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IBM helps retailers speed new customer focused strategies to market
IBM today announced the IBM Retail Integration Framework, an enterprise software architecture designed to help retailers accelerate the implementation of new customer focused strategies.
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IBM study finds consumers want more control and choice on mobile web
The study, titled, 'Go mobile, grow' produced by IBM's Institute for Business Value points to how consumer demand for customization and personalization will drive innovation and open standards in the mobile marketplace.
21 May 2008
IBM global CEO study: CEOs battle to keep up with the pace of change
The IBM Global CEO Study, the largest study of chief executives ever conducted, today reveals a dramatic increase in the number of global business leaders who see important change ahead, also highlights how the ability to absorb and manage change is widening the gap between winners and losers in the global economy.
06 May 2008
The Pantry begins 1,600 store rollout of Retalix solutions
The Pantry selected Retalix and IBM to provide a unified, best-in-class operating platform at more than 1,600 retail locations.
06 May 2008
IBM raises the self-service bar with new Kiosk-Like self checkout retail system
IBM today announced first-of-a-kind self-checkout technology that allows consumers to shop for and check out purchases practically anywhere in a store.
06 May 2008
StoreNext working with IBM to deliver innovative point-of-sale retail solutions to independent grocers and regional chains
IBM today announced that it will work with StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of Retalix Ltd. to market pre-packaged retail solutions powered by IBM point-of-sale systems for independent and regional chain grocers.
30 Apr 2008
ARTS announces Retail Transaction Interface SOA Service
The Association for Retail Technology Standards, a division of the National Retail Federation, today announced the release of the Retail Transaction Interface, the first service-oriented architecture service interface schema and technical specification for the retail industry.
30 Apr 2008
IBM completes acquisition of Cognos
IBM Press Room - IBM today announced it has completed its acquisition of Cognos® (NASDAQ: COGN) (TSX: CSN), a publicly-held company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. IBM will reveal its business strategy for the Cognos acquisition during a press briefing on February 6.
31 Jan 2008
IBM introduces unique, secure Blade solution for retailers
NRF 97th Annual Convention & EXPO 2008 — IBM announced today that its BladeCenter® S solution has received IBM Store Integration Framework (SIF) certification, making it ideal for and ready to run in retail store environments.
13 Jan 2008
IBM demonstrates how retailers can build loyalty through consumer experience at NRF 2008
NRF Annual Convention & EXPO 2008 — IBM demonstrated the latest in customer-experience innovations and insights today at the National Retail Federation (NRF) 97th Annual Convention & Expo.
13 Jan 2008
IBM unveils solutions to help retailers meet consumer demand for environmental responsibility
IBM today unveiled technologies and services that are uniquely able to improve energy and operational efficiency across a retailer's entire IT operation.
13 Jan 2008
Wakefern and IBM team to update store experience in ShopRite stores
IBM announced today that it is working with the Wakefern Food Corporation to deploy advanced IBM point-of-sale (POS) systems, software and infrared touch displays.
11 Jan 2008
IBM teams with METRO Group to improve customer service and efficiency with RFID
IBM today announced it has worked with METRO Group to implement Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to improve the availability of products in its stores, enhance consumers' shopping experience, and boost supply chain performance.
10 Jan 2008
IBM helps retailers speed new customer focused strategies to market
IBM today announced the IBM Retail Integration Framework, an enterprise software architecture designed to help retailers accelerate the implementation of new customer focused strategies.
09 Jan 2008
2007 was the year of the "Omni Consumer" according to IBM analysis
Extensive global research of more than 16,900 consumers conducted throughout 2007 by IBM's business think-tank, the Institute for Business Value, shows consumers flexed their power and control over businesses and institutions in dramatic new ways this year.
17 Dec 2007
IBM unveils initiative to help companies improve service to consumers
IBM today announced a new initiative designed to help businesses across multiple industries connect to today's technology savvy consumer, who - according to a new IBM survey - is increasingly self-sufficient.
25 Sep 2007
Circuit city expands collaboration with IBM in new technology infrastructure services initiative
Circuit City Stores, Inc. and IBM today announced a major expansion of their strategic relationship with a seven-year, $775 million Information Technology (IT) infrastructure services contract. This comprehensive agreement enables Circuit City to modernize its IT infrastructure services faster while reducing expenses.
28 Mar 2007
IBM delivers new integration platform for Giant Eagle
IBM announced it has teamed with Giant EagleĀ®, Inc. to help the food retailer deliver a unified shopping experience across its network of stores.
19 Mar 2007
IBM brings datacenter management technologies to retail stores
IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today a comprehensive series of offerings based on datacenter technologies that are designed to help retailers improve security, systems management and serviceability.
15 Jan 2007
IBM and business partners deliver customer-focused innovations and insights to retailers at NRF 2007
NRF Annual Convention & EXPO 2007 -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and its comprehensive ecosystem of retail-focused Business Partners demonstrated the latest in customer-centric innovations today at the National Retail Federation (NRF) 96th Annual Convention and Expo.
15 Jan 2007
IBM survey finds consumers were more informed and focused during 2006 holiday shopping season
NRF 96th Annual Convention & EXPO 2007 — In a new IBM (NYSE: IBM) national survey on the heels of the 2006 holiday shopping season, consumers said that influences such as the Internet, peer recommendations and instant feedback via text messaging increasingly helped determine where they shopped and what they bought.
14 Jan 2007
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