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Chipotle’s recipe for digital transformation: Cloud plus AI

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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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Automation for all—managing and scaling networks has never been easier

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So, it’s no surprise that only a small number of companies have taken advantage of automation. how many customers are using a banking drive-through window or use Wi-Fi at a chain of restaurants). According to a Gartner study, 41% of companies have automated less than 10% of their network activities (Figure 1).

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Cloud native platforms: To build or to buy?

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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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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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10 Big Data Examples Showing The Great Value of Smart Analytics In Real Life At Restaurants, Bars, and Casinos

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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! Enter MagicBand.

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A Guide to Using QR Codes for Marketing Campaigns

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Table of contents : What are the advantages of QR codes in marketing Examples of QR codes in marketing Using Google Analytics to track QR code data In closing What are the advantages of QR codes in marketing When you use QR codes for marketing campaigns, you ensure a reliable monitoring of consumer interactions. But that’s not all.

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MLSE looks to revolutionize sports experience with digital R&D lab

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This analytics advantage in hockey has yet to be fully realized in MLSE’s other major sports, he adds. “In But I think the shift to be able to invest in the future allows you to take a look at your business and ask, ‘Where can we help our organization,’ whether it’s our restaurants, food and beverage teams, or retail team.”

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