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Heat mapping and digital queues: Malls’ plan to fight virus as shops reopen – Sydney Morning Herald
Shopping centres are introducing futuristic, pandemic-busting technology as Melbourne’s retailers prepare to reopen.
As well, its new digital queueing system called SocialQ will help retailers safely manage shoppers movements and reduce capacity and congestion in stores. The recently developed software allows customers to pre-book their shop and virtually queue through the use of QR codes on their mobile phones.
Melburnian Dean Cherny developed the app, which is now being used by hundreds of retailers.
The tech was designed by Melburnian Dean Cherny, who owns in-store music supply company Marketing Melodies. Mr…
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