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Inventory management systems stories - Page 17

Tracking the movement of goods through value chains is an essential discipline for effective supply chain management. Inventory management systems combine hardware, software and processes, providing accurate information and controls on raw materials, supplies and supplier capacity, products in manufacturing and in transit, and finished goods ready for distribution. Careful inventory management is crucial to many industries including FMCG, manufacturing, distribution, and more.
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Harness the rise of edge-based collaborative communities

Thu, 4th May 2017
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Digital transformation is reshaping industries by revolutionizing the exchange of real-time information through collaborative communities.
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Australian international payments fintech secures $13m in Series A funding

Wed, 3rd May 2017
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Airwallex, an Aussie fintech, bags $13m to propel its global payment revolution, attracting heavyweights like Tencent and Mastercard.
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What do millennials want? Biometrics, easy payments and progressive tech, according to Visa

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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It might seem incredibly easy (or incredibly difficult) to figure out what millennials want. Visa reckons it knows how they like to pay for things.
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Subway may soon be ordered by a single Messenger emoji

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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If ordering subs from Facebook Messenger isn't a clear indicator of the advancement of civilization, then I don't know what is.
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A brief history: How Broadcom, Brocade & Extreme Networks got together

Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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In a bold move, Extreme Networks snaps up Brocade's data centre biz from Broadcom for $55m, bolstering its enterprise solution portfolio.
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Xero poaches former Vend exec to head up Ecosystem unit

Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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Xero has appointed former Vend CMO Nick Houldsworth as general manager of its Ecosystem unit, further integrating their small business software expertise.
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Flokibot Point of Sale credit card theft on the rise

Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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Threat actors salivate at the thought of an increased volume of credit and debit card transactions flowing through endpoints they have compromised.
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How retailers can use tech to their advantage

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Retailers in New Zealand need to equip their staff with mobile devices to meet changing consumer habits, says Wavelink.
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IIoT industry making headway in Asia Pacific, says Frost & Sullivan

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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Currently Singapore and Australia lead IIoT adoption, while other countries are only starting to deploy machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies.
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Vertiv unveils the data center trends to watch for 2017

Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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Vertiv spotlights six trends shaping 2017's data centres, stressing cloud-era's infrastructural demands and opportunities.
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Kiwis more trusting of digital payment methods - and customer experience is the driver

Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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Kiwis are starting to trust digital payment methods much more since contactless, mobile wallets and online checkouts have arrived on the scene.
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Kiwi finalists gear up for Visa's 'The Everywhere Initiative' contest

Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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Four innovative Kiwi startups are amongst the finalists in Visa's 'The Everywhere Initiative', with a $70,000 prize up for grabs.
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Mastercard searching for Kiwi startup collaboration partners

Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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Mastercard is looking for Kiwi startups to collaborate with and help scale their businesses through their startup engagement programme, Start Path.
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Visa seeks tech startups for its $70,000 Everywhere Initiative

Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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Visa is encouraging startups across New Zealand & Australia to step forward and apply for the Everywhere Initiative, to pave the way for payment tech.
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Unbundling UFB – NZ wholesale/retail changes post 2020

Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
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If unbundling can be done well, big players could gain a distinct advantage against the smaller players in the market.
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Businesses need to take advantage of mobility, Wavelink says

Thu, 30th Jun 2016
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Retailers must embrace mobility and dedicated mobile devices in order to meet the demands of tech-savvy consumers, says Wavelink.
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Australian retailers losing sales by ignoring customer privacy issues

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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A panel has highlighted the dangers facing retailers about ineffective management of data and its damaging effects on customer trust & confidence.
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Optus launches Retail Assist for Australian retailers

Tue, 17th May 2016
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Optus unveils Retail Assist, innovating Aussie retail with seamless POS integration and customer-focused technology.
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Synnex expands portfolio with new ANZ distribution partnership

Mon, 9th May 2016
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Synnex Australia is set to become a POS specialist distributor of NCR solutions in Australia and New Zealand following a new distie agreement.
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Clienteling software vital to drive lasting relationships

Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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While most Australian retailers don't have the online market share some global brands enjoy, many have comparatively large physical retail footprints.