Omnichannel NOW Newsletter Archive

Nov 2, 2018 7:30:31 AM

Omnichannel NOW Newsletter September 2018

Digital_Transform_News_August Edition

Retail

Walmart files patent for at-home VR shopping
Dunkin’ Donuts taps Amazon’s Alexa for new order option
Wegmans launches app to assist visually impaired customers
Williams Sonoma set to launch 3D imaging app
Container Store tracks appointments with voice tech
Forever 21 gets more personal with the launch of AI-powered visual search
Argos launches voice shopping with Google Home
Google to open first retail store in Chicago

Consumer Goods

Apple continues innovation drive with AI, AR & Machine Learning
LG’s smart display uses the power of Google AI
Toyota unveils world’s first digital side-view monitors
L’Oréal Paris launches new augmented reality try-on tool
Adidas’ 3D-printed sneaker hints at new supply chain models
Hershey’s gets a digital upgrade
Dole Packaged Foods relies on SAP for continued growth
Cosmo taps AR for virtual try-ons

Financial Services

DBS launches wealth chat service using WhatsApp and WeChat
Mastercard & Dream Payments release payment API for insurance industry
UOB adopts machine learning tools to combat financial crime
Coinbase acquires distributed systems for a decentralized digital identity platform
OCBC launches robo-investment service
Infinox Capital introduces free AI-powered sentiment analysis tool
Standard Chartered prepares to set up digital banking operation in Hong Kong

Healthcare / Pharma

Apple Watch Series can detect atrial fibrillation & perform an ECG
Amazon Web Services boosts ML to treat depression
Deutsche Telekom launches VR game that aids dementia research
Microsoft & Apollo hospitals introduce AI-powered cardiovascular disease risk score
Facebook, NYU will use AI for faster MRIs
Hitachi to use AI to analyze hospital food leftovers & improve patient recover
MUSC partners with Siemens to improve patient care with AI

Focus of the month : CPG

Apple continues innovation drive with AI, AR & Machine Learning
How digital transformation affects the CPG industry
Infographic: The history of digital transformation in the CPG industry
Infographic: How digital transformation is redefining CPG industry
LG & Luxoft to target webOS at vehicles, robots, smart devices
Microsoft's AI-powered Sketch2Code can build apps from whiteboard sketches

Alibaba names Daniel Zhang as Chairman
Big Lots names Bruce K. Thorn as President & CEO
Marks & Spencer appoints Jeremy Pee as Chief Digital & Data Officer
Petrofac appoints Fady Sleiman as Chief Digital Officer
Richemont Group names Jérôme Lambert as Chief Executive Officer
Coca-Cola appoints Scott Anthony as Chief Financial Officer
Uber hires Nelson Chai as Chief Financial Officer
Allianz appoints Fernley Dyson as Chief Financial Officer
Mattel promotes Steve Totzke to Chief Commercial Officer
Cox Automotive appoints Glenn Fishwick as Chief Information Officer

Sony Ericsson is looking for Chief Digital Officer - IoT
L'Oréal Travel Retail Americas seeks Chief Digital Officer
Cigna seeks Chief Digital Experience Officer
UBS is looking for Head of Digital Banking Platforms
Honeywell is looking Productivity Products CIO
Bank of America seeks CTO, Technology Incident Management Executive
UC Health seeks Chief Executive Officer
American Express seeks VP Technology, Digital Workforce
Western Union seeks VP of Cloud Center of Excellence
JPMorgan Chase & Co is looking for VP - Business Management Data Infrastructure

Oct 4, 2018 1:00:28 PM

Omnichannel NOW Newsletter August 2018

Digital_Transform_News_August Edition

Retail

Walmart and Microsoft partner to boost digital in retail
Starbucks jumps on cryptocurrency bandwagon
Tommy Hilfiger launches smart clothing range that tracks your movements
Amazon’s iPhone app uses AR to identify nuts, bolts, screws
Marks & Spencer moves AI-displaced call workers to stores
Uniqlo launches chatbot that acts as digital concierge
eBay launches visual search
Alibaba eyes retail sector with new cloud offerings

