Rafael Funes, creator and executive chairman, LOVIS Imagine a scenario where business leaders can instantly access real-time operational information across all functions, just by using their voice. Voice-activated virtual assistant AI technology is commonly used at home, but rarely in business. And if it is, it’s voice recognition technology, rather …
Read More »Google research identifies shifts in online shopping behaviour ahead of the first digital-only Black Friday
The UK is on the cusp of its first wholly digital Black Friday event, in a year that has already seen online shopping and ecommerce play a growing role in consumers’ lives. As we enter what is traditionally the biggest retail peak of any year, UK retailers and small businesses …
Read More »Ivanti delivers automation between service management and SecOps on Ivanti Neurons platform
Ivanti has announced enhanced capabilities for its Enterprise Service Management (ESM) portfolio, including Ivanti Neurons for Spend Intelligence and integrated automations with SecOps on the Ivanti Neurons hyper-automation platform. Ivanti ESM solutions accelerate the self-healing and self-securing of devices while delivering rightsized and personalised service and asset management experiences, anytime, …
Read More »Tech Data appointed as distribution partner for Glass Enterprise Edition 2
Tech Data has been appointed as an authorised distribution partner for Glass Enterprise Edition 2 in Europe. Glass Enterprise Edition 2 is designed to enhance productivity and real-time communication for frontline, hands-on professionals across a variety of vertical industries, including retail, manufacturing, healthcare, field services and logistics. The wearable device – designed …
Read More »Netgear adds new small business WiFi 6 access point
NETGEAR, Inc.’s new WAX204 WiFi 6 Access Point is ideally suited for small single-site locations as it is designed for customers who do not require remote management yet need a simple local management solution with an intuitive user interface. The products include Desktop WiFi Access Points in WiFi 5 and WiFi …
Read More »How networking innovation will power the future of work
TP-Link UK’s Managing Director, Will Liu, explores the challenges that working from home has placed on the necessity for greater connectivity. Almost 60% of the UK’s adult population ‘worked from home’ during lockdown. For many, the line between workspace and personal space have blurred, some may say merged inextricably. The …
Read More »OnBuy secures prime-time slots on ITV just in time for the Black Friday sale
OnBuy.com has launched a major national TV advertising campaign with ITV to increase awareness with consumers ahead of its Black Friday sale and the busy Christmas period. The online marketplace has invested £1 million into the campaign that aired for the first time on ITV on Monday 23rd November, just before …
Read More »A real use case for machine leaning
Paul Lipman, CEO at Cybersecurity company, BullGuard explains how its newly released product line is offering multi-layered cybersecurity using adaptive machine learning Machine learning (ML) has become such a commonplace term in corporate marketing that it has crossed into buzzword territory. So many companies are using these terms in their …
Read More »New Guide: Ecommerce Store strategies for Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Builder Expert has released a new guide Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020: How To Set Up Your Store For Success. 2020 has been a transformative year for ecommerce – 62% of US consumers shop online more now than before the pandemic, and one UK survey even found that 74% of respondents across all age …
Read More »Black Friday 2020: How can retailers prepare for this year’s online-only affair?
Black Friday is one of the busiest days on the retail calendar. Due to the UK’s second lockdown, this year’s event will take place exclusively online. With online retail association IMRG predicting sales to grow between 35-45% during the event versus last year’s sales, we spoke to technology experts to …
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