Internet of Things (IoT)

Infor and GT Nexus aim to create the first global commerce cloud with end-to-end control and visibility for the production of direct goods.

For decades CPG companies have experienced fast growth due to relativelyeasy expansion and consolidation in emerging markets, net new consumersand brand globalization.To achieve growth, efficiency and agility, CPG companies are relying increasingly on social, mobile, analytics and cloud technologies.Rather than approaching the future tactically, industry leaders today are designing "roadmaps" to define a more strategic approach to digital. For many, a successful roadmap would address the following five imperatives.

International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts the number of new cloud-based solutions will triple in the next four to five years. To examine the current status of cloud deployment in the context of different vertical industries, IDC is offering the first of four special reports IDC will be publishing to examine current status of 3rd Platform technologies across 20 vertical industries.

A new IDC PlanScape is available, offering practical guidance to help IT and business leaders in manufacturing justify investment in IoT and an IoT foundation for incremental improvements and transformation.

The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has brought with it increased focus on "connected products. The new IDC PlanScape emphasizes the critical role of connected products in after-sales service transformation.

The Scent Systems by Yankee Candle, aims to deliver precision scents to match customer's brand promise.

The Go2Buy platform will let fans shop directly from social and purchase products as show airs.

To compete in todays intelligent markets, organizations must make business operations more responsive and effective by leveraging digitally connected network.