Articles By Trisha Leon

41. How Beacon Technology Advances Unified Commerce 8/11/2014

    In today’s competitive market, retailers are focusing on implementing unified commerce, “the evolution of both multi-channel and omni-channel retailing that provides a seamless experience in the store, on the Web or anywhere customers choose to shop,” according to a blog post by Ken Morris of Boston Retail Partners.

42. Manufacturing And Warehousing IT News For VARs –August 4, 2014 8/4/2014

    In the news, your manufacturing customers face risks affecting their supply chains, with financial fraud, cybersecurity, and management regulations topping the list. Also, an article provides an argument for why open source software could benefit your clients.

43. Survey: Businesses See Benefit Of Mobile Technology For Customer Service 7/31/2014

    Sage has released the results of its recent survey, “Sage U.S. Survey on Mobile Devices 2014,” which indicates that interest in using mobile technology to conduct business is increasing among business leaders. The survey was conducted by Sage between April 18 and May 4, 2014, among an independent panel of small and medium-sized businesses in the United States.

44. NTIA Seeks Comments On Big Data Impact 7/30/2014

    The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is seeking public comment on how developments related to Big Data impact the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights.

45. GFI Software Study Reveals (Disturbing) Trends In Employee Email Habits 7/29/2014

    A study of employee email user habits conducted for GFI Software by Opinion Matters, reveals somewhat disturbing trends in habits of employees with regard to email and mobile device use.  

46. SSL Certificates Used In Cyber Crime Published In “Blacklist” 7/29/2014

    SSL (secure sockets layer) certificates are encryption programs that protect online communications. Many web services have added support for SSL encryption, and with recent revelations of large scale surveillance and bulk data collection by intelligence agencies, privacy-conscious web users have begun to adopt the technology.    

47. Digital Signage Can Target Consumer Types 7/28/2014

    Before dynamic advertising, retailers used a “one-size-fits-all” approach to buyers. But according to Industry Weapon, shoppers have distinct buying habits and will not all respond to any particular marketing strategy.

48. Manufacturing And Warehousing IT News For VARs — July 28, 2014 7/28/2014

    In the news, an article explores the impact open-source technology could have on manufacturers and distributors. Also, 3D modeling can give your warehousing customers a chance to test options before they buy, and keeping up with new trends that center on the convergence of the Internet with IT will be vital to your customers’ competitiveness.

49. How Not To Trade Security For IoT Benefits 7/24/2014

    Devices connected to the Internet offer flexibility and mobility, but they also present a serious security risk. The Internet of Things (IoT) has been growing, and businesses have been seeking ways to protect information shared over the Internet by this increasingly diverse collection of devices. WindRiver, a global leader in embedded technology solutions, discusses in a white paper, “Security in the Internet of Things — Lessons from the Past for the Connected Future,” ways in which businesses can minimize risk and protect their own — and their customers’ — data.

50. Manufacturing and Warehouse IT News For VARs—July 23, 2014 7/23/2014

    In the news this week, manufacturers have turned to digital metric screens to go lean; five trends are poised to shape the future of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); and the National Association of Manufacturers is pleased following the House’s ruling on the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014.