Abstract: A system and method is provided for a web services-based data transfers. A data power component translates a service request in a first format received from a first computing device into a translated service request in a second format compatible with a web service. The translated service request includes converted freight data associated with a set of items structured for storage within one or more database(s) associated with a second computing device. The translated service request is a request to load the freight data onto the database(s). The translated service request is transmitted to the web service. In response, the data power component receives a response from the web service indicating whether the freight data is successfully loaded onto the database(s). The data power component translates the response from the second format into the first format. The translated response is returned to the first computing device.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for a web services-based data transfers. A data power component translates a service request in a first format received from a first computing device into a translated service request in a second format compatible with a web service. The translated service request includes converted freight data associated with a set of items structured for storage within one or more database(s) associated with a second computing device. The translated service request is a request to load the freight data onto the database(s). The translated service request is transmitted to the web service. In response, the data power component receives a response from the web service indicating whether the freight data is successfully loaded onto the database(s). The data power component translates the response from the second format into the first format. The translated response is returned to the first computing device.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems and methods for determining customer interests in a retail environment. In one embodiment, a system includes a receptacle module coupled to a shopping receptacle, a shopping receptacle tracking system, and a customer interest engine. The shopping receptacle tracking system installed in the retail environment communicates with the receptacle module to receive customer information and shopping receptacle location information. The customer interest engine and coupled point-of-sale system can correlate data from the shopping receptacle tracking system to identify customer interests related to the retail environment. Portions of the shopping receptacle can power the circuitry for the receptacle module.