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.

Teladoc Pays $65 Million to Acquire Catapult Health

Teladoc Pays $65 Million to Acquire Catapult Health
Teladoc Pays $65 Million to Acquire Catapult Health
February 05, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Virtual care company Teladoc Health is bolstering its at-home diagnostics capabilities by acquiring Catapult Health. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Trump’s Trade War Shocks Markets And Back Offices
Trump’s Trade War Shocks Markets And Back Offices
February 03, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The everyday goods of life increasingly come from everywhere. Tomatoes are shipped in from Canada, avocados and beer from Mexico, and cheap electronics and apparel...

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Samsung Doubles Down on AI and Smart Home Tech for 2025
Samsung Doubles Down on AI and Smart Home Tech for 2025
February 03, 2025  |  Earnings

On the heels of mixed results from its fourth-quarter and full-year performance, the 2025 outlook from Samsung officials includes focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and...

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CE 100 Index Adds 0.9% as Visa and Mastercard Lead Payments Names Higher
CE 100 Index Adds 0.9% as Visa and Mastercard Lead Payments Names Higher
February 03, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index was boosted this past week by the Pay and Be Paid sector. As is always the case as the first few...

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Report: Apple Shelves Mac-Connected AR Glasses Project
Report: Apple Shelves Mac-Connected AR Glasses Project
January 31, 2025  |  Apple

Apple has reportedly shut down plans to develop augmented reality glasses connected to its computers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Turning Screen Time Into Seamless, Personalized Shopping: The Future of in-Car Commerce
Turning Screen Time Into Seamless, Personalized Shopping: The Future of in-Car Commerce
January 31, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Drivers spend an average of 72 minutes per day in their vehicles, according to AiDEN Automotive CEO Niclas Gyllenram, presenting a tantalizing opportunity to turn...

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How AI Agents Usher in Smarter Automation for Enterprises
How AI Agents Usher in Smarter Automation for Enterprises
January 27, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Much of today’s business operations are already automated. Think of processing payroll, software updates and data backup and recovery, among many others. These fall under...

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Retailers Embrace the Power of Hyper-Personalization
Retailers Embrace the Power of Hyper-Personalization
January 27, 2025  |  retail

In today’s retail environment, hyper-personalized customer experiences are essential for driving digital engagement and customer loyalty. With concerns over fraud and the need to stay...

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CE 100 Index Gains 2.1% as AI Excitement Leads Infrastructure Companies Higher
CE 100 Index Gains 2.1% as AI Excitement Leads Infrastructure Companies Higher
January 27, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The debut of the new presidential administration, the prospect of AI-friendly regulations and related infrastructure investments — and a planned investment of up to $500...

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