Online shopping carts are being re-invented and improved on an almost daily basis, but the real world is being left behind.
In today's technology roundup: UK schools advised to hold off on Vista, Sharp boosts production of LCD TVs, and Microsoft to unveil retail app upgrade.
Skype phones and other VOIP devices are selling well this shopping season, says a retailer.
Ellerine Holdings has signed an expanded strategy consulting agreement with PIC Solutions to support its TRIAD adaptive control system.
UCS Group has appointed Frank Pinto as chief operating executive of the UCS Software division.
Softline Accpac has bought isoPOS, a specialised software development house.
Softline Accpac has purchased a retail software firm.
Pep has deployed Psion Teklogix's TekSpeech voice technology to improve picking and distribution levels.
QuickBooks has outlined its independence from parent company Softline and its move into business management software.
ProScan Systems has announced the Intellibeam EX25 area imaging bar code scan engine from Intermec.
RFID will be key to enabling proactive 2010 security, says an IBM sensor solutions provider.
Local supermarkets are unlikely to use RFID technology any time soon.
Axiz's retail division has doubled its revenue contribution to the group in the six months since its inception.