Connected Economy

Connected Economy
85% Say Connected Devices Make Multitasking Easier at Work
March 07, 2024

Chances are pretty good that you are reading this article while you are at work. And although your boss may not be thrilled to hear that, in all likelihood, your boss is  multitasking right now too. We are pretty confident about this because you told...

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Wonder Hopes Walmart Can Turn Grocery Shoppers Into Connected Diners
March 04, 2024

As consumers increasingly view their food habits not in disparate segments — grocery, restaurant, meal kit — but as one connected “eats” category, Wonder is seizing on the new dining opportunities this opens up. The omnichannel food hall company, founded and helmed by Jet.com Co-founder...

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CE 100 Index Adds 1.9% as C3.ai and Porch Lead Gainers
March 04, 2024

The Connected Economy 100 Index notched a 1.9% gain as February gave way to March. And of the 10 pillars, only one — the Be Well segment — lost ground, off 0.2%.  United Healthcare shares gave up 7.1%.  A cyberattack on Change Healthcare, owned by...

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Baracoda Says AI-Powered Smart Mirrors Aren’t Just for Trying on Clothes
March 01, 2024

The connected economy now has a mirror. A “smart” mirror of course, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). After winning the “smart home” category for eight years running at the Consumer Electronics Show, including the 2024 edition in early January, Baracoda is on the cusp of...

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Smart Office Tech Redefines Connected Workplace Dynamics
February 27, 2024

Gone are the days of static office cubicles and inflexible organizational structures. Today, traditional notions of space and operations are giving way to dynamic, interconnected hubs promising enhanced communication and seamless interactions for remote and hybrid workers. This transformation, powered by the integration of technology...

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CE 100 Index Loses 0.4% Despite Block and Nvidia’s Post-Earnings Rallies
February 26, 2024

Significant stock rallies in the wake of earnings from companies including Block (Square’s parent company) and Nvidia were not enough to boost the CE 100 Index’s fortunes. The Index sank 0.4% for the week. Shares of Block were up 20.2%, driving the Pay and Be...

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Gaming and Entertainment Options Forge New Roads for Connected Cars
February 21, 2024

In today’s dynamic digital landscape, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers are constantly exploring fresh ways to leverage advanced technologies to enhance the in-car experience for drivers.  For gaming enthusiasts, this entails immersive in-car gaming experiences that seamlessly integrate with the vehicle’s systems, offering entertainment...

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CE 100 Index Slips 0.5% as Porch’s 33% Rally Is Offset by Fastly’s Slide
February 19, 2024

The end of earning season is in sight — the last slew of reports will appear through the next few weeks. And headed into the long President’s Day weekend, the CE 100 Index’s fortunes were dictated by dramatic swings in individual names, in most cases...

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Mastercard Says Click to Pay Is Primed for Growth as Merchants Focus on Conversion
February 16, 2024

Nearly five years after Click to Pay was introduced (initially as Secure Remote Commerce), Jennifer Marriner, EVP, Global Acceptance Solutions at Mastercard, told Karen Webster, “The actual use cases are much broader than we ever might have envisioned,” spanning consumer facing and B2B transactions. Online...