Retail Magazine Articles

51. Payments And Integrations Made Easy 6/18/2014

    Merchant Link’s partner program supports you every step of the way.

52. 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.

53. Discover ® Partnership Programs Offer New Revenue Opportunities For You And Your Merchants 6/18/2014

    Discover® markets and supports a full range of credit, debit, and prepaid products and provides customer-centric tools designed to drive loyalty and increase transaction volume. We enable partners to deliver new opportunities by providing access to a growing domestic payment network and to millions of merchants that we are connected to. We also partner with some of the largest international payment brands including China’s UnionPay, Japan’s JCB, South Korea’s BCcard, and RuPay of India.

54. Stop, Collaborate, And Profit With BIXOLON's Channel Partner Program — A Better Partner For Your Business 6/18/2014

    BIXOLON is a global leader in the manufacturing of POS, Mobile, and Auto ID printing technologies and has become the OEM manufacturer of choice, even by its own competitors. BIXOLON offers a complete product line, including mobile, POS, and label printers as well as customer pole displays. Our product line is equipped with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and is compatible to speak to iOS, Android, and Windows devices.

55. Handling Cash In An E-Payments World 6/18/2014

    Even with the introductions of electronic payment options, mobile phones, and mobile wallets, and contrary to popular beliefs, cash remains a very active payment choice. Recently there have been several very public security breaches that have led to an increase in cash usage.

56. 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

57. VARs' Guide To As-a-Service Model 6/17/2014

    It’s Really A No-Brainer — “Lots of people are aware of the concept, but I think the real question is how many VARs are buying into the hype and having success. One of the greatest advantages of as-a-Service is that it’s a predictable business model. VARs sitting idle waiting for an order are simply not profitable, but idle time when your clients are not calling, and yet they are still paying you, is infinitely more profitable. The recurring revenue model works because you have better visibility into next month and next year, and you can adjust your costs below your recurring revenue line.” — Mark Sokol, director of marketing, ConnectWise

58. 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

59. 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

60. 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.