Retail, tech experts share AI predictions for 2025

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Retail, brand and technology leaders offer up what they expect AI will be doing in terms of retail customer experience in 2025.

Prepare your technology now for a successful holiday season

by Mike Tippets — VP, Hughes

Mike Tippets, VP, corporate marketing, PR and communication at Hughes Network Systems, shares key early steps that will ensure your network and retail…

A look at new trends in CMS, cloud-based digital signage

by Tim Tang — Business Technologist, Hughes

Upcoming trends include growth in cloud-based digital signage, AI driving automation, dynamic content via integrations, and personalization for employees and…

The benefits of Hughes managed network services for retailers

Carl Udler of Hughes talks to Retail Customer Experience editor Judy Mottl about how Hughes helps retailers solve and prevent network connectivity problems…

The Vitamin Shoppe taps Jumpmind to boost customer, associate experiences

October 26, 2023

The Vitamin Shoppe is partnering with JumpMind Inc. to modernize its in-store point-of-sale tech and unify the promotional strategy.

Dirty Dough Cookie Company Selects Hughes for Managed Digital Signage

Fast-growing premium cookie retailer uses digital signage for customer and employee communications

Hughes Recognized for the Third Time in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed Network Services

Gartner, the world’s leading IT and advisory company, named Hughes Network Systems, a Challenger in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed Network…

Hughes Launches New Managed Cybersecurity Services for Small to Mid-sized Enterprise Networks

Managed Detection and Response and SOC as a Service Now Available as Part of the Hughes Suite of Managed Cybersecurity Services

Hughes Introduces Active Power Edge, Showcases Suite of Managed Services at NRF 2023

New smart power distribution unit from Hughes complements the company’s robust managed services and digital signage portfolio

Hughes Wins Fortinet’s SD-WAN Partner of the Year Award

As the Fortinet SD-WAN Partner of the Year, Hughes has fully maximized the business opportunity with Fortinet’s market-leading Secure SD-WAN solution and…

Hughes Pioneers Self-Healing Capability that Improves Enterprise Wide Area Network Performance Using AI

The Hughes AIOps innovation targets WAN edge systems, such as routers, SD-WAN devices and firewalls, because a failure in those systems can be catastrophic for…

9 tips for avoiding in-store Wi-Fi woes

by Tim Tang — Business Technologist, Hughes

Wi-Fi affects everything within a store, from customer experience to employee engagement. When Wi-Fi coverage is weak, customers may struggle to make mobile…

Vitamin Shoppe taps Hughes Network Systems for omnichannel support

April 11, 2023

The Vitamin Shoppe is deploying the HughesON Managed Network Services from Hughes Network Systems across its 700-plus U.S. locations to support its retail…

Hughes Receives 2023 Customer Value Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan

Award Identifies Hughes as best in class in the North American Digital Signage Industry.

Hughes recognized in Gartner Magic Quadrant

February 9, 2023

For the third year in a row, Hughes Network Systems LLC has been named a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for managed network services.

Holiday season CX checklist: Is your network up to par?

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Yes it's August but the holiday season is just months away which means it's time retailers made sure networks and technology needs are up to par for the…

How digital kiosks are helping to relieve US labor shortage

Businesses, especially retail, are turning to kiosks to attract customers, rely less on employees during a nationwide labor shortage, and hopefully return…

Hughes cited a leader in managed SD-WAN services

December 16, 2021

Frost & Sullivan has recognized Hughes Network Systems, LLC as a leader in managed SD-WAN services for the third straight year.

Hughes Recognized as a Leader in Managed SD-WAN Services by Frost & Sullivan for Third Consecutive Year

The Frost Radar report highlights the company’s robust access portfolio; ability to deliver a variety of transport and vendor choices; and partnerships with…

Hughes Recognized as a Challenger in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed Network Services

Germantown, MD, November 22, 2021 – Gartner, a company that delivers actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams, named Hughes Network Systems…