Retail stories - Page 273
Queues no more: Kiwi startup uses AI to make trolleys smarter
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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imagr
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retail
Auckland-based startup IMAGR introduces AI-driven SmartCarts to eliminate checkout queues, securing USD $14 million funding led by Toshiba Tec.
HCL Technologies launches dedicated Microsoft business unit
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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microsoft
The HCL Microsoft Business Unit will create intellectual property extending the Microsoft platform for customer-specific scenarios.
Synnex & Jamf ink new Australian partnership
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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mdm
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
IT solutions provider Synnex partners with Jamf to give over 6000 channel partners in Australia access to Jamf's Apple device management solutions.
WhiteHawk delivers cybersecurity amid heightened threats
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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healthtech
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whitehawk
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nation state attacks
Nation-state attacks have targeted telecommunications and internet service providers, government organisations, and other institutions globally.
Cloudera: Taking a unified approach to fighting financial crime
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Cloudera's unified data and analytics approach aids financial institutions worldwide in reducing crime costs, enhancing security, and boosting customer trust.
New Relic: Three core elements of business observability
Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Today, teams need to monitor their applications and infrastructure through observability, as opposed to traditional monitoring.
The age of AI and AIOps
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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uc
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martech
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it automation
As AI integrates into everyday life, the rise of AIOps is essential. Businesses must adopt AI-enhanced IT operations to stay competitive or risk falling behind.
Vodafone to launch eSIMs for devices and wearables
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Vodafone is set to roll out eSIMs for devices and wearables in 2020, enhancing connectivity and paving the way for advanced 5G-enabled features.
Digital Realty sells of chunk of data center portfolio
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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digital realty
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m&a
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interxion
Digital Realty has sold off 10 of its data centers to investment firm Mapletree – adding US$557 million to Digital Realty’s books.
Asia Pacific retailers understand retail's 'intelligent' future, but fail to act
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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open source
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microsoft
Retailers across Asia Pacific realise that the future of retail is ‘intelligent’, but the majority have not started their AI journeys.
Nielsen bolsters management teams with two strategic hires
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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recruitment
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nielsen
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job moves
Nielsen strengthens its management team with hires from Grainger and American Express as it prepares to split into two separate companies later this year.
Veritas: PCs running Windows 7 vulnerable to ransomware
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
With Windows 7 support ending on January 14, Veritas Technologies warns 26% of PCs will face increased ransomware risks, urging swift preparations.
Sophos launches Intercept X for mobile
Thu, 16th Jan 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
New security for Chrome OS and mobile threat defence for Android and iOS devices protects users from new fleeceware applications uncovered by SophosLabs.
Retailers look to hybrid cloud as they search for flexibility - report
Wed, 15th Jan 2020
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
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open source
Nutanix’s report found that retailers are leading the pack in maximising the flexibility of IT infrastructure to keep pace.
Soul Machines raises $40m, steps closer to global aspirations
Wed, 15th Jan 2020
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crm
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martech
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healthtech
Soul Machines raises $40m to advance human-machine collaboration. Investment led by Temasek and includes Salesforce Ventures.
Mobile technology the way forward in retail, report finds
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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open source
A new report by SOTI reveals 67.3% of consumers view mobile technology as key to faster shopping, with 76% desiring in-store staff to use mobile devices.
Aruba adds improvements to SD-Branch retail solution
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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edge computing
Adds identity-based attack detection, improvements to edge-to-cloud connectivity, and new gateways that include built-in cellular connectivity.
Alibaba’s top 10 2020 tech trends
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
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blockchain
Alibaba outlines top 2020 tech trends, highlighting advancements in AI, quantum computing, industrial IoT, and blockchain. Key focus: cognitive intelligence.
2020 Vision: Game-changing storage trends for the year ahead
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
As data multiplication skyrockets, innovative storage strategies are vital for businesses to thrive in the digital era. Discover the 2020 trends.
New e-scooters arrive in Auckland after death of Lime, Wave
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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auckland council
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transport
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e-scooters
Neuron Mobility is one of four e-scooter companies with a licence to deploy across Auckland, bringing 880 bright orange scooters to the streets.