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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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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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Cloud native platforms: To build or to buy?

CIO

No matter how good at software my favorite fried chicken restaurant is, if I order some Korean fried chicken, I want to find some fried chicken and fried cauliflower in the box, not software. This frees up your resources to focus on your actual competitive advantages. This is a lot of work. which always seemed weird to me.

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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!

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Using Data Analytics and QR Codes to Boost Your Marketing Strategy

Smart Data Collective

One of the most effective approaches involves taking advantage of QR codes. QR codes can be especially effective for small businesses trying to gain a competitive edge in a global marketplace. The advantage of using QR codes for your business is that they are easy to create. million small business owners in the U.S.

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Customers Await Recharged Sellers

Zoominfo

Throughout America, restaurants and movie theaters have shut down, while across the street grocery stores and tech firms stay afloat. Customer experience grows as a competitive advantage. The age-old fight to find new customers and retain existing ones is the biggest business challenge ahead for many companies this year. .

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Take Advantage Of The Top 16 Sales Graphs And Charts To Boost Your Business

Datapine Blog

You can’t believe this heavyweight, the CEO and sole owner of multiple restaurant franchises, has given you the time of day. In the long run, that’s a pretty powerful competitive advantage. Billionaire Tilman Fertitta walks into the room. Tilman sits down, settles himself, and glances at the clock. What do you wanna know?”.