Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions and Qualcomm Technologies are joining forces to bring advanced, scalable AI-powered IoT solutions to the retail industry, benefiting retailers and assisting them in facing a rapidly evolving retail landscape.
This collaboration utilities Toshiba’s Edge computing devices powered by Qualcomm’s IoT chipsets to deliver high performance, energy-efficient computing at the Edge.
“Retailers are navigating an industry where agility, efficiency, and innovation are essential to success. By combining Toshiba’s advanced Edge computing devices with Qualcomm Technologies’ foundational innovations, we are enabling retailers to accelerate innovation through scalable, cost-effective solutions. This collaboration paves the way for a new era of edge-first retail capabilities,” said Yevgeni Tsirulnik, SVP of Innovation and Incubation at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. “Edge computing reduces the need for costly servers and extensive Cloud computing.
“Combined with AI and computer vision capabilities, these innovative Edge solutions enable real-time, on-device processing, allowing retailers to respond instantly to security alerts or insights on customer behaviour while maintaining seamless connectivity with Cloud services for post-transactional analysis.”
As part of the collaboration, Toshiba and Qualcomm Technologies are exploring new ways for Qualcomm IQ processors to be used in a roadmap of Toshiba intelligent cameras, Edge devices/servers, and other retail touchpoints. Combined with the scalability of Toshiba’s IoT platform, thousands of devices can be deployed across multiple locations, managed, and optimised.
“The retail industry is at a pivotal moment where the need for smarter, more connected systems is driving demand for innovation. Together, we’re making advanced technologies like computer vision and AI more accessible, delivering options that lower costs and expand capabilities for retailers,” said Art Miller, Vice President, Business Development and Head of Retail, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Through Qualcomm Technologies’ infrastructure with Toshiba’s retail capabilities, retailers can quickly innovate to transform in-store operations and create better shopper experiences. Retailers can now harness AI to enhance security, reduce shrink, and deliver personalised consumer experiences faster and more effectively than ever before.”
Qualcomm is augmenting its silicon with solutions through its software platforms, such as Aware and FoundriesFactory. Qualcomm Aware and Foundries.io will be searching for ways to support Toshiba’s solutions, including ELERA Commerce Platform and ELERA IoT Suite, to enable digital transformation by handling complex operations and streamlined processes at scale.
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