Connected Economy
This Week in AI: From Mini GPTs to Construction Cash Flow
Friday 19th July - 4:40 pm
As OpenAI unveils its compact GPT-4o mini and pursues human-level reasoning with “Project Strawberry,” AI’s ...Navigating Change: Insights From Kenneth Cole and Nuts.com
Friday 19th July - 3:52 pm
Earlier this month at The Lead Summit in New York City, Jed Berger, president of ...Big Tech’s AI Ambitions Face Reality Check, PYMNTS Intelligence Data Shows
Friday 19th July - 2:11 pm
Despite big budgets and bold plans, a new survey conducted by PYMNTS Intelligence reveals most ...Personalized Luxury: The Key to Winning Wealthy Shoppers
Friday 19th July - 1:14 pm
In an era where luxury is becoming increasingly defined by personalization, wealthy consumers are demanding ...CrowdStrike CEO Updates Solutions to Global Microsoft Outage
Friday 19th July - 10:30 am
The outage that continued to snarl systems from airports to stock exchanges Friday morning started ...Beyond the Bank: Bank of America’s Strategic Shift to FinTech Collaboration
Friday 19th July - 4:01 am
In a business landscape that moves fast, standing still can be fatal. Digital innovation has sharpened ...Japan’s Boomers and Seniors Don’t Like Digital. Why That’s a Problem.
Friday 19th July - 4:00 am
In the Land of the Rising Sun, where tradition meets technology, Japan is navigating a ...Netflix Adds 8 Million Subscribers, Touts Advertising Revenue
Thursday 18th July - 8:21 pm
Netflix released its second-quarter earnings on Thursday (July 18), emphasizing its ongoing foray into the ...Equifax: Adoption of Cloud, AI Technologies Drive Company’s ‘Next Chapter’
Thursday 18th July - 6:02 pm
Equifax expects its transition to cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to deliver cost savings ...30% of Gen Z Consumers Shop by Voice Every Week
Thursday 18th July - 5:39 pm
Voice technology is revolutionizing the way consumers shop, with a significant portion of the global ...AI Money: AI Surge Spurs Tech Giants’ Expansion, Fuels Investment Frenzy
Thursday 18th July - 2:29 pm
The artificial intelligence boom is reshaping the tech landscape, with industry leaders like TSMC, Microsoft, ...AI’s Growing Role in Finance Brings Opportunity and Risk, House Panel Finds
Thursday 18th July - 1:49 pm
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize finance and housing, bringing both game-changing benefits and ...This Week in B2B: Embedded Payments, Digital Tooling, Small-Business Success
Thursday 18th July - 12:39 pm
Innovation and competition are constantly reshaping the B2B landscape. The pace of transformation has financial institutions ...How the World Does Digital: Germany Lags in Digital Engagement
Thursday 18th July - 4:00 am
As the largest economy in the European Union, Germany surprisingly ranks near the bottom in ...Monzo Debuts Digital Bank Accounts for Kids Under 16
Wednesday 17th July - 12:56 pm
British digital bank Monzo is launching a free account for children under 16. The bank on ...Synchrony Sees Digital Mix Key to Navigating Uncertain Environment
Wednesday 17th July - 12:10 pm
In today’s uncertain environment, consumers want one thing: choice. That’s because macroeconomic uncertainty over inflation and ...Insurance Industry $500 Billion Digital Shift Driven by Gen Z Expectations
Wednesday 17th July - 4:03 am
As the second half of 2024 unfolds, the insurance sector finds itself in the midst ...Verizon Launches Customer-Centric Initiatives, Redefines Brand Identity
Tuesday 16th July - 7:39 pm
Verizon has unveiled a suite of initiatives designed to enhance customer choice and flexibility, marking ...AI Lays Foundation for Construction’s Financial Transformation
Tuesday 16th July - 5:07 pm
In the world of construction, where hammers meet spreadsheets, a new tool is emerging from ...Loop and ReBound Team for Simplified Retail Returns
Tuesday 16th July - 2:47 pm
Returns technology providers Loop and ReBound say they are joining forces. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (July ...AI Opportunities, Cyber Vulnerabilities Define UnitedHealth’s Latest Earnings
Tuesday 16th July - 11:39 am
In February, UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s Change Healthcare unit suffered a far-reaching cyberattack. Per remarks by UnitedHealth’s ...How the World Does Digital: Two-Thirds of Aussie Consumers Use Mobile Phones to Bank
Tuesday 16th July - 4:00 am
There’s no shortage of images that come to mind when the subject is Australia. Most ...Joor CEO: Luxury Shoppers Won’t Buy a $20,000 Coat Online
Tuesday 16th July - 4:00 am
As the luxury retail sector looks to strike a balance between digital accessibility and the ...Tencent Cloud and PlaysOut Partner on Embedded Services for Super Apps
Monday 15th July - 7:39 pm
Tencent Cloud and PlaysOut have unveiled a collaboration on embedded services for super apps. PlaysOut, a ...China’s AI Surge Could Impact the Global Business Landscape, Experts Say
Monday 15th July - 6:35 pm
