“Berkshire Grey, a robotics and AI company delivering retail, ecommerce, and logistics fulfillment automation to global companies, is now offering Robots as a Service (RaaS) implementation options for its solutions. Many retailers are understandably freezing CapEx due to circumstances beyond their control, and RaaS implementation models allow them to continue to lean forward with innovative…
Month: April 2020
Facebook’s Data for Good Program Debuts 3 New Types of Maps to Help Fight Covid-19
“Institute for Disease Modeling chair of applied math and senior research manager Daniel Klein wrote in the Newsroom post, ‘Covid-19 has inherent delays that challenge the pace at which we seek to evaluate policy impact toward a measured response. Mobility data from Facebook’s Data for Good program provides a near-real-time view of important correlates of…
Biometrics are an essential part of the fintech equation
“Biometric technology is turning out to be the “X factor” for FinTech invention. Advancement of the technology is creating new opportunities for innovators to streamline the customer experience (CX). Convenience – quick and easy processes – is paramount for wooing today’s consumers, and biometrics are increasingly making it possible to increase speed and decrease friction….
Reimagining Banking During and After COVID-19
“Right now, there is an opportunity to reevaluate how technology, insight and analytics can accelerate the future growth and competitiveness of financial institutions globally. We are faced with a unique time in banking where organizations that have invested in advanced analytics, innovation and digital transformation have the opportunity to leverage their customer experience and digital…
Traffic to Online Grocery Sites Increased by 116% During 5th Week of COVID-19, Reports Contentsquare
“The latest research shows that, since the crisis began, traffic to online grocery sites has increased by +116%, while transactions are down -15% This behaviour is also seen in tech retail as consumers are looking to upgrade their hardware to facilitate both their entertainment and working needs from home. Tech retail sites recorded a +20%…