Whether your company decides to use an iPad or another tablet to manage your mobile POS system, there are certain characteristics that your devices must display in order for your new system to be successful. Prior to procuring and implementing a tablet POS system, evaluate your potential solution and make sure it contains these characteristics. 

Here are five things to look for in any new system, as referenced in a recent Business News Daily article:

• Cloud-based: Does your sales data upload to the cloud so it can be accessed by other machines?
• Backend capabilities: Can your system process pertinent data such as inventory numbers and generate real-time reports? Speed and efficiency is a major factor.
• Security: Given recent incidents at major retailers such as Target and Home Depot, your tablet POS system must provide adequate protection of customer information. 
• Downtime and technical support: Your sales numbers can falter if your system suffers a significant problem, so limiting downtime is essential. 
• It grows with your business: The goal of your organization should be to grow and attract more customers and your system must be able to support an influx of new customers. Additionally, as information becomes increasingly digitized, it's essential that your POS system can manage new digital payment processes without impacting checkout efficiency or the integrity of your data.

Although Apple's iPad is a clear leader in the tablet market, there are many devices that can perform the functions you need to run an efficient business. Working with a payment solutions provider can allow you to obtain the best tablet POS system for your needs.