POS Executive Commentary

  1. Surprising Statistics From Vantiv's POS Channel KPI Study 3/29/2017

    Vantiv’s PaymentsEdge Advisory Services conducted a POS Channel KPI Study in January and February. An online survey was emailed to Vantiv reseller and ISV partners plus POS-focused subscribers of Business Solutions Magazine. Through this survey, point of sale resellers and ISVs anonymously shared their 2016 results and their expectations for 2017. A total of 91 solution providers shared information, resulting in the largest POS channel KPI study ever published.

  2. A Look At Restaurant POS Costs: In Either Language, ROI Is King 2/24/2017

    There are two languages of ROI, especially when it comes to restaurant POS. By Shannon Arnold, Posera

  3. Targeting Value: Bull's-Eye On Value Added Resellers 2/2/2017

    Value added resellers (VARs) have long been sought after as high quality distribution channels for point-of-sale (POS) manufacturers. Their high-touch interaction with end-users and expertise in end-to-end business management solutions have made them rising stars and ideal partners within the POS industry. Over the past few years, software developers and payments processing companies have also seen the light as they, too, have come to appreciate VARs’ distribution value.

  4. 5 Ways Your Point Of Sale System Can Boost Margins 2/1/2017

    There is a common misconception higher margins are one of the easiest ways to improve business performance. By Doug Smith, director, product marketing, retail and distribution, Epicor Software

  5. Why Manufacturers Are Overpaying On Partner Submitted Claims 1/31/2017

    Ineffective management of partner submitted claims contributes to a host of problems for manufacturers. By Alex Weinbaum, Computer Market Research

  6. Why E-commerce Metrics Are A Windfall For Merchants 1/30/2017

    Cash is king year round, of course, but a pile of crisp, new currency isn’t the only trove of riches available to e-commerce merchants in the busy, holiday shopping season. Along with the immediate payoff of heavy sales, the rush of holiday customers gives e-tailers an invaluable flood of data that can continue to pay off into the future, potentially turning one-time shoppers into loyal, lifetime customers.

  7. 2017 Payment Trends: Technology, Security Lead The Way 1/18/2017

    Each year, payment technology continues to evolve and introduce new solutions that disrupt the payments industry. From advances with payment processing products like point-of-sale hardware and terminals to new technology and security products, many innovations have changed the current state of payments. By Bill Lodes, EVP of Business Development and Strategy, First American Payment Systems

  8. 5 Considerations To Make When Selecting A Retail System 12/26/2016

    In my last 26 years of working in the retail IT industry, I have often had to explain the similarities and differences between small and large retailers’ software and hardware requirements when looking for a store management solution. By Afshin Alikhani

  9. ISV IQ Live! Takeaways 10/17/2016

    Last week, I attended ISV IQ Live! hosted by Business Solutions Magazine. It was truly a fantastic event. Even though I attended as a guest speaker on a panel at the conference, I arrived in Philadelphia eager to gain constructive insight on the various business topics shared by industry veterans that I could exercise as CEO of a software development firm.

  10. What Automation Means For Hiring In The Future 10/17/2016

    It seems like everything is being automated nowadays — that’s just where technology is headed. Even so, businesses have a keen eye for any new automated tools that makes their jobs easier. By Rick Delgado, contributing writer