For Retail IT, It’s All about IoT & Mobility at NRF 2017
Customers’ increasing access to the cloud and social media drive the need for retailers to be more flexible. Today’s retailers need to access and push out information very quickly. Known as the consumerization of retail, this trends creates new opportunities for retailers, while placing new operational burdens on stores and their associates. Retail CIOs and IT leaders look to shift to the digital workplace by supporting workforce...
[Infographic] Optimizing Secure Mobility in Retail
According to IDC research, 53% of retailers report that mobile is a top priority. Forty-five percent implement mobile capabilities, and 33% are actively working on more than two mobility projects. Explore the biggest threats and mobile security trends in retail in the IDC infographic below. IDC Research: 2016 Retail Mobility Trends from VMware AirWatch In today’s retail market, consumers expect optimal digital experiences. To remain...
Why It Is Time to Ditch Legacy Systems & Upgrade Retail Infrastructure with VMware Mirage
When we think about retail as consumers, we think about going shopping, trying on the latest fashions, spending money, treasure hunting and hopefully having a great overall experience. For some of us this is not always the case. We have all been in a situation where going to the local mall, grocery store or department store has taken more time out of our day than we expected—having to wait in long lines, make product returns that seem...
Driving Productivity in Retail Operations with Intelligent Digital Workspaces
As retail continues to transform, the retail IT infrastructure continues to grow in complexity. Retailers find it increasingly difficult to streamline operations and enhance workflows, while maintaining a highly available infrastructure. The ultimate goal is to equip retail employees with dependable remote access to applications, data and resources at any location using any device. [Related: Leading Retailers Use VMware End-User...
Top Tech Trends in Retail: IT Leaders Reveal their Biggest Priorities
Just the other day, I was asked, “What brought you to VMware?” I was shocked when I did not have an answer right away. Don’t get me wrong; there were lots of reasons going through my head, including the great culture, integrity of the people and cutting-edge technology, to name a few. However, the question had me thinking. What was the number one reason that brought me here? Suddenly, the answer occurred to me: The number one reason I...
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