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.

Smoother Payments Key to Streamlining Electric Vehicle Charging, Stakeholders Say
Smoother Payments Key to Streamlining Electric Vehicle Charging, Stakeholders Say
July 06, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As automakers, charging networks and others work to speed the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by streamlining the ownership experience, payments at charging stations are...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Forges Deal With Grubhub
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Forges Deal With Grubhub
July 06, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Amazon makes a deal with Grubhub that could give it as much as a 15% stake in the food delivery...

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Study: Consumers Keep Subscriptions for the Fun Factor
Study: Consumers Keep Subscriptions for the Fun Factor
July 06, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Emerging through the pandemic, battling the relentless tide of inflation, stock market routs, airport delays, you name it, it makes sense that as summer alights...

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Benchmarking the EU’s Digital Engagement: Italy
Benchmarking the EU’s Digital Engagement: Italy
July 06, 2022  |  International

In this latest installment of PYMNTS’ five-part series on digital engagement in the European Union, the spotlight is on Italy, one of the EU-5 countries...

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AR Headsets Speed Auto Repair, Mechanic Training
AR Headsets Speed Auto Repair, Mechanic Training
July 05, 2022  |  Technology

An automotive technician needs help diagnosing a difficult problem on a vehicle. A student needs training but doesn’t want to incur the cost of travel....

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Today in the Connected Economy: Revolut Delves Into in-Person Payments
Today in the Connected Economy: Revolut Delves Into in-Person Payments
July 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Revolut launches its card reader, marking the start of its in-person payment ambitions. Plus, Uber brings its services to Israel,...

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Benchmarking the EU’s Digital Engagement: the Netherlands
Benchmarking the EU’s Digital Engagement: the Netherlands
July 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

In this second of the series on the EU’s digital transformation, PYMNTS will be delving into how people in the Netherlands engage with digital technologies....

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CE100 Closes out Second Half Down 35% to Date
CE100 Closes out Second Half Down 35% to Date
July 04, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The Connected Economy 100 Stock Index (CE100 Index™) wound up closing out the second quarter, and the year to date, with a performance that far...

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Today in The Connected Economy: Twitter Debuts Branded Likes; Facebook Pilots NFTs
Today in The Connected Economy: Twitter Debuts Branded Likes; Facebook Pilots NFTs
July 01, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Twitter debuts its Branded Likes feature for advertisers with audiences in the U.S, U.K., Japan and Saudi Arabia. Also, Facebook...

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