Newsletter: TechTalk Tuesday

04/27/2012 - 4:57pm
IBM accelerates big data initiatives with acquisition of Vivisimo

IBM announced a definitive agreement to acquire Vivisimo, a leading provider of federated discovery and navigation software that helps organizations access and analyze big data across the enterprise.

04/26/2012 - 10:15am
Wal-Mart first-ever retailer to launch online ‘pay with cash’ option

Walmart said it has launched a “Pay with Cash” service that offers cash payment options for online orders at Walmart.com in the United States.

04/25/2012 - 4:46pm
Vantiv launches mobile check deposit after successful pilot with Town & Country Bank

Payment processing service-provider Vantiv said that it has launched its Mobile Check Deposit product that enables consumers and small business owners to use their smartphone to take a picture of a check and deposit into their account.

04/25/2012 - 3:11pm
Last Chance to Register for Chicago 'Legacy Modernization to the Cloud' roundtable luncheon

Whether your company is already in the cloud or still on the fence about making the move, retailers can gain additional insight at “Legacy Modernization to the Cloud,” a FREE roundtable luncheon moderated by Chain Store Age.

04/20/2012 - 12:28pm
Winners in the Toshiba/IBM POS Deal

IBM’s decision to sell its Retail Store Solutions (RSS) business to Toshiba TEC was the most significant announcement in the retail point-of-sale industry in the last 10 years, according to industry analyst Greg Buzek, president, IHL Group, Franklin, Tenn.

04/19/2012 - 4:49pm
Maurices teams with AT&T for new branded mobile app

Apparel retailer Maurices said it has debuted a new mobile application designed to enhance its customers’ in-store shopping experience.

04/19/2012 - 11:36am
Study: Twitter, LinkedIn appropriate social media building blocks for retail marketers

The Coca-Cola Retailing Research Council has published the final installment of its five-part report on social media, which suggested that grocery marketers significantly can leverage any social media participation by simply responding to tweets on Twitter and exploring the potential of professional networking site LinkedIn.

04/18/2012 - 5:01pm
Registration open for Aberdeen Retail Summit in New York City

Aberdeen Group’s 3rd annual Retail and Consumer Markets Summit, Retail on Broadway: Game-Changing Technologies -- Creating a Winning Game Plan, will be held May 1-2, at the Millennium Broadway Hotel, New York City.

04/17/2012 - 5:09pm
Survey: Technology, mobile offers can help airport retailers generate more revenue

Airport retailers around the globe are missing out on valuable opportunities to generate more revenue from time-starved and mobile-enabled travelers, according to a recent survey by NCR Corp., a leading provider of airline and airport self-service, retail, wayfinding and mobile solutions.

04/17/2012 - 5:06pm
Wal-Mart to add 100 digital developers in India

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it will hire 100 additional developers in India as part of its @WalmartLabs unit, which is focused on growing the retailer’s social media and mobile presence globally.

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