Store Networking Foundation (SNF) incorporates Cisco's Intelligent Retail Network into IBM's Total Store Vision. The IBM and Cisco SNF solution is the foundation for retailers to securely and easily access data on a high performance wired or wireless network, which allows store managers, associates and headquarters staff to work from a single, accurate set of data and make better decisions. The SNF solution offers the security, performance, and manageability to confidently deploy new applications for the store and transform the customer experience.

The solution also helps to reduce costs and increase efficiency throughout the enterprise through the use of IP collaborative communications, which helps keep store associates in touch with each other as well as important information from the supply chain. SNF allows retailers to delight their customers with the in-store experience, from digital signage to self-service kiosks.

Defined by industry open standards, the foundation provided by IBM and Cisco can help retailers meet business goals today, and provide enough flexibility to help meet their business goals tomorrow.

Key Benefits:

Develop a distinctive brand and store experience
Improve the effectiveness of store managers, staff, and systems
Improve customer satisfaction by enhancing the shopping experience
Boost productivity by connecting people, places, and information
Increase revenue by improving decision making through utilization and delivery of data
Reduce costs by leveraging information to enable correct staffing requirements
Lower the TCO of the store infrastructure