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.

Calling Web3 Corrupted by VCs, Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey Pitches Web5
Calling Web3 Corrupted by VCs, Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey Pitches Web5
June 29, 2022  |  Blockchain

DEK: The Block CEO wants to build a decentralized web, but doesn’t believe the current vision of a blockchain-based internet — where people control their...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Web Services Could Have $3T Future
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Web Services Could Have $3T Future
June 29, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, a new projection says Amazon’s cloud computing business could someday be worth three times as much as the entire company’s...

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The 5 Features Top-Performing Restaurants Leverage to Drive Loyalty, Sales
The 5 Features Top-Performing Restaurants Leverage to Drive Loyalty, Sales
June 29, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

In the past few years, the restaurant industry has changed dramatically, and eateries that do not meet consumers’ new expectations risk falling behind. Tech and...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Mastercard Expands Paysafe Partnership
Today in the Connected Economy: Mastercard Expands Paysafe Partnership
June 28, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Mastercard and Paysafe bring the Mastercard Send service to the European Union and the United Kingdom. Plus, Amazon offers Prime...

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58% of Consumers Increased Online Grocery Shopping in Past Year
58% of Consumers Increased Online Grocery Shopping in Past Year
June 28, 2022  |  Commerce Connected

Nearly half of consumers shop for retail products online and nearly one-third shop for groceries online, according to “Satisfaction in the Age of eCommerce,” a...

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The Next Trillion Dollar BNPL Play Will Come From Untapped B2B Segment
The Next Trillion Dollar BNPL Play Will Come From Untapped B2B Segment
June 28, 2022  |  B2B Payments

As the huge consumer buy now, pay later (BNPL) market sorts itself out, many believe the larger opportunity lies in B2B sales, and 2022 is...

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BNPL Offers Luxury Sales Lifeline as Economic Storm Gathers
BNPL Offers Luxury Sales Lifeline as Economic Storm Gathers
June 28, 2022  |  BNPL

When the recession hits — and a recession is looking more and more like a matter of when, not if — spending on luxury retail...

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The Data Point: Financial Stressors Hammer 65% of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
The Data Point: Financial Stressors Hammer 65% of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
June 28, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

An inflationary shock is adding to the difficulties of consumers living paycheck-to-paycheck, often with little or no savings, with challenging life events compounding these problems....

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Multiple Payment Providers Give Retailers Super Powers to Flex on Demand
Multiple Payment Providers Give Retailers Super Powers to Flex on Demand
June 28, 2022  |  Payment Methods

A connected economy moves money by placing interoperability at the center, tapping technology that enables more transactions to clear quickly and securely in any market....

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