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The power players of retail transformation: IoT, 5G, and AI/ML on Microsoft Cloud

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Thanks to cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G technologies, every link in the retail supply chain is becoming more tightly integrated. Shanthakumar, Solution Architect – IoT, Retail Business Unit, TCS. It’s also about being able to capture the insights needed to better forecast energy consumption in the future.”

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Henkel embraces gen AI as enabler and strategic disruptor

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To achieve its vision, Henkel laid down a five-year strategic roadmap that involved reshuffling the IT organization, creating a new digital unit, consolidating CIO and CDO venture activities under one roof, and building global innovation centers in hubs like Berlin, Shanghai, Bangalore, and the US.

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The business value of social sustainability

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It can help to unlock new markets, attract and retain customers, build trust and credibility, and spark innovation. Directly or indirectly, companies affect what happens to employees, workers in the value chain, customers and local communities and it is important to manage impacts proactively. Innovation

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By enabling “ask and expert” capabilities, generative AI like Microsoft Copilot will transform manufacturing

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Manufacturing generates immense volumes of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data, thought to be double to four-times larger than industries such as retail, media and financial services. Generative AI, Innovation This can be a major challenge. You can also learn more about the use of Microsoft Copilot in manufacturing here.

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Pacific Life and Employee Navigator Unveil Innovative Integration

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Erich Sternberg, senior vice president and head of Pacific Life’s Workforce Benefits business, said, “Our API integration with Employee Navigator creates a seamless connection across the employee benefits value chain, giving our brokers and their clients a market-leading, digital customer experience.

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Annexus Retirement Solutions named finalist in Wealth Management’s “Wealthies” awards for industry-changing innovation

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These innovations from ARS have introduced a new way to deliver income by reengineering an annuity to include a daily market valuation, which allows it to function like any other investment within the participant’s portfolio. Kado commented, “most technology solutions today cater to retail annuities.

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Pacific Life Named One of World’s Most Ethical Companies for Seventh Consecutive Year

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Pacific Life was evaluated on its culture of ethics; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices; ethics and compliance program; diversity, equity, & inclusion; and initiatives that support a strong value chain.