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Business Continuity Planning for the Retail Industry

everbridge

Business Continuity in the Retail Industry. Enduring the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a unique opportunity for businesses in the retail industry to reshape how they operate. A BCP is vital for the retail sector for several reasons. Top Threats to Business Continuity in Retail. Cyberattacks. Product recalls.

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10 Data Insights That Can Redefine Retail

Pure Storage

The retail industry is undergoing massive change. Thanks to the events of 2020, retailers were forced to hurriedly implement digital transformation within weeks or months instead of following original plans that stretched over several years. billion online with US retailers—a whopping 30.1% increase over the same period in 2019.

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How retailers can embrace hybrid working to drive efficiencies

Citrix

When you think of hybrid working, retail probably isn’t the first industry that comes to mind. Related Stories How insurers can attract and retain the right talent Why cloud networking infrastructure underpins the omnipresent customer experience How carmakers can build a future-ready workforce.

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The State of Retail IT and Digital Transformation

Pure Storage

Without question, 2020 has been the biggest disrupter of the retail industry in modern times. The pandemic has forced years of planned retail digital transformation to take place in months, not years. While many retailers have attempted to make changes, only the most future-facing IT teams have succeeded.

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Ep. 06- Driving BC from the top during COVID | Sheeba Philip

The Failover Plan Podcast

With both manufacturing operations in Uganda, Africa, and retail and operational activities in Texas, Sheeba has to shift immediately into business continuity mode without any formal training or plan. 6:40min- When she and Akola begin to feel the impacts of the pandemic. Key Points: 2:09min- Intro to our guest - Sheeba CEO of Akola.

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Why the future of retail must be built on digital foundations

Citrix

If digital transformation has been on the retail agenda for some time, the pandemic forced it to the very top. COVID-19 altered the landscape virtually overnight, compelling retailers to embrace digital technologies and rapidly reassess their operations.

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The Year That Changed Security: How the Pandemic Shaped the Use of Technology in 2020 and Going Forward

Security Industry Association

In March of last year, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life around the world. Businesses such as those in retail, stadiums, casinos, hotels and restaurants were particularly hard hit. Alan Stoddard, president, Cognyte Software North America. To say that the year 2020 was challenging is a huge understatement.