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.

CE 100 Index Inches Up 0.6% as CrowdStrike Leads ‘Work’ Segment
CE 100 Index Inches Up 0.6% as CrowdStrike Leads ‘Work’ Segment
June 10, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index gained 0.6% in a week that saw some continued post-earnings-report momentum and investor enthusiasm for AI-related names. CrowdStrike shares rallied 11.3%,...

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United Airlines Launches Media Network Using App, Inflight Entertainment Screens
United Airlines Launches Media Network Using App, Inflight Entertainment Screens
June 07, 2024  |  Connected Economy

United Airlines has launched a media network that enables brands to deliver personalized advertising and offers to travelers.  The new Kinective Media by United Airlines makes...

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Ulta: The Future of Beauty Is Click-and-Mortar™
Ulta: The Future of Beauty Is Click-and-Mortar™
June 05, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers seek more convenient buying options for even the most historically on-site trial-based categories, the beauty industry is transforming to meet shoppers’ increasing Click-and-Mortar™...

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Money Magic: How Data-Driven Rewards Are Transforming Digital Payments
Money Magic: How Data-Driven Rewards Are Transforming Digital Payments
June 03, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

A payment is never just a payment. Increasingly, it is a gateway into a lifelong customer relationship. And with the recent trend across the payments...

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P2P Payments Bring Convenience and Flexibility to Retail
P2P Payments Bring Convenience and Flexibility to Retail
June 03, 2024  |  Retail

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payments are revolutionizing the retail landscape, with major players ranging from Starbucks to eBay embracing the capability to offer consumers more convenient and...

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Amazon Expands Into Online Ordering With Grubhub
Amazon Expands Into Online Ordering With Grubhub
May 30, 2024  |  Partnerships

Amazon announced an expanded partnership with Grubhub to enhance the restaurant delivery experience for its customers. The collaboration allows Amazon customers in the United States...

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Walmart Exec Details Immersive Experiences in Digital ‘Realm’
Walmart Exec Details Immersive Experiences in Digital ‘Realm’
May 29, 2024  |  Retail

Consumers increasingly want immersive eCommerce journeys, and Walmart is launching new digital shopping experiences to meet this demand. In an interview with PYMNTS following the...

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CE 100 Index Loses 2.4% as Peloton Offsets Chipmaker Momentum
CE 100 Index Loses 2.4% as Peloton Offsets Chipmaker Momentum
May 27, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Coming into the holiday-shortened trading week, the CE 100 Index lost 2.4%.  All pillars posted declines for the week that ended May 24. Peloton helped bring...

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Mastercard and African Development Bank Group to Provide Digital Identities
Mastercard and African Development Bank Group to Provide Digital Identities
May 24, 2024  |  Digital Identity

Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group formed an alliance to provide digital access to critical services to 100 million people and businesses in Africa over the next 10 years....

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