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07 Jun

Can RFID Improve Your Event?

Planning an event is complicated, stressful and difficult work. From determining the entertainment that will take place to choosing any meals to be served to marketing the event appropriately, there are many factors that go into putting together a spectacular event. But even the smallest hitch can weigh on the evening, causing guests to recall what went poorly instead of what went well. Constantly innovating and improving an event means going back to the drawing board and searching for new ways to enhance the experience for attendees and freshen up the functionality of it. An easy way to streamline an event and improve attendee experience is to consider implementing RFID scanners in a multitude of ways throughout an event. These scanners can improve many aspects of an event, from moving check-in lines faster to improving the functionality within the event.

Jun 7, 2016 10:36:11 AM By BlueStar Trending,

01 Jun

Is EMV a Universal Fraud Remedy?

Will EMV Migration prove to be the “universal remedy” for fraud? As a retailer, you have probably invested an enormous amount of time, effort, and money formulating your plan to address the continuing EMV migration; but every retailer must remember that EMV, or chip and pin technology, is just one element in the formula to prevent fraud for your business.

Jun 1, 2016 12:14:58 PM By BlueStar Trending,

02 May

Tracking Tech Assets in Education

Computers, mobile devices, and other technology solutions have found a permanent home in K-12 classrooms. They bring myriad benefits to students throughout the school day, and enable teachers to tap countless resources to enrich classes through the Internet. Although technology use in schools is a positive advancement, it does present one major challenge for schools, however: education asset tracking.

May 2, 2016 12:40:10 PM By BlueStar technology in school, asset tracking, Trending,

02 May

Brand Ambassadors Can Help Your Retail Business Grow

With the number of consumers shopping online and on smartphones, retailers have more competition than ever before. The digital age allows consumers to connect with virtually any store selling products similar to yours.

May 2, 2016 10:01:38 AM By BlueStar retail, brand ambassador, Trending,

28 Apr

Know Your Barcode

Barcodes are nearly everywhere – they’re used in every industry for a multitude of purposes, from shipping to inventory and asset tracking. But there are different types of barcodes that serve different types of purposes, and making sure this accessible and effective technology is being used well can strongly impact the ways in which consumers shop, companies function, and messages are relayed.

Apr 28, 2016 4:29:58 PM By BlueStar barcodes, 1d, 2d, scanners, Trending,

21 Apr

The Great Debate: mPOS vs. POS

mPOS, which stands for mobile point of sale, is an often misused and misunderstood terminology. In an effort to help you understand exactly what is and what is not mobile point of sale, we decided to create a blog post outlining the physical components and capabilities that differentiate mobile point of sale from what is usually referred to as traditional point of sale.

Apr 21, 2016 9:27:31 AM By BlueStar Trending, Point of Sale,

01 Apr

How Retailers Benefit from Mobility Solutions

When you think of mobile point of sale (mPOS), do you usually equate this with the “POS” and payment features of these solutions? Although you gain line-busting capabilities and can accept payments in-aisle with mobile solutions, you may find that mPOS’ ability to enhance customer experience can be even more valuable to your business.

Apr 1, 2016 11:06:24 AM By BlueStar Mobility Solutions, retail, retail mobility, customer service, Trending,

22 Mar

Key Considerations When Purchasing Grocery POS

Every household needs groceries, which makes grocery stores ripe with potential for profitability. However, as in other retail segments, a feature-rich point of sale (POS) system is imperative to success. Here are six key components that you need to choose carefully when putting together a grocery POS system.

Mar 22, 2016 11:32:59 AM By BlueStar Grocery POS, , Trending, Point of Sale, Retail,

22 Mar

How to Choose a New Franchise POS System

Having the right point of sale (POS) system in place remains critical to the success of franchised operations (and non-franchised ones, for that matter). That’s why it’s important to exercise great care when choosing a new franchise POS system. Here are five key considerations to keep in mind as you evaluate your technology options.

Mar 22, 2016 10:23:47 AM By BlueStar POS System, Franchise POS systems, upgrading POS systems, buying a new POS system, Trending, Point of Sale, Hospitality,

17 Mar

Smart Printers Make for Smart Business

Today, the term ‘smart’ is used to describe the ever-growing number of devices with wireless connectivity – from smartphones to smart plugs to smart printers. However, ‘smart’ is often used as a one-size-fits-all term that doesn’t adequately explain the nuances across devices. Smart devices can offer many more opportunities than simple wireless connectivity or the flashy interface options. Specifically, smart printing is an important option for businesses to consider when investing in hardware infrastructure within an office.

Read on to learn more about smart printing solutions.

Mar 17, 2016 12:33:19 PM By BlueStar smart printers, printing solutions, Trending,