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Michael Levine

Michael is Photon's VP of Marketing and Business Development

Omnichannel NOW Newsletter December 2017

Digital_Transform_News_December Edition

Retail

Zara to launch online order kiosks for its customers
Visa to offer integrated shopping experience for Winter Olympics
Simon Malls launches Santa Messenger bot and AR game
GM’s marketplace to let people shop from their connected cars
Swarovski launches AR app experience at holiday pop-up
Microsoft develops quantum development kit for AI

Consumer Goods

Apple funds Finisar to boost laser chip production
Rolls Royce creates cross-business data units to drive efficiency
Estee Lauder, YouCam Makeup expand partnership with AR training
Sony to develop robotics and self-driving cars
HTC launches stand-alone VR headset

Financial Services

Danske Bank’s Robot ‘Elton’ to help homeless receive payments
Kroger to embrace Chase Pay from next year
CBA to roll out 'tap-on-phone' contactless payments
First National Bank plans online SMB lending portal
ING brings data privacy to blockchain transactions

Healthcare / Pharma

Lilly partners with Rimidi on digital diabetes management tool
MIT spinout launches smart needle-free drug injector
Walgreens and Optums’s MedExpress unite to cater emergency treatment
Apple and Stanford to launch Apple watch heart study
GE, NVIDIA partner on AI to improve data analytics

Focus of the Month: Digital Transformation in Restaurants

Five digital trends revolutionizing the restaurant industry
Starbucks launches AR experience in Shanghai
TGI Fridays expands Amazon partnership with new Alexa skill
Restaurants take facial-recognition POS systems at face value

C&S Wholesale Grocers hires Mike Duffy as its new CEO
Bank of Montreal names Brett Pitts as new CDO
Dentons hires John Fernandes as its new CIO
AAR names Andrew Kemmetmueller as new CDO
Biogen appoints Mark Hernon as SVP, CIO
Shoppers Drug Mart names Jeff Leger as new President
Coca-Cola appoints Jim Dinkins as Senior Vice President

LogistiCare is looking for Chief Technology Officer
Prudential Financial seeks Chief Technology Officer
Marsh & McLennan Companies seeks Chief Technology Officer
Daimler is looking for Chief Information Security Officer
State Street seeks Chief Information Security Officer
Flex is looking for Chief Technology Officer
Gartner seeks Chief Information Officer Advisory
DSW is looking for Chief Information Officer
Citi seeks SVP - Digital Technology Head

Dec 22, 2017 5:56:13 AM

Omnichannel NOW Newsletter November 2017

Digital_Transform_News_November Edition

Retail

Walmart’s Store showcases the future of AR
Kroger Co. announces collaboration with Google Cloud Platform
Saks launches gift themed messenger chatbot
BJ’s Wholesale Club announces launch of its new mobile app
Macy’s tests Virtual Reality furniture technology for the holidays
Best Buy partners with Amazon for voice shopping through Alexa
Lowe’s taps into the smart home market for growth
Target rolls out new technologies to improve in-store shopping

Consumer Goods

Adidas launches its new personalized mobile shopping app
Jaguar Land Rover tests first driverless vehicle
Lancôme experiments AR for mobile
Apple planning to launch AR headset
Wayfair adds GE to appliance line-up
BMW Connected adds Google Assistant

Financial Services

AmEx introduces blockchain-enabled B2B payments
JP Morgan Chase launches its new mobile app
Bank of America to roll out fingerprint technology
Wells Fargo launches Intuitive Investor
HSBC planning to launch a new consumer app
Manulife uses voice recognition for group benefits
U.S bank announces new digital payment solutions

Healthcare / Pharma

P&G launches new Clearblue connected ovulation app
FDA approves digital pill that tracks medication ingestion
Philips, Nuance team up to bring AI in radiology reporting
UnitedHealthcare & Qualcomm add wearables to Motion Program
AI-enabled robot passes medical licensing exam
Google Brain uses voice recognition to transcribe doctor visits
Takeda experiments with depression app to monitor mental health
Apple Watch detects hypertension, sleep apnea

Focus of the Month: Augmented Reality

How AR can improve customer experience
Williams-Sonoma buys augmented reality startup for $112 million
Amazon adds AR shopping feature to its iOS app
Vogue US partners with Apple for iPhone X AR feature
Mercedes-Benz offers AR app to replace owner’s manuals
Epson launches AR drone flight simulator app
Paramount jumps on AR bandwagon

