Channel Insights

11. 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.

12. Redefining Cash? It’s More Than Bills And Coins 2/14/2023

    The word “cash” brings to mind bank notes and coins. However, even at the point of sale, the meaning of cash is being redefined.

13. Why Sell Self-Service Solutions In A Tough Economy 2/28/2023

    You’ve seen the headlines. The economy’s teetering on the edge of what very well could slide into a recession. Inflation’s making everything a little more expensive. Paychecks can’t seem to keep up with what gas stations and grocery stores are charging. But for small business owners, those paychecks pose a new problem with new measures aimed at raising minimum wages from one side of the country to the other.

14. Node.js Vs. PHP: Which Is Better For Backend Development 12/26/2022

    The tech world is ever evolving. With new frameworks and languages being added almost every day, it is impossible to learn and use them all in your projects. Out of the numerous languages and frameworks available in the market, some truly shine out and leave others behind. Two such technologies are Node.js and PHP. While one is a server-side language, the other is a flavor of JavaScript that introduces many new features.

15. 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.

16. RSPA Today: Your Place For Partnerships 3/1/2023

    In addition to hosting the Inspire conference, the RSPA is doing a number of things to help you accelerate your success through partnerships.
17. “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.

18. Leverage Trust To Grow Your POS Reseller Business 4/11/2023

    Knowing how to leverage trust to grow your business, build trust through the sales process, and how to work with merchant processing companies is essential to growing your POS reseller business.
19. Mastering The Rising Complexities And Speed Of IT Procurement 10/24/2022

    When a client has a specific technology need or sends out requests for bids on a project, time is often a key factor in their eventual purchasing decisions, as are pricing and availability. Experienced IT services firms understand how hard it can be to overcome the challenges and successfully close these sales. Whether attempting to decipher long lists of complex requirements or waiting for vendors and distributors to share the correct information, the processes can be tedious, and delays can easily compromise potential deals.

20. Make The Switch From Cash Discounts To Dual Pricing 4/11/2023

    New rules and regulation changes mean that Cash Discount Programs may no longer be compliant as they can confuse consumers. Instead, merchants have the opportunity to offer the convenience of Dual Pricing