--- title: Omnichannel NOW Newsletter July description: eBook on The Evolution of IAM to CIAM Model image: https://omnichannel-now.photon.in/hubfs/July%202018.jpg --- - [Contact](http://www.photon.in/index.html#contact) - [Careers](https://photon.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl) - [Join the Omnichannel NOW community](https://info.photon.in/omnichannel-now-newsletter) [![](https://omnichannel-now.photon.in/hs-fs/hubfs/Photoon/logo.png?width=180&name=logo.png)](http://www.photon.in/) Relentlessly Pursuing Tomorrow # Omnichannel NOW Newsletter Archive Sep 10, 2018 1:01:54 PM ## Omnichannel NOW Newsletter July [![July 2018: Cloud](https://omnichannel-now.photon.in/hs-fs/hubfs/July%202018.jpg?width=600&name=July%202018.jpg)](http://www.photon.in/) [![ciam ebook](https://omnichannel-now.photon.in/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1%20copy.jpg?width=291&name=Untitled-1%20copy.jpg)](https://info.photon.in/customer-identity-access-management-solutions) [![Infographics: How digital continues to disrupt](https://omnichannel-now.photon.in/hs-fs/hubfs/newsletter-website2.jpg?width=291&name=newsletter-website2.jpg "Why Digital Transformation is inevitable in 2018")](https://digital-transformation-insights.photon.in/six-reasons-why-digital-transformation-is-inevitable-in-2018) ![Digital_Transform_News_February Edition](https://omnichannel-now.photon.in/hs-fs/hubfs/digital_transform_title.png?width=640&name=digital_transform_title.png "Digital_Transform_News_July Edition")   **Retail** --- - Amazon and Snapchat teaming up for [visual search feature ](http://fortune.com/2018/07/09/snapchat-amazon-visual-search-snap-camera/) - Alibaba opens [AI-powered fashion boutique](https://www.insideretail.com.au/news/alibaba-opens-ai-powered-fashion-boutique-201807) - Target [automating cash counting](https://www.retaildive.com/news/target-automating-cash-counting-at-stores/527140/) at stores - Walmart launches [virtual tours](https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/walmart-debuts-virtual-tours-for-home-furniture-shoppers/tzSIBiJW5MhAq0gP6u8qGL/) for home furniture shoppers - Weis Markets equips for [omnichannel marketplace ](https://www.supermarketnews.com/retail-financial/weis-markets-equips-omnichannel-marketplace) - Kroger to bring [driverless cars to grocery delivery ](https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/27/kroger-to-soon-begin-driverless-grocery-delivery.html) - L’OCCITANE en Provence steps up [personalization ](https://www.chainstoreage.com/technology/beauty-retailer-steps-up-personalization/) - Marks & Spencers team up with Microsoft for [AI tech ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QlvITl-hy7x3EAHeZa4-ENTjGKd9FU88qQh41AqvIkM/edit#) - Argos using [AR to help customers buy TVs](https://www.essentialretail.com/news/argos-augmented-reality-to-help/) - Gymboree refreshes brand with [AR-powered mobile app](https://www.retaildive.com/news/gymboree-refreshes-brand-with-ar-powered-mobile-app/527853/) ** Consumer Goods** --- - L’Oréal unveils [live makeup consultations with AR](https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2018/loreal-ar-makeup-consultation/) - Nike melds [mobile, physical retail with new LA concept store](https://www.mobilemarketer.com/news/nike-melds-mobile-physical-retail-with-new-la-concept-store/527832/) - Daimler, Bosch, Nvidia Team Up To Bring [Robo-Taxis To Silicon Valley](https://www.forbes.com/sites/dougnewcomb/2018/07/14/daimler-bosch-nvidia-team-up-to-bring-robo-taxis-to-silicon-valley/#1bb9dc706326) - Unilever partners with Blis on [blockchain platform ](https://internetretailing.net/technology/technology/unilever-partners-with-blis-on-blockchain-platform--18090) - Ford Motor team up with Baidu on [AI-powered smart cars](http://www.futurecar.com/2418/Ford-Motor-Co-Teaming-up-with-Baidu-on-AI-Powered-Smart-Cars) - Audi signs MOU with Huawei to develop [connected car technology ](https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/10/audi-signs-mou-with-huawei-to-develop-connected-car-technology/) - Hyundai launches [digital showroom on Amazon ](http://www.thedrive.com/tech/22246/hyundai-just-launched-digital-showroom-on-amazon) ** Financial Services** --- - Facebook plans to offer [payment feature in its messaging app ](https://fashionunited.uk/news/retail/facebook-plans-to-offer-payment-feature-in-its-messaging-app/2018071330750) - Citizens launches [digital-only bank ](https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/32375/citizens-launches-digital-only-bank) - UBS creates [AI-powered avatar of its chief economist ](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/ubs-creates-digital-clone-of-chief-economist-to-answer-customer-queries-2673591.html) - BofA Merrill launches [biometric log-ins for corporate mobile users ](https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/32341/bofa-merrill-introduces-biometric-log-ins-for-corporate-mobile-users) - JP Morgan Chase launches all [banking mobile service, Finn by Chase ](https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2018/06/135700-jpmorgan-chase-launches-fully-digital-banking-experience-finn-by-chase/) - Citi launches [digital proxy voting platform](https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/32326/citi-launches-digital-proxy-voting-platform) - Santander bank creates [digital investment unit ](https://www.pymnts.com/news/international/2018/santander-digital-investment-unit-global-banking-spanish-banks/) - BBVA tests [facial recognition payments](https://www.mobilepaymentstoday.com/news/bbva-test-facial-recognition-payments/) - Manulife introduces [AI underwriting algorithm](https://insurance-journal.ca/article/manulife-re-enters-par-whole-life-market-and-introduces-ai-underwriting-algorithm/) ** Healthcare / Pharma** --- - Fitbit shows promise in [predicting cancer outcomes ](https://www.hcanews.com/news/fitbit-shows-promise-in-tracking-performance-predicting-cancer-outcomes) - Google researchers create [AI that maps the brain’s neurons ](https://venturebeat.com/2018/07/16/google-researchers-create-ai-that-maps-the-brains-neurons/) - UI Health Care using [AI to assess preventable blindness ](https://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/university-of-iowa-health-care-using-ai-to-assess-preventable-blindness) - Walmart to use [blockchain for medical records ](https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/walmart-wins-patent-for-medical-records-stored-on-blockchain/526097/) - Bayshore Medical Center offers[ robotic-assisted surgery ](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20180702/Bayshore-Medical-Center-now-offers-robotic-assisted-surgery-to-community.aspx) - Novartis launches [NET cancer community app](http://www.pmlive.com/blogs/digital_intelligence/archive/2018/july/novartis_launch_net_cancer_community_app) ** Focus of the Month: Cloud** --- - eBook: [Evolution of IAM to CIAM model ](https://info.photon.in/customer-identity-access-management-solutions) - [Infographic: ](https://info.photon.in/loreal-website-factory)Global Website Factory Program** ** - Salesforce Datorama acquisition to bolster [Marketing Cloud](https://searchsalesforce.techtarget.com/news/252445304/Salesforce-Datorama-acquisition-to-bolster-Marketing-Cloud) - Walmart signs deal to use [Microsoft cloud services ](http://www.unionleader.com/article/20180722/NEWS02/180729825) - Unisys launches [cloud migration service](https://gcn.com/articles/2018/06/26/cloudforte-migration-services.aspx) - Orange acquires Basefarm Holding to enhance [cloud service offerings](https://www.gigabitmagazine.com/cloud-computing/orange-acquires-basefarm-holding-enhance-cloud-service-offerings) - Alibaba & Commvault partner for [cloud solutions](https://www.arabianindustry.com/technology/news/2018/jul/22/commvault-and-alibaba-cloud-partner-for-cloud-solutions-5956496/) - GitLab