EI hires Christine Putur as Chief Information Officer
Dollar General appoints Rob Scruggs as Chief Digital Officer
Novant Health names Angela Yochem as Chief Digital Officer
Northern Trust appoints Martha Fee as Chief Operating Officer
Pfizer taps Albert Bourla as Chief Operating Officer
BCX hires Rapelang Rabana as Chief Digital Officer
Sony Pictures TV Networks appoints Eric Berger as Chief Digital Officer

Sentara is looking for Chief Technology Officer
Imprivata is looking for Chief Technology Officer
CompuCom is looking for Retail Chief Technology Officer
World Wide Technology seeks Chief Technology Advisor
AT&T is looking for Chief Technology Officer
CSRA Inc. seeks Chief Technology Officer
Prudential seeks Chief Technology Officer

Dec 1, 2017 4:57:09 AM

Omnichannel NOW Newsletter October 2017

Digital_Transform_News_October Edition

Retail

Walmart launches 30 Second Mobile Returns
Amazon powers Virtual Reality with Body Labs acquisition
Target launches new AR feature on mobile
IKEA ARKit app lets shoppers virtually try before buying
Sonos announces Alexa-controlled wireless speakers
Anthropologie brings AR into online furniture shopping
Burberry uses Apple's AR tech to engage app users
Amazon launches smart delivery system: Key
Mastercard partners with Swarovski to launch VR shopping app
Lowe's launches two augmented reality apps for home makeovers

Consumer Goods

Cambria launches AR App for design visualization
Fanta creates elevator-crash VR experience
Wayfair launches Real-Time Delivery Tracking
Levi’s tests RFID to analyse in-store data
Google unveils AR stickers for Pixel phones

Financial Services

Wells Fargo rolls out contactless ATMs to reduce transaction time
TD bank announces conversational AI platform agreement with Kasisto
Mastercard and PayPal expand global digital partnership
BNP Paribas pivots to AI for trade processing
Royal Bank of Canada is building AI into its mobile banking app
Visa launches new authentication technology: Visa ID Intelligence
Fidelity moving towards VR for empathy training

Healthcare / Pharma

P&G launches new Clearblue connected ovulation app
Sanofi, Innovation Health evaluate digital health solutions for diabetes
Apple and J&J join FDA program to fast-track digital health apps
Anthem Blue Cross to launch digital health platform
CDC releases new app to track child development
Mass General’s iPhone app screens for postpartum depression
IBM and UC San Diego launch AI services for aging population
Nuance unveils AI virtual assistant for healthcare

Focus of the Month: Augmented Reality

How AR can improve customer experience
Wikibuy adds AR to comparison shopping app
How AR and VR headsets are gaining momentum
Toys R Us launches 'digital playground' with AR app
Perfect Corp. raises $25 million to develop AR beauty apps

American Express appoints new Chief Technology Officer
FCC announces Eric Burger as Chief Technology Officer
Cotiviti appoints Chief Digital Officer
Campbell appoints Francisco Fraga as Chief Technology Officer
Goodyear names Mike Dauberman as new CDO

Robert Walters seeks Chief Technology Officer
Sentara is looking for Chief Technology Officer
Vectrus is looking for Chief Technology Officer
HID Global Corporation seeks SVP and Chief Technology Officer
GroupM seeks Global Head of IT Compliance
Teradata is looking for VP, Global Cyber Security
Citi seeks Head of Global Open Banking

Nov 3, 2017 10:54:31 AM

Omnichannel NOW Newsletter September 2017

Digital_Transform_News_September Edition

Retail

Nike unveils Live Design that creates custom sneakers in 90 mins
Levi's leverages AI to launch Virtual Stylist
Hayneedle launches new iOS App with Visual Search Feature
BJ's Wholesale Club reinforces omnichannel initiatives with a new website
Kohl's partners with Amazon to sell Alexa-enabled appliances
Home Depot partners with GoogleHome and enters Voice-Activated Market
Apple makes big splash in Augmented Reality with the launch of Iphone X
IKEA launches new app with Augmented Reality feature
Amazon launches new generation of Echo speakers

Consumer Goods

P&G’s advertising future defined by Artificial Intelligence
Wayfair leverages Big Data and omnichannel to revolutionize shopping
Adidas leverages ultra boost technology for all weather conditions
Sephora embraces digital technologies to enhance CX
Nike introduces flyleather sustainable technology
Louis Vuitton unveils Tambour Horizon, its first luxury smartwatch
Coca Cola uses Artificial Intelligence to bolster CX

Financial Services

Bank of America’s back office bots provide solution for new accounts receivable
JPMorgan announces joint venture between its consumer and retail teams
U.S. Bank enables voice transactions via Alexa skill
Inside Visa’s IoT playbook to deliver a better experience
Bank of America upgrades its digital offerings
Mastercard Engage helps partners with their digital gap
Banking via chatbot: Citi launches Facebook messenger service

