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.

From Data to Dinner: The Link Between AI and Restaurant Loyalty
From Data to Dinner: The Link Between AI and Restaurant Loyalty
September 17, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The age-old pursuit of dinner used to be a game of chance — maybe you found a special spot down the street, or maybe you...

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Brazil Leads Mobile-First Economies Embracing Digital Verification
Brazil Leads Mobile-First Economies Embracing Digital Verification
September 16, 2024  |  Digital Identity

Emerging markets like Brazil and India are no longer just emerging. When it comes to advances like the digitization of financial services, these countries are...

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CE 100 Index Rallies 3.8% as ‘Live’ Segment Outperforms the Market
CE 100 Index Rallies 3.8% as ‘Live’ Segment Outperforms the Market
September 16, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The banks fizzled this past week, marking the lone swath of red — measured in terms of declining stock prices — in the latest weekly...

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Mytheresa Leans into Digital Experiences and Global Events
Mytheresa Leans into Digital Experiences and Global Events
September 12, 2024  |  Earnings

For Mytheresa CEO Michael Kliger, there was no doubt about his company’s performance during the fourth quarter and fiscal year. “We clearly see ourselves as a...

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OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT AI Models With Enhanced Reasoning
OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT AI Models With Enhanced Reasoning
September 12, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI has introduced its new “o1” series of reasoning models, which the company touts as a major advancement in artificial intelligence to tackle complex problems...

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Sheeva.AI and Intralink Partner to Promote in-Vehicle Payments in Japan
Sheeva.AI and Intralink Partner to Promote in-Vehicle Payments in Japan
September 12, 2024  |  Partnerships

Sheeva.AI and Intralink teamed up to promote Sheeva.AI’s in-vehicle payments and location-based services solutions in Japan. The solutions, which are already offered in India and...

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WhatsApp Business Launches Meta Verified and Customized Messages in India
WhatsApp Business Launches Meta Verified and Customized Messages in India
September 12, 2024  |  Mobile Applications

Meta added new features and programs to the WhatsApp Business app in India to help the country’s businesses use WhatsApp to communicate with their customers....

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Pfizer Hopes Direct-to-Consumer Play Spurs New Era of Healthcare Accessibility
Pfizer Hopes Direct-to-Consumer Play Spurs New Era of Healthcare Accessibility
September 12, 2024  |  Healthcare

As important as the healthcare system is, it remains far from perfect. Fragmentation and opacity play a large part in that imperfection. The traditional healthcare...

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AI Takes the Wheel in Travel Planning
AI Takes the Wheel in Travel Planning
September 10, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the travel industry, with Greece introducing an AI-powered travel assistant named Pythia and Google showcasing its Gemini AI system at an...

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