Vendor Insights

41. What You Need To Know About The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 12/15/2017

    The General Data Protection Regulation, or the GDPR, is the European Union’s new regulation on data and cyber-security that will become law in the EU on May 25, 2018. The GDPR will apply to anyone doing business in the EU that handles personal data — it doesn’t matter whether you’re based in the EU or not. If your company processes, stores or transmits personal data belonging to EU residents, you’ll have to comply as well as show evidence you want to comply. The GDPR Advisory Board took time to answer questions about training your workforce with the latest legal requirements, working to manage your data in a compliant way, and other ways to become legally compliant before the May deadline.

42. Stop eCommerce Fraud With The Right Technology And Strategy 12/12/2017

    Since EMV’s launch in 2015, online fraud attacks have increased 30%. Retailers have been quick to acknowledge the need for a secure online fraud strategy to protect not only consumers, but also revenue and brand reputation. However, merchants are still losing $2.40 for every dollar of fraud incurred.

43. How Contact Centers Can Make The Most Of The IT Freeze 12/7/2017

    Fourth quarter, the holiday rush and Black Friday, there are myriad reasons why this time of the year is the most lucrative and—thereby important—season for businesses everywhere. Yet, as companies scramble to keep up with increased demand, they may also close off anything that could jeopardize their ability to earn as much revenue as possible. This is known as the “IT Freeze”.

44. Survey: Merchants Don't Have The Tech Shoppers Want 12/6/2017

    Everywhere you look, something new and exciting is changing the way people shop, dine and go out. And payments is a huge part of that, from pay at the table to mobile wallets and beyond.

45. How To Fight The Rise Of Friendly Fraud 12/6/2017

    We’re now past the two-year anniversary of EMV, and there is one clear truth: EMV has significantly cut into card-present fraud. But that doesn’t mean that all fraud is gone yet. And recent trends indicate that one type in particular may be on the rise: friendly fraud.

46. How To Boost Business Sustainability In The Changing Retail Landscape 12/5/2017

    We’re approaching the end of 2017, and one of the most dominant stories of the year has been what many media outlets call “the retail apocalypse.” What is the retail apocalypse? In short, it’s the idea that retailers can’t compete as online commerce (or, mostly just Amazon) continues to grow.

47. Seamless Commerce: Stores Still Matter 11/27/2017

    With the advent of e-commerce, analysts predicted stores would go out of business. More than 20 years later, they still have a place in the retail landscape. And even more so than before.

48. Compliance Is At The Heart Of Unified And Global Retail Technology 11/27/2017

    For brands, adapting their store technology to regulations in the countries where they're active is a vital condition to succeeding. It’s also a great opportunity to get a head start.

49. Unified Commerce: An Opportunity For Stores 11/27/2017

    Gone are the days of analog commerce. Today, it’s all about unified commerce and the convergence of sales channels (multichannel, crosschannel, omnichannel…). In this new model, the point of sale and the people play central roles!

50. The Importance Of Gift Cards During The Holidays 11/13/2017

    The weather outside is frightful, and with the cold comes preparations for the holiday rush. That’s because the majority of US retailers say they get 20% or more of their annual sales during the winter holiday season. During the upcoming frenzy of gift giving, the value of a gift card program cannot be overstated.