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Welcome to Voxware's blog on voice technology, a forum for discussion about voice technology and its many applications.
Online, Tablet Shopping Get a Big Boost in 2012
Posted March 5, 2013 by Gareth Giles Knopp
Well, the official numbers are in. According to the U.S. Commerce Department, 5.2% of total retail spending occurred online in 2012 – up from 4.7% in 2011 – for a total of $225.5 billion. A report from IBM states that online shoppers spent nearly...
Thoughts on The AP's Report on Worker Productivity
Posted February 19, 2013 by John Casagrande
Just last week, the AP released an article highlighting the decline in U.S. worker productivity over the past two years. According to the article, which was based off of a report from the Labor Department, U.S. worker productivity shrank...
Voxware's Major Announcements at ProMat
Posted January 31, 2013 by Rick Nichols
ProMat was a very successful show for Voxware. The 15,000-attendee annual trade show is the premier event for companies whose success depends on both a very efficient supply chain and leveraging the latest solutions. Voxware’s goal is to...
Survey: Items Bought Online are Most Often Returned Due to Retailer Error
Posted January 16, 2013 by Rick Nichols
If December is the month of purchases, then January is the month of returns The most exciting part of ordering an item by phone or online is opening the package when it arrives at your door. The feeling is much like opening a gift – even...
Voxware Recognized as a Leading Provider of Software and Technology for the Food and Beverage Industry
Posted December 17, 2012 by Rick Nichols
We are happy to announce that the editors of Food Logistics have recognized Voxware as one of the top 100 software and technology providers whose products and services offer significant supply chain benefits for food and beverage organizations. Our...
Voxware Survey: Retailers Have Little Room for Error When Delivering Items Purchased Online or by Phone
Posted November 26, 2012 by Rick Nichols
This holiday season, retailers can expect more direct-to-consumer requests than ever before as shoppers increasingly turn to their desktops and mobile devices to make purchases. Online and mobile commerce present great brand and revenue...
Recent Storms Lead to Increased Challenges in Order Fulfillment
Posted November 12, 2012 by John Casagrande
Voice technology helps organizations deliver in the wake of Sandy As the recent storms have ravaged the east coast, many distributors and suppliers are grappling with the challenges of having limited resources and long lists of rescheduled...
Wagner SprayTech Picks Cloud VMS to Elevate Fulfillment Operations
Posted October 17, 2012 by Rick Nichols
Marks the second Cloud VMS implementation in the past month Today we’re excited to announce that Wagner SprayTech, a provider of commercial painting and industrial fine finishing solutions, will deploy Cloud VMS in two of their distribution...
Hollywood Feed Implements Cloud VMS in just 11 days
Posted October 8, 2012 by Keith Phillips
The First High-End, Cloud-Based Voice Solution: Cloud VMS Earlier this summer we revealed the beta version of Cloud VMS, and today we are pleased to announce the general availability of the first high-end, cloud-based voice software solution. When...
Scaling to Meet Holiday Demand
Posted September 24, 2012 by Gareth Giles Knopp
75% of retailers expect holiday sales to increase from last season It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is fast approaching. More than anybody else, retailers face intense demands and challenges during this time. Foremost among them...