Touch Dynamic Announces the Quest Tablet Irvington NJ – December 2, 2014 – Touch Dynamic, a leading manufacturer of all-in-one touch systems, industrial PCs, and mobile POS devices is pleased to announce the Quest Tablet. A rugged, Windows-based, EMV and NFC ready tablet, the Quest is ideal for virtually any POS or rugged environment. The…
It goes without saying that migrating from an electronic cash register to a POS system is the best move small retailers and restaurant operators can make to grow their business. However, not just any hardware configuration will do for these establishments; rather, choosing an all-in-one POS system is imperative. Here are four reasons why this…
The practice of using tablets to bolster business has gained considerable ground in many markets—with the restaurant sector topping the list as tablet POS implementation becomes increasingly common. Here are four ways restaurants can benefit from tablet POS adoption: 1. Line-busting: With a tablet POS solution in place, quick-service restaurants can assign “roving employees” to…
If you’re like many merchants, you’re wondering how the new ApplePay and CurrentC mobile payment services will impact your point of sale. A look at both options, along with the advantages and disadvantages they present to retailers and restaurant operators, should provide some answers. Launched by Apple this past fall, ApplePay harnesses near field communications…
Long a cornerstone of retail success, proper inventory management is becoming increasingly important as retailers face growing competition and strive ever harder to meet the demands of educated consumers who insist on being able to purchase what they want, when they want it. Let’s take a look at why effective inventory management is essential to…
Every retailer and restaurant operator understands the importance of exercising due diligence when choosing a POS system. However, the same care should be taken in selecting a POS system provider. After all, you’ve undoubtedly invested a significant sum of money in your POS technology, and you want to maintain the equipment for a long time…
Data breaches are hitting the retail and hospitality industries in droves. Here are just three of various examples: Late last year, hackers stole credit and debit card information for 40 million customers of Target Stores. In 2014, the Neiman Marcus department store chain experienced a breach of its POS system database that involved theft of…
Why Restaurants Should Use Mobile POS Retailers are not the only ones adopting mobile POS technology in larger numbers. Restaurants, too, are fast moving into mobile POS, yielding them an expanded roster of capabilities and big benefits as a result. With mobile POS, dining establishments can: 1. Service outside seating areas Many restaurateurs are adding…
Preparing for the Shift in Credit Card Fraud Liability in 2015 By now, you’ve no doubt heard about the big change that will affect retailers and restaurant operators in October of 2015. As of that date, liability for credit card fraud will shift to merchants, unless they have replaced their existing technology with POS hardware…
What is a POS System? These days, most, if not all retailers and restaurant operators use a computerized POS system to run their business, harnessing it to ring up merchandise or food and beverage sales, as well as to ensure easy, accurate record-keeping. POS system components vary, depending on the needs of the retailer or…