Chinese companies are racing ahead in adopting generative artificial intelligence (AI), a technological leap that ...Macy’s SVP Says Winning Back Customers Brand’s Top Priority
Monday 15th July - 5:41 pm
For Macy’s Senior Vice President, Customer Journey, Bennett Fox-Glassman, personalization boils down to two things. “Customers ...What We’ve Learned Tracking the 100 Connected Economy Leaders Since 2022
Monday 15th July - 5:29 pm
The Connected Economy (CE) 100 Stock Index was launched in February 2022. It was introduced as an ...Fashion Brands Drop Virtual Goods to Drive Omnichannel Engagement
Monday 15th July - 5:10 pm
From the metaverse to video game worlds, fashion companies are releasing digital clothing and accessories ...AI Explained: Data Scarcity and How It Impacts Innovation
Monday 15th July - 12:12 pm
As artificial intelligence (AI) powers a growing array of technologies, from chatbots to self-driving cars, ...Ryder Expands Mobile Maintenance Fleet Services With Pit Stop Acquisition
Monday 15th July - 11:53 am
Ryder System plans to expand its retail mobile maintenance offering with an acquisition of Pit ...CE 100 Index Gains 1.3% as Big Banks Post Earnings
Monday 15th July - 4:00 am
Earnings season is in full swing, as big banks – specifically, JPMorgan and Citigroup – ...How the World Does Digital: UK Consumers Thrive in Connected Economy
Monday 15th July - 4:00 am
Driven by widespread access to high-speed broadband and advanced mobile networks, the U.K. boasts a ...New Look at Geolocation Helps Physical Stores Compete in a Digital World
Monday 15th July - 4:00 am
Customer expectations are perpetually evolving — meaning the experiences they are offered should, too. Innovation is ...The Cyborg Shopper: Is It the Future or Just a Blip?
Saturday 13th July - 4:00 am
As a fringe group of consumers gets microchips implanted in their hands to make payments ...Expedia Launches 2 Credit Cards for Its One Key Loyalty Program
Friday 12th July - 5:42 pm
Expedia Group said Friday (July 12) that it will launch two new co-branded credit cards ...They Said That: Notable Quotables From the Week of July 8, 2024
Friday 12th July - 5:19 pm
PYMNTS reporters, analysts and writers do dozens of interviews every week to bring you the ...Target Bolsters in-Store Experiences Through Strategic Collaborations
Friday 12th July - 3:41 pm
Target is facing increased competition from online retailers with faster delivery and a wider selection ...Paris Olympics Draws 18% More Sponsor Spending Than 2021
Friday 12th July - 11:31 am
U.S. companies are reportedly looking to this summer’s Paris Olympics to put them ahead of ...How the World Does Digital: Italy Posts Solid Scores In Online Shopping
Friday 12th July - 4:00 am
While the Colosseum evokes gladiatorial battles, and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes hold timeless beauty, modern ...FinTech IPO Index Surges 3.5% on Partnership Announcements Ahead of Earnings Season
Friday 12th July - 4:00 am
Earnings season’s about to begin – on Friday, but the FinTech IPO Index’s 3.4% rally ...OpenAI Defines Five Steps From AI to AGI
Thursday 11th July - 9:31 pm
OpenAI has reportedly developed a way to track its progress toward building artificial general intelligence (AGI), ...Skild AI Raises $300 Million to Build ‘General-Purpose Brain’ for Robots
Thursday 11th July - 9:19 pm
Skild AI has raised $300 million in a Series A funding round to build an ...Flipkart Adds New Bill Pay, Recharge Options to eCommerce Platform
Thursday 11th July - 5:20 pm
Walmart-owned Indian eCommerce marketplace Flipkart added new ways for customers to pay bills and recharge ...Spain Emerges as Pivotal Player Within EU’s Digital Strategy
Thursday 11th July - 4:00 am
Their hometown heroes have reached the Champions League football final, and Spain is near the ...Forestay’s New $220M Fund Targets the ‘Inflection Point’ in AI Startups
Thursday 11th July - 4:00 am
High interest rates usually spell trouble for venture capital (VC) firms. But with a hot ...AWS Launches GenAI-Powered Service for Creating Applications
Wednesday 10th July - 10:27 pm
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled a generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered service that helps users create ...Sandbox Banking and Docusign Partner to Automate Agreement Workflows
Wednesday 10th July - 8:55 pm
Sandbox Banking and Docusign have partnered to enhance and automate agreement workflows across financial institutions. The partnership ...Samsung Enters Smart Ring Market, Expanding Wearable Tech Portfolio
Wednesday 10th July - 7:15 pm
Samsung unveiled its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Galaxy Ring at a product launch event in Paris ...1 in 4 Consumers Want to Be Entertained While Shopping
Wednesday 10th July - 5:04 pm
With consumers growing accustomed to the constant stimulation of digital multitasking, many shoppers are finding ...BNP Paribas and Mistral Forge AI-Banking Pact
Wednesday 10th July - 4:08 pm
French banking group BNP Paribas has formed a partnership with AI firm Mistral. The agreement, announced ...Embedded Finance Helps Business Buyers Move Commerce Online
