data redundancy

Why Data Redundancy Is Important for POS Systems

For most people, the word “redundancy” has a negative connotation, evoking thoughts of monotonous and sometimes needless repetition. But for retailers and restaurant operators, redundancy is a good thing—at least, when it comes to data and POS systems. Exactly what is data redundancy? In a POS environment, data redundancy occurs when identical data is stored…

EMV

What is EMV and What are its Benefits?

Chances are that at some point over the past year or so, you’ve seen the term “EMV” mentioned in the press and/or heard it mentioned in conversation. However, you may still be wondering exactly what EMV is, what you really need to know about it, and why it’s important. Let’s take a look at the…

Windows tablet POS

Windows Tablet POS: Three Must Have “Add-ons”

Tablet POS—including Windows tablet POS systems—continues to make waves as increasing numbers of retailers deploy the technology to replace or supplement traditional POS hardware. However, getting the most from a Windows tablet POS configuration necessitates ensuring that you have three critical “add-ons,” including: Integrated magnetic stripe reader. Instead of functioning as a separate peripheral, an…

POS computer

How to Select a POS Computer

The POS computer is the heart of every retail operation, which is why you cannot be too careful when it comes to selecting one. Several factors merit consideration in evaluating different POS computer options. Let’s take a closer look at three such factors and why they are important: Frequency of component changes – Some PC vendors…