Consumer Goods

H&M launches new online site with visual search
Mazda partners with intu to bring innovative pop-up store
Wayfair unleashes mixed-reality shopping
Tencent to join forces with Samsung to develop AI devices
Tesla preps AI chip for autopilot
Electrolux launches sensor-enabled induction hob with assisted cooking
Bosch and Daimler teaming up for connected car and AI initiatives

Financial Services

Facebook taps big banks for customer data
UOB to launch digital-only bank
Santander unveils open banking integration with savings app Moneybox
Standard Bank introduces virtual card in partnership with Samsung Pay
HSBC rolls out more digital services for firms
ING rolls out unified contact centre platform fit for the omnichannel era
Barclays banks on AI to prevent risks
Coinbase to integrate digital identity tools
Canadian credit unions trial Amazon Alexa service

Healthcare / Pharma

Intel and Montefiore Medical Center use AI to improve patient outcomes
Google Glass with machine learning helps autistic children
UCI Health opens center for artificial intelligence, deep learning
CVS launches new telehealth service on smartphones
Anthem taps AI platform with allergy research trial
Alabama Hospital uses digital imaging to create newborn footprints
TeleHealth Services launches virtual assist to address nurse shortages

What we are reading:

Whitepaper: SAP HANA
Infographic: How personalization drives superior CX
L'Oreal teams with Facebook to roll out virtual make-up tests
Walmart to pilot Alphabot robotics for grocery pickup
Olay uses AI to double its conversion rate
Domino's delivers pizza with Snapchat AR
Hyundai Mobis taps AI for car software
LG introduces advanced stylers with AI

PepsiCo names Ramon Laguarta as Chief Executive Officer
Lululemon appoints Calvin McDonald as Chief Executive Officer
Nordstrom appoints Edmond Mesrobian as Chief Technology Officer
Salesforce taps Keith Block as Co-Chief Executive Officer
Avon taps Benedetto Conversano as Chief Digital Officer
NTT Corp appoints Motoyuki Li as Chief Digital Officer
Hertz names Opal Perry as Chief Information Officer
GSK taps Iain Mackay as Chief Financial Officer
Cree appoints Neill Reynolds as Chief Financial Officer
REI names Dan Shull as VP of Commerce & Experiences

Salesforce is looking for Chief Operating Officer, Marketing Cloud
Paycom is looking for Chief Information Officer
MUFG Union Bank seeks Chief Information & Operations Officer
Citi seeks SVP of Digital Personalization
Magellan Health seeks VP, Chief Operations Officer
L’oreal is looking for IT Director - AD Tech Platforms
Ralph Lauren seeks Director, Digital Content Services, IT
Cigna is looking for Digital Marketing Director
Kaiser Permanente seeks VP, Analytics Technology Platform & Services

Sep 10, 2018 1:01:54 PM

Omnichannel NOW Newsletter July

Digital_Transform_News_February Edition

Retail

Amazon and Snapchat teaming up for visual search feature
Alibaba opens AI-powered fashion boutique
Target automating cash counting at stores
Walmart launches virtual tours for home furniture shoppers
Weis Markets equips for omnichannel marketplace
Kroger to bring driverless cars to grocery delivery
L’OCCITANE en Provence steps up personalization
Marks & Spencers team up with Microsoft for AI tech
Argos using AR to help customers buy TVs
Gymboree refreshes brand with AR-powered mobile app

Consumer Goods

L’Oréal unveils live makeup consultations with AR
Nike melds mobile, physical retail with new LA concept store
Daimler, Bosch, Nvidia Team Up To Bring Robo-Taxis To Silicon Valley
Unilever partners with Blis on blockchain platform
Ford Motor team up with Baidu on AI-powered smart cars
Audi signs MOU with Huawei to develop connected car technology
Hyundai launches digital showroom on Amazon

Financial Services

Facebook plans to offer payment feature in its messaging app
Citizens launches digital-only bank
UBS creates AI-powered avatar of its chief economist
BofA Merrill launches biometric log-ins for corporate mobile users
JP Morgan Chase launches all banking mobile service, Finn by Chase
Citi launches digital proxy voting platform
Santander bank creates digital investment unit
BBVA tests facial recognition payments
Manulife introduces AI underwriting algorithm

