VAR White Papers

51. Visa Outage Highlights The Need For Cash 6/11/2018

    A five-hour outage on June 1st that left Visa cardholders across Europe unable to complete transactions caused widespread disruption and frustration, and raised serious questions about a future cashless society. Consumers saw cards being declined as they tried to make purchases at gas stations, restaurants, supermarkets and retail stores. Some reported having to stand in line at checkouts for 20 minutes as cashiers struggled to process transactions, not knowing the system was down. Some drivers couldn’t get gas, which for some created a real problem. Among those affected was a member of the British Parliament, Angela Rayner, who tweeted she was able to fuel up because “my local garage knows me.”

52. 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.

53. APG’s Cash Mob 1/21/2014

    APG Cash Drawer is driven to create exceptional customer experiences.  What better way to create an exceptional experience than by a cash mob?  If you are unfamiliar, a cash mob is an organized event held at a local business to promote community stimulus and brand awareness.

54. 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.

55. Business Opportunities In Emerging Technologies: 5G 4/2/2020

    Each year, the members of CompTIA’s Emerging Technology Community produce a Top 10 Emerging Technologies list that reflects what key players in the industry see as the new technologies that are poised to be the most impactful to their businesses. In 2019, 5G ranked No. 3, moving up from its fifth position in 2018.

56. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Terminology: A Glossary For Beginners 11/5/2021

    Learn the basic terminology for artificial intelligence technology. From adversarial machine learning to unstructured data—and everything in between—CompTIA’s AI Advisory Council compiled a comprehensive list of words and phrases that any professional interested in building an AI solution should be familiar with.

57. Navigating The Waters Of Hardware Acquisition: Purchase vs. As-A-Service 7/23/2015

    Once cognizant of hardware’s total cost of ownership, your clients are better equipped to make the decision between a CapEx purchase or subscribing to a solution provided as-a-Service.

58. How To Demonstrate Reseller Value And Restaurant POS Relevance 3/3/2023

    Chefs, managers, and owners may be proficient at running their restaurants, but they aren’t necessarily POS system experts. That’s where a restaurant POS reseller steps in as an expert advisor.

59. Cash Drawers And Loss Prevention 1/21/2014

    With APG’s cash drawers and the interfaces we provide, retailers can tailor cash control and loss prevention strategies to meet their specific needs. Earlier this year, APG attended the ISC West show and exhibited at the NRF Loss Prevention show. Below is a breakdown of cash drawer interface options that can be added to a retailer’s new or existing mPOS environment.

60. 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.