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.

Today in FinTech: UK Neobank Opens in US; India’s Pine Labs Eyes Setu
Today in FinTech: UK Neobank Opens in US; India’s Pine Labs Eyes Setu
February 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

In today’s FinTech news, acquisitions take the spotlight as Pine Labs eyes Setu in India and Northmill buys Moreflo to help merchants deliver a better...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Trucking Sector Unveils New Digital Tools
Today in the Connected Economy: Trucking Sector Unveils New Digital Tools
February 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, 2022 looks like a good year for trucking, which means it could also be a good year for new digital...

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Voice Tech Speaks Volumes About Connected Economy Breakthroughs in 2022
Voice Tech Speaks Volumes About Connected Economy Breakthroughs in 2022
February 02, 2022  |  Voice Activation

Voice was at the heart of commerce long before the Sumerians invented cuneiform, and 5,000 years later, that fact is coming full-circle as consumers of...

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Digital Tools Help Truck Drivers Manage Expenses, Spend More Time Driving
Digital Tools Help Truck Drivers Manage Expenses, Spend More Time Driving
February 02, 2022  |  Connected Economy

This year is likely to be a good one for trucking businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Fast, Easy and Familiar: Suppliers and Buyers Want Consumerized B2B Payments
Fast, Easy and Familiar: Suppliers and Buyers Want Consumerized B2B Payments
February 02, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Because business owners are also consumers, they’ve known for a long time that B2B payments aren’t as convenient and instantaneous as the payments they use...

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Google Banks Future at the Intersection of Search and Commerce
Google Banks Future at the Intersection of Search and Commerce
February 02, 2022  |  Earnings

When Sundar Pichai became the CEO of Google in 2015, the search giant earned about $16 billion on roughly $75 billion in revenue. Get the...

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PYMNTS Crypto Basics Series: What’s a Crypto Wallet and How You Can Avoid Losing a Quarter Billion Dollars?
PYMNTS Crypto Basics Series: What’s a Crypto Wallet and How You Can Avoid Losing a...
February 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency are words that most people have at least heard of in 2022, as the industry exploded into the mainstream public consciousness....

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Today in the Connected Economy: Instacart Supplements Revenue With Ad Sales
Today in the Connected Economy: Instacart Supplements Revenue With Ad Sales
February 01, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Instacart tries to boost revenues by offering ad solutions to the brands using its service, while Citi and ExxonMobil expand...

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As Block Scoops up Afterpay, Super App Race Heats up Right out of the Gate
As Block Scoops up Afterpay, Super App Race Heats up Right out of the Gate
February 01, 2022  |  Connected Economy

In the U.S., the race to create the super app — a connected ecosystem where users navigate their daily online lives after entering one digital...

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