In Ep. 11 of The Cutting Edge Podcast, Leonard focuses on key ways that edge computing addresses core problems and drives innovation in the retail industry.
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In this Cloud Wars Expo moment, Carrie Tharp explains how Google Cloud focuses on four areas to enhance the shopping journey for consumers.
In episode 197, Kieron argues that Metaverse experiences must be built for retail customers who are already in the virtual space.
The Metaverse has spawned new commerce models, including direct-to-avatar (DTA), which some believe is the next iteration of direct-to-consumer and could one day dominate retail.
Findmine uses AI to assemble “looks” with clothing, furniture, and more – resulting in more “shoppable content” for customers to engage with.
Latest initiatives push Walmart further ahead in digital innovation, sustainability and strategic partnerships.
Walmart’s latest digital initiatives include honoring sustainable packaging leaders, as well as better omnichannel shopping experiences.
In Ep. 187, Kieron Allen explains how Flipkart, one of the largest e-commerce companies in India, is entering the Metaverse in a big way with a new immersive and interactive initiative.
Verusen, Stockly, FindMine and TotalCtrl are all part of SAP.iO’s startup accelerator; all are expanding with customers, wins, or investments.
In this Cloud Wars Expo Industry Cloud Battleground Moment, EVP Matt Laukaitis explains how SAP’s retail cloud solutions help retailers deliver on promises to customers.
Walmart takes further steps to democratize retail industry data, solidifying its leadership. Kroger buys Albertsons to accelerate growth.
In episode 57 of the Cloud Wars Horizon Minute, Tom Smith covers recent news from Walmart, which rolled out a free version of its big data app for suppliers and also standardized its finance organization on PowerBI. Meanwhile, Kroger is growing by acquisition.
Scott Vaughan provides several examples of “customer dazzle” to show why now’s the time for businesses to modernize their cloud database strategies and develop scalable environments.
In Cloud Wars Horizon Minute, Ep. 56, Tom Smith profiles Sana, which develops cloud e-commerce software that is always in sync with a company’s ERP data, and it also includes built-in payment functionality.
In My Metaverse Minute, Ep. 176, Kieron considers how Apple is using its branding strategy to distinguish itself within the Metaverse.
Toni Witt explains why Starbucks Odyssey, an extension of the company’s loyalty program that lets customers earn NFTs, is so innovative.
Omnichannel is no longer a “nice to have.” It’s a requirement. Scott Vaughan shares essential approaches for B2B sales in particular.
Innovation is alive and well: Automation Anywhere, SingleStore, Workspan, and Ecocart all secured major financial backing this week.
Walmart’s Roblox-centered Metaverse strategy is just the latest indicator that the company sets a digital innovation pace for others to follow.
In Cloud Wars Horizon Minute, Ep. 51, Tom Smith shares highlights from this month’s startup funding roundup, including a Shopify merchant buyer, a retail software firm, and metaverse collaboration tools.