Editor's Notebook
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Physical Security & Integrators: Legitimate Trend
12/21/2010
Over the years as an editor with Business Solutions magazine, I've written hundreds of articles on a variety of topics and technologies. However, none have generated the amount of feedback as my recent commentary in our December issue. By Mike Monocello, chief editor
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RetailNOW 2010 Was A Huge Success! … Now What?
8/23/2010
By Mike Monocello, chief editor
By all accounts, the recently-held RetailNOW 2010 was a huge success. But, where do Finizio and company go from here? -
RSPA RetailNOW 2010 - Day 2 Recap
7/28/2010
By Mike Monocello, chief editor
Day 2 of RetailNOW can be summed up with one word: momentum. My day started at 6:30am for the vendor working group meeting. For those who don't know, this meeting started a few years ago as a means for vendor members of the RSPA to have open lines of communication with the organization. Why is this important to VARs? The number one concern of vendor members of the RSPA is the health of the POS channel and helping you succeed. Some of the ideas this group has been working on over the past few years are now coming to fruition, which means there are some exciting things coming down the road for VARs. By Mike Monocello, Chief Editor -
Sneak Preview - RSPA Industry Leader Panel Discussion
7/27/2010
By Jim Roddy, president
On Tuesday morning at RSPA’s RetailNOW event, I'll be moderating the Industry Leader Panel Discussion featuring top executives from ScanSource, HP, Micros, BlueStar, IBM, NCR, and Ingram Micro. This event will bring together major players in our industry to share their perspectives and visions on the biggest issues facing the retail channel. -
Best Quotes From Retail IT Executives
7/27/2010
By Jim Roddy, president
I'm sure BSM Chief Editor Mike Monocello and I will hear a flurry of outstanding quotes at this year's RSPA RetailNOW event. Here are some of the most insightful comments I've heard from retail IT distributor executives during the first half of 2010. -
RetailNOW Day 1 Wrap-Up: The Changing Face Of The RSPA
7/27/2010
Day 1 of RetailNOW 2010 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas couldn’t have gone much better for the RSPA. The general session attracted a standing room only crowd of approximately 400 dealers, vendors, ISVs, and distributors. But it wasn’t just the total number that was significant...
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Finizio Says RetailNOW 2010 Raises The Bar
7/19/2010
By Mike Monocello, chief editor
With RetailNOW 2010 right around the corner, you might be wondering what this year's event will provide attendees. As a prelude to the conference, I had an opportunity to sit down with RSPA President Joe Finizio and get the inside scoop on this year's RetailNOW. -
POS Industry Shows Support For RSPA RetailNOW 2010
6/29/2010
By Mike Monocello, chief editor
I recently spoke with Nicole Taylor, director of marketing and communications for the Retail Solutions Providers Associations (RSPA) about the organization’s upcoming RetailNOW conference and expo, held in Las Vegas. She reminded me that registration for the show, held from July 25 – 28 at Mandalay Bay, closes tomorrow, Wednesday June 30. -
What Does Security Mean To You?
6/3/2010
By Gennifer Biggs, security, storage, and managed services editor
As technology continues to integrate on the IT network, VARs and MSPs are finding themselves juggling more and new technologies to meet the needs of their customers. -
Who’s Selling Video Security To Your Customers?
6/1/2010
By Mike Monocello, chief editor
If you’re not currently selling video security solutions, you could be overlooking a great revenue generator. Conversations I’ve had with dealers, distributors, and vendors are similar regarding physical security as a cross-sell opportunity for POS dealers — just like payment processing, POS dealers are in a great position as the trusted advisor of retailers and restaurateurs to be selling these solutions.
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