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At our 2013 'Microsoft Dynamics Retail Technology' Conference, we want to ensure that our attendees not only fully experience the 360-degree view of the latest in the Microsoft Dynamics retail technologies and add-on solutions, but we also want them to get to know each other in a positive—and fun—environment.

It’s why our 3-day conference includes social events for networking and enhancing interpersonal communication among Microsoft Dynamics partners, resellers, retailers, industry professionals, and media.

If you are attending the conference, you are invited to participate in our “Bowl and Brew” event. Enjoy bowling and brews to kick off the conference weekend! From the novice to the pro, everyone can enjoy the fun.

Located just off the Las Vegas strip, South Point Bowling Center houses 64 lanes and includes a full-service bar and lounge adjacent to the lanes where you can enjoy a cold brew without missing the action.

Info:

Friday January 25, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST, South Point Bowling Center Las Vegas, Nevada

$3.00 per game, $2.00 per game for 55+, $3.25 shoe rental

For information, contact conference@rrdisti.com. 

‘Top 8’ Reasons to Attend Retail Realm’s 2013 ‘Microsoft Dynamics Retail Technology’ Conference

January 25 – 27, 2013

Caesars Palace, Las Vegas

The 3^rd annual Retail Realm ‘Microsoft Dynamics Retail Technology’ Conference is just around the corner and is packed full with informational, educational, training, promotional, and networking opportunities for any company within the Microsoft Dynamics community. Here are the Top 8 reasons why this event is unique, important and beneficial for Microsoft Dynamics resellers, ISVs, software and hardware providers, industry professionals, and retailers.

1. Specifically targets the Microsoft Dynamics community! The 2013 RR Conference is the only annual conference that caters solely to showcasing the Microsoft Dynamics solutions as well as related add-ons and technologies. These solutions include Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS), Next Gen RMS, POS2009, and AX for Retail. Microsoft will additionally unveil their new mobile technology, assortment planning and catalogue support that extends to the new SharePoint 2013 eCommerce platform of Microsoft.

2. Provides a 360-degree view of retail technology! Conference attendees will enjoy a unique and interactive experience, enabling them to see and learn about leading software, hardware, eCommerce, Internet, and payment processing technologies around the Microsoft Dynamics solutions. The conference offers various presentations, exhibits, and network events.

3. Shares the latest news and updates from Microsoft about the future of retail! Meet and learn from key Microsoft executives in the retail sector. Microsoft’s Global Director of Retail and Distribution, Michael Griffiths, will be delivering one of the keynotes and will address current and future issues regarding latest trends, marketing strategies, Statement of Direction, support offerings, and more.

4. Features premier solution providers around the world! With dedicated sessions and exhibit time, the conference will feature the most popular and cutting-edge solution providers with integrations to RMS and AX. Companies participating in the conference’s Exhibit Extravaganza (sponsored by Avalara) include: Microsoft, BlueStar, Mercury, RMS Fusion, NitroSell, Naveego by Safety Net, Keykode, Avalara, Digiop, Shift4 Corporation, Retail Technology Limited, bLoyal, nChannel, PayPros, New West Technologies, Dinerware, MS-POS, 24Seven Cart, and more.

5. Connects you with the reseller network, solution providers, retail industry professionals, and retailers! Open to the public, this conference brings together developers, resellers, and retail companies in a positive and fun environment. For example, Friday night’s ‘Welcome Reception’ (hosted by Mercury) at Caesars Place’s Shadow Bar offers a relaxed meet-and-greet atmosphere for conference attendees. Other events include Golf and Bowling.

6. Introduces a dedicated ‘AX for Retail’ session track! The ‘AX for Retail’ track (sponsored by Shift4 Corporation) is one of four primary informational and educational session tracks at the conference and will include sessions focused on the solution, such as optimal uses in specific industries, important inventory and finance considerations, the latest add-on modules, required configuration guidelines, eCommerce and mobility, and integrations around SharePoint and Windows 8.

7. Offers a fun and productive experience! Enjoy a complete retail conference experience! What better place to host our event than at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas?! Conference ticket includes access to all presentations, sessions, exhibits, Welcome Reception, Exhibit Extravaganza, and Awards Reception. It also includes 4 buffet meals (breakfast and lunch) on both Saturday and Sunday. Also, take advantage of our special DISCOUNT hotel rate.

