Why a Tablet-based Point Of Sale Solution May Not Be a Good Fit For Your Business

Tablet POS systems are everywhere, and the popularity of mobile devices continues to grow in the technology world.

We’re all for staying on top of advances in technologies. We trust and recommend PayAnywhere and Revel for our merchants.

However, we wouldn’t recommend them to every merchant or business.

Why?

Tablet POS systems are not a one-size-fits-all solution

We’re going to be brutally honest here and bring down some of the hype over tablets as point-of-sale systems. Yes we praised them highly in our earlier blog, and yes we still love them.

But they are not the best solution for certain types of businesses.

If you own a restaurant or a bar, a tablet will not meet all of your needs for a POS system.

Tablet POS systems are limited in how much they can process

If you have a restaurant or bar, or run a large retail store, a tablet will not give you the best return on investment, or help you manage your store like a traditional POS system would.

When you have multiple products to track, a tablet simply does not have the capability to manage all of the applications needed.

Let’s put some perspective on this.

Imagine your tablet POS system is a regular Tablet or iPad device. Now picture a laptop or desktop computer. You have to complete a project where you will have to use Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat. Which tool is going to be best for the project?

Technically, a tablet can run Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat, but switching back and forth between the programs will be a pain, as will running all three simultaneously.

Any tablet POS system will have some limitations

Aside from Revel, no tablet POS system can run off of an Ethernet connection. Wifi can be finicky to use at times, and it becomes impossible to run online if it goes down, meaning you could take a credit card and not find out it was declined until you submit your batch of transactions for the day to be processed.

We get that traditional POS systems are pricey compared to a tablet

Even if you want a tablet based POS, in the long run you’re going to spend the same amount as a traditional POS anyway.

If you buy Restaurant Manager, it’s going to more expensive than an iPad or Tablet POS, because it essentially comes with all the hardware you’ll need to run your restaurant or bar. Restaurant manager also interfaces with more technology hardware than a tablet system would.

You could buy a tablet based system and all the pieces needed individually, but you would have to manually interface all the hardware you bought separately with a cloud based system, and you’ll manually have to program all of the hardware to work with your tablet based POS system.

So you’ll have to spend extra time programming it, and interfacing it yourself.

Restaurant Manager and StoreTender will still interface quicker than any POS tablet combined with any miscellaneous bought hardware.

Times like these, it’s better not to DIY in businesses technology.

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3 Ways Your Small Business Can Avoid a Data Breach Through Your Point of Sale System

Over the last 2 years, the retail world has been rocked with data breaches.

Retail giants like Home Depot and Target all had massive breaches, compromising millions of pieces of credit card information to identity-thieves.

While Target and Home Depot suffered little in financial loss for the actual breaches, the same cannot be said for small businesses.

Writing off fraud losses for retail giants is no big deal for their bottom line, the same data breach for a small retailer would be detrimental. Small businesses in general suffer more from these types of data breaches.

Most cannot recover from the loss of funds, causing them to close their doors forever.

 

Data breaches can be avoided

While many merchants take great care to assure their payment processors are PCI compliant, but they do not take the same measures with their Point of Sale Systems.

All of the major data breaches have been tied to the hackers gaining access through the company’s Point of Sale system.

Merchants often time overlook securing their POS systems, and leave themselves vulnerable to risk.

How can I secure my POS system?

Here’s our short list of what steps your business can take to secure your Point of Sale system.

 

1). Don’t use weak passwords

Many Point of Sale systems owners do not secure their passwords to their software. This can include creating weak passwords, unchanged passwords that are years old, or no password at all.

If you’re running secured information on that network, the password probably shouldn’t be just the name of your business and the number 1.

Develop a strong password to protect your customer's information.

 

2). Don’t use the POS for non-secure reasons

One of the risks of running a small business is allowing employees to use the POS for non-work purposes. This also includes downloading malware onto the POS, or programs susceptible to malware.

Activities like browsing the internet, or downloading games (especially on a tablet POS) should not be done on your POS, since it’s jeopardizing the security of your system.

Another mistake is failure to utilize address verification (AV) software that detects the presence of memory-scraping malware. You POS provider should be able to set you up with the appropriate software to prevent this from happening, but always be smart with downloading items on your POS.

 

3). Don't keep your POS on an open network

One of the worst offenders is keeping your POS on the same internet network as your other wifi or ethernet cord. This is an easy way to become a target for a data breach.

“Any POS terminal with an IP address and a connection to a business’s network is as vulnerable to compromise as all the other pieces of equipment in that network. So, too, is any standalone POS terminal that links directly to the internet” (http://pointofsale.com/).

