Casio has announced a partnership with Wavelink to pre-load the Avalanche, Terminal Emulation (TE), and Industrial Browser products on the DT-X8 rugged hand-held terminal.
POS,ePOS and Hospitality IT
A POS system, or point-of-sale system, is a set of hardware and software that merchants use to make sales in person. A POS system manages customer purchases, accepts payments and provides receipts. Modern POS systems also generate reports, help manage inventory and track employee hours, among other things. Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems are digital payment systems that enable businesses to process payments, interact with customers and store data. IT Reseller articles covering Retail Point of Sale (POS), ePOS (Electronic Point of Sale), Payment Transactions, IT in Hospitality, Hotels, Restaurants, Resorts, Leisure ,Learning,Teaching & Training.
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Point of Sale (POS/ePOS)
Point of sale (POS) is the time and place at which a retail transaction is completed. At the point of sale, the merchant calculates the amount owed by the customer, indicates that amount, may prepare an invoice for the customer (which may be a cash register printout), and indicates the options for the customer to make payment. It is also the point at which a customer makes a payment to the merchant in exchange for goods or after provision of a service.
POS systems are used in a wide variety of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, gas stations, hotels, and healthcare providers. They can be either stand-alone systems or integrated with other business systems, such as inventory management and accounting software.
Here are some of the benefits of using a POS system:
- Increased efficiency: POS systems can help businesses process transactions more quickly and accurately.
- Improved customer service: POS systems can help businesses provide better customer service by tracking customer preferences and history.
- Increased sales: POS systems can help businesses increase sales by providing insights into customer behavior and trends.
- Improved inventory management: POS systems can help businesses track inventory levels and prevent stockouts.
- Reduced costs: POS systems can help businesses reduce costs by automating tasks and eliminating manual data entry.
Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS)
Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems are digital payment systems that enable businesses to process payments, interact with customers and store data. They are often used in retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and other service-oriented businesses.
EPOS systems typically consist of a touchscreen computer, receipt printer, barcode scanner, cash drawer and software. The software can be cloud-based or installed on-premises.
EPOS systems offer a number of benefits over traditional cash registers, including:
- Increased efficiency: EPOS systems can quickly and easily process payments, which can save businesses time and money.
- Improved accuracy: EPOS systems can help businesses to avoid errors in pricing, inventory and sales.
- Enhanced customer service: EPOS systems can help businesses to provide a more efficient and personalized customer experience.
- Increased data insights: EPOS systems can generate reports that provide businesses with valuable insights into their sales, inventory and customer behavior.
Hospitality IT
Hospitality IT can be used to improve efficiency, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce costs. For example, POS systems can help hotels and restaurants track inventory and sales, while PMS can help them manage reservations and guest information. CRM software can help hotels and restaurants track customer interactions and preferences, which can help them provide better service.
In addition to these specific applications, Hospitality IT can also be used to improve communication, security, and environmental sustainability. For example, hotels and restaurants can use IT to communicate with guests and staff, to keep track of security footage, and to monitor energy usage.
As the hospitality industry becomes increasingly digitized, the importance of Hospitality IT will continue to grow. Hotels and restaurants that embrace IT will be better equipped to compete in the marketplace and provide their guests with a better experienc