Healthcare / Pharma

Fitbit shows promise in predicting cancer outcomes
Google researchers create AI that maps the brain’s neurons
UI Health Care using AI to assess preventable blindness
Walmart to use blockchain for medical records
Bayshore Medical Center offers robotic-assisted surgery
Novartis launches NET cancer community app

Focus of the Month: Cloud

eBook: Evolution of IAM to CIAM model
Infographic: Global Website Factory Program
Salesforce Datorama acquisition to bolster Marketing Cloud
Walmart signs deal to use Microsoft cloud services
Unisys launches cloud migration service
Orange acquires Basefarm Holding to enhance cloud service offerings
Alibaba & Commvault partner for cloud solutions
GitLab moves from Azure to Google Cloud Platform

Dunkin’ Brands appoints David Hoffmann as Chief Executive Officer
JLL names Vinay Goel as Chief Digital Officer
Bosch appoints Dr Michael Bolle as Chief Digital Officer
Toyota Motor NA appoints Manjit Singh as Chief Information Officer
Mitsubishi Motors names Natalie Milton as VP & Chief Information Officer
LoanDepot taps Jonathan Berkowitz as Chief Innovation Officer
Petco names Ron Coughlin as Chief Executive Officer
Liberty Global appoints Enrique Rodriguez as Chief Technology Officer
Campbell taps Diego Palmieri as Chief Marketing Officer
AP Moller-Maersk appoints Carolina Dybeck Happe as Chief Financial Officer

Ericsson is looking for VP, Head of Digital Services
JP Morgan Chase seeks VP, Technology Data Management Project Lead
UnitedHealthcare seeks VP Network Management
Capital Group seeks Vice President, Digital & Marketing Analytics
McKinsey is looking for Director, Digital & Analytics
State Street seeks VP, Business Continuity
Citi seeks VP, Payments and Receivables Capabilities Roadmap
Thermo Fisher seeks Director, Global IT Finance
Facebook is looking for Chief Marketing Officer

Jul 2, 2018 10:23:48 AM

Omnichannel NOW Newsletter May 2018

Digital_Transform_News_February Edition

Retail

Amazon unlocks new features for Amazon Key
Walmart files patents for expanded blockchain use
Amazon debuts model ‘smart’ homes for US shoppers to try out Alexa
H&M turns to Big Data, AI to tailor store assortments
Target rolls out AR for beauty products
Macy's expands mobile checkout, AR/VR furniture departments
BJ's adds wishlist feature to mobile app
7-Eleven introduces AR in-store experience
Aldo updates app to streamline trying on shoes in store
eBay takes an ‘interest’ in mobile personalization
Zara unveils new-look digital store concept

Consumer Goods

Porsche offers computerized cruise control for twisty roads
Toyota bets big on connected-car technology
Coca Cola upgrades Freestyle dispenser with Bluetooth, mobile app requests
Beauty giant Shiseido embraces AI technologies
Samsung & Microsoft join forces to take on Apple with AR & VR headset
Kia adds AR capabilities to Facebook tool
Mercedes Benz adds AR owner’s manual to 2018 S-class
Coty unveils AR-powered Magic Mirror
Sephora, Nike test out Facebook’s AR Messenger feature

Financial Services

Samsung Pay adds image search to drive purchases
HSBC launches connected money app
Microsoft taps Stripes, Braintree to power payments in Outlook
Citizens Financial to launch online consumer bank
DBS launches digital financial advice tool
Samsung, Paypal partner on mobile payments
Capital One acquires digital startup ‘Confyrm’ to implement consumer identity services

Healthcare / Pharma

Buoy Health, CVS MinuteClinic partner to send patients from chatbot to care
NVIDIA, Canon Medical Systems partner to accelerate deep learning in healthcare
Google develops AR-powered microscope for detecting cancer
GE unveils next-gen ultrasound system powered by AI
Walgreens launches online skin advisor to help acne sufferers

