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The power players of retail transformation: IoT, 5G, and AI/ML on Microsoft Cloud

CIO

Thanks to cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G technologies, every link in the retail supply chain is becoming more tightly integrated. Shanthakumar, Solution Architect – IoT, Retail Business Unit, TCS. With 5G-enabled smart mirrors, a person can virtually try on apparel.

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mPharma, a telehealth pioneer out of Ghana, gets physical with 100 virtual centers across Africa

TechCrunch

The potential for telehealth across Africa is vast and promising as mobile connectivity deepens, and innovations that could potentially bridge the doctor-patient ratio gap increase according to a Deloitte report. They include Helena Foulkes , former president of CVS, the largest pharmacy retail chain in the U.S.

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Top Industry Trends Ranked by Retail Leaders and Experts 

Perficient

Creating unified customer experiences across all touchpoints and channels is a common goal among retailers, and organizations often talk about being customer-centric and driving towards a personalized, consistent experience. Despite these priorities, many can’t deliver.

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Perficient Listed Among Sample Vendors in Forrester Tech Tide™: Retail AI And Automation, Q1 2024

Perficient

How AI and Automation is Changing the Retail Game As the digital landscape continues to evolve, retailers are increasingly turning to AI and automation to gain a competitive edge. Enter AI and automation , two powerful tools that can transform the retail landscape.

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What is Digital Transformation in Retail: Trends, Use Cases and Predictions

Openxcell

The paradigm transition it brings to the retail landscape is evident from the latest predictions. The market size for retail digital transformation is forecast to reach USD 711.61 These estimates are key indicators that digital transformation in retail is all set to bring a big picture up front. billion by 2023. billion by 2028.

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Quip’s new $100M round will usher in more than just clean teeth

TechCrunch

The new round from Cowen Sustainable Investments (CSI), labeled a Series B, follows the company reaching profitability in April 2020 and gives Quip more than $160 million in total funding since the company was founded in 2015. Quip is focused on growth, innovation and community building among its over 7.5

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The Fellowship of the Metaverse: CIO, CMO, CCO and CHRO

CIO

Migrate to the cloud, strengthen security, protect privacy, increase agility, advance automation, improve sustainability, optimise the budget … “explore the metaverse” is certainly on the to-do list for most CIOs, along with many, many other competing priorities. Some are well on their way. What kind of employees would such a brand attract?

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