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Reimagining retail with AI

05/12/2019

By Tom CrawfordAzure Specialist intern

Say ‘AI’, and plenty of people conjure up images of robots taking over the world. However, that does a disservice to the many ways the technology can benefit us as a society. AI can help empower businesses and customers through concise transactions and online marketing....Read more

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Creating the future of retail: 3 ways to transform your customer experience

20/11/2019

By Microsoft

With the help of data-driven intelligence and modern business applications, it’s now easier than ever to create a personalised and differentiated shopping experience for your customers. This is the future of retail and it is happening today....Read more

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How to prepare your business for Black Friday & Christmas sales

08/11/2019

By Tom WakelinSocial Media Marketing Manager

In 2018, Black Friday sales hit a colossal £1.4bn in the UK – an increase of 7.3% on the previous year. In the US, it hit a record £4.8bn. Was your business prepared? What can you learn from UK retailers during the run up to this period? What business decisions can be made to...Read more

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Three learnings to successfully scale your data

09/08/2019

By Tim MorrisonEnterprise Channel Manager for the Retail Industry, Microsoft

The success (or failure) of an ecommerce retailer often boils down to product data. Mismanaged or poorly optimised, it impacts the visibility of businesses on ecommerce channels. And no visibility means no customers clicking Buy. Intelligent Reach, an ecommerce software house providing retailers with product information for shoppers, uses Microsoft’s cloud computing to help online...Read more

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AI is ready to transform businesses. But are business leaders ready for AI?

11/06/2019

By Microsoft

Many organisations are excited about the potential of AI, but still treat it as part of their technology strategy. To succeed in the digital transformation race, leaders need to see AI as an integral part of their business. So we developed an AI Business School to help train this next generation of digital CEOs....Read more

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Championing the AI opportunity: How automation gives your employees better ways of working

25/04/2019

By Diana ParkerSector Director, Retail, Consumer Good, Travel & Transport, Microsoft

Don’t fear technology and AI, use it to help get the most from your retail team and let them understand how it can make their jobs better....Read more

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5 ways to use AI to power digital marketing

13/03/2019

By Sarah TierneyDigital Storyteller, Microsoft UK

Digital marketing and AI are a natural fit. Marketers are leveraging the technology to help steer business decisions, improve customer experiences, and understand their audience. Best of all, they’re saving money and time whilst they do it. What are the main opportunities for you?...Read more

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What’s that AI thing and why should I care?

08/01/2019

By Microsoft

AI is for every business. We look at its capabilities in retail, and the impact it can have on customer service, personalisation, and data insights....Read more

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Introducing the Microsoft Blogger Series

22/08/2018

By Sarah TierneyDigital Storyteller, Microsoft UK

Take a look at some of the stories from across Microsoft UK, and think about how you can leverage their expertise to change the way you think about your business....Read more

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3 ways you can use AI to deliver better business outcomes

15/08/2018

By Sarah TierneyDigital Storyteller, Microsoft UK

AI is no longer a novelty and organisations are looking at AI to solve real business challenges. Discover how you can use AI to work smarter....Read more

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Creating a better future through accessibility and inclusion

15/08/2018

By Hector Minto Accessibility Evangelist, Microsoft UK

Hector Minto, Technical Evangelist for Accessibility at Microsoft UK, explains how to create a better future through accessibility and inclusion....Read more

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