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Enhance agility, drive innovation and secure personalized experiences with scalable infrastructure.

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RETAIL

Transform retail on The Trusted Network for AI

Enhance agility, drive innovation and secure personalized experiences with scalable infrastructure.

Optimize operations with AI-ready retail solutions

From ever-increasing inventory management demands to delivering brand-defining customer experiences and safeguarding constant transactions, AI is addressing the growing needs of global retailers.

Demand for better experiences

AI can provide tailored marketing based on customer data and analyzing buying patterns.

Demand for better experiences

AI can provide tailored marketing based on customer data and analyzing buying patterns.

Climbing costs and overhead

Automating repetitive tasks and optimizing supply chain and inventory management with AI can help save money.

Climbing costs and overhead

Automating repetitive tasks and optimizing supply chain and inventory management with AI can help save money.

Increased cyberthreats

Help prevent eCommerce downtime and block fraudulent transactions and threats to customer data with securely enabled AI.

Increased cyberthreats

Help prevent eCommerce downtime and block fraudulent transactions and threats to customer data with securely enabled AI.

Take your digital operations to the next level

Drive the future of retail with a business strategy that incorporates digital transformation and AI solutions.

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Retail security trends and the impact of AI

Explore the effects of AI on retail security and learn how to mitigate risks.

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Retail security trends and the impact of AI

Explore the effects of AI on retail security and learn how to mitigate risks.

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Checklist for optimizing your retail infrastructure for AI  

Enhance infrastructure to be ready for AI and boost your customer experience.

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Checklist for optimizing your retail infrastructure for AI  

Enhance infrastructure to be ready for AI and boost your customer experience.

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How retailers can achieve digital transformation 

See what retail decision makers are considering to be today’s top technology priorities.

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How retailers can achieve digital transformation 

See what retail decision makers are considering to be today’s top technology priorities.

Customer success stories

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Boosting cyber defense with smart solutions

Micro Center faced increasing cyberthreats as their digital presence expanded. By partnering with Lumen, they significantly enhanced their cybersecurity measures while improving network performance and customer satisfaction.

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Boosting cyber defense with smart solutions

Micro Center faced increasing cyberthreats as their digital presence expanded. By partnering with Lumen, they significantly enhanced their cybersecurity measures while improving network performance and customer satisfaction.

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VSP Vision

Improving eye care IT operations with security and networking support.

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VSP Vision

Improving eye care IT operations with security and networking support.

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REW Materials

Upgrading voice network to improve services and increase flexibility.

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REW Materials

Upgrading voice network to improve services and increase flexibility.

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SYNQ3

Innovating to create bandwidth and convenience in the restaurant industry.

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SYNQ3

Innovating to create bandwidth and convenience in the restaurant industry.

Transform your retail strategy

Leverage retail solutions that help improve customer experience, boost productivity and prioritize data security.

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Private Connectivity Fabric (PCF)

A fully digital, flexible network, built exclusively for the needs of your business.

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Private Connectivity Fabric (PCF)

A fully digital, flexible network, built exclusively for the needs of your business.

Private Connectivity Fabric (PCF)

A fully digital, flexible network, built exclusively for the needs of your business.

Dark Fiber

Lumen® Dark Fiber solutions help you stay ahead of bandwidth demands by giving you all the benefits of network ownership without having to build the network yourself.

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Dark Fiber

Lumen® Dark Fiber solutions help you stay ahead of bandwidth demands by giving you all the benefits of network ownership without having to build the network yourself.

Dark Fiber

Lumen® Dark Fiber solutions help you stay ahead of bandwidth demands by giving you all the benefits of network ownership without having to build the network yourself.

Ethernet

Cost‑effective, high‑bandwidth solutions to securely link data centers, clouds and new locations in virtually any configuration.

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Ethernet

Cost‑effective, high‑bandwidth solutions to securely link data centers, clouds and new locations in virtually any configuration.

Ethernet

Cost‑effective, high‑bandwidth solutions to securely link data centers, clouds and new locations in virtually any configuration.

IP VPN

Lumen® IP VPN service manages traffic prioritization and routing to efficiently deliver applications across locations.

