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.

Ford Aims at Producing 2 Million Electric, Connected Vehicles Annually by 2026
Ford Aims at Producing 2 Million Electric, Connected Vehicles Annually by 2026
March 07, 2022  |  Connected Economy

As company executives explained the plans for two new business units that will be parts of Ford’s automotive operations, they also outlined the role the...

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Today in the Connected Economy: DoorDash Branches Out to Offer Office Supplies
Today in the Connected Economy: DoorDash Branches Out to Offer Office Supplies
March 07, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, DoorDash adds office supplies to its delivery option through a partnership with Office Depot. Also: credit processor Zeta inks a...

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Study: 57% of Consumers Prefer Advanced ID Verification After Trying It
Study: 57% of Consumers Prefer Advanced ID Verification After Trying It
March 07, 2022  |  Authentication

Think fast: How many passwords and usernames do you actively use? Simple answer: There’s no good answer. Either it’s so few you’re an easy fraud...

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Tractors Are Becoming Smart, Connected to Boost Productivity, Sustainability
Tractors Are Becoming Smart, Connected to Boost Productivity, Sustainability
March 07, 2022  |  Connected Economy

In commercial agriculture, each time a tractor passes over a field, it consumes time, fuel and other resources such as seed, fertilizer or water. The...

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Automotive eCommerce Firm AutoFi Closes $85M in Financing to Accelerate Growth
Automotive eCommerce Firm AutoFi Closes $85M in Financing to Accelerate Growth
March 07, 2022  |  Investments

AutoFi, a San Francisco-based eCommerce platform for online car sales and financing, has closed $85 million in funding, valuing the company at nearly $700 million,...

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PYMNTS’ CE100™ Index Reverses Gains as Weakness In Vroom Offsets Walmart’s Gain
PYMNTS’ CE100™ Index Reverses Gains as Weakness In Vroom Offsets Walmart’s Gain
March 07, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The rebound — for the Connected Economy 100 Index, at least — proved to be short-lived. In a week that saw wild gyrations in the...

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Mastercard, Visa Suspend Russian Operations, Condemn Unprovoked Attack on Ukraine 
Mastercard, Visa Suspend Russian Operations, Condemn Unprovoked Attack on Ukraine 
March 05, 2022  |  Payment Methods

The world’s two largest credit card and digital payment processors both announced Saturday (March 5) that they were suspending operations in Russia in response to...

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JPMorgan: ‘Digital as a Culture’ Must Be More Than a Talking Point
JPMorgan: ‘Digital as a Culture’ Must Be More Than a Talking Point
March 04, 2022  |  Connected Economy

In light of the current world events, a lasting recovery seems to be slowed for now. However, there is some movement: After two years of...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Sabre Ends Deal With Russia’s Aeroflot
Today in the Connected Economy: Sabre Ends Deal With Russia’s Aeroflot
March 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, airline software maker Sabre joins the sanctions battle against Russia by ending its deal with the country’s biggest air carrier....

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