8. Ongoing training! Following the conference, RR will conduct a 10-day training program for resellers wishing to learn about and be certified on Microsoft RMS Store and HQ. We will also provide training for AX Certification (AX Introduction, Logistics, & Financial Accounting). Conference attendees will receive 25% discount on training fees.

Imagine a 3-day conference comprised of educationally intense workshops and informative presentations about the latest industry trends. Picture yourself walking through a diverse exhibit room showcasing hardware and software solutions in POS, Digital Signage, Mobility and Wireless, Healthcare, as well as Government and Education. And then think about the almost 1,400 attendees from various verticals throughout North and Latin Americas who are brushing shoulders with you.

Now, look out the window. You see the ocean…all around you. Yes, that’s right. You’re on a Carnival Cruise boat and about to benefit greatly from a Floating Tradeshow in The Bahamas.  

If you were part of BlueStar’s mobile VARTECH conference on October 5-8, 2012, you would have likely stopped by our Retail Realm exhibit table and/or met our VP of Sales & Marketing, Louis Piedra, and our LATAM Sales Director, Andrea Vesga.

Retail Realm was thrilled to participate in this event and to strengthen our relationship with BlueStar because in doing so, we can continue to ensure that our channel benefits from offering their customers a complete retail solution. In this way, we add to the solution equation (hardware + software + service + support).

Three main insights and opportunities we gained (besides weight from eating the delicious food) from the conference were:

• Interacting with and learning from BlueStar’s thousands of resellers; it was important for us to use this event as a platform to introduce the Microsoft Dynamics retail software solutions to hardware companies
• Finding new resellers who are interested in selling Microsoft Dynamics Retail products, many of whom will be attending our upcoming 2013 retail technology conference
• Building a closer relationship with key product and business managers from BlueStar in order to optimize our sales and market strategies to both our channels

While BlueStar’s floating tradeshow concept was indeed creative and well-received, it was the event’s informative workshops, high-profile exhibitors, diverse attendees, and positive environment that made the show such a success. We are thankful to have experienced it firsthand.

Look for BlueStar to exhibit at our 3^rd annual ‘Microsoft Dynamics Retail Technology Conference’ in Las Vegas on Jan. 25 – 27, 2013. For details, contact us at conference@rrdisti.com.  

On October 5-8, 2012, we are setting sail for the Bahamas with hundreds of software and hardware resellers in the retail industry. Hosted by BlueStar, the Mobile VARTECH cruise will offer workshops designed to educate people about the latest trends and technologies, including Mobility/ADC, RFID, Point-of-Sale & Digital Signage, Security Solutions, as well as Healthcare, Government, and Education. 

A fun and unique component of the event will allow attendees to work with the BlueStar production crew to create a corporate video for sales and marketing purposes.

Representing our company will be Louis Piedra (VP of Sales & Marketing) and Andrea Vesga (Sales Director, LATAM), so be sure to look for them at our Exhibitor booth and say "Hi" or "Hola"!

This VARTECH event will enable us to establish a closer relationship with BlueStar, directly engage with resellers in the retail vertical, showcase the Microsoft Dynamics solutions we distribute and sell (i.e., Microsoft Dynamics RMS, 'AX for Retail,' and POS2009), and also meet leading hardware companies that support the retail environment. 

We're thrilled to use this event as a platform to show retail hardware resellers how the Microsoft software solutions are a perfect fit for their hardware. By teaming with them, we together will be able to successfully target and meet the retail demands for all market segments. We know that working with BlueStar will provide a complete and seamlessly integrated solution for resellers and retailers. 

Stay tuned for an exciting announcement (we will share the news on the boat and promise to make waves!) that will benefit BlueStar resellers. 

Are you attending? We'd like to know! Email Louis at louis@rrdisti.com. 

Want more info? http://us.bluestarinc.com/vartech12 

The Ultimate Relaxing and Relationship-Building Event…Before Our Retail Technology Conference!

At Retail Realm we feel it’s necessary to provide fun and relationship-building opportunities for the RMS community to network within the channel in a more personable environment. On Friday, Jan 27, 2012, Retail Realm hosted a Spa Event prior to our Microsoft Dynamics retail technology conference at the award-winning Green Valley Ranch Spa in Henderson, Nevada (a few minutes from the Vegas strip)! With over 15 participants, our Retail Realm representatives, resellers and retailers were able to network, bond and celebrate the start of a retail technology filled weekend.

