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.

Voice of the CFO: CFOs Take On Role as Efficiency Advisers, Help Connect Remote Teams, Stakeholders
Voice of the CFO: CFOs Take On Role as Efficiency Advisers, Help Connect Remote Teams,...
June 27, 2022  |  B2B Payments

As the chief financial officer (CFO) at Stack Overflow, Matthew Gallatin oversees financial operations for the knowledge-sharing platform. He’s also committed to communicating and exchanging...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Tencent Invests in the Metaverse
Today in the Connected Economy: Tencent Invests in the Metaverse
June 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, China’s Tencent Holdings launches an extended reality unit in a bid to branch out into the metaverse. Also, Microsoft Qatar...

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Racing to Digitize, Convenience Stores Playing Game of Loyalty Catch-Up
Racing to Digitize, Convenience Stores Playing Game of Loyalty Catch-Up
June 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As loyalty programs have taken hold across commerce categories, consumers increasingly expect to be rewarded for their spending. Yet, while some industries are on the...

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Conference Highlights Growing Support for Standardized US EHR
Conference Highlights Growing Support for Standardized US EHR
June 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The move towards an interoperable national database of electronic health records (EHR) is advancing, as the public-private initiative is seeing large players step up to...

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NFT Upheaval Could Be Healthy, Some Marketing Pros Say
NFT Upheaval Could Be Healthy, Some Marketing Pros Say
June 27, 2022  |  NFTs

There was optimism expressed by marketing professionals gathered at a four-day New York City event focused on non-fungible tokens (NFTs), with some experts saying recent...

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Socar Aims for $1.2B Valuation in Kospi IPO
Socar Aims for $1.2B Valuation in Kospi IPO
June 27, 2022  |  emea

South Korea’s car-sharing platform Socar is aiming for a $1.2 billion valuation in an August initial public offering (IPO) on the Korea Composite Stock Price...

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Why 2022’s Tech Wreck Doesn’t Have to Mean a Dotcom Crash Landing
Why 2022’s Tech Wreck Doesn’t Have to Mean a Dotcom Crash Landing
June 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Spanish-born, Harvard educated professor and philosopher George Santayana was a prolific writer, known best for his many aphorisms. Perhaps one of his best-known soundbites is...

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CE100 Index Surges 9% as ‘Shopping’ Names Bounce Back
CE100 Index Surges 9% as ‘Shopping’ Names Bounce Back
June 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The end of the week — specifically, the last few sessions — helped the Connected Economy 100 (CE100) outperform the broader indices, surging 9% while...

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El Salvador Weekly: Bitcoin Remittances Aren’t Happening; Veterinary Clinic’s Running on Loans
El Salvador Weekly: Bitcoin Remittances Aren’t Happening; Veterinary Clinic’s Running on Loans
June 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The government-issued Chivo digital wallet was supposed to be a way to encourage Salvadorans to adopt bitcoin after the government of President Nayib Bukele made...

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