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.

Connected Micromobility Solutions Tackle ‘Last Mile’ of the Daily Commute
Connected Micromobility Solutions Tackle ‘Last Mile’ of the Daily Commute
February 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Sometimes traveling by car isn’t desirable, necessary or practical. For example, tourists may want to see the sights close-up, rather than through the windows of...

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JPMorgan Sees 2022 As Year of Connectivity, Predicts Rise of ‘Anything as a Service’
JPMorgan Sees 2022 As Year of Connectivity, Predicts Rise of ‘Anything as a Service’
February 03, 2022  |  Connected Economy

It’s natural to think that there’s a clear demarcation point dividing what went before and what comes next as a new year dawns.   Julie...

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Will the Metaverse Turn Real Estate VR Company Matterport Into More Than An SEO Grab?
Will the Metaverse Turn Real Estate VR Company Matterport Into More Than An SEO Grab?
February 02, 2022  |  Metaverse

Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of Matterport, a company that creates 3D “digital twins” of interior spaces. While its target audience is the real estate digital...

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Today in FinTech: UK Neobank Opens in US; India’s Pine Labs Eyes Setu
Today in FinTech: UK Neobank Opens in US; India’s Pine Labs Eyes Setu
February 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

In today’s FinTech news, acquisitions take the spotlight as Pine Labs eyes Setu in India and Northmill buys Moreflo to help merchants deliver a better...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Trucking Sector Unveils New Digital Tools
Today in the Connected Economy: Trucking Sector Unveils New Digital Tools
February 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, 2022 looks like a good year for trucking, which means it could also be a good year for new digital...

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Voice Tech Speaks Volumes About Connected Economy Breakthroughs in 2022
Voice Tech Speaks Volumes About Connected Economy Breakthroughs in 2022
February 02, 2022  |  Voice Activation

Voice was at the heart of commerce long before the Sumerians invented cuneiform, and 5,000 years later, that fact is coming full-circle as consumers of...

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Digital Tools Help Truck Drivers Manage Expenses, Spend More Time Driving
Digital Tools Help Truck Drivers Manage Expenses, Spend More Time Driving
February 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

This year is likely to be a good one for trucking businesses. Industry sources expect higher freight volume, growing demand for short hauls, a focus...

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Fast, Easy and Familiar: Suppliers and Buyers Want Consumerized B2B Payments
Fast, Easy and Familiar: Suppliers and Buyers Want Consumerized B2B Payments
February 02, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Because business owners are also consumers, they’ve known for a long time that B2B payments aren’t as convenient and instantaneous as the payments they use...

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Google Banks Future at the Intersection of Search and Commerce
Google Banks Future at the Intersection of Search and Commerce
February 02, 2022  |  Earnings

When Sundar Pichai became the CEO of Google in 2015, the search giant earned about $16 billion on roughly $75 billion in revenue. After six...

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