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Chipotle’s recipe for digital transformation: Cloud plus AI

CIO

When Curt Garner became Chipotle’s first CIO in 2015, the only technology used for online restaurant ordering was, “believe it or not,” a fax machine, he says. Many restaurant chains, in contrast, are individually owned and operated as franchises. Seven years later, the Newport Beach, Calif.-based

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Data-Driven Dining Trends 2025: Key Insights for Retailers and Restaurants

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This shift presents both opportunities and challenges for retailers and restaurants. This approach allows our partners to position themselves advantageously in a market shifting towards affordability. The post Data-Driven Dining Trends 2025: Key Insights for Retailers and Restaurants appeared first on Engage3.

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Uber embraces the cloud with customized CPUs

CIO

But after an extensive technology review in 2022, the company decided to move away from operating its own data centers and focus instead on its core business of moving passengers and delivering restaurant meals, groceries, and consumer goods. The company was primarily using manual operations for managing servers. “Our

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Automation for all—managing and scaling networks has never been easier

CIO

So, it’s no surprise that only a small number of companies have taken advantage of automation. how many customers are using a banking drive-through window or use Wi-Fi at a chain of restaurants). According to a Gartner study, 41% of companies have automated less than 10% of their network activities (Figure 1).

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Why adaptability is the new digital transformation

CIO

Under the aegis of digital transformation, IT initiatives have become more customer-centric, with a greater emphasis on people, not technology — all in an effort to redefine how the organization operates and to ensure it can keep up with the pace of change, capable of dealing with challenges and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise.

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How to incubate a winning innovation program

CIO

They recognize that innovative use of technology is enabling new business models with competition-crushing advantages built right in. Why incubating technology-focused innovation is important Securing and maintaining competitive advantage now requires organizations to accelerate technology-powered transformation.

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10 Big Data Examples Showing The Great Value of Smart Analytics In Real Life At Restaurants, Bars, and Casinos

Datapine Blog

Then, they can use this data to create specials that take advantage of customer behavior. With the streaming industry becoming more and more competitive, the subscription-based company uses all this information to their advantage to offer targeted experiences to their customers. What’s the motive? 7) We Missed You! Enter MagicBand.