Retail Magazine Articles

  1. Jump-Start Your As-a-Service Transition 7/17/2014

    As you might know, we’ve dedicated many pages to educating readers on the value of a managed services model. While the benefits can be great, there also can be some significant hurdles to clear before you sail off into the sunset. Many established MSPs have stories about adopting certain aspects of the model, while ignoring other aspects. This can delay or stifle your success on this model and potentially poison people into thinking that the model isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

  2. triPOS®: The Next Generation Of Simple And Secure Integrated Payments 6/18/2014

    For years, software developers have relied on Element Payment Services, a Vantiv company, to ease PCI compliance pain with first-to-market, scope reducing payment processing technologies. Leveraging Element’s award-winning Express Processing Interface, triPOS® is the next generation of integrated payments. With a single, simple integration, software applications gain access to a comprehensive suite of hardware devices, transaction types, and connectivity to all authorization providers. triPOS® is the optimal solution for fully integrated, forward compatible, scope-eliminating transaction processing.

  3. VARs' Guide To Video Surveillance 6/17/2014

    Switch From Analog To IP Video — “The migration from analog to IP video remains one of the most significant opportunities in video surveillance. The key benefit to IP video is improved image usability with HDTV quality. IP video also turns a surveillance system into an operations tool. The cross functional use of video-based solutions into other areas of retail operations can provide visual oversight into such activities as training, stock replenishment, and even merchandise delivery. Different business units can share data and information to more effectively operate the business, while also protecting it.” — Hedgie Bartol, business development manager, retail, Axis Communications

  4. VARs' Guide To Payment Processing 6/17/2014

    Don’t Miss The Boat — “EMV is big. It will be one of those things that if you turn your back to it for too long, you could lose your advantage. With companies like PayPal and Paydiant coming into mobile payments, all you have to do is look at how much money is being spent on not only mobile payment, but EMV preparedness.” — Andre Nataf, sr. business development manager, Digital Dining

  5. VARs' Guide To Mobile POS & Cloud POS 6/17/2014

    Mobility Is A Win-Win — “On one side, it’s a win for merchants in that they gain new sales opportunities and credibility with a younger audience, while improving customer retention. It’s also a win for consumers because they are able to make a more informed decision at a better price, providing new opportunities for growth for the merchant ensures an enhanced relationship with the reseller.” — Greg Dixon, CTO, ScanSource

  6. Overcome Analysis Paralysis And Do Something 6/17/2014

    When I started with this magazine eight years ago, I remember how I struggled writing certain articles. Sure, I was “green,” and I lacked understanding of certain topics, but the POS industry was also in a pretty quiet phase, and there weren’t a lot of exciting angles to take with articles. At the time, I had no idea we were in a lull, and I certainly didn’t expect what was coming.

  7. Deliver The Mobile Experience From Inception To Retirement 6/16/2014

    This solutions provider’s year-over-year double-digit growth stems from its ability to remove customers’ IT burdens by providing comprehensive IT consulting, implementation, and management services.

  8. Life-Changing Content, Just For You 6/16/2014

    If you’ve been reading Business Solutions magazine (BSM) for the past couple years, you know that we believe strongly in the power of recurring revenue via the as-a-Service model. Recurring revenue is predictable and stable and can help your business reach new heights. Unfortunately, there are many obstacles you’ll probably have to overcome. We want to help. In fact, it’s our mission.

  9. Don't Miss The Next Big Thing In VMS 5/16/2014

    This large managed services provider differentiates itself from competitors by integrating video management software (VMS) with alarm systems and physical security services.

  10. A Step Ahead Of The POS Curve 4/21/2014

    What’s next for POS? While you wait for delivery of your crystal ball, this VAR keeps profiting from the writing on the wall.