Solutions for empowering people in the Retail and Hospitality Industryhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/atom.xmlCommunity Server2009-07-14T15:47:12Zhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/11/10/centralizing-and-sharing-business-intelligence.aspx2009-11-10T19:34:00Z2009-11-10T19:34:00Z&#160; This technical white paper features the Microsoft CBI (Consolidated Business Intelligence) portal as the context to discuss how Microsoft IT uses Microsoft Office SharePoint Server and Microsoft business intelligence products to help business units within Microsoft to make better and faster decisions. Although Microsoft CBI is an internal Microsoft solution, the underlying technologies and products are publicly available to customers who seek to achieve similar results. These results include...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/11/10/centralizing-and-sharing-business-intelligence.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9920375" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/10/22/unified-communications-in-retail-from-clarity-consulting.aspx2009-10-22T23:08:39Z2009-10-22T23:08:39Z&#160; Excellent demo of a fully Hosted Customer Interaction Management Platform from Clarity Consulting: http://connect.claritycon.com/...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/10/22/unified-communications-in-retail-from-clarity-consulting.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9911745" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/10/22/moving-from-notes-to-microsoft-online.aspx2009-10-22T19:31:53Z2009-10-22T19:31:53ZIn today's competitive global market, businesses need technology that cost-effectively enables flexibility and adds value to their organization. Business Productivity Online Standard Suite delivers hosted communication and collaboration tools that feature: High availability Comprehensive security Simplified IT management I noticed an interesting Webinar scheduled for October 28th on migrating from your Notes environment to hosted solutions using Microsoft Online Services. The webinar is organized...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/10/22/moving-from-notes-to-microsoft-online.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9911627" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/10/19/microsoft-online-dedicated-service-descriptions.aspx2009-10-19T16:48:00Z2009-10-19T16:48:00ZMicrosoft Online Services provides dedicated, enterprise-level hosted solutions for e-mail, collaboration, instant messaging and Web conferencing. Services are delivered from a highly reliable network of Microsoft data centers on servers systems dedicated to individual customer—enabling customers to use the latest productivity applications while reducing IT overhead. Download the September Release Service Descriptions...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/10/19/microsoft-online-dedicated-service-descriptions.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9909208" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/10/08/payment-card-industry-data-security-standard-compliance-planning-guide.aspx2009-10-08T19:50:24Z2009-10-08T19:50:24ZThe Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance Planning Guide version 1.2 is targeted for merchants that accept payment cards, financial institutions that process payment card transactions, and service providers—third-party companies that provide payment card processing or data storage services. IT solutions for each of these groups must meet all PCI DSS requirements. The guide is intended to augment the IT Compliance Management Guide , which introduces a framework-based approach to...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/10/08/payment-card-industry-data-security-standard-compliance-planning-guide.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9905038" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/09/30/retail-industry-news-sources-that-i-read.aspx2009-10-01T00:42:42Z2009-10-01T00:42:42Z&#160;...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/09/30/retail-industry-news-sources-that-i-read.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9901523" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/09/30/will-you-be-attending-nrfs-big-show-in-jan-2010.aspx2009-09-30T20:09:03Z2009-09-30T20:09:03ZThe National Retail Federation (NRF) is the world's largest retail trade association with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution. NRF 2010 is the most influential retailer event of the year. This high profile, in-depth industry focused event run by the largest retail trade association is where retailers send their decision makers for the excellent content provided in the sessions and the opportunity to see the latest technology on the show floor. Results...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/09/30/will-you-be-attending-nrfs-big-show-in-jan-2010.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9901407" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/09/09/self-service-bi-in-retail.aspx2009-09-10T00:10:10Z2009-09-10T00:10:10ZI've been in several meetings with retailers where business users and IT have been at odds with each other over business intelligence and reporting. At many of the retailers, I have noticed that business groups tend to own a large part of the Business Intelligence Applications and IT has very little control over it. A healthy balance is when IT has governance and control over the environment and at the same time, the business groups have the ability to generate their own content and reporting. This...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/09/09/self-service-bi-in-retail.