Do not have your POS network one that anyone can access, it makes it too easy for hackers to gain access onto the unsecured network. Failure to separate the network will make your business an easy target for a data breach.

As mentioned earlier, you must make a secure password for this network. This shouldn’t be something easily accessible outsiders or customers.

 

Don’t fall victim to a data breach

Data breaches can be avoided, if you take care of your Point of Sale system and make sure it’s secure as possible.

Protecting your customer’s information isn’t just about your payment processor, but involves securing your POS system too.

 

Have questions?

If you’d like to learn more about what steps to take to secure your POS network, or would like a free demo, contact us here.

Should My Business Take Mobile Payments Through My Point-of-Sale System?

The face of Point-of-Sale (POS) is changing.

Mobile payments are slowly beginning to be accepted at many businesses, from retail to restaurants. Many banks are creating apps for smart phones to allow cardholders to use their phones as a mobile payment option.

Cashless transactions has been coming on since credit cards, and now mobile payments are creeping up on credit cards.

Out of all of our POS clients, only about 20% have adapted the mobile payment option.

Despite the small percent now, mobile pay is becoming more likely to be the option of the future. Jumping on the mobile payment bandwagon is a great idea for businesses who want to take advantage of the new type of payment.

 

What are mobile payments?

If you’ve never heard of mobile payments, or just don’t understand how they work, here’s a mini crash course.

Mobile payments act as a sort of cash absent transaction, unlike a credit card though, the funds are transferred from the phone’s secured wallet into your merchant account. You then receive the payments as you normally would through your processor.

Apple has been the predominant forerunner in the shift towards mobile payment.

Apple was the first company to work with banks and credit card companies to create a secure network to allow mobile payments.

The three main options for mobile payments are Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Wallet.

Samsung pay created a magnetic strip that is similar to the one on the back of a credit card. Making it easier for credit card terminals to read the phone and take the payment. With this feature, it does not require the card reader to adapt NFC payments into their network.

If not, NFC payments work in the same matter, where the phone is tapped against the terminal, where it is accepted or declined, much like a normal card transaction.

What are the benefits of mobile payments?

Mobile payments surprisingly, are fairly easy for smaller merchants to adapt. It does not require lots of expensive equipment.

Gene Signorini, the vice president of Mobile Insights has stated as much. “Mobile has really taken away the requirement that you have to build big systems and be a large company to be successful with technology...In many ways, it is easier for small businesses to adopt mobile payment programs because they don’t have a large infrastructure to work through so small businesses can jump right in” (www.americanexpress.com).

One of the largest draws for smaller merchants is the lower processing fees. Many merchants are finding that mobile payments have lower interchange and processing rates. Saving them a bit of money every month on their processing statement.

 

Can my Point-of-Sale take mobile payments?

Chances are, yes.
POS developers have been quick to take mobile payments, adapting to the new technology.

If you read our previous blog, POS developers in France are also taking steps to integrate Bitcoin payments.

What about your current Point-of-Sale?

Chances are your POS is capable of taking mobile payments.

If you’ve bought a POS in the last few years, the ability to take mobile payments is more than likely already build into your machine.

Storetender, Revel, PayAnywhere, and Restaurant Manager all have the ability to take mobile payments.

Since mobile payments first appeared a few years ago, many developers built the technology and software needed into their POS systems.

However, if you’re running off a POS system that is 15 years old, you may not be able to accept mobile payments.

 

Should I try and accept the payments?

Yes, with the rapid growing popularity of mobile payments, it would be unwise to avoid adapting them.

Mobile payments, while still only taking up a small percentage of transactions, cardholders and providers are making the technology more sophisticated. If the rapid growth of mobile payments continues, it shouldn’t be surprising to see them become the dominant form of payment in the next few years.

 

Want to talk to a mobile payments expert?

If you’d like to learn more about what technologies steps to take with your own business, or would like a free demo, contact us here.

Cleaning Your Point-of-Sale System 101

Point-of-Sale systems are quite the investment. While they are becoming cheaper and cheaper, the larger computer based models are pricy, making it in your best interest to keep in top condition as long as possible.

Regular cleaning is a vital aspect in keeping it running smoothly.

If you’ve read our previous blogs on common POS problems, you’ll notice keeping your machine dirt free will prevent it from malfunctioning.

 

Why should I clean it?

While POS computers over iPads are more durable, they all should be cleaned regularly to perform at their best.

