AI taking over selection and placement of online advertising [5 reading tips] Posted on 12. March 201814. March 2018 | by Sara Herrera Source: pexels.com The power of artificial intelligence is raising expectations within retail. Consumers, retailers, and manufacturers rely on their advantages, namely cost reduction, productivity increase and process optimisation. And more and more departments are using intelligent software to increase their performance. AI applications are not just found in factories or warehouses. Online marketing and advertising activities can also be intelligently automated. Google recently launched the AdSense Auto Ads, a machine learning system for advertisers. This system not only determines the types of ads that each audience sees, but also how those ads are placed. In this way, Google wants to enablemarketers with its intelligent software, even without a lot of time and resources to reach the widest possible audience. The widespread use of auto ads could make them one of the most powerful AI developments available. Nevertheless, questions arise: What changes are there and what are the effects of their use? Continue (4 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories E-Commerce Reading Tips of the Week
Big data and AI – Where is the digital highway taking us? Posted on 7. March 20187. March 2018 | by Sara Herrera Photo by Joey Kyber on Unsplash Big data and artificial intelligence are constantly discussed and were at the focus of Bitkom’s Big-Data.AI Summit. From February 28th to March 1st the town Hanau, Germany, was full of excitement as over 1,000 attendees came to learn about how the context of these two topics fit into not only their own work, but also how the market has changed or will change. Today, we’re putting aside buzzwords and diving into the real meaning of these emerging technologies. What should retailers and manufacturers be paying attention to turn piles of information into substantial value? Continue (5 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories E-Commerce
Updated White Paper: Selecting E-Commerce Software – Comparing Providers and Technologies Posted on 28. February 201828. February 2018 | by Sara Herrera Source: dotSource With new solutions bring more opportunity, whether your company is in the B2B, B2C, SME, or enterprise segment, if you want to bring sales of products online, you’ll need to select an e-commerce software that fulfils your needs. In fact, going forward, most consumers expect some type of online presence of their favourite products, from local mom and pop shops to large corporate enterprises. To help succeed with such a digital transformation companies are now using e-commerce systems to allow sales to those near and far from their physical branch locations. In fact, the choice of making the right decision for your future e-commerce software is comparable to choosing the right physical location of retail location. Continue (7 vote(s), average: 4.57 out of 5)Loading... Categories E-Commerce
AI and automation: Where does the future of the workplace lie? [5 Reading Tips] Posted on 26. February 20185. March 2018 | by Sara Herrera Photo by Samuel Zeller on Unsplash The dream of creating equal or even higher intelligence than humanity is a recurrent theme in books and films. Recently, however, it looks as though this moment will come closer and closer through “Sacred” automation. The buzz everyone’s talking about: AI, algorithms, machine learning. More and more intelligent software is taking care of that. This gives rise to great concern: Will AI take our jobs away? But I keep asking myself: Is this fear justified? What is the status quo and what should retailers and manufacturers pay attention to? Continue (4 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories Reading Tips of the Week
The sports and trade fair industries are taking digitisation seriously [5 reading tips] Posted on 19. February 201826. February 2018 | by Sara Herrera Photo by Johannes Waibel on Unsplash The outstanding performance of the German Olympic team at the Winter Games in the South Korean region of Pyeongchang is what everyone’s been talking about. Another reason for this, however, is the increasing digitisation of the sports industry, which is particularly relevant and present this year. Continue (4 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories Reading Tips of the Week
Handelskraft Conference 2018 – Get your Ticket now! [Last Call] Posted on 14. February 201814. February 2018 | by Luise Beyer Handelskraft Conference on the 20th of February 2018 in Munich – Get your ticket now! On the 20th February, the time has come again: With trends, best practices and new impulses, we are finding new paths for successful retail. Get one of the remaining tickets for Handelkraft 2018 in Munich and look forward to visionary keynotes and inspiring sessions, stimulating exchange and a fascinating supporting programme. Continue (5 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories E-Commerce
Intel’s smart glasses – will the smartphone be replaced soon? [5 Reading Tips] Posted on 12. February 201815. February 2018 | by Luise Beyer Source: The Verge In the last decade, the smartphone has become an everyday companion for excellence. The growth of computing power and storage, coupled with mostly reliable internet access, has allowed an app and services ecosystem to thrive with little competition. But despite ongoing improvements, much of the recent innovations in the smartphone environment are more incremental than revolutionary. Does the smartphone have to give way to another universal companion in the near future? Big hopes are already on wearables. But rather so far, smartwatches have prevailed as an extended arm to the smartphone. Switching to a tiny screen on your wrist is not an easy step, especially since there’s something to be desired in terms of usability. Continue (5 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories Reading Tips of the Week
Strategy rumor mill: What are Apple, SAP, and Microsoft doing this year? Posted on 8. February 201821. January 2022 | by Christian Otto Grötsch Photo: Star Trek Everyone knows someone who has an iPhone. Everyone knows someone who has a device running Windows. Everyone knows someone who uses SAP products at work. So far so good. When it comes to digitising, you can’t really teach SAP, Apple, and Microsoft that much. Nevertheless, all three companies have, in recent years, slept on something. And in different areas. While Apple has driven their in-house car project against the wall, Microsoft is still trying to become top of the class in the gaming industry, and SAP dreams of a relaxed life in the cloud. 2018 could be the year of major strategic decisions for these three big players. Which acquisitions, decisions, or ideas can we expect in 2018? Continue (4 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories E-Commerce
The digitising of retail branches requires a technical masterpiece [5 Reading Tips] Posted on 5. February 20188. February 2018 | by Sara Herrera Source: Zara Physical locations, whether a pop-up store, showroom, or full-fledged flagship, are starting to gain importance again. Especially as marketing and service channels. Modern locations are digital, intelligent, and unique. They offer value to the customer through a skilful combination of staff and technology, that each channel could not reach by itself. Zara gets it, and demonstrated that they do, by opening their first ever temporary pop-up shop in London. What do stores offer their customers? What are, currently, the biggest challenges being faced and what solutions are already being implemented? Continue (4 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories Reading Tips of the Week
»Using trends – spotting them and acting on them – can be a simple and powerful way for businesses to use change to their advantage« – Handelskraft Speaker David Mattin in Interview Posted on 1. February 20181. February 2018 | by Sara Herrera David Mattin (Graphic: dotSource) At the Handelskraft Conference on the 20th of February 2018 so many new paths to successful retail will be discussed. With trends, best practices, and new impulses, we want to talk about real business and tell real stories about the digital reality and its challenges. This reality is deeply influenced by the change and the increasing automation and digitising of all processes and relationships in everyday life. As a result, communication between consumers and brands will continue to evolve, increasing customer demands and expectations. In fact, David Mattin (TrendWatching) will tell us in his session at Handelskraft Conference 2018 «Digital Innovation for Humans – Four Digital-Fueled Consumer Trends for 2018 and Beyond» how crucial AI will be in a connected world and how to cope with the flood of new innovations and mega-trends we can all use on a daily basis, use them to strengthen our own company. But even this new status quo has effects that companies should not ignore. In an interview with Handelskraft, David Mattin explains which consumer trend will be particularly influential in 2018 and why retailers should keep an eye on them. Continue (4 vote(s), average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading... Categories Interviews
