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Updates Available? Think Twice.

“Software Updates Available.”   Three seemingly harmless words, filled with the potential of upending your workflow.   Glitches. Bugs. Spinning beach balls. However you describe it, it comes down to this: compatibility issues.   Take ‘El Capitan,’ (OS X 10.11), the latest version of the Mac desktop OS for instance. Greeted by a picturesque landscape image, users are invited to …

Now Hiring:  Wireless Engineer

Now Hiring: Wireless Engineer

Position Title: Wireless Engineer Location: Minneapolis HQ, some travel may be required Reports to: Director of Operations   Job Summary   We’re not like other IT organizations. We’re not looking for geeks or geniuses or specialists. We’re looking for the ultimate generalist.  Our Engineers are required to be technologically agnostic. Aerohive, Ubiquiti, Cisco, Meraki, and more. That’s what we know. That’s what we …

Now Hiring: Biz Dev Rep

Position Title: Biz Dev Rep   Location: Minneapolis HQ, up to 25% out of state travel   Reports to: Dir. of Biz Dev/Ops   Job Summary We’re not like other IT organizations. Maybe you Think Different, but now it’s time to think big. We’re here to help retailers and enterprises run away from traditional IT. We’re movers and shakers, and difference makers. We …

WWDC Interview and Review

This year, we’ve asked some of our industry friends for their opinions on Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference that happened last week. Aaron Freimark (CTO of GroundControl) and Charles Edge (Product Manager at Bushel) share their thoughts below:   Who are you and why do you care about Apple’s WWDC?   Aaron Freimark (AF): I’m a guy from New York who helped …

Proof that Retail Doesn’t Have to Suck

Every quarter, we try to host an event that we see as interesting and valuable for our clients. Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel on Retail Experiences at our new headquarters in Ford Center. Being the first time we did it here, I was happy to see that the office layout worked, and we were able …

Meet the Panelists: Angela Gearhart

Thursday, June 4th  |  420 N 5th St 5th Floor  |  Minneapolis, MN Happy Hour: 4:30 – 5:30 PM  |  Panel: 5:30 – 6:30 PM Introducing our third panelist for The Panel: Retail Experiences – Angela Gearhart, Senior Director of In Store Experience with Select Comfort.   For the past 12 years, Angela has led the vision and strategy to elevate the Sleep Number brand …

Meet the Panelists: Lynne Robertson

Thursday, June 4th  |  420 N 5th St 5th Floor  |  Minneapolis, MN Happy Hour: 4:30 – 5:30 PM  |  Panel: 5:30 – 6:30 PM We’re excited to introduce you to The Panel: Retail Experiences’ second panelist: Lynne Robertson, President & CEO of Fame.   As CEO and owner of experiential retail agency Fame, Robertson has enjoyed a 20-year marketing career choreographing brand experiences that consumers love to love. By delivering fully committed devotees, …

Meet the Panelists: John Moberg

Thursday, June 4th  |  420 N 5th St 5th Floor  |  Minneapolis, MN Happy Hour: 4:30 – 5:30 PM  |  Panel: 5:30 – 6:30 PM Earlier this week, we announced that we’re bringing The Panel back with a focus on all things retail – marketing, engagement, technology, etc.   Today, we’re excited to introduce you to The Panel’s first panelist: John Moberg, CIO & …

The Panel: Retail Experiences

 Thursday, June 4th  |  420 N 5th St, 5th Floor  |  Minneapolis, MN Happy Hour: 4:30PM – 5:30PM  |  The Panel: 5:30 – 6:30 Register Here Last fall, we introduced you to The Panel – a group of local industry leaders talking about things you want to hear about. We had such a blast that we’re bringing it back. This time, we’re …

The Move to a New MDM Platform

  Let’s be honest. Migrating corporate devices to a new MDM platform probably isn’t at the top of your to-do list. Or, should we say, your “want to do” list.   It requires a ton of administrative overhead. It’s a pain. And no one really wants to do it. But, sometimes it makes sense.   Among the more daunting tasks …