NCR announces retail technology innovators, including Microsoft,
Inmar, FreshHub and Intel, supporting NCR retail vision and launch of
NCR Retail ONE commerce hub
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 24, 2015--
NCR SYNERGY 2015 – As part of today’s
launch of the NCR Retail ONE commerce hub at NCR
Synergy in Orlando, a number of leading retail technology providers
are voicing support for NCR’s leadership, vision and strategy around the
future of retailing. Leading retail technology innovators, including Microsoft,
Inmar
and Freshub
- all directly involved with NCR Retail ONE – are uniting with other
technology leaders, including Cisco
and Intel,
in support of the new commerce hub and the digital capabilities it
provides for retailers seeking to bridge the physical and digital worlds.
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Retail ONE commerce hub unites a new open ecosystem of retail
applications with an omnichannel platform that is implemented using the
cloud, on-premise software or a hybrid of both. It also provides an
evolutionary path for retailers preparing to capitalize on a future
enabled by the Internet of Things (IoT).
Building on over 130 years’ retail experience, NCR has established an
unmatched reputation for leading the evolution of retail. Fundamental to
this leadership is recognition that reinvention requires collaboration
within the retail technology ecosystem to deliver the value to both
retailers and consumers. This is particularly pertinent to sophisticated
technologies as well as addressing important industry topics, such as
omnichannel retailing and the IoT. Working groups, open development
platforms and industry standards are key to success.
“To remain competitive and deliver a frictionless shopping experience
for consumers, retailers must embrace omnichannel today and prepare
their businesses to capitalize on a future based on the Internet of
Things and Big Data,” said Eli Rosner, Chief Technology Officer and Head
of Product Management at NCR Retail Solutions. “NCR’s vision, the
technology we have unveiled at NCR Synergy and our relationships with
the most influential retail technology innovators will enable retailers
to achieve this faster and gain an important competitive advantage.”
NCR technology partners and retail technology leader comments relating
to the launch of NCR Retail ONE commerce hub at NCR Synergy in Orlando
this week include:
“Modern retailing requires a flexible platform that allows retailers to
serve customers across channels and devices. NCR’s Retail ONE platform
is an exciting solution that addresses a retailer’s need to deploy
seamless omni-channel capability today, while being extensible to meet
the unpredictable innovations of tomorrow by leveraging the cloud and
the Internet of Things (IoT),” said Brendan O’Meara, Managing Director,
WW Retail Industry at Microsoft.
“Microsoft is thrilled that NCR chose the Microsoft Azure hybrid cloud
platform for Retail ONE. The combination enables capability, flexibility
and scale at an unprecedented level thanks to a worldwide network of
Microsoft-managed datacenters across 19 regions and a growing collection
of integrated services.”
“We are proud to be playing a part in the forward thinking vision of NCR
Retail ONE, and are delighted that NCR chose to offer our smart kitchen
commerce solution to its retail customers,” said Iri Zohar, CEO and
founder of Freshub.
“We are looking forward to bringing retailers into the heart of people’s
kitchens via connected appliances, such as smart microwaves, kitchen
music players and connected recycle bins. This will allow consumers to
update their online grocery shopping cart by simply waving the desired
product in front of connected kitchen appliances or by voice commands.”
“Retailers employing Inmar’s digital promotion solution can leverage our
nationwide, open network to provide their customers with attractive,
purchase-motivating offers,” says David Mounts, Chairman and CEO at Inmar.
“In addition to helping build and sustain shopper loyalty, our platform
allows retailers to maintain optimal visibility into shopper behavior
and promotion performance,” adds Mounts.
“Delivering a seamless omnichannel solution is the ultimate goal of
retailers and Intel is rapidly embracing innovative technology within
retail and the Internet of Things to deliver on that desire,” said Alec
Gefrides, director of retail platform marketing at Intel.
“NCR’s Retail One effort provides a new platform, based on Intel
architecture, to enable new experiences for the future of retail and
shopping.”
“Cisco and NCR's vision brings a whole offer together with validated,
secure solutions and optimization services. Our focus centers on the
customer and transforming today's retail experience into tomorrow's
guest experience," said Todd Meister, Vice President, Software &
Solutions Innovation at Cisco.
“Our solution delivers omnichannel features and retail analytical
insights that enable a positive customer experience and enriched
loyalty.”
Further news and information relating to NCR Retail ONE ecosystem
relationships:
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Freshub:
NCR Retail ONE makes connecting with Freshub’s eCommerce system easy.
Thanks to its next-generation architecture, Freshub can deploy its
technology even faster, which provides value for retailers and their
customers. Freshub technology enables consumers to update their online
grocery shopping cart by simply waving the desired product in front of
connected kitchen appliances, such smart microwaves, kitchen music
players or connected recycle bins, or using a voice command. The
omnichannel capabilities of NCR Retail ONE, combined with the open
nature of the applications ecosystem and the migratory path to the
Internet of Things, is projected to be a driving force in expanding
Freshub’s value proposition and helping to grow its business even more
effectively. More on this news at this link
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Inmar:
Inmar’s industry-leading digital promotion platform integrates
seamlessly into the NCR Retail One ecosystem, creating a powerful,
combined shopper engagement solution for retailers that enable them to
1) maintain strategic control of promotion programs, 2) respond
effectively to growing consumer use of digital offers, and 3) grow
revenue from promotion-driven sales and increased store traffic.
Inmar’s technology, by facilitating digital offers as a central
element of the marketing mix, positions retailers to better engage
shoppers across all media and meet shoppers’ expectations for a
consistent, omni-channel experience
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction
technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into
exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of
services, NCR enables more than 550 million transactions daily across
retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and
small business. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make
your life easier.
NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with over 30,000 employees and
does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in
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