Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Mastercard Looks to New Markets
May 26, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Mastercard tries to balance its withdrawal from Russia and a ban in India by targeting business in Latin America and Southeast Asia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Today in the Connected Economy: WooCommerce Teams With TikTok
May 25, 2022

Today in the connected economy, WooCommerce announces a partnership that lets its millions of merchants advertise to TikTok’s billion-plus users. Plus, Apple points to its App Store developer’s revenue to defend its track record with the store, and a new digital concession technology is set...

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How the World Does Digital: Network Effects Snowball Into Greater Digital Engagement
May 25, 2022

Network effects happen when the number of people using a product or service scales to the point where new value is realized and created. It’s a rising tide that lifts all boats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon Web Services Launches Health Project
May 24, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Amazon Web Services (AWS) tackles inequity in healthcare in the latest round of its AWS Healthcare Accelerator program. Plus, eCommerce platform sticky.io pairs its services with Shopify, and Stripe launches new tools to help businesses simplify their operations. Get the...

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How the World Does Digital: More Millennials Than Boomers
May 24, 2022

When we picture the digital-first and digital-native revolution powered by smartphones, apps and the lifestyles they evoke, we often think of millennials and Gen Z as the sole drivers, but research finds that’s far from the case when gauging digital transformation of whole nations. Get...

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How the World Does Digital: Digital Transformation Is Now at Only 27% of its Full...
May 24, 2022

We could be forgiven for thinking that most of the world is handling most of its shopping and payments needs by digital means this far into the pandemic, but that isn’t the case. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Mastercard, Sokin to Help Migrant Workers
May 23, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Mastercard and currency account provider Sokin team up to offer banking alternatives to 578 million people in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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CE100™ Dips, but Rebound in Platform Companies Softens Rough Week
May 23, 2022

In the stock market, there comes a point at which, perhaps, one is satisfied with a less wild ride than is being seen in the broader indices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Automakers Expand Into Connected Insurance, Fleet Management
May 20, 2022

Usage-based insurance, built-in Google connectivity and fleet management solutions are some of the connected vehicle capabilities automakers have recently deployed or found that customers are taking up with subscriptions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...