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.

Bakkt CEO: Convergence Of Crypto, Rewards and Loyalty Will Enable ‘Pay With Anything’ Era
Bakkt CEO: Convergence Of Crypto, Rewards and Loyalty Will Enable ‘Pay With Anything’ Era
August 23, 2021  |  Payment Methods

It seems that pretty much anything can be turned into a digital asset these days — that is, if it hasn’t been converted already. According...

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Today In Connected Economy: Amazon Launches Retail Stores; Catapult Unveils Sports Fitness Tracker
Today In Connected Economy: Amazon Launches Retail Stores; Catapult Unveils Sports Fitness Tracker
August 20, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

In today’s top connected economy news, Parkopedia teams up with CarPay-Diem on in-car payment service expansion, while Amazon is planning to open brick-and-mortar retail stores....

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Store Associates Turn To Content Creators As Retailers Embrace Social Commerce
Store Associates Turn To Content Creators As Retailers Embrace Social Commerce
August 12, 2021  |  Retail

Not too long ago, the role of a retail store associate was fairly straightforward: When a customer came into the store, employees were tasked with...

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Amex Announces Restaurant Pop-Up, Joining Pillars Of Connected Economy
Amex Announces Restaurant Pop-Up, Joining Pillars Of Connected Economy
August 09, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

As consumer mobility increases even in the face of ongoing COVID-19 uncertainties, brands and retailers are looking to reconnect with their customers in the physical...

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Today In Connected Economy: Jokr Lands $170M In Series A; Gopuff Rolls Out Hot Meal Service
Today In Connected Economy: Jokr Lands $170M In Series A; Gopuff Rolls Out Hot Meal...
July 21, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

In today’s top connected economy news, Jokr has landed $170 million investment by the way of a Series A funding round, while Gopuff has grown...

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Today In Connected Economy: Warby Parker Brings Contact Lens Renewals To Mobile App; Rent The Runway Confidentially Files For IPO
Today In Connected Economy: Warby Parker Brings Contact Lens Renewals To Mobile App; Rent The...
July 19, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

In today’s top connected economy news, Warby Parker is making renewing contact lenses and glasses prescriptions easier with an update to its iOS offering, while...

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Western Union CEO: Bringing Global Citizens Into The Connected Economy
Western Union CEO: Bringing Global Citizens Into The Connected Economy
July 19, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

In 2020, approximately 250 million migrant workers worldwide collectively sent $702 billion in remittances back to family and friends in their home countries every week...

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Today In Connected Economy: QuickBooks Introduces Card Reader For SMB Payments; Square Eyes Open Developer Platform For Crypto Offerings 
Today In Connected Economy: QuickBooks Introduces Card Reader For SMB Payments; Square Eyes Open Developer Platform For Crypto Offerings 
July 16, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

Today In Connected Economy: QuickBooks Introduces Card Reader For SMB Payments; Square Eyes Open Developer Platform For Crypto Offerings In today’s top connected economy news, a new QuickBooks card reader offering...

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NoTraffic Raises $17.5M To Make Dumb Intersections Smart
NoTraffic Raises $17.5M To Make Dumb Intersections Smart
July 16, 2021  |  Merchant Innovation

Traffic intersections are almost entirely dumb in North America. While we live in the age of connected tech and a “smart” version of everything up...

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