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.

Tech Firms Bet on Sustainable Data Centers to Cut AI Costs
Tech Firms Bet on Sustainable Data Centers to Cut AI Costs
August 30, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries, tech companies are racing to build greener data centers that slash energy costs without sacrificing performance. Firms like Sustainable...

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Walmart and Amazon Turn to Fast Food to Sweeten Memberships
Walmart and Amazon Turn to Fast Food to Sweeten Memberships
August 29, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

In recent months, retail giants Walmart and Amazon have been seizing on consumers’ demand for digital restaurant ordering to drive engagement with their paid memberships,...

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Walmart Expands Omnichannel Experiences and Fulfillment Solutions for Third-Party Sellers
Walmart Expands Omnichannel Experiences and Fulfillment Solutions for Third-Party Sellers
August 27, 2024  |  Walmart

Walmart has added new product categories, omnichannel experiences and fulfillment solutions to its eCommerce platform for third-party sellers, Walmart Marketplace. “We’re bringing all the pieces together to...

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Cantaloupe Introduces Self-Service Commerce Solution for Hospitality Suites
Cantaloupe Introduces Self-Service Commerce Solution for Hospitality Suites
August 27, 2024  |  Commerce Connected

Cantaloupe introduced a self-service commerce solution designed for hospitality suites at stadiums and venues. The new Suites solution allows suite owners to make changes to...

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Apple Plays AI Catchup in Hopes of Creating New Mobile Commerce Frontier
Apple Plays AI Catchup in Hopes of Creating New Mobile Commerce Frontier
August 26, 2024  |  Apple

Apple is gearing up to launch “Apple Intelligence,” a sweeping artificial intelligence (AI) initiative that experts say could rewrite the rules of digital commerce. The...

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Strong Earnings and Peloton Recovery Spark CE 100 2.6% Bump
Strong Earnings and Peloton Recovery Spark CE 100 2.6% Bump
August 26, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The tail end of Q2 earnings were good to several companies on the CE 100 this week. The Index ended the week of August 23...

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Visa Reportedly Weighing $925 Million Featurespace Acquisition
Visa Reportedly Weighing $925 Million Featurespace Acquisition
August 25, 2024  |  Acquisitions

 Visa is reportedly considering a multimillion-dollar bid for fraud-prevention firm Featurespace. The payments giant is in advanced talks about a possible sale, Sky News reported...

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FCA Chair Allegedly Revealed Whistleblower’s Identity
FCA Chair Allegedly Revealed Whistleblower’s Identity
August 25, 2024  |  Regulation

The head of England’s financial watchdog has reportedly been accused of violating a whistleblower’s confidentiality. Ashley Alder, chair of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), allegedly...

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Prize-Linked Neobank PrizePool Shutters App Ahead of Acquisition
Prize-Linked Neobank PrizePool Shutters App Ahead of Acquisition
August 25, 2024  |  Digital-First Banking

 Neobank PrizePool is reportedly shutting down its consumer app amid an acquisition.  That’s according to a report Sunday (Aug. 25) by Fintech Business Weekly, which...

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