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.

Why Crypto Needed Celebrity Influencers and Generative AI Does Not

Why Crypto Needed Celebrity Influencers and Generative AI Does Not
Why Crypto Needed Celebrity Influencers and Generative AI Does Not
July 10, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

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Nacho Shack CEO: Digital Accessibility Helps Food Trucks Become Restaurants
Nacho Shack CEO: Digital Accessibility Helps Food Trucks Become Restaurants
July 10, 2023  |  Connected Economy

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CE 100 Index Sheds 1.1% as Affirm, Sezzle Losses Offset FIS Sizzle 
CE 100 Index Sheds 1.1% as Affirm, Sezzle Losses Offset FIS Sizzle 
July 10, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index lost 1.1% in a shortened holiday week, with payments-focused names declining.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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EC Opens Investigation of Amazon’s Planned Acquisition of iRobot
EC Opens Investigation of Amazon’s Planned Acquisition of iRobot
July 06, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

The European Commission (EC) has opened an in-depth investigation into Amazon’s proposed acquisition of iRobot. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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More Online Grocery Customers Now Opt for Curbside Pickup Instead of Delivery
More Online Grocery Customers Now Opt for Curbside Pickup Instead of Delivery
July 06, 2023  |  eCommerce

When it comes to online grocery, consumers are more willing to hop in their cars and pick up their orders than wait around (and/or pay...

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Online Groceries Secure Permanent Place in Consumer Spending on Essentials
Online Groceries Secure Permanent Place in Consumer Spending on Essentials
July 06, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

This installment of PYMNTS’ mini-series on consumer behavior popularized during the pandemic focuses on the rise of online grocery purchases. Get the Full Story Complete...

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BP Joins the Race to Create and Scale a Digital Fleet Payments Ecosystem
BP Joins the Race to Create and Scale a Digital Fleet Payments Ecosystem
July 06, 2023  |  Digital Payments

Fuel is at the center of the ecosystems that are changing fleet management, and by extension, logistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Delta’s Optimism on Travel Spending Helps CE 100 Index Surge 3.3% 
Delta’s Optimism on Travel Spending Helps CE 100 Index Surge 3.3% 
July 02, 2023  |  Connected Economy

June’s over, and thus far, two quarters in, the year’s been notably strong for the CE 100 Index. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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