Upon arriving at the spa--or what seemed to be a resort in the Bahamas!-- the aroma of the lit candles (featured on ‘Oprah’s Favorite Things’ list!) immediately relaxed our senses. We were then greeted by the friendly staff of the GVR Spa and took advantage of their 5-star massages, facials, and nail services. Whether it was in their state of the art fitness center, Jacuzzi, steam, sauna, or many areas to lounge, all of our attendees were able to reach their desired point of relaxation and escape into their own paradise,…and get to know each other along the way.

Like all great things, our Spa day (or as we like to call it, our ‘mini vacation’) came to an end. Rejuvenated and refreshed, our participants returned to their hotel rooms with a GVR Spa and Retail Realm sponsored goodie bag in-hand to prep for private party sponsored by Mercury Payment Systems to kick off our Welcome Reception at PURE Nightclub!

Our Spa Event is one of several networking opportunities associated with our retail conference every year. For more information or if you are interested in attending the Spa Event for our 2013 retail technology conference, please contact marketing@rrdisti.com.

We're excited that Mercury Payment Systems® will sponsor the Welcome Reception at our 2012 Microsoft Dynamics Retail Conference! This evening cocktail party will take place at Caesars' "PURE Nightclub" on Friday night, Jan. 27th from 9 pm to 10 pm. All registered conference attendees will receive an MPS wristband that will allow them access into the private lounge room with a hosted bar.

We've teamed up with Mercury to deliver seamless payment processing with all the benefits merchants need for convenient, secure transactions. Using MPS, our direct integration for Microsoft Dynamics RMS and Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009 is free and brings a host of additional capabilities, such as end-to-end encryption, tokenization, EBT processing, check processing, flexible batch close options, and more. 

Mercury has told us they're looking forward to exhibiting and presenting at our conference where they can discuss their solutions in greater detail!

Our 2nd annual 'Microsoft Dynamics Retail' Reseller and User Conference is just around the corner, and we're excited! Already we have more than doubled the number of exhibitors from last year and greatly increased attendance! This year, we're adding to this global retail technology conference with a golf tournament and spa day so that our attendees have additional (and fun!) ways to interact and network with each other!

The spa event will be on Friday, Jan 27th (1 pm to 5 pm) at the award-winning "Best Hotel Spa" and "Best Local Spa" in Vegas...the Green Valley Ranch Spa! Stay tuned for details!

We're excited to talk about Lemon! For our upcoming retail technology conference in Las Vegas next month, we plan on showcasing fresh concepts in the retail world. With that in mind, we're including Lemon as one of our opening Keynotes! 

Lemon helps people organize their purchases by aggregating all their receipts in one place. With Lemon, retailers using Microsoft Dynamics RMS will be able to: 1) Give customers the opportunity to receive their receipts via email, 2) Minimize receipt roll costs (paper can be expensive!), 3) Move the checkout lines faster, 4) Track your store receipts online; look up receipts in nice layouts anytime, from anywhere, 5) Report on additional purchasing information that extends RMS's reporting tools, and 6) Help make our planet a little greener. 

Lemon also has countless benefits for customers. It lets them digitize all their receipts, organize them, and easily run reports to see how their money is being spent. With the Lemon app, consumers can take pictures of their receipts, and Lemon's technology then digitizes and extracts useful information. Each consumer receives his or her own personal @lemon.com email address to use for all future email receipts.

 Meet Lemon in person! Lemon will be presenting and exhibiting at Retail Realm's Microsoft Dynamics Retail Reseller and User Conference (Jan. 27 - 29, 2012) at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Attend the conference and find out the specifics of how Lemon extends and enhances the retail environment! 

nChannel will be sponsoring our Keynote at our upcoming retail technology conference in Las Vegas! What is nChannel?
 
nChannel is a new platform designed to solve many challenges for retailers who sell through electronic and traditional channels.  Sold as a monthly subscription and accessed via the web, registered subscribers are provided with a selection of downloadable connectors for the POS, eCommerce and Back-office systems they already use. nChannel connectors "connect" these systems together to streamline and automate the manual processes that challenge multi-channel retailers today.

Want more? Contact us or visit them at our conference!