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The Future is Here and It Is Wireless

CIO Business Intelligence

New and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and augmented reality depend on fast networks. Once you access that ticket from your email or a wallet app, you’ll place the barcode or QR code on a scanner at the turnstile. You need it to be ready for peaks in activity as well as the quieter times.

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The heartbeat of online retail: Exploring fulfilment centres

Dataconomy

From barcode scanners to conveyor belts, from automated sorting systems to AI-driven inventory management, technology streamlines operations, minimises errors, and accelerates the processing of orders. The introduction of robotic systems for sorting and transporting goods led to a 50% reduction in processing time.

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