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This article provides a brief overview of points to consider when selecting your next POS system. Not all points will apply to every retailer; the objective is to help you choose the criteria you will use when comparing systems.

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Why you need a POS system

It’s more than just a cash register. Ubiquitous in larger retail stores for many years, POS systems are now increasingly common in small and medium businesses due to the availability of robust, yet inexpensive Personal Computer based systems. It's now possible for your business to realize the same benefits the big guys have been enjoying for years.

Not all businesses need every POS capability. The following list of popular POS features is intended to help you identify requirements for your system both now and in the future.

Barcode scanners have found many applications in retail environments either at the register, in the backroom, or roaming the store. In this paper we take a closer look at these three general applications for scanners and the appropriate scanner for each function.

The magnetic stripe card and reader

UPS stands for uninterruptible power source, a device that sits between a power outlet and a device such as computer. The purpose of an UPS is to prevent undesired interruptions of the power source, such as outages and power surges, from adversely affecting your computer or your network.

This article discusses the common POS hardware and how it is used to help you decide what components to buy. Prices have fallen drastically over the last 10 years, and you can put together a powerful system, even on a modest budget, using these guidelines.

Are You Looking to Go Wireless? This document discusses the considerations, risks and advantages of a Wireless network versus the traditional wired network for use in POS systems.

Here we discuss some factors to consider when implementing a POS solution in an existing business. It’s best to have a plan so that the change goes smoothly, and contingency plans just in case things don’t.

Here we discuss some factors to consider when implementing a POS solution in an existing business. It’s best to have a plan so that the change goes smoothly, and contingency plans just in case things don’t.