Optimizing Retail Infrastructure: An Analysis of Cloud and Edge Strategies

This IDC study discusses the importance of cloud and edge strategies in the retail industry, particularly in the Asia/Pacific region. It highlights how these technologies help retailers manage large amounts of data, improve customer experiences, and enhance operational efficiency. This document also explores the challenges faced by traditional retail infrastructure and how cloud and edge computing can address these issues and provides insights into the current state of cloud and edge adoption in the Asia/Pacific retail industry."Technology sophistication is not a luxury or an afterthought anymore and it has become an existential imperative," says Vijay Sarathi Gollapalli, research manager, IDC Asia/Pacific Retail Insights. "Cloud and edge computing are not mutually exclusive; they complement each other to create a robust and agile infrastructure," says Margot Juros, research director, IDC Retail Insights Retail Technology Strategies. "By optimizing their infrastructure through cloud and edge computing, retailers can transform their operations, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and thrive in the digital era," says Stephanie Krishnan, associate vice president, IDC Asia/Pacific.