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Retail IT and technology news articles comprising case studies, product information, opinion articles, reports, new contract wins and product launches. The site hosts information from trade associations, government departments, research analysts and the vendor community. These articles are about specific industry IT solutions and topics relating to how improvements and efficiency gains can be made by the use of information technology in-store and in the retail supply chain. All topics are covered in these articles which include Mobile Computing, RFID, Automatic Identification/Datacapture (AIDC), Printing & Labelling, EPoS systems, Kiosk Technology, Surveillance & Security, Internet Retailing, Retail Supply Chain Management, Digital Signage, through to current news,informed opinion articles and key events on the retail calendar.
Retailers are not yet balancing the risks and opportunities of mobile
May 20, 2015
More retailers are enjoying the benefits of mobile commerce – but many are not yet doing enough to counteract the fraud risks that come with this opportunity, a new study suggests.
The third-annual Mobile Payments & Fraud: 2015 Report, commissioned by Kount, The Fraud Practice and CardNotPresent.com, found that the number of retailers actively supporting mobile commerce, continued to climb, with 68.7% ( compared to 63.6% last year) of all retailers now supporting mobile commerce and a further 20.5% (compared to 24.7% last year) planning to support it from this year.
Greater change in IT departments needed to support innovation, says Claranet
May 20, 2015
Independent research commissioned by Claranet reveals that IT departments today are twice as likely to focus on cost reduction and technological support of employees as they are on those things that can grow the top line.
Harmonious Omnichannel shopping experience is becoming an expectation for savvy consumers
May 20, 2015
CFI Group and eBay Enterprise reports the average shopping experience is no longer either in-store or online; it's an interwoven process and shoppers are finding flaws
Global survey illustrates information security disconnect between IT and business users
May 20, 2015
According to new data from a global snapshot survey from SOTI Inc., provider of Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy management, more than 60 per cent of enterprises have experienced a data breach or loss of data.
Barco further boosts Corporate AV offering with Interactive Collaboration Platform for meeting and training rooms
May 20, 2015
Barco has introduced an interactive collaboration platform that is claimed to truly empower all meeting attendants. According to Barco, this solution not only allows users to share documents, images and videos rapidly and straightforwardly from any digital device – it also adds exciting new functionality to the collaboration mix, including moderation and layout selection.
Peoplevox signs Dakota to help eCommerce retailers compete on order fulfilment
May 20, 2015
Dakota Integrated Solutions, the specialist Manchester based IT Solutions and Managed Services Provider, has been nominated as a Peoplevox Channel Partner, to support its client base in the UK and help other eCommerce retailers in need for a solution.
New JDA category management functionality seamlessly delivers localised plans and assortments
May 20, 2015
As the battle for consumer loyalty continues to escalate, retailers are increasingly focused on understanding, and meeting, the targeted needs of local shoppers in all their markets.
Commercial Tablet and 2-in-1 Expansion Accelerates in Western Europe, Says IDC
May 20, 2015
According to figures published by International Data Corporation (IDC), the overall tablet market in Western Europe remained challenged in 1Q15, declining 10.5% year over year with total shipments totaling 8.5 million units. The contraction, however, was mainly the result of sluggish consumer demand as the expansion of tablets in the commercial space accelerates with volumes increasing 51.3% from the same period last year.
Auto Windscreens streamlines operations with IFS Applications
May 20, 2015
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, has announced that Auto Windscreens, the automotive repair glazing company based in the UK, has deployed IFS Applications in a full refresh of handheld devices used by technicians in the field.
