Amido, a vendor-agnostic technical consultancy specialising in assembling and integrating proven cloud technologies to improve customer identity and data management, reports that c-suite leaders in retail are struggling to find value in the data they hold about their customers owing to the inadequate integration of their siloed data.
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BEC secures one of its largest hardware deals in its company history with Malcolm Logistics
Sep 21, 2016
BEC (Systems Integration) Ltd has recently secured one of its largest hardware deals in its company history, thanks to a recent contract win with long-term business partner Malcolm Logistics, one of the UK's leading providers of logistics services.
Mobile barcode scanning – Capturing top performance without breaking the bank
Sep 21, 2016
By Samuel Mueller, CEO, Scandit.
Purchasing barcode scanners has become a matter of varied choices. No longer are enterprises restricted to selecting from an array of dedicated scanners or traditional mobile computers.
How to make the most of your online business
Sep 20, 2016
By Seb de Lemos, Vidahost.
For retailers operating in the digital age, just being online is no longer enough to remain competitive. A retailer now needs to make the most of every click to its website and deliver an amazing customer experience to keep margins healthy.
ByBox unveils Metro campaign for London
Sep 20, 2016
International technology company, ByBox, is unveiling its latest solution to tackling demanding supply-chains, ByBox Metro.
Handheld launches new version of the ALGIZ 10X ultra-rugged tablet
Sep 20, 2016
Handheld Group, manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and tablets, has announced a major upgrade to its popular Algiz 10X ultra-rugged tablet computer with new and improved screen technology and improved GPS/GLONASS functionality.
Six tips for taking stock ahead of the Christmas shopping season
Sep 20, 2016
By Michele Dupré, group vice president of retail, hospitality and distribution for Verizon.
While summer may still be top of mind for consumers, the retail industry is laser-focused on preparing for the 2016 Christmas season.
European research highlights why retailers need to focus on the online user experience
Sep 20, 2016
With ecommerce being the fastest growing retail market segment in Europe and with growth expected to reach £215.38 billion in 2017, it is becoming pivotal for online brands to keep their customers engaged throughout the entire shopping experience.
Do or die: Breaking down retailer siloes
Sep 20, 2016
By Kerry Lemos, CEO, Retail Pro International.
At boardroom meetings around the world, there are certain key phrases which are trotted out time and time again. Alongside 'focusing on core competencies' and 'securing stakeholder buy in', one of the most commonly dabbed squares on the buzzword bingo card is 'removing siloes'.
Global retail customer service in three steps
Sep 20, 2016
By Niklas Hedin, CEO of delivery management expert Centiro.
Selling items to customers around the world is undoubtedly an ideal scenario for retailers. Recent Royal Mail research revealed that those who export can expect a quarter of their Christmas sales to come from overseas.
