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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...

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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....

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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....

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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?...

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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....

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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....