Share this article on TalkAptos said WSS will deploy its Aptos One POS platform across more than 100 stores nationwide. Built on the Aptos One microservices-based platform, Aptos One POS is a mobile-first application designed to streamline and enhance in-store experiences for both WSS shoppers and store associates.
“With Aptos One, we’re helping retailers break down data silos, unify systems and reinvent the shopping experience,” said Jeremy Grunzweig, Aptos general manager. “WSS is a remarkable retailer that makes a positive impact on the communities it serves. We’re honored by our long-standing partnership and excited for their next chapter inVisa’s latest small business study reveals a surge in interest for artificial intelligence among small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. and Canada.
The report, titled “The Rise of AI: Small Businesses Are Catching Up,” finds that even among those who have already adopted AI, a staggering 90 percent faced initial hurdles. Learning how to use these tools was their biggest challenge, cited by 47 percent of respondents. Other roadblocks included navigating the variety of AI options , uncertainty about implementation , compatibility concerns and worries about data privacy and security .