moves from [Azure to Google Cloud Platform ](https://www.zdnet.com/article/gitlab-moves-from-azure-to-google-cloud-platform/) ![People news for omnichannel community](https://omnichannel-now.photon.in/hs-fs/hubfs/people_news_title.png?width=640&name=people_news_title.png "People news for omnichannel community") - Dunkin’ Brands appoints [David Hoffmann as Chief Executive Officer](https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2018/dunkin-brands-new-ceo-david-hoffmann-personnel/) - JLL names [Vinay Goel as Chief Digital Officer](https://www.chainstoreage.com/real-estate/google-exec-joins-jll-as-chief-digital-officer/) - Bosch appoints [Dr Michael Bolle as Chief Digital Officer](https://www.gigabitmagazine.com/ai/bosch-appoints-first-ever-chief-digital-officer) - Toyota Motor NA appoints [Manjit Singh as Chief Information Officer](https://www.businesschief.com/leadership/6976/Toyota-Motor-NA-appoints-new-Chief-Information-Officer) - Mitsubishi Motors names [Natalie Milton as VP & Chief Information Officer](https://www.ocbj.com/news/2018/jun/29/mitsubishi-names-cio-vp/) - LoanDepot taps [Jonathan Berkowitz as Chief Innovation Officer](https://www.mpamag.com/news/chief-innovation-officer-for-loandepot-mellohome-named-104467.aspx) - Petco names [Ron Coughlin as Chief Executive Officer](http://www.petbusiness.com/Petco-Names-Ron-Coughlin-as-New-CEO/) - Liberty Global appoints [Enrique Rodriguez as Chief Technology Officer](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180705005260/en/Liberty-Global-Appoints-Enrique-Rodriguez-Chief-Technology) - Campbell taps [Diego Palmieri as Chief Marketing Officer](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180711005817/en/Campbell-Appoints-Diego-Palmieri-Chief-Marketing-Officer) - AP Moller-Maersk appoints [Carolina Dybeck Happe as Chief Financial Officer](http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/europe/ap-moller-maersk-appoints-new-cfo-carolina-dybeck-happe.html) ![Job openings in omnichannel domain](https://omnichannel-now.photon.in/hs-fs/hubfs/job_opening_title.png?width=640&name=job_opening_title.png "Job openings in omnichannel domain") - Ericsson is looking for [VP, Head of Digital Services](https://jobs.ericsson.com/job/Bellevue-VP%2C-Head-of-Digital-Services-WA-98004/490790000/) - JP Morgan Chase seeks [VP, Technology Data Management Project Lead](http://jobs.jpmorganchase.com/ShowJob/Id/151392/Technology%20Data%20Management%20Project%20Lead,%20VP) - UnitedHealthcare seeks [VP Network Management ](https://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/data/jobs/network-contracting-pricing/774991-vp-network-management-cincinnati-ohio) - Capital Group seeks[ Vice President, Digital & Marketing Analytics](https://jobs.thecapitalgroup.com/job/Los-Angeles-Vice-President%2C-Digital-%26-Marketing-Analytics-CA-90071/485174500/) - McKinsey is looking for [Director, Digital & Analytics ](https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/search-jobs/jobs/director--digital-and-analytics-people-8516) - State Street seeks [VP, Business Continuity](https://statestreet.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Global/job/Boston-Massachusetts/VP---Business-Continuity_R-590876-1) - Citi seeks [VP, Payments and Receivables Capabilities Roadmap](https://jobs.citi.com/job/-/-/287/8719636?src=JB-14142) - Thermo Fisher seeks [Director, Global IT Finance ](http://jobs.thermofisher.com/ShowJob/Id/306485/Director,%20Global%20IT%20Finance) - Facebook is looking for [Chief Marketing Officer](https://www.facebook.com/careers/jobs/a0I1H00000LJnnrUAD/?ref=a8lA00000004CJ6IAM) Posted by [Marketing Team](https://omnichannel-now.photon.in/author/marketing-team) on [01:01](https://omnichannel-now.photon.in/omnhichannel-now-newsletter-july-18) [No Comments](https://omnichannel-now.photon.in/omnhichannel-now-newsletter-july-18#comments-listing) - 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