Retail Articles

  1. The Mobile Revolution (And Its Effect) Is Undeniable And Aruba's NRF Study All But Proves It 2/22/2016

    The mobile revolution has been well underway since the first iPhone launched in 2007. Since then, there has been worldwide adoption of smartphones — and other devices for that matter — to the tune of a 1:6 ratio compared to the global population number. This is just the tip of the iceberg though as the combination of small computing modules and wireless communication capabilities has eschewed in the early stages of the Internet of Things.

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

    Report demonstrates many businesses are not prepared to stop cyberattacks.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Target May Launch A Mobile Wallet 1/14/2016

    Target is reportedly in the early stages of developing its own mobile wallet to compete with those already offered by Apple, Google, Samsung, and Walmart, according to Money.