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9893321" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/08/21/the-latest-issue-of-retailspeak-is-now-online-in-digital-format.aspx2009-08-21T22:52:13Z2009-08-21T22:52:13Z&#160; Look for my article on how retailers can leverage social media on page 41. I would love any feedback, thoughts or potential collaboration on other articles that I am working on around social media and retail....(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/08/21/the-latest-issue-of-retailspeak-is-now-online-in-digital-format.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9879191" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/08/21/microsoft-infosys-collaborative-supply-chain-solution.aspx2009-08-21T19:39:40Z2009-08-21T19:39:40ZThe Infosys-Microsoft Supply Chain Center of Excellence aims to build an active community of supply chain decision makers, professionals and experts. The Center envisions a forum where the community shares supply chain trends, issues, and ideas. Engage with Infosys and Microsoft experts and industry thought leaders to leverage their business process expertise and technology capabilities for insights and ideas on supply chain issues. Check out the Microsoft-Infosys Supply Chain Solutions at : http://www.nextgenerationsupplychains.com...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/08/21/microsoft-infosys-collaborative-supply-chain-solution.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9878923" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/08/17/stories-about-sharepoint-in-retail-specialty-retailer-smoothes-operations-for-improved-productivity-and-future-profits.aspx2009-08-17T22:32:56Z2009-08-17T22:32:56ZJamba Juice—a leading provider of healthy, on-the-go food and beverages—viewed the economic slowdown as an opportunity to assess its operations and improve efficiencies. The company decided to invest in integrated technology tools that would help its stores run more efficiently and streamline communication. Therefore, Jamba Juice signed a Microsoft® Enterprise Client Access License Suite agreement, saving 50 percent in software costs, and deployed products such as Microsoft Office SharePoint® Server...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/08/17/stories-about-sharepoint-in-retail-specialty-retailer-smoothes-operations-for-improved-productivity-and-future-profits.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9872728" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/08/17/stories-about-sharepoint-in-retail-craft-brewer-stays-connected-with-its-sales-force.aspx2009-08-17T22:31:17Z2009-08-17T22:31:17ZNew Belgium Brewing, one of the most innovative and fastest-growing craft brewers in the United States, has long used information technology to help meet its commitments to environmental stewardship, employee empowerment, and the bottom line. To help keep a close eye on inventory sales and costs, New Belgium has extended the reach of its Microsoft Dynamics® GP business management solution and has incorporated Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007 to increase access to information and enhance...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/08/17/stories-about-sharepoint-in-retail-craft-brewer-stays-connected-with-its-sales-force.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9872724" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/08/17/stories-about-sharepoint-in-retail-major-tire-company-adopts-collaboration-system-with-faster-search.aspx2009-08-17T22:28:06Z2009-08-17T22:28:06ZWith over 5,500 employees at its corporate head office and 475 retail outlets nationwide, Canadian Tire was looking to refresh its Intranet site known as inTIREnet. The pre-existing site, hosted on a Lotus platform, was visually cluttered and staff complained of poor search functions. Canadian Tire teamed up with Microsoft® technology partner Envision IT to move its entire Intranet to a SharePoint® collaboration and document-management platform. Now, employees using the SharePoint-supported Intranet...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/08/17/stories-about-sharepoint-in-retail-major-tire-company-adopts-collaboration-system-with-faster-search.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9872717" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/07/29/subscribe-to-the-rss-feed-for-retail-case-studies.aspx2009-07-29T23:30:04Z2009-07-29T23:30:04ZThe Case Studies website is at http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/ and is a great source for stories on how organizations solved challenging situations using Microsoft technology. Filtering on Retail Industry enables you to have a look at Retail Industry stories. The site also supports RSS and here is a link to the RSS feed for Retail Case Studies around Business Insight: &#160;...(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/07/29/subscribe-to-the-rss-feed-for-retail-case-studies.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9852508" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspxhttp://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/07/14/technical-case-study-supply-chain-management-platform-supports-seamless-partner-collaboration.aspx2009-07-15T01:47:12Z2009-07-15T01:47:12ZThis is an excellent whitepaper for understanding the challenges and solution for Supply Chain Collaboration as implemented by the Entertainment and Devices (EDD) division in Microsoft. EDD leverages a complex supply chain of over 300 partners, suppliers, and distributors. Supporting the EDD business model requires a secure, easy, and scalable infrastructure to collaborate with multiple companies. Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 provides the technology platform for EDD’s global supply network....(<a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/shishirs/archive/2009/07/14/technical-case-study-supply-chain-management-platform-supports-seamless-partner-collaboration.aspx">read more</a>)<img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9833612" width="1" height="1">shishirshttp://blogs.msdn.com/members/shishirs.aspx