Retailers worldwide are making the move to wireless computing, both for the flexibility it brings to in-store operations and the speed it adds to business processes. Mobile platforms and wireless networks allow retailers to complete transactions and authorizations while collecting data . . .
Retailers worldwide are making the move to wireless computing, both for the flexibility it brings to in-store operations and the speed it adds to business processes. Mobile platforms and wireless networks allow retailers to complete transactions and authorizations while collecting data from any location, at any time, with a variety of devices. The information gathered from these wireless devices allows retail managers at all levels to know sooner, decide smarter, and respond faster when it comes to market opportunities and changing customer preference. Today's independent retailers are facing increased competition from not only from their brick-and-mortar competitors, but also from online services.

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