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Motorola Solutions unveils tablet built for enterprise users; first solutions focused on retail
Schaumberg, Ill. -- Motorola Solutions on Monday announced the first tablet computer built from the ground up specifically for enterprise users, the Android-based ET1. With the first solutions focused on retail, the new tablet will be available in fourth quarter 2011.

Similar in appearance to a consumer tablet, the new ET1 is designed to leverage the sleek design and user experience of a tablet with the applications, durability, security, device management and lifecycle-support needs that are specific to the retail environment.
IHL: Tablets and smartphones transforming retail experience
Franklin, Tenn. -- Tablets and smartphones are redefining the retail shopping experience and will be a $5 billion market per year by 2015, according to a new research report by IHL Group.

The study, Mobility: A Gutenberg Moment for Retail, A Threat to POS, found that the release of the Apple iPad and Amazon Kindle Fire have created price points and form factors for mobile devices that are finally allowing retailers to arm their associates with tools that will transform the in-store experience.

Energy cost savings to drive HVAC innovation

New York City -- Innovation in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning will be driven by cost savings from more efficient energy use and pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a recent from Pike Research.
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Castro-Wright retirement opens door for new social commerce leadership

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores is in search of a new head of its global ecommerce and global sourcing businesses now that Eduardo Castro-Wright announced his retirement effective July 1, 2012. Walmart said it intends to name new leadership for these businesses by the end of January, after which Castro-Wright will assist in the transition.
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IBM extends Smarter Commerce line with three new offerings

San Diego -- IBM on Tuesday at its Smarter Commerce Global Summit announced three new cloud and on-premise offerings designed to help organizations respond automatically to shifting consumer business trends.
Duane Reade partners with Smith Electric Vehicles in EV pilot

New York City -- Duane Reade said Monday it has added Smith Electric Vehicles' Newton zero-emission, all-electric commercial trucks to its delivery fleet.

With the addition of these medium-duty trucks, Duane Reade is the first retail pharmacy in the United States to choose fleet electrification through a pilot program with Smith Electric Vehicles, a global supplier of zero-emission, all-electric commercial vehicles.

Motorola Solutions unveils tablet built for enterprise users; first solutions focused on retail

IHL: Tablets and smartphones transforming retail experience

Energy cost savings to drive HVAC innovation

Managed Service Strategy Provides Multiple Advantages

Harnessing Solar Power

Castro-Wright retirement opens door for new social commerce leadership

The Future of Technology in Retail

Three Ways to Prevent Your Customer From Escaping When a Product is Not Available

IBM extends Smarter Commerce line with three new offerings

Duane Reade partners with Smith Electric Vehicles in EV pilot