Tyco Retail Solutions to Discuss Future of Retail and RFID at MIT Event

BOCA RATON, FL--(Marketwire - Sep 17, 2012) - Tyco Retail Solutions (www.tycoretailsolutions.com), a leading global provider of retail performance and security solutions sold direct and through authorized business partners worldwide, today announced that Vice President & GM Robert Locke will be a featured panelist at next week's Future of Retail event. Hosted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and ChainLink Research, the evening discussion will address the latest technology innovations that are helping retailers to improve store operations. From radio frequency identification (RFID), near field communication (NFC) and data analytics, Mr. Locke will share his vision for the future of these technologies and the practical strategies that make them accessible for global retailers today.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, September 24^th, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: MIT Stata Center, Room 32-155, 32 Vasser Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts
To register: Click here.

As retailers continue to focus on maximizing the in-store experience, they need to make strategic decisions when it comes to technology investments. This is especially relevant given the hype around self checkout and mobile technologies. However, most retailers still need to get shoppers into the store first and provide an in-store experience that encourages customers to purchase while ensuring profitable store operations. Tom Coyle from MIT RFID and industry analyst Ann Grackin, CEO of ChainLink Research, will lead the discussion featuring Robert Locke and panelists from Mobeam, Motorola, and ScanLife on how organizations can leverage the right technology innovations to mitigate today's challenging retail environment.

For more information on the event or to register please visit http://bit.ly/Qf0Q5n.

About Tyco Retail Solutions 
Tyco Retail Solutions, a unit of Tyco International, is a leading global provider of integrated retail performance and security solutions, deployed today at more than 80 percent of the world's top 200 retailers. Customers range from single-store boutiques to global retail enterprises. Operating in more than 70 countries worldwide, Tyco Retail Solutions provides retailers with real-time visibility to their inventory and assets to improve operations, optimize profitability and create memorable shopper experiences.

The Tyco Retail Solutions portfolio for retailers is sold direct and through authorized business partners around the world. For more information, please visit www.tycoretailsolutions.com.

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