VAR White Papers

1. How Secure Is Your Mobile POS? 9/2/2015

   One of the most common questions regarding the use of tablets and smartphones in mobile POS systems is, “How secure are they?” The answer depends on the installation.

2. Credit Card Swipe Fees Burden Merchants And Consumers 10/16/2023

   "Swipe fees" charged by credit card companies, which merchants must pay and often pass on to consumers, have become a high cost for businesses, leading to higher prices for goods and services.

3. Once Considered Unsafe, Cash Now Offers Security 10/13/2023

   Using cash provides increased security and privacy compared to electronic payment methods, minimizing the risk of cyber theft and personal data exposure.

4. SMARTtill™: An Automated Cash Management Technology 2/17/2016

   Cash Still Rules. It takes money to make money. This old adage certainly holds true for businesses that process cash transactions. Cash costs U.S. businesses $55 billion yearly. While most of that is due to theft, the figure also includes time spent on processing, counting and transporting bills and coins.

5. 5 Tips For Choosing A Point Of Sale System 1/21/2014

   For small business, a point of sale system can be the vital heartbeat of your daily workflow and long-term growth. It can be a challenge narrowing down the features and functionality you’re going to need, but don’t worry.

6. Choosing The Right Fit For Your Business: Anatomy Of A Cash Drawer 1/18/2022

   The cash drawer has been a key component of the retail business for as long as people have exchanged money for goods. If you accept currency, you need the best cash drawer, but choosing the right drawer and till solution requires planning, consideration, and a little research.

7. Still Not Comfortable With Millennials? Wait Till You See Generation Z 3/6/2017

   Employers are still coming to terms with how to accommodate the work habits of millennials. You remember Millennials, the generation that reached adulthood around 2000 and brought a fair amount of change. They prefer flexible hours, have a strong sense of work/life balance, and want to be rewarded for their work with clear career advancement opportunities.

8. APG Cash Drawers Going Mobile: Interface Basics 101 1/21/2014

   APG is developing cutting edge cash drawer solutions to keep up with the ever-changing technological era. Mobility has taken hold in retail in many areas including the point of sale system.  Implementing a Mobile POS solution can improve a retailer’s transaction speed, create loyalty, eliminate long checkout lines, save businesses money, and improve the overall customer experience.

9. Where’s Our Industry Heading? Follow The Distributors 3/1/2023

   Jim Roddy, President & CEO at the RSPA, discusses his prediction for the future of UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) and EVCaaS (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as a Service).

10. RetailNOW 2023: Growth-Oriented VARs, Niche ISVs Form New Nucleus Of Retail IT Channel 9/20/2023

    The RSPA's 75th Anniversary celebration at RetailNOW 2023 highlighted the industry's evolution over the years, with a focus on adaptability and resilience, featuring a growing presence of ISVs, VARs, and emerging technologies.