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Windows 7 EOL: 3 Things To Do Right Now

Support for Windows 7 comes to an end on January 14, 2020. As we discussed in a previous blog, there are several important Windows 7 EOL milestones that you should...
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Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Go

Depending on how the store is staffed, and the length of lines at the checkout, your weekly grocery shopping can range from quick and easy to exhausting and frustrating. Amazon...
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Retail Chains Using Cisco’s Meraki to Maintain Data Security

Retail chains worry about a lot more than just sales figures and customer happiness. They must also deal with store operations, supply chain issues, data security (for both themselves and...
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10 Things To Know About PCI Compliance

While consumers are focused on protecting their credit cards from fraud, retailers and credit card companies are busy maintaining their PCI Compliance standards so that consumers stay protected. PCI DSS...
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EOL Dates: Windows 7, Windows POSReady 7 & POSReady 2009

When Microsoft launches a new version of Windows, it kicks off End of Life processes for the previous version. This creates a cascading affect: users adjusting to the new updates...
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4 Ways Retailers Can Secure POS Systems

Technology has greatly improved our quality of life in many ways – but it has also made us targets for cyber crimes like identity theft. A simple, everyday act like...
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What is Blockchain Technology and Why Should You Care?

If you ask a group of people what Blockchain Technology is, you’ll get a split response. Half will say they’ve heard the term, but can’t explain what it is or...
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Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities Affecting Point Of Sale Systems

Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities are making headlines and causing security headaches. Our customers are asking us about how Spectre and Meltdown will affect point-of-sale security. This is a good time...