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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. Transformation using these technologies is not just about finding ways to reduce energy consumption now,” says Binu Jacob, Head of IoT, Microsoft Business Unit, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

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Meet retail’s new sustainability strategy: Personalization

TechCrunch

Reducing waste is key to meeting environmental milestones, and some retail firms have narrowed in on a unique approach to minimize what their customers throw away: personalization. For big brands and retailers, personalization is expected to be the top category for tech investment this year. AR virtual try-on with shade matching. .”

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The New Way Companies are Harnessing Data at the Edge for Value Added in Real-Time

CIO

Imagine a factory or a chain of retailers reducing energy and cutting equipment downtime. They are playing out across industries with the help of edge computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and an innovative approach known as Business Outcomes-as-a-Service. [1] These scenarios are not imaginary.

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The impact of AI on edge computing

CIO

And according to a new forecast from the IDC worldwide Edge Spending Guide, combined enterprise and service provider spending across hardware, software, professional services, and provisioned services for edge solutions will sustain strong growth through 2027 when spending will reach nearly $350 billion. Personalization. billion in 2027.

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Palo Alto Networks Builds On Retail and Hospitality Cybersecurity

Palo Alto Networks

Over the past year and half, the retail and hospitality verticals have been challenged, but there are some bright spots – digital investments and innovations have been at the center of helping many organizations stay ahead. We’re excited to help improve retail and hospitality cybersecurity.

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New world, new CIO: How emerging realities are shaping the CIO’s job

CIO

In a relatively brief time span, technologies like cloud, edge computing, artificial intelligence, and IoT have taken center stage, and new innovative technologies keep emerging. There are billions of devices, including IoT sensors, mobile phones, external services, and more—and trillions of connections. Here are some examples: Retail.

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Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi, Shaun White, Shawn Mendes get behind Shelf Engine

TechCrunch

Shelf Engine ’s mission to eliminate food waste in grocery retailers now has some additional celebrity backers. The company has already helped retailers divert 1 million pounds of food waste from landfills, Stefan Kalb, co-founder and CEO of Shelf Engine, told TechCrunch.