Channel Insights

  1. Credit Card Swipe Fees Burden Merchants And Consumers 10/16/2023

    "Swipe fees" charged by credit card companies, which merchants must pay and often pass on to consumers, have become a high cost for businesses, leading to higher prices for goods and services.

  2. Once Considered Unsafe, Cash Now Offers Security 10/13/2023

    Using cash provides increased security and privacy compared to electronic payment methods, minimizing the risk of cyber theft and personal data exposure.

  3. Mastering The Art Of Selling Restaurant POS Systems: A Comprehensive Guide For VARS 7/28/2023

    As a VAR, you play a critical role in connecting restaurants with suitable POS systems. Here are key strategies in lead generation, qualification, and sales.

  4. Take Control Of Your Business Relationships With Email And Text Messaging 7/6/2023

    Taking advantage of digital communication methods is critical to keep your clients engaged and increase referrals. Let’s look at a few ways to harness the power of email and text messaging to connect with your clients and grow your business.

  5. Strengthening IT Security To Manage Remote Workforce Vulnerabilities 1/30/2023

    Bring your own device (BYOD) for the remote workforce has enabled businesses to pivot to the new work style with speed and effectiveness. While today’s enterprise can embrace the many positives of the move to a remote workforce, security teams must tackle the arduous task of providing robust security to remote endpoints in the face of an escalating threat landscape.

  6. Where’s Our Industry Heading? Follow The Distributors 3/1/2023

    Jim Roddy, President & CEO at the RSPA, discusses his prediction for the future of UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) and EVCaaS (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as a Service).

  7. The Single Best Security Feature To Offer And Why 6/27/2023

    The truth of the matter is that many good MSPs provide the same network-level and hardware-level security. We’re all reading from the same book. To provide security above and beyond, we need to consider factors that may seem out of our control.

  8. RetailNOW 2023: Growth-Oriented VARs, Niche ISVs Form New Nucleus Of Retail IT Channel 9/20/2023

    The RSPA's 75th Anniversary celebration at RetailNOW 2023 highlighted the industry's evolution over the years, with a focus on adaptability and resilience, featuring a growing presence of ISVs, VARs, and emerging technologies.

  9. Report: Future Monetary Systems Must Include Cash 10/13/2023

    The debate over the future of cash centers on technology advancements, but neglects the social and economic implications of excluding those without digital access.

  10. Is Hyperautomation Just Hype Or Could It Help Companies Innovate Their Way Out Of Recession? 1/23/2023

    It's been almost a year since Gartner declared hyperautomation (automating as many processes as possible) as one of its top trends for 2022. It was undoubtedly a reflection of the economic climate at the time. Pulling away from the strings of Covid was imperative. Investment in securing the supply chain and creating more efficiencies to manage costs were being prioritized and, as Gartner evangelized, automation was, and is, one of the most effective ways to achieve both goals.