Healthcare / Pharma

Texas Health Aetna launches virtual ER care app
Mayo clinic offers first aid assistance via Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant
Apple’s watch 3 rolls out heart health and smart fitness features
Concierge Key health to launch on-demand app to healthcare nationwide
Google rolls out tool to help diagnose depression
Microsoft sets up new healthcare division based on AI
Hospitals adopt IoT technologies to enhance security

Focus of the Month: Voice and Visual Search

Apple adds visual search to its Music Android App
Voice search is the key to simplifying UX
Visual search offers great promise for the future of food
How voice search is changing everything for brands
Visual search products revolutionize online shopping experience

Novartis appoints Bertrand Bodson as Chief Digital Officer
Bang & Olufsen names Christian Birk as Chief Digital Officer
Deutsche Bank hires Thomas Nielsen as its new Chief Digital Officer
Sprint names Ivo Rook as Senior VP of IoT
MGM Resorts appoints Kelly Smith as Senior VP and Chief Digital Officer

AIG is looking for Digital CTO
Dell is recruiting for Field CTO, Isilon Hybrid
NBA seeks Vice President, Product Optimization and Growth
NBC is looking for Vice President, Digital Platforms
Fiserv seeks VP, Product Management, Digital Channels
CVS Health seeks for Mobile and Digital Innovation, IT Director
Western Digital is looking for Director, Digital Learning and Platforms
Pfizer is looking for Director, Digital Strategy & Data Innovation
Capital One is looking for Director, Digital Communications

Sep 29, 2017 11:40:01 AM

Omnichannel NOW Newsletter August

Digital_Transform_News_August Edition

Retail

Walmart joins with Google on voice-activated shopping
Starbucks to step up rollout of cloud-based ‘Digital Flywheel’ program
Domino’s Pizza launches Amazon Echo ordering service
eBay rolls out AI-based image-driven shopping search tools
Walmart expands ‘Pickup Towers’ for online orders
Macy’s launches self-scanning technology to enhance in-store experience
Simon launches concierge bot for mall shoppers
QVC offers first TV-mobile AR beauty shopping experience
BJ’s Wholesale Club makes shift to mobile-first

Consumer Goods

Nike launches SNEAKRS mobile app in Europe
Sephora unveils beauty social platform
Daimler, Bosch partner for automated valet parking
Apple experimenting with several augmented reality glasses
BMW launches new digital parts and accessories shop
Earth Fare leverages AI to optimize promotions
Levis experiments with 3-D printed denim
Meitu launches three virtual makeup looks

Financial Services

JP Morgan Chase attempts to automate online small-business loans
Wells Fargo leverages cyber range technology to improve cybersecurity
Citi aims to provide mobile-first banking experience for its premium customers
Bank of America to pilot iris-scan logins for mobile banking customers
U.S. bank bets AI can finally deliver 360-degree view
Bank of America expands small-business mobile capabilities
Santander VC arm invests in two Artificial Intelligence companies

Healthcare / Pharma

Fitbit’s new smartwatch leaks in new images
Samsung’s upcoming Gear Fit2 Pro may add additional health features
Google acquires Senosis Health, maker of diagnostic apps
Aetna Dental partners with Brighter to improve online customer experience
Johnson & Johnson announces clinical data for HIV preventive vaccine

Focus of the Month: Restaurants going Digital

Cloud-based technology: solution for restaurants' turnover dilemma
TGI Fridays sets out to reinvent happy hour with chatbots and IoT
Restaurants placing in-store tech on the menu
Technology's impact on today’s restaurant industry
Chatbots for restaurants to create a better customer experience
How technology is improving restaurants' businesses

Hulu hires Google marketing veteran Kelly Campbell as CMO
Google Brain hires Chris Lattner for its Artificial Intelligence team
Campbell Soup hires Shakeel Farooque as VP of digital
Google hires Liron Damir as Head of UX to improve smart home experience
Dropbox hires Quentin Clark as SVP of engineering, product and design
BNY Mellon hires tech-focused Charles Scharf as its CEO

The Nuance Group is seeking CTO, VP Technology, Enterprise Division
General Atomics is looking for Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
CBS is looking for Vice President, Cloud Architecture
AllianceBernstein is seeking MD, Head of Digital Transformation
Citi Group is looking Head of NAM Chief Technology Office
Sephora is seeking Director, Marketing Technology
Estée Lauder is seeking Director, Brand Marketing Technology Lead

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