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.

FTC Order Bans GM From Disclosing Data From Connected Vehicles
FTC Order Bans GM From Disclosing Data From Connected Vehicles
January 17, 2025  |  Regulation

General Motors agreed to a proposed order to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that it collected, used and sold data from connected cars without drivers’...

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Will Cyber Trust Mark Change Consumer Behavior? Experts Discuss Potential Impact
Will Cyber Trust Mark Change Consumer Behavior? Experts Discuss Potential Impact
January 14, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The U.S. government’s Cyber Trust Mark cybersecurity labeling program for internet-connected devices is set to impact consumers and the industry. The program, which covers products...

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Google, Mercedes Partnership Adds Conversational AI to Cars
Google, Mercedes Partnership Adds Conversational AI to Cars
January 13, 2025  |  Partnerships

Mercedes-Benz is adding conversational capabilities to its virtual assistant with the help of Google. The expanded partnership between the carmaker and the tech giant will...

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Bank of America’s Take on Latin America’s Digital Payments Advantage
Bank of America’s Take on Latin America’s Digital Payments Advantage
January 13, 2025  |  Digital Payments

Digital payments are growing in Latin America as companies like Mercado Libre and TerraPay rapidly advance digital banking and digital wallets in the region. Central...

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CE 100 Index Sinks 2.3% as BNPL Names Trend Lower
CE 100 Index Sinks 2.3% as BNPL Names Trend Lower
January 13, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Friday’s stock market rout — where markets plummeted in the wake of a surprisingly strong jobs report that splashed cold water on interest rate cuts...

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From Tracking Fires to Cyber Fraud: Digital Tools Face Scrutiny in LA’s Crisis Response
From Tracking Fires to Cyber Fraud: Digital Tools Face Scrutiny in LA’s Crisis Response
January 10, 2025  |  Technology

As wildfires ravage parts of Los Angeles, residents are turning to digital tools to stay informed, with technology proving vital in tracking fires and managing...

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2025 Isn’t Just Another New Year
2025 Isn’t Just Another New Year
January 10, 2025  |  Karen Webster

Just as 2024 delivered more than originally advertised, we now stand at the midpoint of a transformative decade in which the digital economy continues to...

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From Payments to New Accounts: The New Money Mobility Ecosystem Explained
From Payments to New Accounts: The New Money Mobility Ecosystem Explained
January 10, 2025  |  Money Mobility

Characterized by a complex network of banks, FinTechs and technology providers, the modern money mobility ecosystem makes access to money faster and more efficient —...

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Verifone Adds SoftPOS to New Payment Acceptance Tools
Verifone Adds SoftPOS to New Payment Acceptance Tools
January 09, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

Connected commerce platform Verifone has introduced a new set of payment devices. Verifone Victa, as the collection is known, was announced Thursday (Jan. 9) along...

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