With rising labors costs and a decrease of available workers, retailers have been scratching their collective heads. How are they going to stay afloat? To answer that question, more brands are turning to automation – specifically, to robots. They have no choice. In 2022, retail companies increased spending on labor costs by nearly 5%. Powerhouse retailers like Target, Costco, and Walmart have been forced to boost hourly wages to retain workers. But retail leaders understand…  MORE

When you hear about the concept of “digital twins”, you might think it refers to a sci-fi film based on a dystopian world a few hundreds years in the future. That sounds interesting – but what’s more fascinating is the actual definition of digital twins: “A digital twin is a virtual model designed to accurately reflect a physical object.” Digital twins are used for simulations, testing, monitoring, and maintenance, and they’ve existed since the early…  MORE

Technology has always played an integral role in the success and growth of grocery stores. From the advent of the shopping cart to electronic cash registers to barcode scanning, innovation has continually improved the shopping experience while boosting sales. Now technology is shaping the grocery industry once again. That’s because the global pandemic that began in 2020 caused inflation, stifled supply chains, and created a labor shortage the likes we haven’t experienced since the dawn…  MORE

In a world driven by an ever-growing list of technologies and associated acronyms, one can be skeptical of any “emerging” solution. But Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) is one that deserves every technology leader’s complete attention. CPaaS is a cloud-based communications platform that integrates voice, SMS, chat, and video features into your existing software. This is extremely beneficial for businesses that depend on cloud-based services, since CPaaS allows for the customization of communications infrastructures….  MORE

Agnostic Networks will never be mistaken for an economic think tank. We’re experts in technology, not dollars and cents. That said, the state of the economy is critical to how we advise our clients about which technology to deploy. And for the retail sector in particular, 2023 will be shaped by the current, unpredictable economic outlook. Retailers are recovering from the pandemic-induced shake-up that changed how they sell – and how customers shop. Inflation continues…  MORE

The pandemic ignited the remote work revolution, providing office employees with new levels of flexibility in their schedules. But with that flexibility came scrutiny from management: How much are they really working? Thus the growing trend of companies implementing software than monitors keystrokes and mouse movement to track worker productivity. Typically those being monitored sit in marketing, finance, sales, operations, and other key departments. Interestingly, the folks responsible for installing and maintaining the monitoring systems…  MORE

When you work in the telecommunications and technology industry for over two decades (like we have), you can forget that what you do impacts essentially every part of society. For example, we’re responsible for a large amount of energy use and carbon emissions. But with that awareness, we can take action when it comes to sustainability and the increasing drive for a net zero future. Indeed, the telecommunications industry is critical for promoting a sustainable…  MORE

If IT professionals wanted an easy job, they would’ve chosen another career. The people we collaborate with love their work because it’s challenging and rewarding. They enjoy solving technical and business problems, and that often requires long days, long nights, and multiple deliveries of meals and coffee. No problem. All the hard work is worth it, both for personal satisfaction and career development. But lately IT professionals have been tired – extremely tired. That’s part…  MORE