Market Share of Retail Automation Industry
The retail automation market is characterized by fragmentation, with numerous solution providers operating globally. Given the ongoing development of automation technology, competition among market players remains intense. Incumbent participants continuously invest heavily in research and development to deter potential entrants from disrupting their market share. Additionally, they explore expansion strategies to maximize their existing market footprint.
In May 2022, UST, a renowned digital transformation solutions provider with a presence in North America, announced the signing of an original equipment manufacturer agreement with SAP. This agreement enables the integration of the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) into UST's CogniphiAI Vision platform, which will now be marketed as UST Sentry Vision AI. This Software as a Service (SaaS) packaged solution seamlessly interfaces with SAP S/4HANA and RISE with SAP, facilitating the incorporation of predictive, contextual, and analytical capabilities into retail and manufacturing operations through advanced video analytics. UST Sentry Vision AI, an advanced vision-based artificial intelligence technology, allows the identification of predictable patterns that can reduce operational waste, monitor performance, detect revenue leakage, and automate complex business operations. Businesses can leverage digital vision data and video analytics to gain a competitive edge with UST Sentry Vision AI. UST's artificial intelligence-based vision platform, integrated with SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Analytics Cloud, empowers and accelerates the transition to an intelligent digital enterprise.
In May 2023, ECS Industrial Computer introduced an extensive range of new products for intelligent retail kiosks. This includes the LIVA Z5 Plus MiniPC series, such as B760H7-M8 and Q670HIS1 motherboards, designed for automation intelligence, information terminals, and lottery terminals.
Retail Automation Market Leaders
Datalogic S.P.A
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated
ECR Software Corporation
Emarsys eMarketing Systems AG
Fujitsu Limited
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
