Cloud-based credit card processing software is increasingly looking like the future of retail, allowing business to become more modern and markets more globalized.
Month: August 2014
China embraces cloud-based technology
China has announced plans to implement a cloud computing industrial base in Zhangjiakou in Hebei province.
Experts at the Black Hat convention discuss identity theft
Earlier this month, security experts collaborated at the annual Black Hat security conference and discussed new trends and solutions in the realm of hacking and identity theft.
Has Dairy Queen had a security breach?
Several security firms have recently reported incidents of fraud on credit cards that were used at Dairy Queen stores across the nation.
Retail stores expand to include walk-in health clinics
Companies such as Walgreens and Walmart, which work to address a number of customer needs across industries, are now turning to face the increasing demands of the aging baby boomer population by adding walk-in clinics at various locations.
NYC’s Garment District revitalized as retailers move in
Once a fashion and manufacturing enclave, New York City’s Garment District has been invigorated and redefined as a number of retailers vie for real estate in the area.
American financial institutions lag behind in adoption of EMV technology
There has been a massive movement of late towards the comprehensive adoption of EMV technology, which will eventually replace magnetic swipe credit cards with chip-based smart cards.
Homeland Security advises companies to scan POS systems for Backoff malware
Homeland Security released a statement on Friday reporting that a malware program, Backoff, has infiltrated more businesses than initially believed and that enhanced security is advisable.
Cloud-based technology is becoming the new standard for POS systems
Business owners are reaping the benefits of cloud-based technology in POS systems.
PCI Security Standards Council offers third-party security guidance
Earlier this month the PCI Security Standards Council, an organization responsible for maintaining best-practice standards in the industry, released new guidance meant to protect private consumer information as it is handled by third-party service providers.