We Want to Serve You Better
RSPA launched its inaugural member loyalty survey in June, 2018. As part of the association's continuous improvement strategy, we have opened the follow-up survey. The survey should take no more than 5 minutes. Your input will help the RSPA to continue efforts to enhance the value of our membership benefits and to better serve our members.
The survey will be open from April 8th - April 30th.
Click here to access the survey.
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2019 RSPA Hall of Fame Nominations are OPEN
RSPA annually inducts one individual into the Retail Technology Industry Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame inductees are individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the Retail Technology Industry over the course of their entire career.
If you know an individual that has conducted their career with the highest level of professionalism and made a significant contribution to our industry,
nominate them today! We want to induct and celebrate them at our RetailNOW 2019 event in San Antonio, TX.
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The W2W Leader of the Year Award
This award was created to recognize a woman in the Retail Technology Industry who is determined to reshape the industry and create a smarter and more inclusive future. This honor recognizes a woman who has demonstrated key characteristics of a pioneer paving the way in the Retail Technology Industry. These include:
- Professionalism
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Strong Communication
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RetailNOW 2019 Sponsorship Packages are Available!
RetailNOW® is where the industry meets each year to become educated on new business trends, emerging technologies and best business practices, and to explore a diverse exhibit hall with over 150 companies featuring the latest products in the retail technology industry. It is a prime opportunity to emerge and differentiate your company from the others.
Sponsorship packages are available! If you would like to explore the opportunities available, contact your membership representative, Ashley Naggy or Michael Millard at
[email protected].
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RSPA Academy Upcoming Education Opportunities
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Security - Level 100
2019 Forensics Predictions and
What Happened in 2018
John "JB" Bartholomew and Aaron Willis; SecurityMetrics
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2019 Canadian Networking Event
Another tremendous networking event was held in Vancouver on April 1st! Michael Leblanc from the Retail Council of Canada presented the state of the industry and new trends happening in the retail market. It is always great to network and catch up with our West coast friends.
The RSPA Canadian Community is looking forward to seeing everyone at RetailNOW in July! We invite anyone who is interested in conducting business in Canada to come network with us at the Canadian Community Event. |
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Let's Solve Gender Bias Before AI Makes It Worse
Innovation, regardless of intent, brings disruptive change to society. Artificial intelligence and machine learning innovations are at the forefront of this Transformative Age. Intended to improve the way we work, shop, travel, enforce laws, and even how we communicate, AI technology is becoming more ingrained in our daily lives.
Artificial intelligence has the potential to create positive change in our society, but understanding the risks associated with the development and use of the technology as innovation continues is imperative. In
this article, Julie Teigland explains how the deep learning algorithms behind most AI technologies may unintentionally create pervasive gender bias and how to limit the associated risks.
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NextGEN Rising Star Grant
This grant is designed to recognize and reward individuals who display the qualities you'd like to see in our industry's next leaders. Awarded yearly to five of our industry's brightest new stars, grant winners will be given an all-expense paid trip to Inspire 2020 where they can experience the show's exceptional networking opportunities and top-notch education courses.
Keep an eye out for the nomination period, coming soon, for an opportunity to nominate and recognize an individual in your company or in the industry that is a next generation star!
Click here for more details on the grant.
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Security Tip
Strong network segmentation is a foundational security control. Using firewalls to segment systems with different risk levels can enable businesses to better protect sensitive systems while allowing more flexibility on less secure systems. Some devices should always be segmented from the POS system such as guest wireless, security camera, and consumer electronics. Start with default deny-all rules between segments and then only allow traffic to pass through that is necessary for business operations. |
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Competing for Employees
It is well understood that resellers compete with each other, and often their supplier, for the sale of equipment, service, support, and supplies. As competitors it is illegal to enter an agreement with a competitor to fix or maintain prices, divide territories, or allocate customers. RSPA has strict antirust compliance rules and emphasizes them regularly. These restrictions are not limited to the point-of-sale systems market place, but extend to competition for employees as well. Read More... |
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RSPA Membership Benefits Tip
The RSPA Scholarship Program is available to RSPA RESELLER members. Employees of all eligible reseller members (and their families) are encouraged to apply for this scholarship to help ease the costs associated with higher education. To see if you are eligible or to learn more, click here! |
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Social Selling Best Practices for ISVs
ISVs that are looking for a new way to connect with customers and sell software applications should explore social media. Everyone is online now, so you should be, too. In fact, anyone can use social media to sell their product or service. This effective selling strategy starts with sharing interesting content and interacting with target audiences.
Read More...
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The Key to Strong Business Relationships: Know Your Customer, Know Your Partner
Customers and partners should work together to achieve a common goal. Understanding the perspective of your customers and partners will help cultivate relationships that transom into lasting, long-term partnerships. Read More... |
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We joined RSPA to meet new resellers and partner with other vendors. Our goal is to help retailers to compete online and sell in store so they can continue to grow their business. Pointy is a retail tech company that helps retailers to display their inventory online and convert local searches into in-store sales.
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Calendar of Events
Apr. 30
Las Vegas, NV
May 7
Tampa, FL
May 18 - 20
Chicago, IL
May 19 - 21
San Francisco, CA
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