EDGE COMPUTING FOR RETAIL
Where your store has a million fronts
Explore edge use cases and architectures below that are transforming your industry.
- Inventory
- Interactions
- Checkout
- Signage
- Promotions
How inventory management and fraud prevention works
RFID data and camera footage are analyzed in the cloud for actionable insight.
Potential benefits
The solution stack for a secure storefront
Lumen, supplemented by service and technology leaders like Cognizant and Verkada, provides the edge infrastructure you need to minimize inventory shrinkage and maximize staff productivity. See how it all comes together in the full solution stack.
Reference architecture for inventory management and fraud prevention
Based on edge best practices in the retail industry, Lumen maintains reference architecture outlining optimal delivery methods for specific technologies to fit your edge infrastructure needs, give your staff the tools to succeed and drive your retail business to the edge of efficiency.
1McKinsey retail expert interviews, January 2022.
How enhanced customer interactions work
AR/VR enables enhanced experiences including interactive shopping.
Potential benefits
The solution stack for immersive shopping
Lumen, supplemented by service and technology leaders like Accenture and Oculus, provides the edge infrastructure you need to enhance customer experiences and confidence. See how it all comes together in the full solution stack.
Reference architecture for enhanced customer interactions
Based on edge best practices in the retail industry, Lumen maintains reference architecture outlining optimal delivery methods for specific technologies to fit your edge infrastructure needs, encourage customer loyalty and drive your retail business to the edge of customer experience.
1McKinsey retail expert interviews, January 2022.
How contactless works
Checkout is made automatic and seamless through computer vision and AI/ML.
Potential benefits
The solution stack for a seamless experience
Lumen, supplemented by service and technology leaders like Deloitte and Grabango, provides the edge infrastructure you need to minimize inventory shrinkage and increase revenue. See how it all comes together in the full solution stack.
Reference architecture for contactless checkout
Based on edge best practices in the retail industry, Lumen maintains reference architecture outlining optimal delivery methods for specific technologies to fit your edge infrastructure needs, free up staff resources and drive your retail business to the edge of convenience.
1McKinsey retail expert interviews, January 2022.
How digital signage works
Dynamic content is served up to customers in real time while shopping.
Potential benefits
The solution stack for dynamic signage
Lumen, supplemented by service and technology leaders like Deloitte and Cooler Screens, provides the edge infrastructure you need to adapt to purchase behavior and maximize revenue. See how it all comes together in the full solution stack.
Reference architecture for digital signage
Based on edge best practices in the retail industry, Lumen maintains reference architecture outlining optimal delivery methods for specific technologies to fit your edge infrastructure needs, enhance customer experiences and drive your retail business to the edge of success.
1McKinsey retail expert interviews, January 2022.
2Marketing Brew, Are Cooler Screens the fridge of the future? October 2021.
How real-time personalized promotions work
Customers receive promotion content based on their in-store location and other variables.
Potential benefits
The solution stack for effective personalization
Lumen, supplemented by service and technology leaders like IBM and Gimbal, provides the edge infrastructure you need to grow customer carts and maximize revenue. See how it all comes together in the full solution stack.
Reference architecture for personalized promotions
Based on edge best practices in the retail industry, Lumen maintains reference architecture outlining optimal delivery methods for specific technologies to fit your edge infrastructure needs, better target your merchandise and drive your retail business to the edge of personalization.
1McKinsey retail expert interviews, January 2022.
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