May 3 10:14 AM EDT

Can a Legacy POS Platform Learn Some New Tricks in the Mobile Era?

Initially, it might make sense to turn to your existing POS technology provider to try to capitalize on the transformative potential of mobile retail. However, mobile solutions have rewritten the rules for today's new retail experience, and to compete with online channels, you'll need the right tools to provide a richer, more personalized experience within the store. Read more »

Post by: Jerry Rightmer | May. 3, 2013 10:14am EDT

Apr 26 12:26 PM EDT

In-Store Mobility — Getting Past the Noise

In-store mobility: myth or reality? One consultant alleges that in-store mobility isn't yet a workable reality for full register replacement, and that integrating a CRM system into the in-store assisted selling experience is yet but a dream. Starmount mobility evangelist Lori Pelletier aims to set the record straight: it's here today and already delivering big results. Read more »

Post by: Lori Pelletier | Apr. 26, 2013 12:26pm EDT

Apr 2 2:15 PM EDT

Musings from SXSW on Battery Life and In-Store Mobile Technology

How are SXSW, battery life, and in-store mobile technology related? Read on to hear how opportunistic cell phone recharging at a beer pub led to a full-blown investigation into battery technology and innovations that may ultimately solve the problem of short battery life for retailers using mobile devices in their stores.   Read more »

Post by: Kerry Nelson | Apr. 2, 2013 2:15pm EDT

Mar 21 2:38 PM EDT

Mobile Security: Does deploying in-store mobile technology make your data and store less secure?

Wireless connections in the store are altering the way we shop — a trend that will continue to grow as retailers successfully deploy in-store mobile POS technology in their brick and mortar stores. But even with the right wireless technology infrastructure firmly in place, data security concerns around payment cards and personally identifiable information are still a barrier to mobile POS... Read more »

Post by: Angella Emmett | Mar. 21, 2013 2:38pm EDT

Mar 15 10:34 AM EDT

Reflections on Customer Success and the Past Year

As we bring the first quarter of 2013 to a close, I’ve been reflecting on how far Starmount has come over the past year. Not only have we grown as a company, but we’ve seen our existing clients achieve success and a number of new customers come aboard, which is always exciting. Last September, Starmount hosted a Customer Advisory Board meeting in Austin — helping us... Read more »

Post by: Joe Halloum | Mar. 15, 2013 10:34am EDT

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