Retail Articles

41. Helping CISOs Overcome Cybersecurity Solution Fatigue 7/5/2016

    Report provides strategic recommendations to ensure optimal security.

42. CEOs Say Security Execs Are At Risk Of Losing Their Jobs Over Poor Reporting 6/30/2016

    Cyber risk reduction transcends identification by IT execs and must include clear communication.

43. Helping Enterprises Battle Ransomware 6/30/2016

    Holistic approaches to cybersecurity threats helps protect data better.

44. POS, Payment Processing, Data Collection, And IP Video News 6/27/2016

    Datacap Systems has released TranCloud, a new EMV-enabled payments solution for mobile and browser-based POS providers. Engineered specifically for mobile/browser POS, Datacap’s cloud approach with small footprint hardware allows POS systems to process transactions through a variety of payment processors while simultaneously driving a range of PIN pad hardware from leading OEMs — all via the cloud.

45. How Software Companies Are Overcoming EMV-Related Challenges 6/17/2016

    Total Merchant Services is a credit card merchant account acquirer that provides solutions to merchants and sales partners while focusing on technology-driven products designed to help small businesses prosper and grow. Scott Blum is VP of Marketing, Business Development and Software Partners for Total Merchant, which was named the 2012 ISO of the Year by the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) for providing payment industry sales professionals with outstanding product and service innovation.

46. Demystifying Russian Ransomware Campaigns 6/17/2016

    Flashpoint research on organized Russian ransomware highlights campaign methods and targets.

47. Beat Ransomware Once And For All 6/14/2016

    It’s no secret businesses need to defend against ransomware attacks, but according to Carbonite Chief Evangelist Norman Guadagno, they need to be able to respond effectively and efficiently to them as well. For the unfamiliar, ransomware is a type of malware that infects a computer, restricting access of the infected system in some way. The actor(s) who infect the system hold it hostage in exchange for payment, presenting a particularly severe problem for businesses.

48. Epson, BlueStar Execs Analyze The Channel’s “Mobility Metamorphosis” 6/14/2016

    The “Mobility Metamorphosis” breakout session May 18 at the Retail IT VAR Of The Future Conference in Chicago featured insights from two veteranl channel executives: Luis Artiz, Group Product Manager, Epson America Inc. and Jason R. Firment, Director of POS and VARCOM,  BlueStar.

49. What Retailers Should Know About Integrating eCommerce With Retail Management Systems 6/13/2016

    eCommerce experts Donogh Roche and Jim Morrison discuss with Retail Realm the challenges and benefits of fully integrated webstores.

50. EMV Migration Is Changing Everything 6/6/2016

    The migration to EMV chip technology in the U.S. is changing the payments landscape. As consumer’s experience and adapt to the new process, businesses are evolving to make the payment itself as easy as possible. With the competitive nature of the ever-present online store, the last things a merchant wants in are an added barrier, frustration, or detraction point. The demand for a smooth flow is pushing developments in mobile payments merchants are eager to adopt.