June 19, 2012
THE WEEK IN PAYMENTS
Mobile Payments
Sprint Hinted Its Touch Wallet NFC App through Slides– thedroidguy.com – 6/14/12 – “Sprint is preparing its own wallet service called Touch. Previously, the carrier had offered Google’s service, but had recently opted to develop its own app. Continue reading
Mobility in Healthcare
February 2, 2012
It is time for my annual checkup and I cannot help but wonder why my doctor, in whom I place a lot of trust, still chooses to do things the old fashion way. Continue reading
Daily Deal or Delighting Customers?
January 4, 2012
I like daily deals – well, the deal itself. I hate the spam emails that fill up my email box, but that's a story for another blog post. Anyway, I like daily deals and have used them a few times. Continue reading
Call My Name, Please!
December 19, 2011
Here is a little secret – I don’t really like ordering food or drinks at Quick Service or Fast Casual Restaurants. I am that guy who is visibly trying very hard to be patient. Once it is my turn, I order, pay and leave the queue in the most efficient way possible. Continue reading
Questioning Mobile Security
December 2, 2011
I like questions. I like asking them and answering them. So I thought I would throw out a bunch of questions I’ve received over the last several months about mobile security, give my own opinionated answers, and maybe even raise some new questions to discuss. Continue reading
The Allure and Reality of iPads as Mobile POS. The Tail Wagging the Dog?
December 1, 2011
I have been in mobile technology for the last 10 years and never have I had a customer say “I bought a bunch of devices and I don't know what I should do with them – I don’t have an app”. Continue reading
Part 1: How To Ensure a Successful Mobile POS Pilot & Roll-out
November 1, 2011
The amount of recent press and research dedicated to the adoption of mobility in retail is dizzying, in part because there are so many multidisciplinary applications for mobile technology, and in part because so many of those applications are putting up big returns for early adopters. Continue reading
Will Retailers Use Tender Steering To Take Control Of Interchange?
May 2, 2011
A process called “tender steering” is new to most retailers. It means that a retailer can provide incentives to customers to use a particular type of card to pay. This method could give retailers the power to drive interchange rates down by driving customers to some types of cards and away from others. Continue reading


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