https://www.scmp.com/rss/324068/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The difference between online and in-store shopping experiences is that only one of them has “virtual” room to improve.  With the advent of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), e-commerce revenues are projected to grow to US$3.4 trillion in 2019, according to Statista. Behind the most successful e-commerce platforms lie coordinated plans that link big data, cloud computing and AI, to ensure a seamless buying experience for customers.  “E-commerce benefits from these [big data, cloud... https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/tech-trends/article/2080406/room-manoeuvre-analytics-help-online-retailers-offer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/tech-trends/article/2080406/room-manoeuvre-analytics-help-online-retailers-offer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Mar 2017 03:54:24 +0000 Calling for a ride using Uber, leasing your apartment or booking one using AirBnb, streaming songs through Spotify or ordering a meal using Foodpanda or Deliveroo are services we have come to rely on. Demand for customised and seamless online services is met through the accurate and effective use of big data. “Big data plays a role, right from the beginning of the day to the end of the day. It makes your life easier by helping you make better decisions,” says Swararajul Desai, data science lead... https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/tech-trends/article/2073424/big-data-weve-only-seen-tip-iceberg?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/tech-trends/article/2073424/big-data-weve-only-seen-tip-iceberg?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Feb 2017 02:00:17 +0000