There's a transformation happening in retail technology — it's called "faster retailing," and it's defining success in the retail world. Exciting as these changes may be, new opportunities spawn fresh challenges for IT departments. Network Administrators must find a way to balance corporate mandates for speed and agility with security, cost savings, and 24/7 uptime.
Technology is improving retail operations and enhancing the customer experience. The “Smart Store” has come to life with the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), inspiring stores to adopt applications such as digital signage and IoT sensors.
Smart Stores concepts are changing the dynamics of the shopping experience, creating new retail store standards, and how it’s all dependent upon a foolproof network connection.
This white paper outlines emerging trends in retail IT, common challenges, and consideration for choosing retail network solutions. The paper will also discuss the benefits of using wireless WAN at the Network's Edge.
Key Takeaways:
- Overview of emerging IT trends in retail
- Common challenges specific to retail networks
- 3 retail customer success stories
- The benefits of utilizing wireless WANs at the Network’s Edge
