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.

Connected Solutions Aim to Solve Common Concerns of EV Owners
Connected Solutions Aim to Solve Common Concerns of EV Owners
May 31, 2022  |  Connected Economy

For electric vehicle (EV) owners, and shoppers who are considering becoming one, common concerns about owning an EV include finding a station at which to...

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Today in FinTech: Bridging Fiat, Crypto; Adaptive Infrastructure; Flexible Architecture, Complex Journeys 
Today in FinTech: Bridging Fiat, Crypto; Adaptive Infrastructure; Flexible Architecture, Complex Journeys 
May 31, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

In Tuesday, May 31’s FinTech news, buy now pay later (BNPL) platform Affirm is teaming up with financial infrastructure firm Stripe to drive growth with...

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Today in the Connected Economy: CVS Unveils Virtual Primary Care
Today in the Connected Economy: CVS Unveils Virtual Primary Care
May 31, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, CVS Health is continuing its shift from a pharmacy-only focus to a larger healthcare effort with CVS Health Virtual Primary...

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The Data Point: 51% of Consumers Highly Interested in Digital Bill Pay Will Pay for the Service
The Data Point: 51% of Consumers Highly Interested in Digital Bill Pay Will Pay for...
May 30, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

We may get a sense of satisfaction from doing so, but no one really likes paying bills. That’s doubly true if the bill pay experience...

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Today in Data: Inflation’s Long Reach
Today in Data: Inflation’s Long Reach
May 30, 2022  |  Retail

Today in data, from corporate earnings to consumer spending, the effects of rising inflation are still being felt.       $100 million: Amount by...

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Memorial Day Weekend Puts Digital Economy Services to the Test
Memorial Day Weekend Puts Digital Economy Services to the Test
May 30, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Memorial Day is full of hallowed traditions. There’s the true meaning of the holiday, of course — honoring the fallen who gave their lives in...

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Blockchain in Action: TradeLens Connects Shipping, Customs, Trade Financing
Blockchain in Action: TradeLens Connects Shipping, Customs, Trade Financing
May 27, 2022  |  Blockchain

If there’s one blockchain project that truly shows what the technology is capable of, it’s TradeLens, which has connected nearly every part of the global...

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Spend Mgmt Faces ‘Horse vs. Car’ Scenario as SMBs Often Unaware What They’re Missing
Spend Mgmt Faces ‘Horse vs. Car’ Scenario as SMBs Often Unaware What They’re Missing
May 27, 2022  |  SMBs

Spend management has a horse vs. car problem. Krishna Panicker, the recently appointed vice president of product at Airbase, told PYMNTS that process and workflow...

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APIs Drive Omnichannel Growth by Connecting Real-Time Transaction Data Across Channels
APIs Drive Omnichannel Growth by Connecting Real-Time Transaction Data Across Channels
May 27, 2022  |  API

For most of the time that retailers have existed, the only option shoppers had when they wanted to buy something was to go to a...

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