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Inside CannaCon MN 2025: Lessons, Conversations, and Community 

Inside CannaCon MN 2025: Lessons, Conversations, and Community 

On August 9–10, 2025, the Minnesota cannabis industry converged in Saint Paul for CannaCon MN, one of the Midwest’s most important cannabis gatherings. The two-day conference brought together cultivators, dispensary operators, service providers, and regulators to exchange insights, build connections, and navigate Minnesota’s rapidly evolving cannabis market.  Cure8 was proud to participate as both an […]

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Top Dispensary Tech Tools Nebraska Operators Should Consider in 2025

Top Dispensary Tech Tools Nebraska Operators Should Consider in 2025

In Nebraska, the cannabis industry continues to gain momentum, with stakeholders keeping a close eye on potential medical cannabis legislation and future recreational use opportunities. While the state’s program is still developing, forward-thinking operators are already laying the groundwork to run secure, compliant, and profitable dispensaries once the green light is given. One of the

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Medical Marijuana Data Breach - Ohio Medical Alliance Exposed 323 GB of Patient Records

Medical Marijuana Data Breach – Ohio Medical Alliance Exposed 323 GB of Patient Records

The cannabis industry has made significant strides toward legitimacy, regulation, and patient trust. Yet, incidents like the Ohio Medical Alliance data breach remind us that technology gaps can undo years of progress in a matter of moments. Earlier this month, cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered an unsecured database belonging to Ohio Medical Alliance LLC (OMA),

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POS & Network Security for NY Cannabis Retailers - Stop Breaches Before They Happen

POS & Network Security for NY Cannabis Retailers – Stop Breaches Before They Happen

In New York’s fast-evolving cannabis market, operational efficiency is only part of the equation. The other is security. As legal dispensaries multiply, so do the threats targeting them, from data breaches to compliance failures. A single cybersecurity lapse can cause downtime, revenue loss, regulatory penalties, or even a revoked license.  With strict oversight from New

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How Video Analytics and AI are Revolutionizing Cannabis Security in New York

How Video Analytics and AI are Revolutionizing Cannabis Security in New York

The cannabis market in New York is experiencing significant growth, fueled by expanding retail operations, medical cannabis distribution, and adult-use legalization. With this expansion comes a heightened focus on compliance and risk mitigation. For operators in the Empire State, cannabis security in New York is more than just about simply locking doors. It’s about proactively

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Building Cyber-Resilient Cannabis Businesses Amid Recent St. Paul Cyberattack

Building Cyber-Resilient Cannabis Businesses Amid Recent St. Paul Cyberattack

In late July 2025, the City of St. Paul, Minnesota was struck by a deliberate, coordinated digital attack; a full-fledged ransomware incident that forced officials to shut down internal networks, public Wi-Fi services, and municipal IT systems to contain the threat. The scale was unprecedented, prompting Governor Tim Walz to activate the Minnesota National Guard’s

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AI-Powered Surveillance & Compliance - Strengthening Cannabis Retail in NY

AI-Powered Surveillance & Compliance – Strengthening Cannabis Retail in NY

As New York’s cannabis retail market matures and expands, retailers are faced with a critical challenge: maintaining tight compliance and robust security in one of the most regulated environments in the country. The state’s cannabis laws, enforced by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), require licensees to meet high standards for inventory tracking, customer verification,

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Essential IT Services for Cannabis Dispensaries in Nebraska

Essential IT Services for Cannabis Dispensaries in Nebraska

As Nebraska begins shaping its legal cannabis framework, entrepreneurs and investors are laying the groundwork for future dispensaries. But launching a cannabis retail operation isn’t just about permits and products. It’s about having the right technology from the ground up. From compliance systems and POS hardware to cybersecurity and surveillance, dispensaries depend on a rock-solid

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Minnesota’s Cannabis Security Mandates - A Practical IT Compliance Guide for 2025 Licensees

Minnesota’s Cannabis Security Mandates – A Practical IT Compliance Guide for 2025 Licensees

As Minnesota prepares for the launch of full adult-use cannabis sales in 2025, regulators have made it clear that going forward, security will be a top enforcement priority. The state’s cannabis market is projected to exceed $1.5 billion in its first few years, attracting not only legitimate entrepreneurs but also criminal interest. That’s why the

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How Cure8 Helps Nebraska Cannabis Businesses Stay Audit-Ready

How Cure8 Helps Nebraska Cannabis Businesses Stay Audit-Ready

As Nebraska’s medical cannabis industry evolves, one thing is certain: compliance is non-negotiable. Whether you’re planning a dispensary or operating a cultivation site, staying audit-ready is key to long-term success. With state regulators expected to impose stringent requirements on tracking, security, and recordkeeping, cannabis operators need more than good intentions; they need robust systems and

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