The Retail Cloud Alliance aims to help retailers by facilitating expedited and seamless cloud adoption and empowering them to fully harness the full spectrum of cloud capabilities across all facets of their business operations.
Who We Are
Our Purpose
The future lies in the cloud. According to Gartner, “worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20.7% to total $591.8 billion in 2023, up from $490.3 billion in 2022,” a growth rate eclipsing 2022.
The Retail Cloud Alliance (RCA) was developed to educate and empower retailers to leverage cloud technology effectively. This collaborative program unites an array of forward-thinking partners who share a common vision: equipping retailers with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the digital age successfully.
RCA aims to meet these imperatives by providing retailers with a wealth of content, resources, engaging discussions, and consultation designed to educate and enable them to leverage cloud technology fully. Through a strategic partnership with industry-leading technology companies, this alliance is poised to empower retailers with the tools required for seamless cloud migration and best practices to leverage cloud solutions effectively.
Cloud Benefits
By leveraging cloud technology, retailers not only gain access to robust data, but they can transform that data into powerful and actionable insights.
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Today, 52% of customers will go to a competitor if they have a ‘single negative impression.’ That means you need to personalize right the first time and as often as possible. Leverage cloud-based data analytics to tailor customer experiences, boost loyalty, and drive sales.
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In a recent survey of 137 IT executives, 115 indicated that they were migrating more workloads to the cloud within the next 24 months, with 62% indicating scalability as the primary motivator. Cloud scalability enables retailers to adapt quickly to changing market conditions, whether expanding to new markets or handling seasonal demand spikes.
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A recent Thomson Reuters survey of compliance leaders found that 46% expect regulatory compliance expectations to rise over the next 12 months. Another survey of C-suite executives ranked security as their biggest benefit in adopting the cloud (66%). The latest advancements in cloud security to protect sensitive customer data and meet regulatory requirements.
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Cloud technology can streamline supply chain operations, enhance inventory management, and improve
order fulfillment.
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Data integration—a growing business set to reach nearly $40 billion by 2032—is a major effort in fully realizing the cloud’s potential. Emerging technologies like advanced AI can be integrated with cloud solutions to bolster retail’s future, stability, and profitability.
Cloud Implementation
In a recent survey of 137 IT executives, 115 indicated that they were migrating more workloads to the cloud within the next 24 months, 62% indicating scalability as the primary motivator. Cloud scalability enables retailers to adapt quickly to changing market conditions, whether expanding to new markets or handling seasonal demand spikes.
Implementation of new technology can be confusing and complex, but you don’t need to seek out cloud migration and utilization strategies alone. RCA partners will help your company reimagine your digital infrastructure and your retail operations.