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.

Companies Offer Gig Economy Drivers Additional Revenue, Opportunities and Vehicles
Companies Offer Gig Economy Drivers Additional Revenue, Opportunities and Vehicles
April 18, 2022  |  Gig Economy

Companies see opportunities to help gig economy drivers become even more digitized, offering them more apps, screens and electric cars. In one recent example, Hyundai...

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Farms Deploy Tech to Boost Efficiency, Communications, Uptime
Farms Deploy Tech to Boost Efficiency, Communications, Uptime
April 18, 2022  |  Technology

Aiming to achieve better efficiency, workforce communications and equipment uptime, agricultural operations are deploying connectivity and management platforms. With a new integration announced April 5...

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The Office Redux: WeWork Concepts Get Another Look as Businesses Rethink Design
The Office Redux: WeWork Concepts Get Another Look as Businesses Rethink Design
April 18, 2022  |  Personnel

We often fall in love with imaginary workplaces on TV series from “The Office” to “Succession” without ever giving a thought to how things have...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Red Sox Stadium Goes Cashless
Today in the Connected Economy: Red Sox Stadium Goes Cashless
April 15, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, the Boston Red Sox become the latest sports franchise to go cashless, opening Fenway’s season with a card or touchless...

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This Week in Payments: Commerce Takes Shape in the Metaverse, Everyone Becomes a FinTech, and Amazon Takes the Lead Over Walmart
This Week in Payments: Commerce Takes Shape in the Metaverse, Everyone Becomes a FinTech, and...
April 15, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

The connected economy saw big news on several fronts this week, with buzz around Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover bid, Meta disclosing its plans for commerce...

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NY Auto Show Shows Auto OEM Focus on Digital Features
NY Auto Show Shows Auto OEM Focus on Digital Features
April 15, 2022  |  Technology

The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) is back as a live event, but much of the news around the vehicles being displayed there revolves...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Revolut Offers Loans in US
Today in the Connected Economy: Revolut Offers Loans in US
April 14, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Revolut joins forces with Cross River Bank to build out its business in the United States. Plus, global identify verification...

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Sporting Venues Use Frictionless Payment Tech to Enhance Event Experience
Sporting Venues Use Frictionless Payment Tech to Enhance Event Experience
April 14, 2022  |  Amazon Technology

In the early stages of the pandemic, digital technologies offered an alternative to in-person events, but with the return of live entertainment, many businesses are...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Brings ‘Just Walk Out’ to Houston
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Brings ‘Just Walk Out’ to Houston
April 13, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Amazon’s expansion of its Just Walk Out technology continues as it brings the frictionless checkout offering to the Houston Astros’...

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