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‘As a retailer, how much should I be spending on IT?’ Although retail decision-makers have been asking this question (with high frequency) for decades, the amplified role of technology in driving sales today has arguably made this question more important than ever before.
More than 12,000 retail stores are expected to close in 2018, up from around 9,000 in 2017, according to commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield. While physical retail is absolutely undergoing a seismic transformation, it’s not necessarily the apocalypse that headlines have made it out to be.
In-aisle innovation is shifting how we perceive the future of retail, opening the possibilities of what can be done to shape customer experiences. The physical retail experience seems to have become an enjoyable, entertaining and informational experience for shoppers — and for the ones who get it right, a profitable endeavor for retailers.
Gone are the days when your IT team were the only ones in the office who knew how to use technology. And with this change in tech aptitude comes a change in approach to enterprise software. A space that has historically been quite slow to evolve, 2018 is set to bring about a few changes to the status quo.
Choosing a development tool based on its popularity isn’t a bad idea. Popular tools are usually more stable, and they often have more resources and community support than less popular tools. Developer satisfaction is another key indicator of a good tool, and for the JavaScript ecosystem, I’m going to show you some significant research on both of these criteria.
While the economic environment is creating a tough operating landscape for South African retailers, technology is providing near-infinite opportunities for forward-thinking retailers to drive sales and bottom-line growth.
In today’s digitally driven business environment, it is critical that businesses are powered by enterprise software that is tailored to their specific needs. Indeed, every business – even if they sit within the same sector or industry – has a unique customer experience and differentiated offering, which must be reflected and supported by the enterprise software that drives the business.
Based on its recent analysis of enterprise software for the retail market, Frost & Sullivan recognises redPanda Software with the 2017 South Africa Customer Value Leadership Award for establishing a strong competitive position within the enterprise retail industry through its dedication to developing custom-made retail software solutions and managed services, which provides its retail and financial customers with a competitive edge for exceptional customer service and value.
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