Seminars/Tracks
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Tracks
RFID
This year’s RFID Track will feature a two-part (2 hours each)
seminar that will model an RFID Compliance solution. This
will allow VARs intimate participation in a 4-step process
covering the planning, printing, reading, and software solution
of a typical Compliance mandate. Presented by the
RFID Training and Certification provider OTA, this model
will include the participation of BlueStar's leading vendors
in each stage of the project.
In addition to this demonstration of RFID Compliance, BlueStar
VARs will enjoy presentations on Smart Cards and Readers to
understand how they fit into the rapidly expanding market of
HIPPA compliance. Also on hand will be BlueStar
vendors with the latest solutions in HF and UHF GEN2 hardware. This
year’s RFID track is designed to provide VARs up-close and
personal experience with RFID and keep them abreast of the
latest in RFID technology.
STOREMAXX
VARTECH2008’s StoreMaxx track will examine the state of the Grocery industry today as well as where the industry is headed in the future. In this track you will receive valuable information about where the opportunities are in addition to what is involved in selling, installing and supporting businesses in this industry, and the StoreMaxx solutions available to help you experience success in this often neglected vertical.
Designed specifically for today’s Grocery industry, StoreMaxx bundles best-of-breed retail products into a seamless, fully integrated retail-management solution that include: hardware, software, and special leasing and credit/debit promotions.
Whether you currently solicit businesses within the Grocery industry, or have just been thinking of expanding your offerings to include this vertical, this track provides managers and executives in the reseller sector with a good baseline understanding of the StoreMaxx program, and the industry opportunities available.
MOBILITY
The Mobility track attendees will learn how BlueStar and its best-of-breed hardware and software vendors can provide you with resources and sales support to pursue markets such as field service, public safety, and sales force automation. Faced with market pressures such as the need for higher worker productivity, improved customer service, and faster and more efficient work order resolution, enterprises are increasingly looking for ways to streamline and optimize the operations of their field service workforces. As such, leading service organizations are realizing significant gains in performance by deploying mobile field service solutions that allow field workers to productively and profitably interact with back-office systems and workers to share critical data on customers, orders, assets, and inventory. Get involved in the most significant growth opportunity we have today by attending this seminar!
HOSPITALITY
The Hospitality track is designed for Value-Added Resellers who currently serve the Hospitality market, or who have an interest in entering into this vertical. Industry professionals from best-of-breed hardware and software companies will be presenting their value-added solutions. Hospitality solutions will range from RFID Beverage Tracking Systems to POS to debit/credit solutions. The presenters will provide valuable information about the hospitality industry today, and where the opportunities lie within your niche market. The Hospitality track promises to "serve up" quality information about technology, selling and support for your customers.
RETAIL
The Retail track will examine the state of the vertical through experts from leading hardware manufacturers and software developers. The growth of this market allows you to benefit from the multiple retail opportunities available this year, and in years to come. Attendees will be exposed to the newest technology that will help even the smallest retailers benefit from what tier one retailers are using in their day-to-day business, from the back office to the front of the house. This series of presentations promises to be very valuable to anyone selling into Retail or those who have interest in breaking into this profitable vertical.
GOVERNMENT
BlueStar will conduct an overview of the Public Sector industry as it relates to POS, RFID, and AIDC markets, as well as what the BlueStar Government Division can offer VARs in this arena.
AIDC
The AIDC track will feature hardware vendors and software developers who provide solutions for many niche applications and vertical markets that can benefit from the use of AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data-Collection) technology. AIDC is a mature and stable market that still offers significant growth and profit opportunities for the channel. Attendees will gain current information regarding bar code scanning and printing, wireless infrastructure, warehouse management, asset tracking and more.
 
Seminars
Customize your own educational menu! Attend the sessions you want across different market verticals: Mobility, RFID, Hospitality, Retail, AIDC, and Grocery.
FUSION Workshop
After you register, please stop by the FUSION Center right by the registration booth to learn how BlueStar's FUSION business-development and marketing program can help you grow your business. Sit down and chat with FUSION experts about how this BlueStar program can be customized to fit your own business' needs. FUSION can help you touch 200 market prospects in the time it takes you to brew a pot of coffee in the morning.
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