Edge computing is reshaping retail operations, from optimizing store processes to enabling smarter, faster customer experiences. According to Gartner, edge computing in the retail industry is driven by low latency and business continuity needs, with system failure prevention and optimized in-store business processes the key use-case drivers.
We believe this new report offers valuable insight for retail CIOs and operations leaders looking to modernize in-store infrastructure and deliver measurable outcomes through edge innovation.
With this report, you can learn how to:
- Improve real-time visibility across store and supply chain operations
- Reduce latency, downtime, and bandwidth costs with localized data processing
- Support AI, video analytics, and IoT across distributed retail environments
- Enhance customer experience, associate productivity, and loss prevention
Gartner, Innovation Insight: Industry Edge Computing Enhances Retail Transformation, Sandeep Unni, Nitin Narang, 28 May 2025
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