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RSPA Quarterly Insights is an exclusive report series designed to help retail IT channel executives navigate the rapidly changing industry landscape. RSPA Quarterly Insights ranks the top articles, blog posts, reports, videos, and podcasts, providing you pertinent information at a glance so you can make the best decisions for your VAR, ISV, or vendor business. Scroll down for the Top 25 Insights of Q3 2025 and follow this link for all RSPA Industry Reports.
TOP 25 INSIGHTS: Q3 2025
Could the “Zero Trust” Framework Save Your Retail Business? by One Step Secure IT (via RSPA Community IQ)
Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast: Revolutionizing Restaurant Tech with TechRyde: An Inside Look with Founder Sandeep Mahal
Whitepaper: Channel Strategy Without Conflict – Aligning ISVs and VARs for Growth by TSG & RSPA
How I’m Using Microsoft 365 Copilot to Work Smarter—and Help My Small Business Thrive with AI by Kathy Durfee, TechHouse (via National Association of Women Business Owners)
The Rise of Tap-to-Pay Payments by Mark Bunney, Ingenico
Prepare for the 2025 Holiday Shopping Season: Top Retail Payment Solution Priorities by Datacap Systems
Essential Strategies for Successful Partner Onboarding: Insights from the RSPA Marketing Community (via RSPA Community IQ)
How AI Can Help Restaurants Provide Better Hospitality by Debby Soo, Fast Company
The Pivotal Role of Point-of-Sale and Why Grocers are Prioritizing this Technology Now by NGA
How Augmented Reality is Powering Scalable, Self-Sufficient Retail Training, by Duffy Fron, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions (via RSPA Community IQ)
Opinion: If You’re Looking for a Simple Business, Look Elsewhere by Garrett Rudolph, Marijuana Venture
RetailNOW 2025 Analysis: I’m Betting on Our Independent Mesh Network of Entrepreneurs (via RSPA Blog)
Preparing for a Pennyless Checkout: A Restaurant Guide by Tonic POS
2025 Mid-Year POS Printing Trends Update by Christophe Naasz, Star Micronics (via DevPro Journal)
I Believe We’re Not Sliding Off a Cliff, We’re Laying the Foundation by Carl Boutet, Studio Rx
TOP 10 INSIGHTS: Q3 2025
What AI POS Means for the Future of Retail by Jessie Li, iMin Technology (via RSPA Community IQ)
Convergence Is Accelerating: Why Channel Leaders Must Rethink Their Revenue Strategy Now by JSG
Why Value-Added Resellers and Vendors Need to Evolve by Jesse Grindeland, Channel Futures
How to Maximize Revenue with Payment Monetization by Xplor Pay (via RSPA Community IQ)
RSPA RetailNOW 2025: Unpacking the Future of Retail IT by Mike Monocello, DevPro Journal
4 Retail Industry Priorities for Sustaining U.S. Economic Growth by Dylan Jeon, NRF
Ultimate Guide to IT Hiring: How to Optimize Talent Acquisition in Technology by GTIA
Insider Tips to Crush Your Next Trade Show: Insights from RSPA’s NextGen Rising Stars (via RSPA Community IQ)
“A Clear Trend of VARs & ISOs Working Together is Developing” (via RSPA Blog)
TOP INSIGHT: Q3 2025
The Data Gold Rush: Will Retail IT VARs And MSPs Get Their Share? by Jay McCall, Managed Services Journal
Retail transaction data is becoming a major source of revenue for software and payment providers, often excluding VARs and MSPs. To stay competitive, VARs and MSPs should engage partners on data strategies, negotiate revenue-sharing, and secure access to anonymized insights for clients. Claim your share now or risk being left behind in the data economy.
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Insights were curated, reviewed, and selected by the RSPA content team:
Ayana Scriven
Sr. Marketing Communications Manager
Christopher Arnold
Dir. of Member Services & Marketing
Jim Roddy
President & CEO