Relationships with Gen Z
Restaurants See Hot-and-Cold Relationships with Gen Z
September 02, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Restaurants looking for steady, reliable customers may want to turn their focus away from younger consumers. By the Numbers Research from PYMNTS’ study “Digital Economy...

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Restaurants Drive Loyalty Program Engagement by Putting Customers in Control
Restaurants Drive Loyalty Program Engagement by Putting Customers in Control
September 02, 2022  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As restaurant brands look to boost consumers’ engagement, some are finding that the way to keep customers coming back is by putting them in charge...

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Chinese eCommerce Firm Pinduoduo Launches US Offshoot
Chinese eCommerce Firm Pinduoduo Launches US Offshoot
September 02, 2022  |  eCommerce

Chinese eCommerce company Pinduodo has launched an online shopping site in the U.S. in its first major overseas expansion. According to published reports Friday (Sept....

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Today in the Connected Economy: Meta Considers Paid Facebook Features
Today in the Connected Economy: Meta Considers Paid Facebook Features
September 01, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Meta looks to add paid features to its platforms as a way to offset revenue losses from Apple’s ad tracking...

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Former ACI Worldwide Banking Unit Debuts as FinTech Firm Dragonfly
Former ACI Worldwide Banking Unit Debuts as FinTech Firm Dragonfly
September 01, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Digital banking and treasury management FinTech company Dragonfly Financial Technologies has launched as an independent company after the completion of private equity firm One Equity...

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FinTechs Use Secured Cards to Fill Consumer Credit Gap
FinTechs Use Secured Cards to Fill Consumer Credit Gap
September 01, 2022  |  Payment Methods

The path toward building a full-service bank in the digital age is a long and winding one. And for the FinTechs endeavoring to do that,...

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The Data Point: 46% of Americans Mixing Telehealth, In-Person Care
The Data Point: 46% of Americans Mixing Telehealth, In-Person Care
September 01, 2022  |  Healthcare

The pandemic changed everything, and healthcare is still undergoing a digital transformation from pre-COVID-19 patterns to a new type of hybrid engagement that promises better...

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Today in the Connected Economy: SWIFT Unveils Predictive Data Tool
Today in the Connected Economy: SWIFT Unveils Predictive Data Tool
August 31, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, financial messaging services provider SWIFT has rolled out a predictive data intelligence tool that identifies potential problems with cross-border transactions....

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Will MrBeast Burger’s Digital Success Translate to Physical Restaurants?
Will MrBeast Burger’s Digital Success Translate to Physical Restaurants?
August 31, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

As virtual restaurant brands look to convert their digital followings into long-term omnichannel success, some are turning their focus to brick-and-mortar. For instance, take MrBeast...

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