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Today in retail, back-end processes and technologies drive tremendous change not just in customer experience, but also in operational imperatives such as accurate inventory, reliable POS, and AI tools that predict business needs. All of these technology tools require constant connectivity. In this session, we will dive into how to make connectivity decisions that greatly impact customer experience.
What we are going to cover:
Title: Retail tech and connectivity: An unbreakable relationship
Duration: 1 hour

Robin Manke-Cassidy is a product and solution marketing leader at Cradlepoint. She joined Cradlepoint after holding a variety of roles within product management and marketing in the mobile, network, and client space. Previously, she spent two decades in enterprise IT management with roles including access, security, data center server management, development, and networking. She holds a bachelor of science in engineering degree from Arizona State University. Follow her on Twitter@robinmcassidy.

Ed Tonkon is President of Zebra Retail Solutions, which is part of Zebra Technologies. Ed has more than 25 years of senior executive leadership experience in the publicly traded and private equity corporate environments of retail and business-to-business outsourcing, with a substantial logistics component. Ed was formerly CEO of Hart Systems, LLC which was acquired in December 2013 by Zebra. Previously, Ed was CEO of Noble Logistics a leading national provider of time-critical logistics services to the wholesale automotive parts industry.

Keith Plaskett, a Consulting Solutions Engineer with nearly a decade of experience in this role at Cradlepoint, specializes in supporting large retailers with a focus on branch routing and mobility platforms. His primary focus is on strategic accounts in the TOLA region, advising and deploying wireless and security solutions for some of the largest retail brands in North America.
Learn more about how Wireless WAN technologies, including 5G, address transformational pressures and enable change — without invasive changes in your infrastructure, security, and business continuity planning. We’ll look beyond the traditional network diagram to show how integrating Wireless WAN solutions can help your business optimize operations, maintain flexibility, and ensure forward momentum. In addition, we will share real-life stories of how companies have incorporated cellular technology and its impact on their business.
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James Weaver is the Director of Product Marketing Manager at Cradlepoint. With 25+ years of technology experience, James’ analytical-creative approach to marketing has earned him notable awards including the Presidential Award of Excellence, the Gold Award of Distinction, and the Gold Effie Award from the American Marketing Association. Prior to Cradlepoint, James held finance, marketing and product marketing roles at Nortel and Avaya. James has a finance degree from Weber State University and an MBA in Marketing from Vanderbilt University. When not at work, James enjoys outdoor recreational sports and is proud of the fact that he has only had to call search and rescue once.
Chris Lafleur is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers. He has worked in the Toronto restaurant market for more than eight years, with venues including private clubs, historic properties, and the first North American location of Michelin Star Chef Alfonso Iaccarino’s Don Alfonso 1890. He has led seminars and tastings privately with clients in their homes, as well as publicly with the Toronto Public Library. His focus is on the chemical properties of wines and how these properties pair well with food. With The Sommelier Company, Chris has applied his expertise to creating hundreds of engaging virtual events for attendees throughout the world.
Sales Engineering Leader, 5G Strategy & Global Carrier Ops, Cradlepoint
Head Sommelier, The Sommelier Company
Area Vice President West Sales, Cradlepoint
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