Bernadette Wilson
ARTICLES BY BERNADETTE WILSON
Future POS Files Trademark Infringement Suit
Future POS has filed suit against Revel Systems, alleging infringements under the Trademark Act. Future POS, a point of sale software solutions provider based in Butler, PA, filed a complaint on Jan. 29, 2014 in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The complaint lists three counts under the Trademark Act: infringement of a federally registered trademark; false designation of origin and false description and...
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Government IT News For VARs — January 28, 2014
How the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA) could affect you and your customers is in the news, as well as a forecast that software and services will have the biggest share of the growing Big Data market and storage will be the fastest growing segment. An article also explains OpenSaaS and provides key tests to see if an organization is a candidate.
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Education IT News for VARs — January 24, 2014
The issue of how schools will pay for IT projects for security and to keep pace with standards requirements is in the news. A company has announced a grant for security equipment and New York’s governor has proposed state funds, and Nashville’s mayor has proposed city funds to help their schools.
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Healthcare IT News For VARs — January 23, 2014
In the news, your healthcare customers’ credit ratings could be negatively affected by paying for major IT projects. Also, the global wireless EHR market is expected to grow to $23.5 billion by 2018. In addition, a Health IT Buzz post lists guidance for the IT industry to help overcome EHR usability challenges.
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Government IT News For VARs — January 21, 2014
The news includes a GAO report on how well government agencies respond to data breaches involving personally identifiable information. Also, a panel focusing on privacy issues related to Big Data will reach out to technologists and business leaders to see how these matters are handled in the private and public sectors.
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Financing Options Your Customers Will Love
Solutions providers share how they handle customers who need to finance projects and how it reinforces their role as a trusted advisor.
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Six Questions That Will Lead To Better Consumables Sales
Scott Robnett, director of interactive services for Imprint Enterprises, says regular communication is key to consumables sales. Business Solutions recently interviewed Robnett for the article “Edge Out Competitors With A Complete Cloud-Based Mobile Solution.” He points out it is easy for companies to compare prices and order standard or stocked consumables, but they will be less likely to look into ordering on their own if you...
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Government IT News For VARs — January 14, 2014
Over the past week, the news was filled with stories about GPS tracking technology. The GAO reports automakers are collecting and storing data from on-board navigation devices, and police and emergency responders are using the technology to locate the closest unit to an emergency to reduce response times. Along with the use of the technology are privacy concerns and a possible target for hackers.
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Field Service IT News For VARs — January 14, 2014
In the news, predictions for field service IT in 2014 include companies leveraging analytics to increase efficiency and reduce costs and market demands for M2M, ruggedized devices, and cloud-based services. In addition, a study predicts the fleet management market will reach $30.45 billion by 2018.
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Point Of Sale And Payment Processing News From December 2013
Each month, Business Solutions reports news on business in the channel. This month in Point of Sale and Payment Processing news, Lavu iPad POS introduces pizza ordering tools, StrandVision enhances its digital signage service, Seiko launches a new receipt printer, Harbortouch adds new functionality, CUSTOM presents a tablet POS solution, APG Cash Drawer adds the Stratis Tablet Holder, and iTesso teams with Merchant Link.
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