To perform an accurate assessment of their budget allocations, it’s important for professionals in the restaurant industry to have a firm grasp on spending trends. Hospitality Technology’s 2014 Restaurant Technology Study recently released a study that examined restaurant spending by speaking to restaurant owners and managers across all restaurant segments. The good news? Point of…
It’s easy to see that the U.S. restaurant industry has experienced a shift in attitudes toward restaurant technology – consumers are interested in assistive tools that they can access via web or mobile and restaurants are interested in customer-facing solutions. Think of it like a “you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” scenario: restaurants can…
Kiosks have recently gained popularity in a variety of business environments, including retail stores, restaurants, airports and movie theaters. Newer technologies like web-based applications and wireless connectivity have made them a flexible, cost-effective investment. To ensure a successful kiosk implementation, follow the following steps: Consider your environment Most kiosks include a cabinet, CPU, display device…
Microsoft ceased support for Windows XP and Office 2003 on April 8, 2014. The company no longer provides security updates or patches for those platforms. Continuing to use these platforms with a lack of support after the end of life date will put users at risk. How? When Microsoft releases security updates for Windows versions…
Many businesses are under the impression that implementing cloud POS software means ditching their existing system entirely and trading their traditional terminals in for tablets and handheld devices. That isn’t true. Cloud computing doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking. It can be as simple and seamless as your retail or restaurant business requires. Cloud…
Point of sale (POS) systems are an essential part of modern businesses – no matter the size. They allow restaurants and retail stores to gain a competitive edge by improving customer service, developing a strong sense of customer loyalty and eventually increasing their annual revenue. It is important to choose your POS system carefully, as…
Touch screens are becoming increasingly common in everyday life. Cell phones, computers, and even cars depend on touch screen technology to function properly. Having a physical keyboard or mouse now seems outdated, and touch screens have become the more intuitive technology for consumers. Not to mention, touch screens save space and are easy to maintain,…
Receipt printers are an integral part of each restaurant or retail stores’ point of sale (POS) system. In order to process payments, businesses need this technology to print credit card slips, print customer receipts and send orders to the kitchen or bar area. There are three main types of POS printers: impact, thermal and ink…
With nearly 34 years of experience in the hospitality market, POS Terminal 2000 is no stranger to adapting its business to remain competitive. Further proof of this VAR’s sustainability is the fact that it’s the number one Maitre’D POS software reseller in the world with nearly 2,000 customers using its solution in the greater Montréal…
It is crucial for the hospitality and retail industries to maintain PCI compliance to protect their customers’ credit card data. And compliance isn’t a one-time thing; it’s an ongoing process that calls for restaurants and stores to adjust their POS systems each time there is a change in requirements. Hospitality establishments will soon be affected…