Focus of the Month: Digital transformation in CPG industry

Rethink CPG industry with augmented reality
Adidas, Coty try on Snapchat’s new AR shopping tool
Google reveals natural sounding voice AI Duplex
Amazon unveils kid-friendly Echo Dot
BMW is working with LiDAR company Innoviz to make self-driving cars
Snapchat launches Spectacles V2, wearable camera glasses
Disney unveils new VR ‘force jacket’

Honeywell appoints Michael G.Nefkens as Chief Executive Officer
Wayfair appoints Dr. Thomas Netzer as Chief Operating Officer
Novartis appoints John Tsai as Chief Medical Officer
Unum names Puneet Bhasin as Chief Information & Digital Officer
Mattel names Ynon Kreiz as Chief Executive Officer
H-E-B appoints Jag Bath as Chief Digital Officer
Aon Appoints Richard Schuyler as Chief Executive Officer
Lockton appoints Said Taiym as Chief Digital Officer
Caterpillar announces Andrew Bonfield as Chief Financial Officer
Kohl’s names Doug Howe as Chief Merchandising Officer
Airbus names Grazia Vittadini as Chief Technology Officer

DXC Technology seeks Chief Technology Officer
Sears Holdings is looking for Chief Online Officer
JPMorgan Chase is looking for Chief Technology Officer
Marriott seeks VP, Digital Innovation
Neustar is looking for VP of Marketing
Thrivent Financial seeks VP, IT Infrastructure
UnitedHealth Group seeks Chief Information Officer
Total Wine & More seeks VP, Digital Technology
MGM Resorts International seeks VP, IT Infrastructure
Oracle is looking for CTO, Retail Field Industry
JLL seeks Chief Information Security Officer

Jun 7, 2018 8:05:11 AM

Omnichannel NOW Newsletter April 2018

Digital_Transform_News_February Edition

Retail

Amazon unlocks new features for Amazon Key
Walmart begins testing self scanning ROBOTS
Lowe’s, Hilton test Apple’s privacy-focused business chat
Dunkin’ Donuts adds Google Assistant mobile ordering option
Neiman Marcus Group co-develops new app for retail buying teams
EBay uses augmented reality to select boxes
Starbucks is brewing up blockchain for ‘bean to cup’ tracking
Barnes & Noble debuts book discovery social network and app
Zara augmented reality app brings virtual models to life in stores

Consumer Goods

L’Oréal Creates a Global Website Factory to “Share Beauty with All”
L’Oréal buys beauty company ModiFace for a digital makeover
HP’s wearable virtual reality PC launched
Nike launches mobile app to enhance store experience
Toshiba, Atheer bring enterprise AR platform to smart glasses
BlackBerry and Jaguar Land Rover collaborate on next-gen vehicles
Nokia’s new AI powered analytics software improves CX
Qualcomm unveils IoT-focused vision intelligence platform
Foxconn to manufacture first blockchain smartphone
Amway, YouCam Makeup launch artistry app

Financial Services

Walmart2World, the new global money transfer service launched
HSBC applies AI to track financial crime
BMO launches AI-powered chatbots on Facebook, Twitter
Bank of America launches digital mortgage application
Microsoft enables digital payments on its platform
Santander launches blockchain-based foreign exchange service
Sage empowers faster payments through Stripe integration

Healthcare / Pharma

Humana, Optum team up for blockchain-enabled data-sharing
NTT Data partners with DataFirst to expand clinical AI capabilities
FDA approves AI device to detect diabetic eye disease
Mayo Clinic, Mytonomy collaborate to improve oncology patient experience
Philips showcases digital pathology system for clinical use
Apple’s Health app displays medical records from 39 health systems
Cerner announces collaboration with Salesforce to extend care beyond exam room
Vanderbilt develops voice assistant for its Epic EHR

Focus of the Month: Digital transformation in CPG industry

Rethink CPG industry with augmented reality
Why Lowe’s is doubling down on AR for mobile
Nike acquires Israeli computer vision firm to build digital
Coca Cola plans to bring digital signage through a mobile app Neko
Sony and Carnegie Mellon partnering to make new robo-chefs
Tencent shows off their vision for the future of unmanned retail