Wednesday 10th July - 3:28 pm
Better product data, better browsing, transparent pricing — and the ability to click through the ...Samsung Unveils Latest Wearables With AI-Powered Wellness Features
Wednesday 10th July - 3:14 pm
Samsung unveiled its latest wearables with features powered by artificial intelligence. The new Galaxy Ring, Galaxy ...Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to B2B Buyer-Supplier Dynamics
Wednesday 10th July - 12:04 pm
As the B2B landscape embraces digitization, traditional buyer-supplier dynamics are undergoing a sea of change. With ...How The World Does Digital: Business Models And Innovation Drive Consumer Engagement
Wednesday 10th July - 4:00 am
Let’s start this article with a pop quiz. Name the country that had the highest ...How the World Does Digital: Gen Z and Millennials Drive Singapore’s Digital Economy
Wednesday 10th July - 4:00 am
While Singapore captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, food and stunning architecture, this Southeast Asian ...Google Maps Extends Speedometer, Speed Limit Feature to Apple Users
Tuesday 9th July - 8:07 pm
Google Maps is reportedly extending to Apple’s iOS and CarPlay a speedometer and speed limits feature ...Reshaping Gaming Landscape: Meta Embraces, Nintendo Resists, Sony AI Races
Tuesday 9th July - 7:55 pm
As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the gaming industry, companies are taking divergent paths. While Meta bets ...Gen Z and Millennial Consumers Engage Digitally With Restaurants Most Days
Tuesday 9th July - 5:06 pm
For Generation Z and millennial consumers, interacting digitally with restaurants has become the norm rather ...4 Ways CFOs Are Steering Around Challenges and Ahead of Competitors
Tuesday 9th July - 4:57 pm
For CFOs, the business itself is their biggest customer and most important client. And given the ...HSN and Impact Team to Launch Influencer Platform
Tuesday 9th July - 4:45 pm
HSN is delving deeper into the creator economy. The shopping network is teaming with impact.com to ...Industry Groups Push Back Against Federal Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements
Tuesday 9th July - 3:44 pm
If digital transformation is at the forefront of innovation, then cybersecurity is at the forefront ...Are APIs the Power Source for Open Banking’s Rise?
Tuesday 9th July - 4:02 am
As open banking takes root in the United States, the role of application programming interfaces ...Why Brazil and Singapore Beat the US in Overall Digital Engagement
Tuesday 9th July - 4:00 am
It may surprise you to learn that the U.S. did not top the global charts ...Australian Banking Association: Open Banking Rules Need ‘New Pathway Forward’
Monday 8th July - 9:28 pm
Australian Banking Association (ABA) CEO Anna Bligh said its “time to go back to the drawing ...High-Income Consumers Shop Online 40% More Than Low-Income
Monday 8th July - 5:17 pm
When it comes to retail’s digital transformation, consumers with cash to burn are leading the ...Japan Ditched Floppy Disks, but Can Businesses Ditch Paper Checks?
Monday 8th July - 4:53 pm
Technological innovation moves fast, but sometimes businesses can move slowly. Or even not at all. Take ...Microsoft and Amperity Partner on AI-Driven Customer Data Platform
Monday 8th July - 3:40 pm
Microsoft and Amperity are working together to deliver data-driven insights and personalization designed to help ...Retail Brands Use Media Partnerships to Drive Engagement
Monday 8th July - 2:38 pm
Retail brands are using media partnerships in creative ways to drive engagement, reaching consumers at ...Trending: Earnings Season Set to Spotlight Digital Banking
Monday 8th July - 1:54 pm
The big banks will kick off earnings season Friday (July 12), as is the case ...Embedded Lending Puts SMBs at Center of Financial Services Landscape
Monday 8th July - 11:13 am
The growing importance of seamless, customer-centric financial solutions has transformed today’s digital economy. And innovations like ...Exclusive: Color CEO Says AI-for-Oncology Copilots Detect and Treat Cancer Earlier
Monday 8th July - 4:02 am
The most popular applications of artificial intelligence (AI) today typically center around automating routine tasks. But ...CE 100 Index Adds 1.4% and Tesla Surges in Holiday-Shortened Week
Monday 8th July - 4:00 am
There were no fireworks in terms of overall performance, but through a holiday-shortened trading week, ...How the World Does Digital: France’s Gen Zers Tops Digital Engagement Country Rankings
Monday 8th July - 4:00 am
Although France checks in seventh — the first country below the median — in the ...Report: Revolut CEO Nikolay Storonsky to Sell Portion of Stake
Sunday 7th July - 9:13 pm
Revolut CEO Nikolay Storonsky will reportedly sell a “small portion” of his stake in the ...How GenAI is Reshaping eCommerce and Consumer Trust
Friday 5th July - 6:01 pm
In the bustling digital marketplace of 2024, a new currency is emerging: content. However, as ...
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