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.

Media Giants Seize on Consumers’ Demand to Get off the Couch
Media Giants Seize on Consumers’ Demand to Get off the Couch
June 21, 2024  |  Retail

With the shift in media consumption toward streaming so ingrained now, consumers are no longer as excited about the option to view more content from...

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Heat Wave? Consumers Cool Off With Digital-First Staycations
Heat Wave? Consumers Cool Off With Digital-First Staycations
June 19, 2024  |  Connected Economy

As so many people learned back in 2020, digital platforms provide a wide range of amusements that can be enjoyed from the comforts of one’s...

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Nearly Three-Quarters of U.S. Shoppers Want Real-Time Inventory Updates
Nearly Three-Quarters of U.S. Shoppers Want Real-Time Inventory Updates
June 17, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

U.S. consumers expect to know, when they go to make a purchase, whether or not the items they want will be in stock, PYMNTS Intelligence...

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Apple and PayPal Send Mixed Messages as CE 100 Index Slips 0.7%
Apple and PayPal Send Mixed Messages as CE 100 Index Slips 0.7%
June 17, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The headlines moving the CE 100 Index this week were dominated by Apple’s announcements at its developers conference that covered everything from AI to payments....

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Walmart and Amazon Race to Digitize the Physical Store
Walmart and Amazon Race to Digitize the Physical Store
June 14, 2024  |  Retail

As Walmart and Amazon compete to stay at the forefront of retail’s omnichannel transformation, the two industry giants are integrating digital technologies into physical stores,...

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Poshmark is Throwing a Virtual Shopping Party for Gen Z
Poshmark is Throwing a Virtual Shopping Party for Gen Z
June 13, 2024  |  eCommerce

With young shoppers increasingly seeking more social shopping experiences across digital and physical channels, Poshmark is turning to virtual, live events to generate enthusiasm and...

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Radar CEO Sees Geolocation Driving Future of Digital-Physical Commerce
Radar CEO Sees Geolocation Driving Future of Digital-Physical Commerce
June 13, 2024  |  Connected Economy

As technology and the connected economy march onward, the boundary between the digital and physical worlds is becoming increasingly blurred. New opportunities are emerging —...

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Digital IDs and Biometrics Upgrades Define Future of Transaction Security
Digital IDs and Biometrics Upgrades Define Future of Transaction Security
June 11, 2024  |  Authentication

The interlinked future of digital identity and biometrics is already starting to transform payments. As digital wallets increasingly gain traction, the security features driving their...

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Apple Plays It Safe With Apple Intelligence Suite, OpenAI Partnership
Apple Plays It Safe With Apple Intelligence Suite, OpenAI Partnership
June 10, 2024  |  Apple

Apple may have arrived late to the artificial intelligence party. Still, the tech giant is making a grand entrance with “Apple Intelligence,” a new suite...

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