Deutsche Bank names Christian Sewing as Chief Executive Officer
Kate Spade appoints Anna Bakst as Chief Executive Officer
Neiman Marcus appoints Adam Orvos as Chief Financial Officer
Tesco appoints Guus Dekkers as Chief Technology Officer
Ericsson names Erik Ekudden as Chief Technology Officer
VF Corporation hires Velia Carboni as Chief Digital Officer
Lockton names Said Taiym as Chief Digital Officer
Lululemon hires Justin Richmond as Chief Strategy and Digital Officer
Christian Dior hires Jens Riewenherm as Chief Digital Officer
Mondelēz International appoints Martin Renaud as Chief Marketing Officer
Dr. Reddy’s Labs names Erez Israeli as Chief Operating Officer
Walmart names Simon Belsham as President
Apple appoints Jon McCormack as VP of Software

Citi looks for Chief Decision Management Officer Co-Brand and Digital
Daily Mail and General Trust seeks Chief Technology Officer
Flex-N-Gate is looking for Chief Information Officer
UnitedHealth Group seeks Chief Information Officer
Ericsson is looking for VP, Chief Technology Officer & Strategy
Exelon seeks VP & Chief Technology Officer
MasterCard is looking for VP, Digital Standards Integration
Capital Group seeks VP, Digital Marketing Channels
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios seeks Executive VP and Chief Information Officer
Art Van seeks Director, Digital Marketing and Content
Sony Pictures is looking for Director, Digital Marketing
The Vitamin Shoppe is looking for Director eCommerce and Mobile

May 1, 2018 8:28:40 AM

Omnichannel NOW Newsletter March 2018

Digital_Transform_News_February Edition

Retail

Neiman Marcus pegs sales gains on 'Digital First' strategy
Kohl’s to manage omnichannel operations in the cloud
Macy’s plans big roll out of mobile checkout
Zara aims to automate pickup with in-store robots
Nordstrom buys BevyUp and MessageYes to boost digital services
JD.com introduces AR styling station on mobile
SpartanNash launches banner-specific mobile apps
Walmart expands mobile checkout to Winter Springs store
Barneys dives into Virtual Reality
Dunkin’ Donuts adds voice ordering through Google Assistant

Consumer Goods

L'Oréal, SkinCeuticals unveil personalized skincare service
Cheetos debuts AR app at SXSW conference
Hershey, GoPuff launch virtual reality shopping experience
Toshiba's smart glasses are powered by mini Windows PCs
Bose’s augmented reality glasses use sound instead of sight
Microsoft and Xiaomi to make AI-powered digital devices
Sony to launch AI-powered taxi hailing system
Huawei uses Mate 10 Pro AI to control driverless car
Samsung pairs AR with Bixby voice assistant platform

Financial Services

Capital One uses chatbots to roll out virtual account numbers
Bank of America to launch AI-powered bot Erica
Nordea unveils contactless payments for Fitbit and Garmin wearables
MasterCard taps contactless payments to bolster digital payments
Cigna rolls out Alexa skill on Amazon Echo
Bank of Montreal rolls out virtual assistants for Twitter, FB Messenger
Visa adds receipt capturing technology to its reporting tool
MasterCard and Megafon extend mobile payment functionality
NatWest experiments with AI driven digital human Cora to solve queries

Healthcare / Pharma

Google’s new AI algorithm predicts heart disease by looking at your eyes
Philips launches HealthSuite Insights AI-powered healthcare app marketplace
Fujifilm Medical Systems is expanding an AI research project for imaging technologies
AI powers GE Healthcare's next-gen ultrasound system
Microsoft, Apollo Hospitals to use AI for cardiac diseases
Dell Boomi, Nalta.com and digitalAngel partner to revolutionise the future of healthcare
Texas surgeons perform first sinus surgery using augmented reality
Samsung, Travelers, Cedars-Sinai partner on VR pain management study
Fitbit adds menstrual, ovulation cycles tracking to its smartwatches