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IP VPN

Lumen® IP VPN service manages traffic prioritization and routing to efficiently deliver applications across locations.

IP VPN

Lumen® IP VPN service manages traffic prioritization and routing to efficiently deliver applications across locations.

Wavelengths

Handle up to 400 Gbps with fewer elements for max speed, scalability and performance.

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Wavelengths

Handle up to 400 Gbps with fewer elements for max speed, scalability and performance.

Wavelengths

Handle up to 400 Gbps with fewer elements for max speed, scalability and performance.

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On-Demand Services

Revolutionary, pay-as-you-go network connectivity, scalability and control.

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On-Demand Services

Revolutionary, pay-as-you-go network connectivity, scalability and control.

On-Demand Services

Revolutionary, pay-as-you-go network connectivity, scalability and control.

Internet On-Demand

Rapidly deploy dedicated internet connectivity up to 10 Gbps multi‑service ports for fast, reliable NaaS with Lumen® Internet On‑Demand.

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Internet On-Demand

Rapidly deploy dedicated internet connectivity up to 10 Gbps multi‑service ports for fast, reliable NaaS with Lumen® Internet On‑Demand.

Internet On-Demand

Rapidly deploy dedicated internet connectivity up to 10 Gbps multi‑service ports for fast, reliable NaaS with Lumen® Internet On‑Demand.

Ethernet On-Demand

Establish secure, high-speed connections between locations, data centers and cloud providers for instant access to business resources.

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Ethernet On-Demand

Establish secure, high-speed connections between locations, data centers and cloud providers for instant access to business resources.

Ethernet On-Demand

Establish secure, high-speed connections between locations, data centers and cloud providers for instant access to business resources.

IP VPN On-Demand

New cloud‑based applications, services with private data connections for Network‑as‑a‑Service that help shift workloads where needed.

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IP VPN On-Demand

New cloud‑based applications, services with private data connections for Network‑as‑a‑Service that help shift workloads where needed.

IP VPN On-Demand

New cloud‑based applications, services with private data connections for Network‑as‑a‑Service that help shift workloads where needed.

DDoS Hyper®

Turn up DDoS mitigation in minutes to keep your critical assets secure with an automated self‑service system when you need it most.

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DDoS Hyper®

Turn up DDoS mitigation in minutes to keep your critical assets secure with an automated self‑service system when you need it most.

DDoS Hyper®

Turn up DDoS mitigation in minutes to keep your critical assets secure with an automated self‑service system when you need it most.

DDoS Mitigation

Lumen® DDoS Mitigation and web app security solutions quickly identify and mitigate latest cyberthreats so your business stays online.

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DDoS Mitigation

Lumen® DDoS Mitigation and web app security solutions quickly identify and mitigate latest cyberthreats so your business stays online.

DDoS Mitigation

Lumen® DDoS Mitigation and web app security solutions quickly identify and mitigate latest cyberthreats so your business stays online.

Lumen Defender℠

Secure your internet connections with proactive blocking and clear visibility with Lumen Defender℠ powered by Black Lotus Labs®.

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Lumen Defender℠

Secure your internet connections with proactive blocking and clear visibility with Lumen Defender℠ powered by Black Lotus Labs®.

Lumen Defender℠

Secure your internet connections with proactive blocking and clear visibility with Lumen Defender℠ powered by Black Lotus Labs®.

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Networking Services

Integrated networking solutions designed to decrease latency, strengthen security and scale to growing business demand.

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Networking Services

Integrated networking solutions designed to decrease latency, strengthen security and scale to growing business demand.

Networking Services

Integrated networking solutions designed to decrease latency, strengthen security and scale to growing business demand.

High-Speed IP

Secure, high‑performing global connectivity on the Lumen Network that scales to high-bandwidth capacity needs.

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High-Speed IP

Secure, high‑performing global connectivity on the Lumen Network that scales to high-bandwidth capacity needs.

High-Speed IP

Secure, high‑performing global connectivity on the Lumen Network that scales to high-bandwidth capacity needs.

Wavelengths

Handle more bandwidth on your network with fewer elements for max speed, scalability and performance with Lumen® Wavelength Solutions.

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Wavelengths

Handle more bandwidth on your network with fewer elements for max speed, scalability and performance with Lumen® Wavelength Solutions.

