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.

AI to Boost Weather Forecasts, Businesses Hope for Profits
AI to Boost Weather Forecasts, Businesses Hope for Profits
April 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) may drastically improve the accuracy of weather predictions, potentially increasing profits for businesses that rely on forecasting. Google has introduced...

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International Roaming Packs Drive Travelers Deeper Into the Connected Economy
International Roaming Packs Drive Travelers Deeper Into the Connected Economy
April 23, 2024  |  Connected Economy

In a global landscape increasingly defined by connectivity, telecommunications companies are taking strides to cater to the needs of modern travelers.  Indian telecommunications giant Bharti Airtel...

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Bite CEO: Self-Service Kiosks Meet Shopper Demand for Click-and-Mortar™ Retail
Bite CEO: Self-Service Kiosks Meet Shopper Demand for Click-and-Mortar™ Retail
April 22, 2024  |  Retail

Consumers are demanding eCommerce-like convenience from their in-store journeys, and retailers are rising to the occasion with self-service technologies. In an interview with PYMNTS, Brandon Barton,...

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Digital Birth Certificates Expand Range of Paperless IDs in Connected Economy
Digital Birth Certificates Expand Range of Paperless IDs in Connected Economy
April 21, 2024  |  Digital Identity

You’ve likely heard of digital driver’s licenses, digital passports, and digital IDs. Now, digital birth certificates are emerging as the latest addition to the digital identity landscape, offering...

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Billion-Dollar Buddies? Forecasting A Boom in the AI Companion Industry
Billion-Dollar Buddies? Forecasting A Boom in the AI Companion Industry
April 19, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The industry of companion apps and robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding. Greg Isenberg, formerly of WeWork’s startup hub, recently speculated on...

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Next-Gen Fraud Strategies Use Data to Onboard Customers Safely
Next-Gen Fraud Strategies Use Data to Onboard Customers Safely
April 18, 2024  |  Opinion

Business need to fight fraud with data, says Bryan Lewis, CEO of Intellicheck. He breaks it down in the new PYMNTS eBook, “The Implications of Uncertainty.”  ...

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Gen Z’s Digital Dynamics: Wallets Lead, Connected Devices Lag
Gen Z’s Digital Dynamics: Wallets Lead, Connected Devices Lag
April 17, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, represents a cohort deeply intertwined with digital technologies. “They are described as the first digitally native generation —...

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From Mirrors to Bathrooms, Options for Connected Devices Grow
From Mirrors to Bathrooms, Options for Connected Devices Grow
April 16, 2024  |  Technology

As PYMNTS recently reported, it may not be long before today’s self-guided household vacuum cleaners are replaced by advanced, AI-driven robots that make Roombas look...

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Sheeva.AI Powers In-Vehicle Payments for Citroën in India
Sheeva.AI Powers In-Vehicle Payments for Citroën in India
April 16, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Sheeva.AI has announced that its in-vehicle payment technology is now available in Citroën vehicles in India. The solution powered by the company’s SheevaConnect product suite is available...

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