Cloud & On-Demand Systems

AI Technologies Will Be in Most New Software Products by 2020, Analysts Say

July 25, 2017

Market hype and growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI) are pushing established software vendors to introduce AI into their product strategy, creating considerable confusion in the process, according to recent research by Gartner, Inc. Analysts predict that by 2020, AI technologies will be virtually pervasive in almost every new software product and service.

U.S. Maritime Regulators Urged to Understand, Track Blockchain

July 19, 2017

Journal of Commerce

By design, blockchain resists regulatory oversight, but maritime regulators still need to understand the technological potential of a trail of records that payment and other applications can be built upon and keep an eye on how the industry adopts this, shipping and tech experts argue.

On Blockchain: Perishables and the Need for Transparency

July 18, 2017

Air Cargo World

Think about the last three seafood dinners you've had. Let's say you ate fresh Coho salmon flown in from the Pacific Northwest, perhaps some tasty red snapper sourced from the Gulf of Mexico and some ahi tuna from Japan.

Here Are the Top Technologies for Security This Year

July 14, 2017

Gartner

Gartner, Inc. has highlighted the top technologies for information security and their implications for security organizations in 2017. Analysts presented their findings during the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit last month.

Supply Chain Management Market Will Exceed $13Bn This Year, Study Says

July 12, 2017

Gartner

The supply chain management (SCM) market will exceed $13bn in total software revenue by the end of 2017 - up 11 percent from 2016, according to a recent forecast by Gartner. It is on pace to exceed $19bn by 2021, as software as a service (SaaS) enables new revenue opportunities.

Bureau of Industry and Security, Leading Exporters to Speak at ACI’s International Technology Transfers Conference in Washington, DC – October 17-18, 2017

July 7, 2017

Improving the Customer Experience: How Order-to-Cash Automation Unites Your Most Strategic Teams

July 7, 2017

Esker

Aligning People, Process & Technology: An Action-Plan for Customer Service Excellence

July 7, 2017

Esker

4 Reasons Supply Chain Leaders Are Investing in Order Management Automation

July 7, 2017

Esker

Wal-Mart Marketplace Introduces One-Click Integration

July 7, 2017

RIS News

Cin7, a cloud-based inventory management company, has integrated its product suite with the Wal-Mart Marketplace. The marketplace enables sellers to leverage the power of the world's largest retailer, with their items appearing on Walmart.com alongside those being sold by Wal-Mart and other marketplace sellers.

Cloud & On-Demand Systems

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for cloud, software as a service (SaaS) and on-demand systems and their impact on supply chain management. New technologies in cloud computing are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving operations through their strategic use of cloud computing and on-demand systems for supply chain management.