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.
Thumbtack Raises $75 Million to Improve Home Improvement App
Thumbtack Raises $75 Million to Improve Home Improvement App
July 31, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Home improvement app Thumbtack has received $70 million in new debt financing. The funding — from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Hercules Capital — will...

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Amazon Upgrades Checkout AI to Boost Third-Party Adoption
Amazon Upgrades Checkout AI to Boost Third-Party Adoption
July 31, 2024  |  Retail

As Amazon looks to license its Just Walk Out checkout system to more stores, the eCommerce giant is upgrading the artificial intelligence model to improve...

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CE 100 Index Gains 0.4% as Coursera Jumps on Earnings
CE 100 Index Gains 0.4% as Coursera Jumps on Earnings
July 29, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Excitement over artificial intelligence (AI) helped drive Coursera shares (and results) significantly higher this past week, while earnings began to trickle in for the CE...

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Square Teams With US Foods as Restaurants Face Digital Opportunities
Square Teams With US Foods as Restaurants Face Digital Opportunities
July 25, 2024  |  Partnerships

Square has launched a partnership with foodservice distributor US Foods. “For over a decade, hundreds of thousands of food and beverage businesses have relied on...

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OpenAI Goes After Search With New GPT Features
OpenAI Goes After Search With New GPT Features
July 25, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI is testing a prototype of new artificial intelligence (AI) search features that may later be integrated into its chatbot, ChatGPT. Dubbed SearchGPT, the prototype is being...

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3 Big Ideas From PYMNTS Intelligence’s Digital Wallets UK Report
3 Big Ideas From PYMNTS Intelligence’s Digital Wallets UK Report
July 25, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

In the United Kingdom, digital wallets are not just tools for online payments; they are rapidly evolving into versatile companions for everyday tasks and transactions....

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From AI to Esports: Digital Evolution Goes for Gold at Paris Olympics
From AI to Esports: Digital Evolution Goes for Gold at Paris Olympics
July 24, 2024  |  News

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the landscape of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, ushering in a possible wave of technological advancement and operational...

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Crisis as Catalyst: What AT&T, CrowdStrike Incidents Say About Recovery Best Practices
Crisis as Catalyst: What AT&T, CrowdStrike Incidents Say About Recovery Best Practices
July 24, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Never let a crisis go to waste, as the adage goes. And when it comes to cybersecurity best practices and procedures, recent digital disruptions —...

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FedNow’s First Year: Path to Critical Mass Requires Time and Education
FedNow’s First Year: Path to Critical Mass Requires Time and Education
July 24, 2024  |  Digital Payments

A year after its launch, the FedNow® Service, the instant payment service introduced by the U.S. central bank last July 20, has seen 900 banks sign...

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