Wavelengths

Handle more bandwidth on your network with fewer elements for max speed, scalability and performance with Lumen® Wavelength Solutions.

Ethernet

Cost‑effective, high‑bandwidth solutions to securely link data centers, clouds and new locations in virtually any configuration.

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Ethernet

Cost‑effective, high‑bandwidth solutions to securely link data centers, clouds and new locations in virtually any configuration.

Ethernet

Cost‑effective, high‑bandwidth solutions to securely link data centers, clouds and new locations in virtually any configuration.

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Lumen® SASE Solutions integrate SD-WAN, cloud and network security to scale application delivery in a single cloud-based service.

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Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Lumen® SASE Solutions integrate SD-WAN, cloud and network security to scale application delivery in a single cloud-based service.

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Lumen® SASE Solutions integrate SD-WAN, cloud and network security to scale application delivery in a single cloud-based service.

DDoS Hyper®

Turn up DDoS mitigation in minutes to keep your critical assets secure with an automated self‑service system when you need it most.

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DDoS Hyper®

Turn up DDoS mitigation in minutes to keep your critical assets secure with an automated self‑service system when you need it most.

DDoS Hyper®

Turn up DDoS mitigation in minutes to keep your critical assets secure with an automated self‑service system when you need it most.

DDoS Mitigation

Lumen® DDoS Mitigation and web app security solutions quickly identify and mitigate latest threats so your business stays online.

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DDoS Mitigation

Lumen® DDoS Mitigation and web app security solutions quickly identify and mitigate latest threats so your business stays online.

DDoS Mitigation

Lumen® DDoS Mitigation and web app security solutions quickly identify and mitigate latest threats so your business stays online.

Solutions for Zoom

Help drive growth and innovation with a secure video-first solution to easily engage with customers, partners and employees.

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Solutions for Zoom

Help drive growth and innovation with a secure video-first solution to easily engage with customers, partners and employees.

Solutions for Zoom

Help drive growth and innovation with a secure video-first solution to easily engage with customers, partners and employees.

Cloud Communications

Improve customer experience with cloud-based voice and collaboration tools delivered on a secure, high-performance platform.

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Cloud Communications

Improve customer experience with cloud-based voice and collaboration tools delivered on a secure, high-performance platform.

Cloud Communications

Improve customer experience with cloud-based voice and collaboration tools delivered on a secure, high-performance platform.

IP VPN

Lumen® IP VPN service manages traffic prioritization and routing to efficiently deliver applications across locations.

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IP VPN

Lumen® IP VPN service manages traffic prioritization and routing to efficiently deliver applications across locations.

IP VPN

Lumen® IP VPN service manages traffic prioritization and routing to efficiently deliver applications across locations.

Voice Complete

Enhance communications, workforce productivity and CX with integrated voice and SIP trunking services with Lumen® Voice Complete®.

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Voice Complete

Enhance communications, workforce productivity and CX with integrated voice and SIP trunking services with Lumen® Voice Complete®.

Voice Complete

Enhance communications, workforce productivity and CX with integrated voice and SIP trunking services with Lumen® Voice Complete®.

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The AI advantage in retail

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The AI advantage in retail

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BLOG

Learn how digital transformation and AI strategies are shaping the future of retail. 

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BLOG

Learn how digital transformation and AI strategies are shaping the future of retail. 

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INFOBRIEF

Safeguard your customer experiences with comprehensive security solutions and expert guidance.

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INFOBRIEF

Safeguard your customer experiences with comprehensive security solutions and expert guidance.

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INFOBRIEF

See how you can transform your retail operations and develop an optimal business strategy.

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INFOBRIEF

See how you can transform your retail operations and develop an optimal business strategy.

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GUIDE

Build a custom retail solution to optimize your customer experiences.

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GUIDE

Build a custom retail solution to optimize your customer experiences.

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Learn how retail businesses are benefitting from investments in edge computing.

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Learn how retail businesses are benefitting from investments in edge computing.

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RESOURCE CENTER

Explore how digital modernization helps secure omnichannel retail experiences.

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RESOURCE CENTER

Explore how digital modernization helps secure omnichannel retail experiences.

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