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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.

AI Takes the Wheel in Travel Planning
AI Takes the Wheel in Travel Planning
September 10, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the travel industry, with Greece introducing an AI-powered travel assistant named Pythia and Google showcasing its Gemini AI system at an...

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Big Tech Drags CE 100 4.3% Lower Amid September’s Rocky Start  
Big Tech Drags CE 100 4.3% Lower Amid September’s Rocky Start  
September 09, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The holiday-shortened week was action-packed, at least in terms of market volatility, and for the CE 100 Index the overarching theme might be summed up...

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Verizon Acquires Frontier for $20 Billion as Connected Economy Evolves
Verizon Acquires Frontier for $20 Billion as Connected Economy Evolves
September 06, 2024  |  Acquisitions

The future of connectivity is the future of commerce, as well as payments and financial services. And with the Thursday (Sept. 5) news that Verizon...

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Etsy’s New Search Tools Aim to Elevate Quality Listings and Enhance Seller Success
Etsy’s New Search Tools Aim to Elevate Quality Listings and Enhance Seller Success
September 06, 2024  |  eCommerce

As the digital marketplace grows, Etsy has been enhancing its search and discovery tools to spotlight high-quality listings. With 100 million items available, Etsy focuses...

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Lending Platforms Results Mixed Ahead Of Rate Cuts; FinTech IPO Index Slips 3%
Lending Platforms Results Mixed Ahead Of Rate Cuts; FinTech IPO Index Slips 3%
September 06, 2024  |  IPO

The just-completed shortened trading week heralds the beginning of Fall, and September’s here. September stands out as the month that will herald the first rate...

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Onfleet and Fairmatic Team on Reduced Fleet Insurance Rates
Onfleet and Fairmatic Team on Reduced Fleet Insurance Rates
September 04, 2024  |  Delivery

Last-mile delivery management firm Onfleet has integrated with fleet insurance firm Fairmatic. “Businesses that take advantage of the integration will develop a better understanding of...

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Nine Things Payments Execs Need to Know for Their 2025 Business Plans
Nine Things Payments Execs Need to Know for Their 2025 Business Plans
September 03, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

Summer should get a speeding ticket, a wise person once said, and that’s a reality that all of us living in the Northern Hemisphere came...

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BNPL Firms Save the Day as CE 100 Breaks Even for Week
BNPL Firms Save the Day as CE 100 Breaks Even for Week
September 02, 2024  |  Connected Economy

It doesn’t have a dedicated heading in the Connected Economy, but the Buy Now, Pay Later sector of the “pay and get paid” pillar tore...

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How the World Does Travel: Sector Checks In Late on Digital Engagement
How the World Does Travel: Sector Checks In Late on Digital Engagement
September 02, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The travel industry, long defined by in-person transactions and physical tickets, is gradually moving toward digitalization. However, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report, “How The...

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