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How to Implement a CRM Solution in the SMB Space
Some businesses have begun looking to the Channel for solutions that will enable them to maximize the value of their data - rendering CRM solutions a critical component of many a VAR's toolbox.
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PayPal Launches Mobile POS Payment App for SMBs
In the point-of-sale payments arena, PayPal is moving quickly and aggressively on multiple fronts. Now, the eBay subsidiary is targeting the SMB market with PayPal Here, a POS solution for iPhone and Android smartphones that includes encrypted thumb-sized card readers.
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IBM Sells POS Division to Toshiba for $850M
Toshiba Tec, on Monday, announced that it has entered into an agreement with IBM to purchase the business intelligence giant’s entire point-of-sale division for approximately $850 million. On the backend, Toshiba has signed a deal with IBM to become an IBM Preferred Business Partner, giving Toshiba access to IBM’s suite of data analytics solutions for retail.
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SMBs Turn to Virtualization to Cut Costs and Spike Productivity
SMB's interest in virtualization - fueled by such factors as the desire to reap cost savings and gain business agility as well as the increasing affordability of enabling technologies - is on an uptick. VSR looks at how solution providers can get in on the action.
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Ingram Micro Launches Mobile Division, Names New VP
The distribution heavyweight, last week, unveiled its new mobile business strategy for VAR partners to create and sell mobile solutions. Details are still vague as to what the initial offerings will be, but the unit will be led by former-SanDisk executive Michael Romero.
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Apple Goes HD with Latest iPad
Apple, last week, announced a new high-definition model of its iPad, featuring a vivid new screen and LTE connectivity. VSR takes a closer look at the tablet that's changing the Channel.
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A Kiosk for the Modern Age
Over the past few years, there has been a seismic shift in the kiosk landscape as single-purpose units become increasingly multi-functional and, even more importantly, transition into myriad forms of digital touch points that consumers can interact.
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VARs Rethink Point of Sale
A trend toward customer centricity combined with an explosion of mobile form factors have retailers of all sizes reconsidering what a POS system looks like and what functions it should serve.
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5 Things VARs Should Know About Windows 8
Microsoft, this week, unveiled the public preview of its flagship operating system Windows 8. VSR Magazine waded through all the PR speech to bring you the Top 5 Windows 8 features that should appeal to solution providers reselling Microsoft systems.
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Mobility Handbook 2013
Find out what resellers are doing to add mobility products to their linecards and best practices for helping clients break free from the desktop.
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