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.

Omicron Sparked Uptick in Telemedicine Services, eCommerce
Omicron Sparked Uptick in Telemedicine Services, eCommerce
January 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The intersection of the December 2021 holiday shopping season with the omicron variant of COVID-19 made for a digital surge in retail purchases and healthcare...

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Today in Connected Economy: Autonomy Launches Tesla Subscription Plan; Programs Tailor Insurance Premiums to How You Drive
Today in Connected Economy: Autonomy Launches Tesla Subscription Plan; Programs Tailor Insurance Premiums to How...
January 21, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, startup Autonomy offers drivers in California a subscription service to Tesla. Plus, PYMNTS speaks with Travelers’ Karen Andrews on the...

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Telematics Put Auto Insurers in the Premiums Driver’s Seat
Telematics Put Auto Insurers in the Premiums Driver’s Seat
January 21, 2022  |  Insurance

When the pandemic hit and consumers suddenly found that their cars were sitting in their driveways, many wondered why they were still paying for auto...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Pairs with Hims & Hers
Today in the Connected Economy: Walmart Pairs with Hims & Hers
January 20, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Walmart forms a partnership with Hims & Hers, Amazon debuts a physical store with virtual fitting rooms, and Saks and...

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One FinTech’s Take on the Regulatory Showdowns Looming for BNPL, Crypto and Swipe Fees
One FinTech’s Take on the Regulatory Showdowns Looming for BNPL, Crypto and Swipe Fees
January 20, 2022  |  Regulation

For two years now, a furiously digitizing financial sector has read regulatory signals across several pressing fronts from buy now, pay later (BNPL) to cryptocurrency,...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Chicago Bulls Team With Klarna
Today in the Connected Economy: Chicago Bulls Team With Klarna
January 19, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, the Chicago Bulls team up with Klarna, while Instacart joins forces with Chase and Mastercard to launch a new credit...

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APIs Could Move UK SMBs From Siloed to Connected Data
APIs Could Move UK SMBs From Siloed to Connected Data
January 19, 2022  |  SMBs

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMB) make up the backbone of economies. That statement is hard to challenge considering the abundant data available showing the significant...

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Priority Technology Holdings: 2021 was the Year of Impact
Priority Technology Holdings: 2021 was the Year of Impact
January 19, 2022  |  Opinion

The year 2021 was a time of business innovation brought on by the pandemic, says Priority Technology Holdings Executive Chairman and CEO Thomas Priore. Read his...

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AP Automation Is Going for the Ecosystem Play to Take the Hassle out of Hybrid Work
AP Automation Is Going for the Ecosystem Play to Take the Hassle out of Hybrid...
January 19, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Even as digitization roared through 2021, it wasn’t at all unusual to find firms still sending paper invoices and appointing staffers to print checks, bringing...

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