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2023 Black Friday and Cyber Monday retail and e-commerce IT performance observations

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Over the years, I have watched and written about online retail and e-commerce IT performance. What I have seen is a maturing of the online retail channels when it comes to delivering customer experiences. This year we saw few, if any, major issues with online retailers. This is where many retailers have matured over the years.

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Customer expectations for retail: Beyond digital experience

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This is typically the first thing that comes to mind for IT professionals working in the retail industry when evaluating holiday readiness. CEOs of hybrid retailers prioritize e-commerce growth over in-store shopping, investing heavily in their online storefronts. Technology to the rescue? That lesson remains important.

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The keys to helping retailers with Black Friday preparation for exceptional customer experiences

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For retailers, the countdown to the holidays has begun, even if it’s still six months away. Black Friday preparation is the culmination of retailers’ efforts to attract and sustain customer relationships during the holiday season and beyond. It’s no longer a one-day event. This further expands an already complex attack surface.

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Five questions with Forrester Analyst: The state of the UK Retail landscape

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For retail, in particular, the crisis has forced many to accelerate the execution of strategic plans for digital customer experience and operational excellence. Consumers may be more likely to interact more “digitally” with brands going forward, and online sales are expected to make up a greater proportion of overall retail sales.

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Penetration Testing: What Is the Future Technology?

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It provides an insightful example: " Cybercriminals load malicious code onto retailers' websites to steal shoppers' credit card details, with 4,800+ unique websites compromised on average every month. It is no surprise that web attacks rose by 56% in the last year alone, reports Norton's 2019 Internet Security Threat Report.

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The Rise of ESRI Application Developers: Leveraging GIS Technology for Enhanced Decision-Making

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Introduction In today’s data-driven world, Geographic Information System (GIS) technology plays a pivotal role in numerous industries, revolutionizing decision-making processes and providing valuable insights into spatial data. ESRI and its Pioneering Role ESRI, founded in 1969 by Jack Dangermond, has been a pioneer in the GIS industry.

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Causal AI use cases for modern observability that can transform any business

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And while generative AI was much hyped in 2023, the deterministic quality of causal AI—which determines the precise root cause of an issue—is a key foundation for reliable recommendations that emerge from generative AI technologies. Retailers can analyze how factors such as demand, competition, and market trends affect pricing.