Contents tagged with Tablet POS

  • New iPads help push tablet POS adoption

    November 20, 2013
    Over the last few weeks, Apple has released new versions of its popular tablet with the iPad Air and the iPad mini with Retina display. These two devices are predicted to be big sellers during the holiday season, but they could also be used by retailers as a cash register system.

    A recent article from Tablet PC Review examined the different ways that iPads have become a major player in the tablet POS marketplace. The original iPad essentially launched the marketplace in 2010 and three short years later, many retailers—large and small—have adopted tablets as an improved way to handle customer payments.

    The article mentions national global chains like JCPenney, Barney's and Apple, as well as small corner shops that have found a number of … more

  • Study: 77 percent of Canadian retailers to use mobile POS systems by 2018

    November 13, 2013
    In the retail world, the future of payment options is very much in flux. Cloud-based platforms, mobile commerce and NFC technology are all starting to gain a foothold in the retail industry, but it can be difficult for a merchant to know which bucket to put their eggs.

    A recent article from Point of Sale News recaps an Infogroup Targeting Solutions survey that found 77 percent of Canadian small business merchants plan on using mobile checkout strategies in the next few years. More than half of them say a system could be in place by 2018. That would triple the number of retailers using mobile POS solutions now.

    "This is essentially the compact car of the payment processing industry," Parry Rosenberg, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at MONEXgroup, told the news source. "This … more

  • New generations pushing adoption of mobile payments

    November 13, 2013
    Younger shoppers are helping push mobile commerce.

    For small retail businesses, making every dollar that passes through the door matter is the key to be being successful. Over the last few years one of the best ways for this to happen is through the use of upgraded point of sale systems.

    A recent article from The Street examined how tablet POS systems and the cloud are combining to create a new way to handle traditional tasks. From national retail chains to small corner mom and pop locations, the use of mobile commerce tools is becoming more of an industry standard.

    "Our customers are typically new stores; a younger demographic and early adopters of technology," ShopKeep Founder and CEO Jason Richelson told the news source. "They are not afraid to try new things and embrace change, and you can see that reflected in their business … more

  • Mobile POS carving out a larger home in retail

    October 22, 2013
    More retailers are adopting mobile payments.

    Many retailers have reached a crossroads when it comes to the POS terminal. Over the last few years, the use of cloud-based systems and mobile registers has grown, just as the technology that backs them has evolved. Apple's mobile-based operating system was still a novel concept as little as five years ago. Now it is commonplace.

    Scott Lamb, the founder of a Utah-based point of sale solution provider, was recently interviewed in a Business Solution article about the current landscape of the point of sale industry. He covered several topics, but focused heavily on the use of tablet POS and cloud-based systems.

    Lamb mentioned that a number of organizations are using a hybrid fixed/mobile environment by keeping at least one traditional POS station. This allows all customers to feel … more

  • Study: in-store mobile commerce to reach $1.7 trillion by 2017

    October 09, 2013
    The retail world is changing to incorporate mobile devices.

    There was big news in the mobile payment landscape at the end of last month as PayPal acquired Braintree—a company that specializes in mobile transactions. This is another example of the feeling that mobile devices will play a major role in the future of consumer payments.

    BI Intelligence released the results of a study that looked at the main reasons for this trend. The numbers show that overall, mobile commerce is still in its early stages as only 7.9 million U.S. consumers have an NFC-compatible system. That equates to less than 9 percent of the market.

    Despite that, in-store mobile payments nearly quadrupled last year. On top of that, smartphone and tablet POS systems have penetrated more deeply into the retail sector for both small businesses and larger enterprises. The … more

  • 'Internet of Things' pushing tablet POS solutions

    October 09, 2013
    The "Internet of Things" (IoT) is one of those terms that many in the tech community have been talking about for some time, but it is just know making its way into popular lexicon. IoT refers to a trend where many gadgets and systems will be connected through wireless technology. For example, a grill thermometer could send an alert to your tablet that your steak is ready or you could access security camera footage on your smartphone.

    A recent article from TabTimes examined the IoT through the lens of the retail sector. While the idea has been around since 1999, the technology has only recently evolved to the point that it is financially feasible for any organization to adopt it successfully. On top of that, there are service providers out there that can help any … more

  • Tablet POS systems the 'future of retail'

    September 30, 2013
    Tablets could be the future of retail POS systems.

    Earlier this month, we covered Alabama State University, which is becoming the first stadium to have a complete iPad point of sale system. Now, as the system has been put to the test in the middle of a highly competitive football season, the true benefits of the system are starting to be experienced.

    A recent Forbes article featured interviews with several officials that were involved with the decision to use an iPad system and how it is helping the university run concessions far more effectively. During the very first home game, the school processed a record 5,721 transaction in just a few hours.

    According to Alfred Baker, the executive vice-president of Gourmet Service for the university, the new system saves time while improving revenue and inventory tracking.

    "iPad POS runs so … more