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.

Social Apps Race to Monetize Shoppable Commerce Opportunity
Social Apps Race to Monetize Shoppable Commerce Opportunity
March 22, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As contextual commerce transforms online shopping, social media platforms are seizing the opportunity to integrate purchasing into their platforms. These apps and websites, once just...

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FedEx Plans Fall Launch of Revamped Delivery Platform
FedEx Plans Fall Launch of Revamped Delivery Platform
March 21, 2024  |  Delivery

What’s better than a delivery fleet spanning hundreds of aircraft, tens of thousands of vehicles and hundreds of service centers? It depends on who you...

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Can Payments Innovations Solve U.S. Merchants’ Top 5 Cross-Border Challenges?
Can Payments Innovations Solve U.S. Merchants’ Top 5 Cross-Border Challenges?
March 21, 2024  |  Cross Border Commerce

With Wednesday’s (March 20) announcement about Visa’s expanded partnership with LemFi, the focus is on cross-border payments. The cross-border payments landscape itself is a dynamic and fragmented one, full...

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Aviation’s Digital Transformation Aims for a Connected Future
Aviation’s Digital Transformation Aims for a Connected Future
March 20, 2024  |  Travel Payments

The aviation industry stands on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by the widespread adoption of digital technologies. From booking flights to managing operations...

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Privacy Vs. Convenience: Connected Car Data Sharing Draws Debate 
Privacy Vs. Convenience: Connected Car Data Sharing Draws Debate 
March 19, 2024  |  Transportation

Findings from a recent New York Times report have brought to light a concerning reality for drivers: their every trip detail, from speeding to sudden braking, is meticulously...

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Airtel and Noise Launch Smartwatch That Enables Contactless Payments
Airtel and Noise Launch Smartwatch That Enables Contactless Payments
March 19, 2024  |  Partnerships

India’s Airtel Payments Bank partnered with smartwatch company Noise to launch a smartwatch that enables users to tap to pay. The Payments Bank Smartwatch enables hassle-free payments, Airtel Payments Bank said...

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Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
March 19, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

In an increasingly interconnected world, the proliferation of connected devices has become ubiquitous, reshaping the way people live, work and interact with technology. From wearable gadgets to...

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Biometrics Streamline Age-Sensitive Transactions as Privacy Concerns Persist
Biometrics Streamline Age-Sensitive Transactions as Privacy Concerns Persist
March 18, 2024  |  Biometrics

Biometric technologies have garnered increasing attention and adoption in recent years, transforming the authentication and digital identification landscape across various industries.  From fingerprint scans to facial recognition and iris...

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CE 100 Index Gives Up 1.2%, Led by Zillow’s Share Slide
CE 100 Index Gives Up 1.2%, Led by Zillow’s Share Slide
March 18, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index lost 1.2% as the end of earnings season is in sight. Year to date, the Index has trailed several of the...

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