Focus of the Month: Digital

Mercedes debuts ‘Digital Light’, an advanced headlamp system
Disney creates new streaming video unit for digital future
Novartis, Pear Therapeutics sign deal for two digital therapeutics
Intermountain Healthcare opens the doors to its new digital hospital
Infographic: How digital continues to disrupt
Blog: Six reasons why digital transformation is inevitable in 2018
Adecco embraces digital disruption with acquisition

Walgreens appoints James Kehoe as Chief Financial Officer
Shop Direct appoints Henry Birch as Chief Executive Officer
UPS names Jim Barber as Chief Operating Officer
FLSmidth appoints Mikael Lindholm as Chief Digital Officer
Twitter taps Parag Agrawal as new Chief Technology Officer
Burberry appoints Riccardo Tisci as Chief Creative Officer
eBay Hires Jan Pedersen as Chief Scientist, Artificial Intelligence
99 Cents Only Stores names Jack Sinclair as Chief Executive Officer
Hertz hires Paul Stone as Chief Retail Operations Officer
Albertsons-Rite Aid names Jim Donald as its President and Chief Operating Officer
VF Corp appoints Velia Carboni as Chief Digital Officer
3M appoints Michael Roman as Chief Executive Officer

Citi looks for Chief Decision Management Officer Co-Brand and Digital
Daily Mail and General Trust seeks Chief Technology Officer
Flex-N-Gate is looking for Chief Information Officer
UnitedHealth Group seeks Chief Information Officer
Ericsson is looking for VP, Chief Technology Officer & Strategy
Exelon seeks VP & Chief Technology Officer
MasterCard is looking for VP, Digital Standards Integration
Capital Group seeks VP, Digital Marketing Channels
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios seeks Executive VP and Chief Information Officer
Art Van seeks Director, Digital Marketing and Content
Sony Pictures is looking for Director, Digital Marketing
The Vitamin Shoppe is looking for Director eCommerce and Mobile

Apr 5, 2018 5:42:19 AM

Omnichannel NOW Newsletter February 2018

Digital_Transform_News_February Edition

Retail

Walmart revamps mobile app with auto ‘Store Assistant’ Feature
Coty’s COVERGIRL launches first app free AR beauty experience
H-E-B tests augmented reality glasses
Harps Food Stores uses AI to boost pricing and promotions
eBay to add augmented reality features to their website
Walmart challenges Amazon, turns to proprietary cloud model
JD.com and Fung Retailing form artificial intelligence partnership
Walmart acquires VR startup Spatialand as part of its tech makeover
L.L. Bean plans to embed IoT sensors in coats and boots
Chanel and Farfetch team up for digital push

Consumer Goods

L’Oréal Professionnel launches new app to virtually test your hair colors
Maybelline, YouCam Makeup announce NY Fashion Week AR beauty experience
Ford files patent for driverless police car
Airbus autonomous air taxi completes its first test flight
Maruti Suzuki and Google launch AI-enabled voice assistance
Xiaomi partners with Naver in AI for IoT devices
Wayfair: Early adopter of Facebook 3D

Financial Services

Ally Bank aims for Super Bowl success with AR game
Wells Fargo adds AI enhancements to mobile app
TD Ameritrade chatbot turns to Twitter for trading
Singapore Airlines to launch blockchain-based digital loyalty wallet
Credit Suisse hires virtual IT support agent Amelia
Unicredit launches iPhone-only buddybank
ING creates ‘digital shoebox’ app for SMEs
American Express acquires virtual travel assistant Mezi
ABN Amro moves escrow accounts to the blockchain
OCBC Bank scans customer faces for personalized service

Healthcare / Pharma

Walgreens awarded patent for oncology program
Google ‘robomedics’ spot disease faster than doctors
GE Healthcare, IOC collaborate on precision medicine analytics platform for the Olympics
FDA approves smartwatch for epilepsy monitoring
NHS to trial depression app
UNMC, Wake Forest launch virtual diabetes program
Elekta taps IBM Watson Health for AI-based clinical decision support system
Microsoft’s HoloLens used to ‘see inside’ surgical patients
Amazon launches over-the-counter health products

