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.

Micro Excitements Drive Macro Economy — but It’s a Two-Way Street

Micro Excitements Drive Macro Economy — but It’s a Two-Way Street
Micro Excitements Drive Macro Economy — but It’s a Two-Way Street
July 27, 2023  |  Economy

Today’s business operating landscape is a decidedly modern one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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The Ripple Effect: What Proposed US Crypto Legislation Looks Like 
The Ripple Effect: What Proposed US Crypto Legislation Looks Like 
July 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. crypto crackdown started at the top, but the sector’s fractures were bottom-up.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Coca-Cola Adjusts for Cost-Conscious Consumers as Shoppers Trade Down
Coca-Cola Adjusts for Cost-Conscious Consumers as Shoppers Trade Down
July 26, 2023  |  Earnings

As consumers continue to seek more affordable options amid inflation, Coca-Cola is shifting its product strategy toward cost-cutting shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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The Digital Economy Touches Twice as Many High-Income Earners as Lower-Income Consumers
The Digital Economy Touches Twice as Many High-Income Earners as Lower-Income Consumers
July 26, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Effects of the pandemic continue to be felt, and one area of marked change is in the use of the digitally connected economy, which is...

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Grubhub Orders Fall by the Millions as Diners Cut Back
Grubhub Orders Fall by the Millions as Diners Cut Back
July 26, 2023  |  Earnings

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Walmart’s Digital Blind Spot Helped Amazon Win Summer Sales Standoff
Walmart’s Digital Blind Spot Helped Amazon Win Summer Sales Standoff
July 25, 2023  |  Retail

Summer deals got financially fraught consumers to shop both Amazon Prime Day and Walmart+ Week in mid-July. But according to PYMNTS data, twice as many...

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Good News for Starbucks: 56% of Millennials Want Digital Menus
Good News for Starbucks: 56% of Millennials Want Digital Menus
July 25, 2023  |  ResTech

The generations are split when it comes to automation, virtual kitchens and other digital restaurant technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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What’s Missing from America’s AI Safety Pledge? Any Mention of EU 
What’s Missing from America’s AI Safety Pledge? Any Mention of EU 
July 24, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

The U.S. has historically regulated technical innovations sector by sector, rather than by overall capability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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