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.

CE100 Index Surges 5% as BNPL Stocks Deliver Strong Gains
CE100 Index Surges 5% as BNPL Stocks Deliver Strong Gains
July 11, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Up, up and …. Well, not quite away. But up. And so, even with a 5% gain in the past week, the PYMNTS ConnectedEconomy 100...

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Elon Musk Scraps $44B Deal to Buy Twitter
Elon Musk Scraps $44B Deal to Buy Twitter
July 09, 2022  |  News

Deal or no deal? Apparently, the deal is a no, if Elon Musk has his way about his planned $44 billion purchase of the social...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Volkswagen, Comdata Launch Fleet Management Card
Today in the Connected Economy: Volkswagen, Comdata Launch Fleet Management Card
July 08, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Volkswagen partners with payment processor and fleet fuel card issuer Comdata to improve fleet management operations. Plus, digital, on-demand, convenience...

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Waitr Partners With Burq to Grow Delivery Capabilities
Waitr Partners With Burq to Grow Delivery Capabilities
July 08, 2022  |  Delivery

On-demand delivery app Waitr has launched a partnership with software logistics delivery provider Burq to drive expansion as Waitr grows from food-only into a broader...

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Gopuff Expands BurgerFi Partnership to Take on Restaurant Aggregators
Gopuff Expands BurgerFi Partnership to Take on Restaurant Aggregators
July 08, 2022  |  Delivery

As if there were not already enough competition for United States consumers’ restaurant delivery spending, a new player may be coming to the fore to...

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Cabinets.com Shoppers Can Remodel Their Kitchens Fully Online With 3D Imaging Tech
Cabinets.com Shoppers Can Remodel Their Kitchens Fully Online With 3D Imaging Tech
July 08, 2022  |  Retail

Cabinets.com customers can pick out their new kitchen cabinets from the comfort of their homes — or anywhere else, for that matter — through a...

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The Data Point: 32% of Consumers Right at Home With Digital, Voice Controls
The Data Point: 32% of Consumers Right at Home With Digital, Voice Controls
July 08, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Digital transformation of the home is among the most fascinating and even futuristic aspects of the digital shift, as tens of millions of consumers increasingly...

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UK Leads Europe in Internet Access, Second in CE Index, Study Finds
UK Leads Europe in Internet Access, Second in CE Index, Study Finds
July 08, 2022  |  International

PYMNTS recently ran a five-part series about digital transformation in the European Union. In order to cover all the regional data available, PYMNTS is bringing...

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PYMNTS AM Radar: Age of Change; Smart Convenience; Digital Transformation Momentum; Fighting Professional Fraudsters; ICYMI
PYMNTS AM Radar: Age of Change; Smart Convenience; Digital Transformation Momentum; Fighting Professional Fraudsters; ICYMI
July 08, 2022  |  News

Today is Friday, July 8 and in one of the world’s safest countries, a former prime minister was shot dead while giving a speech. Shinzo...

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