VAR White Papers

41. Redefining Cash? It’s More Than Bills And Coins 2/14/2023

    The word “cash” brings to mind bank notes and coins. However, even at the point of sale, the meaning of cash is being redefined.

42. The POS System You Resell Reflects On YOU: Use A Provider Who Has Your Back 100% 1/18/2023

    State-of-the-art POS system providers know that reliability is the bare minimum, and they offer features that save your clients time while making them more money.

43. Consumers Still Want To Make Purchases With Cash 11/6/2017

    Cash is still one of Americans’ favorite methods of payment for purchases. While it scored behind debit cards in the September 2017 Cardtronics Health of Cash study, cash remains the most commonly used form of payment, with 91% of respondents saying they had used cash in person-to-person payments in the last six months. That’s an uptick from 89% a year earlier.

44. Balancing ISV And Vendor Customer Support 8/1/2018

    VARs who engage their hardware solution providers to create new business opportunities and innovative solutions might be surprised at how easy it is to create successful partnerships with those vendors. Through partnership programs, hardware vendors can help VARs with rewarding incentive programs, marketing resources and support.

45. Selecting The Right Cash Drawer 2/2/2015

    When starting up a new business or updating an existing one, usually the cash drawer is the last on your mind when it comes to the POS system. However, if you want a successful business, and you plan to accept payments, your cash drawer and POS system are absolutely necessary.

46. 2017 Outlook: Eight POS Trends To Watch 1/11/2017

    Each new year brings changes, reaffirmation of trends and patterns, and new developments. In the retail and hospitality space, expect to see in 2017 a continuation of the trend toward mobility, cloud-based solutions and the emergence of Unified Commerce strategies. Some belt-tightening is also likely as these industries wade through economic and political uncertainties, particularly in Europe.

47. EMV Update: Most Merchants Aren’t Ready 9/30/2015

    The shift to EMV (EuroPay MasterCard and Visa) payment cards became official on Oct. 1, but you could be excused for missing it. Despite all of the discussion over the past few years about this event, some cardholders still don’t have EMV cards and most merchants lack the capability to handle them.

48. A CEO’s Guide To Choosing An IT Service Provider 10/21/2022

    The decision to select an IT service provider or managed service provider (MSP) is critical to any organization. As a business or technology leader, you need to be prepared to ask the tough, important questions to ensure that your IT provider is qualified to meet your needs. Along with legal and accounting, there are few service categories that require a trusted partner to handle and manage sensitive information as your technology provider. Choosing an IT partner requires someone who can be trusted to design, access, administer and secure your computer networks and data.

49. Cash Transactions In The Mobile World 2/19/2020

    For two decades, the PC has reigned supreme over all POS solutions, operating as point of sale terminals that sit on counters and control various peripherals. However, the need for PC-centric solutions is waning as a more flexible POS model emerges Leveraging cloud and mobile technologies, this model supports thin client and IP-enabled components such as cash drawers and printers.

50. Turning IP-Based POS Systems Into Recurring Revenue 12/13/2013

    The need for PC-centric POS solutions is waning as a more flexible model emerges. Leveraging cloud and mobile technologies, this model supports thin client and IP-enabled components such as cash drawers and printers.