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At the Cannabis Conference I met Director of Marketing Melody Erfani who was joyfully providing virtual roller coaster rides using a 3D VR phone box. It was a great strategy for marketing her company Cannabis Technology Partners.
After regaining my balance, Melody introduced me to the president of Cannabis Technology Partners, Stephen Arndt. Stephen and I stepped away from their booth and he agreed to share a bit the unique IT needs in the cannabis industry.
We started by talking about how many cannabis companies “don’t know, what they don’t know” when it comes their IT infrastructure.
Cannabis IT Issues to Be Aware
Due to the quasi-legality of cannabis in the USA, a number of unique issues arise regarding IT.
- All states have different regulations. What works in one, may not in another
- Assume you cannabis product will need to meet healthcare standards in the future
- Think HIPPA and Medical compliance to earn a license
What kind of IT is covered? Consider Point of Sales (POS) systems, Laptops, Telephony systems, Security, Video, etc.
Differentiation of Services
According to Stephen Cannabis Technology Partners has a high retention rate of clients due to 24x7x365 support. His clients say that this service provides comfort.
How To Connect with Cannabis Technology Partners
- Go here to visit the website of Cannabis Technology Partners
- Questions email info at cannabistechnologypartners.com
- This is Stephen on LinkedIn
This is a production of Habanero Media
The Cannabis Conference 2021
This interview was made at the Cannabis Conference in Las Vegas, August 2021 This is the only industry conference dedicated exclusively to plant-touching cannabis businesses, The Cannabis Conference has become known for delivering the highest level of education for dispensary, and cultivation professionals throughout the world. This year I was able to view the latest technologies, services and solutions with over 130 vendors on the world-class trade show floor. If you are looking to enter the legal cannabis industry, or a veteran ready to take your business to the next level, this is the one conference you cannot afford to miss! Sign up here for 2022.
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