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How to incubate a winning innovation program

CIO

Retail, entertainment, music, and banking have largely moved online. Tesla, Uber, and many other stories of business innovation have this in common: Their business models have technology at their cores. Tesla, Uber, and many other stories of business innovation have this in common: Their business models have technology at their cores.

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IT leaders: check out how 2D barcodes and RFID are reinventing retail

CIO

The retail landscape has undergone massive shifts in recent years to adopt self-checkout systems. But major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Dollar General are starting to phase out self-check in some locations because they’ve contributed to higher rates of shoplifting and inventory loss. The benefits are potentially huge.

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Micro transformation: Driving big business benefit through quick IT wins

CIO

Micro transformations are a strategic approach to digital evolution, enabling IT leaders to innovate without disrupting business continuity. Here’s how IT leaders are embracing a quick-win, cumulative approach to digital transformation. Switching to a one-to-many model has enabled innovation to continue at a steady pace, Ferguson says.

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Leaning into Retail’s Challenges with Digital Transformation

CIO

Digital transformation initiatives have picked up in the retail sector in recent years as store chains compete for brand awareness and sales in a rapidly evolving market. By 2026, retailers’ global investments in digital transformation tools are expected to reach $388 billion , growing by 18% a year. And online ordering accelerated.

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Secrets of successful hackathons

CIO

Typically associated with startups and small developer teams, hackathons are becoming increasingly popular with enterprise CIOs as a means for jump-starting innovation. So actually, we want to spark IT’s passion for innovation through hackathons,” Tsai says. It was] the same in our company.

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The New Way Companies are Harnessing Data at the Edge for Value Added in Real-Time

CIO

Imagine a factory or a chain of retailers reducing energy and cutting equipment downtime. They are playing out across industries with the help of edge computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and an innovative approach known as Business Outcomes-as-a-Service. [1] And they’re achieving significant wins. [2]

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Embracing the future with AI at the edge

CIO

This directly impacts business outcomes by enhancing operational efficiency, reducing latency and unlocking new avenues for innovation. Retail personalization: Edge AI powers real-time customer insights, enabling personalized shopping experiences, dynamic pricing and smarter inventory management. Win stakeholder confidence.