{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/667de80138312b16fc87ebe7/673bb9fb79980662a9812d9f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"[AI in Retail] Avanade Is Empowering Workers to Elevate Customer Loyalty","description":"<p>On this episode of No Slides Attached,<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/helanecohen/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Helane Cohen</a> and<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedepacheco/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Fede Pacheco</a> are joined by <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-want-5b81a01/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rob Want</a> from Avanade, our Retail Partner of the Year. Rob shares insights on the integration of AI to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations, plus the importance of data security to guarantee customer loyalty. Later Helane and Fede welcome <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbelmar/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ricardo Belmar</a>, a prominent retail influencer and host of the <a href=\"https://www.retailrazor.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Retail Razor Show</a>. They highlight the critical role of data in retail, focusing on its impact on shopper experiences, agile supply chains, and empowered workforces.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode you’ll learn</strong>:</p><ul><li>How AI helps retailers optimize inventory and forecast sales</li><li>Why AI is transforming retail while upholding human values and security</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Some questions we ask:</strong></p><ul><li>How is Avanade innovating with AI in the retail space?</li><li>What’s retailers’ biggest obstacle with AI?</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://aka.ms/AmericasPartnerLinkedIn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join the conversation on LinkedIn with #NoSlidesAttached</a></p><p><a href=\"https://aka.ms/aicloud\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Let's partner</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft Industry Clouds</a> | <a href=\"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/retail/microsoft-cloud-for-retail\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Retail</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/trust-center/security/secure-future-initiative\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/microsoft-in-business/era-of-ai/2024/11/12/opportunities-to-optimize-retail-operations-with-ai/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Opportunities to optimize retail operations with AI</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtZTFYbmIA8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Future of Retail with AI</a></p><p><a href=\"https://learning.eventbuilder.com/AIforRetail\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Envisioning Webinars: AI for Retail Listing Page</a></p><p><a href=\"https://gateway.on24.com/wcc/eh/4557503/lp/4699161/retail-sales-bootcamp-september-25-2024-pdt-ist?partnerref=GPSS_IA_ORG_NL_PSKNL\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Retail sales bootcamp | On Demand</a></p><p><a href=\"https://partner.microsoft.com/en-us/asset/collection/retail-marketing-campaigns#/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Retail Marketing Campaigns</a> for partners</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Related Microsoft Podcasts:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://aka.ms/hybridpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners</a></p><p><a href=\"https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/microsoft-threat-intelligence\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Microsoft Threat Intelligence</a></p><p><a href=\"https://bluehatpodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The BlueHat Podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at<a href=\"https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> microsoft.com/podcasts</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Download the</strong> <a href=\"https://aka.ms/NSA-S02E05-Transcript\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Transcript</a></p>","author_name":"Microsoft"}