Focus of the Month: Digital

Singapore airlines launches ‘Digital Innovation Blueprint’
Telefonica and FAO partner on digital agriculture initiatives
Nvidia and Baker Hughes team on AI for oil and gas
Qualcomm announces new AI engine for smartphone apps
Vodafone, Mango partner for digital fitting rooms
Nokia announces review of its digital health business

Sony names Kenichiro Yoshida as Chief Executive Officer
Hudson’s Bay appoints Helena Foulkes as Chief Executive Officer
Staples hires Alexander Douglas as Chief Executive Officer
Wynn Resorts appoints Matt Maddox as Chief Executive Officer
GameStop appoints Michael K. Mauler as Chief Executive Officer
SES announces Steve Collar as Chief Executive Officer
Airbnb names Belinda Johnson as Chief Operating Officer
Cabot Corporation names Dr. Patricia Hubbard as Chief Technology Officer
Intel appoints Michael Mayberry as Chief Technology Officer
Ralph Lauren names Alice Delahunt as Chief Digital Officer
BJ’s Wholesale Club taps Naveen Seshadri as VP, Digital Commerce and Experience

State Street is looking for Chief Operating Officer
Berkshire is looking for Chief Information & Technology Officer
Credit Union seeks Chief Information Officer
Louis Vuitton hires Chief Technology Officer
Metlife seeks VP, Global Digital Strategy and Transformation
MGM Resorts seeks VP, Information Technology Operations
Gartner is looking for VP, Global IT Service Delivery
GE seeks VP of Infrastructure Services, Digital Technology
Allergan is looking for Vice President, IT Digital Immersion
Pfizer seeks Senior Director, Technology Strategy and Innovation

Mar 2, 2018 7:41:20 AM

Omnichannel NOW Newsletter January 2018

Digital_Transform_News_January Edition

Retail

Amazon patents virtual fitting mirror
Kroger is rolling out digital shelf technology to 200 stores
Starbucks launches first cashless store
Walmart 3-D image patent lets online shoppers pick their produce
Target to buy grocery delivery service Shipt for $550 million
BJ’s Wholesale Club selects Toshiba to deliver personalized promotions
Helzberg Diamonds personalizes in-store experiences with mobility
Amazon Go, sensor-infused store opens to the public

Consumer Goods

Toyota unveils autonomous e-commerce mobility platform e-Palette
Nvidia partners with Uber, Volkswagen in self-driving technology
LG debuts smart speaker ThinQ with Google Assistant
Nissan developing brain vehicle technology to enhance driving experience
Under Armour unveils new connected sneakers
Colgate launches AI-powered electric toothbrush
Neutrogena launches Skin360 and SkinScanner with FitSkin
Tesla Model 3 to expand voice control capabilities
Google, Lenovo unveil stand-alone VR headset
Brooks steps into custom-fit shoe market

Financial Services

Google combines Android Pay and Google Wallet into Google Pay
MoneyGram and Ripple partner to modernize payments
Wells Fargo partner with Fitbit to launch payment system “Fitbit Pay”
LG Wallet set to debut in the US by June
Bank of America leads blockchain patents

Healthcare / Pharma

UnitedHealthcare, Dexcom bring wearable technology solution to battle diabetes
GE Healthcare, Intel partner to accelerate edge and cloud computing
General Electric uses AR technology for ultrasound training
Samsung, MobileHelp partner to bring emergency medical alerts to Gear S3 watches
Canada will use AI to track suicidal social media posts
Apple is developing EKG heart monitor for smartwatch
L'Oreal launches wearable UV sensor to help limit skin cancer risk

Focus of the Month: Digital Transformation

GE helps power plants achieve digital transformation
AI chatbots are rapidly changing the ways of banking
Multi-cloud and emerging application services fuel digital transformation
Five digital trends revolutionizing the restaurant industry
F500 Restaurant Chain delivers frictionless personalized mobile experiences
Prepare for the next big shift in digital - Moving from mobile-first to AI-first