Channel Insights

  1. What Do Vendors And ISVs Want From Each Other? 9/20/2023

    At a recent RSPA Niche & Startup ISV Community meeting, vendor and distributor executives engaged in a lively one-hour discussion with software executives, exploring what each group wants from the other.

  2. ASCII Insight: MSPs Share Their Thoughts On Client Relationships 10/2/2023

    In our ongoing quest to provide you with the best business advice possible, we’ve partnered with The ASCII Group and their members who are going to share their thoughts on timely topics or best business practices. In this article, ASCII members answered our questions about what an MSP needs to do to ensure strong, fruitful client relationships.

  3. Doing Our Part For A Sustainable Future 10/13/2023

    As a response to global sustainability commitments and the pressing need to combat climate change, apg is taking proactive measures to reduce its carbon footprint through a number of green initiatives.

  4. How Online Merchants Can Grow Sales Ahead Of Holiday Season 11/22/2023

    New payments trends study reveals 78% of US consumers are adjusting their purchasing habits and spending.

  5. 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.

  6. It's Show Season! ISVs Share Effective Event Strategies 9/20/2023

    Trade shows are effective for recruiting retail IT software partners, with software executives discussing successful strategies at an RSPA Niche & Startup ISV Community meeting.

  7. “We Have To Be More Creative” Say Cannabis VARs & ISVs 9/20/2023

    The cannabis industry's growth stagnated in 2022 and remains sluggish in 2023, leading VARs and ISVs to reconsider their investments in the sector, as discussed in a recent RSPA Cannabis Community meeting.

  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. “POS” Is No Longer A Four-Letter Word In The MSP Community 9/20/2023

    Many managed services vendors, who once rejected the retail vertical because it was a strange, new world to them, are now eager to enter our space and have already gained traction in pockets.

  10. Choosing The Right Touch Monitor: A Comprehensive Guide For Resellers 10/3/2023

    The adoption of self-service kiosk and interactive digital signage is increasing, offering businesses and organizations opportunities to enhance brick-and-mortar experiences.