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.

Inditex Boosted By Zara Foot Traffic Increase, Unbowed on Online Sales Goals
Inditex Boosted By Zara Foot Traffic Increase, Unbowed on Online Sales Goals
June 08, 2022  |  Retail

Global clothing retailer Inditex, the parent company of Zara, saw “a significant rebound in traffic” to its stores worldwide in the first quarter of fiscal...

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Connected Fleets Put Retailers in Charge of ‘Delightful Delivery’
Connected Fleets Put Retailers in Charge of ‘Delightful Delivery’
June 07, 2022  |  Delivery

Companies offering last-mile delivery should aim to provide a good experience for everyone involved — customers, delivery drivers and dispatchers. “We think a lot about...

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Apple Adds Functionality to Its Vehicle Dashboard App
Apple Adds Functionality to Its Vehicle Dashboard App
June 07, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The trend of cars becoming more like smartphones has taken another step with Apple’s announcement that the next generation of CarPlay will fill more screens...

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Merchants Bring Context to One-Click Commerce Via Smartphones
Merchants Bring Context to One-Click Commerce Via Smartphones
June 07, 2022  |  Mobile Commerce

In-store shopping is seeing a renaissance of sorts as the pandemic fades a bit into the rearview mirror. But shopping in the aisles has changed...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Readies AR Device, Unveils BNPL Tool
Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Readies AR Device, Unveils BNPL Tool
June 06, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Apple launches its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, where it is expected to discuss its augmented reality device, while also unveiling...

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Businesses Tap Connected Cameras for Customer Insights
Businesses Tap Connected Cameras for Customer Insights
June 06, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Digital video recorders can provide businesses with more than security; they can also provide notifications and reporting that can be used to improve operations. When...

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Today in Data: The Cost of Crypto
Today in Data: The Cost of Crypto
June 06, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Today in data, the cryptocurrency industry ups its spending in Washington, while crypto companies begin to cut jobs. Data $26.3M: Campaign contributions from the crypto...

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Software, Technology Firms Not Enough to Drive CE100 Index Gains in Choppy Week
Software, Technology Firms Not Enough to Drive CE100 Index Gains in Choppy Week
June 06, 2022  |  Connected Economy

A holiday-shortened trading week ended up in the red. To that end, the CE100 Index fared worse than its brethren, having declined by 2.2% on...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Future of Auto Industry Includes Software, More
Today in the Connected Economy: Future of Auto Industry Includes Software, More
June 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, the head of Ford Motors says software, services and shared mobility offer “the most exciting kind of land grab in...

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