IBM at National Retail Federation Convention & Expo 2008

IBM has worked with retailers for over 50 years to deliver innovations that have transformed the industry. IBM continues to deliver innovation to retailers through close collaboration with Business Partners and IBM Research teams. At NRF 2008, IBM demonstrating how retailers can turn shoppers into advocates for their brands by creating unique, memorable experiences for consumers.

*Press releases*
Date	Title
13 Jan 2008	IBM Demonstrates How Retailers Can Build Loyalty Through Consumer Experience at NRF 2008
13 Jan 2008	IBM Introduces Unique, Secure Blade Solution for Retailers
13 Jan 2008	IBM Unveils Solutions to Help Retailers Meet Consumer Demand for Environmental Responsibility
11 Jan 2008	Wakefern and IBM Team to Update Store Experience in ShopRite Stores
10 Jan 2008	IBM Teams With METRO Group to Improve Customer Service and Efficiency With RFID
09 Jan 2008	IBM Helps Retailers Speed New Customer Focused Strategies to Market

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Fred Balboni, IBM Global Retail Industry Leader

Date added: 13 Jan 2008

Fred Balboni, IBM Global Retail Industry Leader

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IBM SurePOS 700

Date added: 23 Oct 2007

The new IBM SurePOS 700 models combine new proactive systems monitoring features and a choice of high-performance, yet energy-efficient processors.

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IBM SurePOS 700

Date added: 13 Jan 2008

The IBM SurePOS 700 is retail-ready. It is easy to install and incorporates the technology retailers need to manage operations in grocery, speciality and other environments.

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IBM AnyPlace Kiosk

Date added: 13 Jan 2008

The powerful, ultra-compact IBM AnyPlace Kiosk is designed with an energy efficient processor and chipset, and delivers a compelling customer experience virtually anyplace.

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IBM BladeCenter S

Date added: 13 Jan 2008

IBM BladeCenter S can plug into a standard 110 volt power outlet, be secured anywhere in the store and simplify management of the applications most commonly used in retail environments.

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IBM Cave

Date added: 15 Jan 2008

Visitors to the IBM booth at the 97th Annual National Retail Federation Convention and Expo experiencing the IBM Cave. This demonstration brings the user into a virtual reality experience using a 3-D virtual worlds and stereoscopic goggles. These goggles react with the head movement of the user and create 360 degree view of a virtual reality room. IBM uses the technology as part of a scenario which has a consumer redesigning a room in his house into an entertainment room.

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IBM Multi-Sensory Experience

Date added: 15 Jan 2008

Visitors to the IBM booth at the 97th Annual National Retail Federation Convention and Expo enjoying the IBM Multi-Sensory Experience. This new innovation immerses participants to a virtual fashion show complete with music and smells. IBM is demonstrating how unique consumer experiences can help retailers build loyalty.

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