retail Archives

Feb 02 / By Chris Hanley

Smile, You’re on Camera. How Edge Computing Will Support Machine Vision in Stores

Ever get the feeling you’re being watched? You are. Cameras are everywhere these days – traffic lights, front doors, supermarkets, you name it. But cameras aren’t just for surveillance and security anymore. Pioneering retailers have… Read Article »

Jan 25 / By Jamie Bourassa

The Dog Ate My Wi-Fi Extender – Why Edge Computing Protection Matters

The first thing you should know is that no dogs were injured in the writing of this post – though a small Wi-Fi extender pod did go through a bit of a rough patch. You… Read Article »

Nov 19 / By Chris Hanley

It’s Omnichannel or Bust – Why Retailers are Turning to Edge Computing

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the retail industry will never be the same. And that’s not a bad thing. Before the pandemic, retailers were already investing in new technologies to modernize the shopping experience. However,… Read Article »

Nov 01 / By Chris Hanley

Black Friday: Why Edge Computing is a Lynchpin in Supply & Demand

For the second consecutive year, Black Friday is breaking with tradition. In fact, Black Friday has already started. Retailers are encouraging consumers to shop early because of supply chain issues that have persisted since the… Read Article »

Nov 24 / By Jean-Baptiste Plagne

New Black Friday Shopping Demands Drive Need for Edge Computing Solutions

This year’s Black Friday will be like no other. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, retailers are being creative in how they approach the holiday shopping season, knowing that many customers don’t want to… Read Article »

Nov 04 / By Pankaj Sharma

Why Retail Needs to Leverage Edge Computing Solutions

Retailers are no strangers to disruption, having been forced by online shopping to innovate and adjust their strategies to new consumer habits. The disruption is far from over, as the Internet of Things (IoT) creates… Read Article »

Sep 20 / By Jamie Bourassa

Edge Computing: The Retail Technology Enabler that Drives In-Store Digital Capabilities

Changing markets are impacting how most retailers restructure their operations. With trade barriers rising, retailers are forced to transform sourcing and logistics into sophisticated digital supply chains. At the same time, minimum wages are rising… Read Article »

Jun 21 / By Jamie Bourassa

A New Ecosystem of Technology Partners Helps Retailers Bolster Business Continuity Through System Downtime Avoidance

As the retail industry accelerates its drive towards more interactive and digitized customer experiences, the requirement for more complex “hybrid” IT systems becomes more acute. However, as systems grow in complexity, system architecture design and… Read Article »

Nov 15 / By Helen Ding

Prep your Battery Backup Plan NOW to Protect Sales on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday

Thanksgiving is just around the corner which means businesses – including small businesses – are busy prepping for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, two of the biggest shopping days of the year. While there’s… Read Article »

Nov 22 / By Jason Covitz

The Personalized Shopping Experience Will Transform Black Friday

Black Friday is upon us as shoppers start flocking to stores to get a head start on their Holiday gift buying. This is the busiest time of year for retailers, and it can make the… Read Article »