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Software vendors offer AI sales boost for retail at NRF show

CIO

As they take stock after the year-end frenzy of shopping the holiday season always brings, retail CIOs attending the National Retail Federation’s annual show, NRF 2024, may be wondering how they can improve their IT systems’ performance over the next 12 months. year on year in the first 11 months of 2023, AI or no AI.

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The business value of social sustainability

CIO

Social sustainability is good for business. The United Nations defines social sustainability as, “Identifying and managing business impacts, both positive and negative, on people.” Benefits of social sustainability Businesses are investing to build momentum in their social sustainability efforts. million on average.

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CIOs Discuss how to Enhance the Digital Experience Across the Business

CIO

There are 12 million people who are deaf or have a hearing loss in the UK, and sadly they are massively underserved by most businesses, retailers, and organisations. Every business now needs to be digital, and every employee now needs to depend on workplace technology to succeed.

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Retail Metrics that Not Enough Data-Driven Entrepreneurs Track

Smart Data Collective

Retailers around the world are discovering that big data can be incredibly valuable to their bottom lines. A growing number of businesses are starting to look for new data-driven approaches to streamline their business models. Targeting the Right Variables for Your Data-Driven Retail Business Model.

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PCI DSS version 4.0: Is your payment card data security program ready?

CIO

Not surprisingly, the retail industry was also highly targeted. To avoid the reputational harm and lawsuits that accompany such breaches, businesses must embrace a comprehensive program to comply with PCI DSS v4.0 It is also a high-value target. includes substantial updates and many new requirements.

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Enterprises enthusiastic about generative AI, Foundry survey shows

CIO

Generative AI is already making deep inroads into the enterprise, but not always under IT department control, according to a recent survey of business and IT leaders by Foundry, publisher of CIO.com. The survey found tension between business leaders seeking competitive advantage, and IT leaders wanting to limit risks.

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What is predictive analytics? Transforming data into future insights

CIO

Predictive analytics in business Predictive analytics draws its power from a wide range of methods and technologies, including big data, data mining, statistical modeling, machine learning, and assorted mathematical processes. Predictive models can help businesses attract, retain, and nurture their most valued customers.