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.

How the World Does Digital: UK Consumers Thrive in Connected Economy
How the World Does Digital: UK Consumers Thrive in Connected Economy
July 15, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Driven by widespread access to high-speed broadband and advanced mobile networks, the U.K. boasts a population deeply engaged with the digital world. From video streaming...

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New Look at Geolocation Helps Physical Stores Compete in a Digital World
New Look at Geolocation Helps Physical Stores Compete in a Digital World
July 15, 2024  |  Retail

Customer expectations are perpetually evolving — meaning the experiences they are offered should, too. Innovation is the key to staying ahead, especially within the digitally...

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The Cyborg Shopper: Is It the Future or Just a Blip?
The Cyborg Shopper: Is It the Future or Just a Blip?
July 13, 2024  |  Technology

As a fringe group of consumers gets microchips implanted in their hands to make payments without using any external devices, time will prove whether these...

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They Said That: Notable Quotables From the Week of July 8, 2024
They Said That: Notable Quotables From the Week of July 8, 2024
July 12, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

PYMNTS reporters, analysts and writers do dozens of interviews every week to bring you the editorial package that is PYMNTS and PYMNTS Intelligence. While they...

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Paris Olympics Draws 18% More Sponsor Spending Than 2021
Paris Olympics Draws 18% More Sponsor Spending Than 2021
July 12, 2024  |  Retail

U.S. companies are reportedly looking to this summer’s Paris Olympics to put them ahead of their competitors. Event sponsors have spent 18% more on the...

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How the World Does Digital: Italy Posts Solid Scores In Online Shopping
How the World Does Digital: Italy Posts Solid Scores In Online Shopping
July 12, 2024  |  Connected Economy

While the Colosseum evokes gladiatorial battles, and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes hold timeless beauty, modern Italy is embracing the digital age. Today’s Italians are increasingly...

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Samsung Enters Smart Ring Market, Expanding Wearable Tech Portfolio
Samsung Enters Smart Ring Market, Expanding Wearable Tech Portfolio
July 10, 2024  |  Wearables

Samsung unveiled its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Galaxy Ring at a product launch event in Paris on Wednesday (July 10), marking the South Korean tech giant’s...

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1 in 4 Consumers Want to Be Entertained While Shopping
1 in 4 Consumers Want to Be Entertained While Shopping
July 10, 2024  |  Retail

With consumers growing accustomed to the constant stimulation of digital multitasking, many shoppers are finding that the act of purchasing is not enough to keep...

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BNP Paribas and Mistral Forge AI-Banking Pact
BNP Paribas and Mistral Forge AI-Banking Pact
July 10, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

French banking group BNP Paribas has formed a partnership with AI firm Mistral. The agreement, announced Wednesday (July 10), is a multiyear partnership that provides...

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