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.

Movie Chains Try Out Connected Tech, New Revenue Streams to Augment Ticket Sales
Movie Chains Try Out Connected Tech, New Revenue Streams to Augment Ticket Sales
March 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Movie theater chains are accustomed to periodic showdowns as new technologies change the media landscape. They faced the rise of video rental stores in the...

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Connectivity Adds Greater Utility to Powersports Vehicles
Connectivity Adds Greater Utility to Powersports Vehicles
March 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

When you’re working or enjoying exploring areas far from paved roads and cities, it’s good to know where you are, where your vehicle is and...

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Study: 58% Of Workers ‘Check In’ During Off Hours
Study: 58% Of Workers ‘Check In’ During Off Hours
March 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

These days, the phrase “on the clock” doesn’t mean what it once did. The connected world allows people to be available whenever and wherever they...

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Pay-With-Face Identity Verification Seeks New Users in Need of Rapid, Secure Payments
Pay-With-Face Identity Verification Seeks New Users in Need of Rapid, Secure Payments
March 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

When Meta turned off its Face Recognition System in 2021 primarily over information security and data privacy concerns, and to head off inquisitive regulators, the...

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‘Micro-Fulfillment’ Model Brings Same-Hour Delivery to Pharmacies
‘Micro-Fulfillment’ Model Brings Same-Hour Delivery to Pharmacies
March 03, 2022  |  Delivery

Estimates for the number of U.S. prescriptions dispensed in 2021 hover around 4.4 billion. Let that sink in as you also imagine the countless telehealth...

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Mobile B2B Payments Combine Consumer-Grade CX With Industrial-Strength Security
Mobile B2B Payments Combine Consumer-Grade CX With Industrial-Strength Security
March 03, 2022  |  B2B Payments

When eCommerce accelerated during the pandemic, merchants suddenly found they were acquiring more and more customers online — and they didn’t know them as well...

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Virtual Debit Cards Top List of FI B2B Payments Priorities
Virtual Debit Cards Top List of FI B2B Payments Priorities
March 03, 2022  |  Payment Methods

The achievement gap for financial institutions (FIs) seeking to solve their clients’ business-to-business (B2B) payments frictions is glaring.  Although 66% of FIs perceive the ability...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix’s ‘Next’ Move Is Gaming
Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix’s ‘Next’ Move Is Gaming
March 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Netflix gets into gaming with its planned acquisition of Next Games, while delivery service Gopuff expands across France. Plus, a...

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Supply Chain Headwinds Continue to Pressure Online Car Marketplaces
Supply Chain Headwinds Continue to Pressure Online Car Marketplaces
March 02, 2022  |  Earnings

When the chips are down, or at least in short supply, the connected economy suffers, at least a bit. It’s well known that chips have...

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