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.

Trinidad and Tobago Partners With UPI Developer NPCI to Develop Digital Payment Platform
Trinidad and Tobago Partners With UPI Developer NPCI to Develop Digital Payment Platform
September 27, 2024  |  Digital Payments

Trinidad and Tobago is working with a subsidiary of NPCI, the developer of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), to implement a similar solution in the Caribbean nation....

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AI Chip Demand Surge Sparks Debate on Future Shortages
AI Chip Demand Surge Sparks Debate on Future Shortages
September 27, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is raising concerns about a new global semiconductor shortage, with experts offering diverse perspectives on its timing, scope and impact...

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FCC Opens Digital Commerce Fast Lane With New Satellite Spectrum
FCC Opens Digital Commerce Fast Lane With New Satellite Spectrum
September 27, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Chances are, you are reading this online. PYMNTS, after all, is a digital publication. And with the news Thursday (Sept. 26) that the U.S. Federal...

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Costco’s New Membership Card Readers Streamline Store Access, Inventory Management
Costco’s New Membership Card Readers Streamline Store Access, Inventory Management
September 26, 2024  |  Retail

As part of its strategy to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, Costco is rolling out membership card scanners at the front of its stores....

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Zuckerberg Tries On Meta’s Wearable Tech Plans for the Connected Economy
Zuckerberg Tries On Meta’s Wearable Tech Plans for the Connected Economy
September 25, 2024  |  Connected Economy

On Wednesday (Sept. 25), the first of Meta’s two-day Meta Connect 2024 conference, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled an ambitious vision for the future of...

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US Moves to Secure Connected Car Economy by Banning Foreign Technologies
US Moves to Secure Connected Car Economy by Banning Foreign Technologies
September 25, 2024  |  Regulation

The U.S. government’s proposed ban on connected vehicle technology from China and Russia marks a significant shift in the approach to national security and cybersecurity...

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CE 100 Gains 2.7% as Lower Mortgage Rates Send Porch, Zillow Higher
CE 100 Gains 2.7% as Lower Mortgage Rates Send Porch, Zillow Higher
September 23, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The rate cuts are in — and the CE 100 Index has taken note.  This past week, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark Fed Funds...

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Connected Car Tech From China Faces US Ban
Connected Car Tech From China Faces US Ban
September 22, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The U.S. is reportedly readying a ban on Chinese technology in connected and autonomous cars. That prohibition — borne of national security concerns — from...

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Peloton’s New Marketing Campaign to Promote Breadth of Fitness Offerings
Peloton’s New Marketing Campaign to Promote Breadth of Fitness Offerings
September 20, 2024  |  Retail

Peloton’s upcoming marketing campaign will reportedly promote the company’s full range of services and target audiences the firm hasn’t been reaching.  “We believe that we...

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