Retail Articles

  1. 11 Fast Thoughts From RetailNOW 2016 8/8/2016

    I spent nearly six full days in Dallas attending RetailNOW 2016, but it went by like a blur. Let me try to share with you some highlights from what I saw and heard July 29-Aug. 3.

  2. Tom Reichart Accepts RSPA Chairperson Gavel 8/3/2016

    Tom Reichart became 2016-17 RSPA (Retail Solutions Providers Association) Board Chairperson on Aug. 2 when 2015-16 Chair Mike Seymour, COO of Postec, passed the gavel to him during the awards ceremony at RetailNOW 2016 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, TX.

  3. Morphing Enfal Malware Remains Dangerous 8/1/2016

    New report finds that Enfal is still evolving with a new API name obfuscation technique By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  4. Mobile Investment Rests On Collaboration Between IT Decision Makers And Operations Technology 7/28/2016

    The next phase of enterprise mobile investment hinges on better collaboration between IT and execs. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  5. POS, Payment Processing, And Data Collection News 7/26/2016

    Getac recently announced its new B300, an ultra-rugged notebook designed for the most extreme, mission-critical environments found in military and law enforcement applications, as well as with certain field service technicians.

  6. As Researchers Predicted, We May Be Seeing The End Of The Password 7/20/2016

    ForgeRock’s Identity Platform Ushers in New Era of the Frictionless User Experience By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  7. Management Is Most Vulnerable To Attacks 7/19/2016

    As cyberattacks escalate, enterprises need to be aware of vulnerabilities and protect accordingly. By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  8. Q&A: Real-World Benefits Of An RSPA Membership 7/14/2016

    Kelli Stewart, operations manager at Indiana-based VAR Advanced Data Systems, discussed the benefits of being an RSPA member at the 2016 Retail IT VAR Of The Future conference on May 18, 2016 in Chicago. The Q&A included Bob Fiorentino, Member Services Leader with the RSPA. Stewart talked about the valuable networking at RSPA events, taking advantage of resources like member discount programs, and what the RSPA has done for her business.

  9. Regulations For Commercial Drone Use Released By FAA 7/11/2016

    Regulations create new opportunities for business and government to use drones By Christine Kern, contributing writer

  10. Roddy Launches VAR/ISV Consulting Business 7/5/2016

    I typically fill our blog with advice on tech trends and business topics. Today’s post is of a more personal nature. After more than 17 years with Jameson Publishing (formerly Corry Publishing), Jim Roddy, president of Business Solutions, speaker, and author of Hire Like You Just Beat Cancer, has left the magazine to pursue a new business venture.