Featured Hospitality Articles

31. AR And Wearable Tech: A Marriage Made For The Enterprise 2/26/2016

    According To Beecham Research, business applications will be the real drivers for augmented reality and wearable technology.

32. How MSPs Can Help SMBs With Cyber Threats 2/22/2016

    Report demonstrates many businesses are not prepared to stop cyberattacks.

33. Session On Crystal Clear Communication Closes INSPIRE 2016 2/3/2016

    “The greatest power you have is to talk with your people during times of change and uncertainty.” That’s how Dr. Robert Bies, the keynote speaker for RSPA INSPIRE 2016 in San Diego, began today, the final day of the conference for leaders in the retail IT channel.

34. Innovation Is Job #1 On Day #2 Of RSPA INSPIRE 2016 2/2/2016

    “Innovation” was one of the trending words at NRF’s Big Show a couple weeks ago and I’m hearing it over and over again at RSPA INSPIRE 2016. The conference for executives in the retail IT channel is taking place at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in San Diego, CA.

35. What Solutions Providers Can Learn From The Potential Wendy's Data Breach 2/2/2016

    While the possible Wendy’s data breach is still under investigation, it’s at the very least a security reminder to your IT clients that are business owners and their customers that both sides have to be even more vigilant in how they protect themselves from falling victims to such attacks.

36. INSPIRE Speaker Shows Our Channel Needs More Creativity 2/1/2016

    I will have deathbed regrets. There are a few things I wish I never said, several missed opportunities I wish I’d taken advantage of, and many, many shots I missed back in my basketball playing days.

37. RSPA INSPIRE 2016: First Impressions From San Diego 2/1/2016

    RSPA INSPIRE is one of my favorite events of the year because of the relaxed and candid atmosphere. Leading executives in the retail IT channel gather in a gorgeous locale (this year at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in San Diego Jan. 31 to Feb. 3) and engage with each other across four days of education, networking, and excursions.

38. Honing In On The Consumer Experience Using Location-Based Technology 1/22/2016

    The writing is on the wall ... or maybe Tweeted, Instagrammed, and shared on someone’s Facebook wall.

39. Visa Gives VARs More Time For QIR Certification 1/20/2016

    VISA updated its policy issued in October requiring Payment Card Industry (PCI) Qualified Integrators and Reseller (QIR) certification to give acquirers, merchants, and VARs more time to comply. Level 4 merchants still need to use PCI QIRs, but resellers now have until January 31, 2017, to become certified.

40. Are You Advising Your Merchant Clients To Upgrade To NFC Along With EMV? 1/13/2016

    Your merchant clients that rely on you as a trusted advisor are turning to you for advice as they upgrade their payment terminals to accept EMV chip cards. One question is which additional features and functionalities could help future-proof their new solutions and protect their investments — and one of the options bound to be a part of that conversation is whether it’s necessary to include near field communication (NFC) technology.