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.

76% of Consumers Own 4 or More Connected Devices

76% of Consumers Own 4 or More Connected Devices
76% of Consumers Own 4 or More Connected Devices
March 24, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The digital landscape is dictating how consumers choose to pay, with a clear divergence emerging between tech-embracing early adopters and those content with more basic...

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Apple’s Siri: Once a Pioneer, Now an AI Laggard
Apple’s Siri: Once a Pioneer, Now an AI Laggard
March 20, 2025  |  Apple

When Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Siri, debuted in 2011, it was revolutionary for giving users the ability to “talk” to their smartphone. Siri’s capabilities...

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Rewards and Easy Payment Options Win Over Mobile Shoppers
Rewards and Easy Payment Options Win Over Mobile Shoppers
March 20, 2025  |  Mobile Commerce

The rise of the click-and-mortar shopper, with mobile devices as the key conduit to commerce no matter the channel, has given clues to what consumers...

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Why the EV Dream May Be Crashing in America
Why the EV Dream May Be Crashing in America
March 17, 2025  |  Innovation

I have bad news for all of you on the waiting list for the all-electric Maserati MC20 Folgore. It’s been sunset before even seeing daylight....

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CE 100 Index Dips 3.3%, Led by iRobot’s Plunge on Doubts About Its Future
CE 100 Index Dips 3.3%, Led by iRobot’s Plunge on Doubts About Its Future
March 17, 2025  |  Connected Economy

It was another week of volatility on Wall Street –—and another week that saw our CE 100 Index subsets marching in lockstep.   Get the...

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These 3 Connected Consumer Segments Will Define Commerce’s Next Decade
These 3 Connected Consumer Segments Will Define Commerce’s Next Decade
March 13, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Once relegated to simple card-present transactions, digital payments today are deeply embedded into and across a web of connected devices, ultimately driving more personalized experiences...

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CE 100 Index Plunges 4.3% as Payment and Banking Names Slide on Tariff Volatility
CE 100 Index Plunges 4.3% as Payment and Banking Names Slide on Tariff Volatility
March 10, 2025  |  Connected Economy

It was a rough week for the CE 100 Index, which lost 4.3% across five days of trading, outpacing the losses seen in all other...

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Canada Won’t Lift Tariffs Until Trump Does the Same
Canada Won’t Lift Tariffs Until Trump Does the Same
March 05, 2025  |  Economy

Canada reportedly won’t lift its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. if the U.S. leaves its levies in place. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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This Healthcare CEO Has a New Prescription for Pediatric Care
This Healthcare CEO Has a New Prescription for Pediatric Care
March 04, 2025  |  Healthcare

In a healthcare landscape often dominated by discussions of senior care and chronic disease management, innovation is increasingly turning the spotlight to an often overlooked...

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