Screens can easily lose sensitivity over time, and the monitors can easy have dirt and dust sneak into the crevices.
• Prolongs screen sensitivity
• Keeps computer running
• Prevents oils from ruining the screen
• Makes overall business look better
One of the keys to succeed with your POS is how well you’ll take care of it. Although they are sophisticated devices, they need care.

 

How often should you clean it?

At least once every day.

We’re not germaphobes (okay some of us are), but swiping your machine down every day will keep it dirt free.

Why do it this often?

It’s amazing how quickly dust can begin to form, and dirt will come in unexpected days, even if you’re not in a high mess business like bars or restaurant. Dirt blows in from doors opening, comes in on peoples shoes.

Alright we’re sounding a bit neurotic.

POS systems can be unbelievable tough, Restaurant Manager can take a beating, having soda or water splashed on them, but just because they can stand up to it, doesn’t mean you should abuse it.

Dirt and dust can easily creep into your system, causing it to act up. It’ll mess up the accuracy, making the sensitivity less and making the touch screen touchy.

 

So how do you clean it?

• First, make sure you find a POS friendly cleaner. You could use ammonia-free glass cleaner or CRT which is specifically made for touch screens. If you’re looking for some special cleaner made with POS’s in mind, here’s some to check out.
• Second, try wiping the screen done with a dry cloth first, it’ll remove the first layer of dry dirt. To remove sticky substances, spray your cleaner into a freshly cleaned cloth (don’t spray it directly onto the screen). Don’t get the cloth to wet, this will damage the screen.
• Third, wipe the screen down and the printer inside and out.
• Fourth, let the POS dry off before touching it again.

Sometimes, you may just need to wipe down with a dry cloth instead of using a cleaner. Also make sure the POS is turned off, or at least in a mode where the buttons will not be activated when cleaning the screen.

 

It’s not very glamorous

Cleaning your POS is probably not high on your day-to-day to do list, but it’s something necessary to lengthen the life of your system.

 

Want to talk with POS care experts?

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iPad Point Of Sale Systems, Are They The Future?

The rate of Point-of-Sale technology has upgraded over the last 100 years is staggering. We’ve seen traditional cash registers, which dominated merchants way of taking payments with clunky and noisy presence, to the clunky but efficient computer based models.

They’ve all changed to a newer, sleeker models, as the iPad begins to dominate the market as they new wave of POS systems.

 

Why are they so popular?

iPad’s have been popular for their sleek look, among small and large merchants. They tend to take up less space, and are usually cheaper than their clunky $20,000 siblings.

In truth, most of our sales are for sleek Pay Anywhere models, and Revel has become a popular POS amongst our customers.

It marks the desire for sleek technology, in the same way flat screen tvs have replaced their boxy counterparts.

 

Are they as good as traditional POS?

In many ways, yes.

Many iPad’s can run multiple POS apps, and tablet devices tend to run higher volume transactions over phone, which work for small volume merchants.

iPad’s also have come a long way in the types of jobs they can do. Recently, Revel, introduced an iPad to the world that is a POS system, rather than just an iPad with POS apps. It also became the first product on the market to have the ability to run off an ethernet cord.

One of the biggest complaints of iPad POS was their inability to run off of an ethernet cord, and instead had to run off of wifi.

Wifi is often finicky, and will more oft than not wave in and out. While you can still run transactions offline, you do not have a way to see if a card was declined or not. Putting yourself as financial risk.

Having an ability to run off the ethernet as well prevents the risk of having to run transactions offline.

 

Will everyone use an iPad Point-of-Sale system?

Sadly not.

While iPads are becoming a great fit, for some merchants and iPad will not be able to process the work a traditional POS would.

Grocery stores, for example, would not be the best for an iPad POS systems. They often require a studier POS with a table for weighing that’s part of their system.

Liquor stores also, are not the best fit for an iPad. These large volume transactions are best suited for a classic computer POS system.

 

Does that mean you can’t use them?

No. You could use an iPad POS and it will work.

It just won’t work excellently.

There’s much better POS systems that would excel in a grocery or liquor store, like StoreTender.

As the iPad POS movement continues to grow over the years, new technology may one day see all Point-of-Sale systems adapt a tablet style.

 

Want to see what POS system is best for your business?

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Bundling Your Point-of-Sale With A Payment Processor

We haven’t addressed much about payment processing, but it’s central to every Point-of-Sale (POS) system.

No matter if you’re in retail, service, or any other business to use a POS system, you’re going to need a processor to support your credit card payments.

When you do rent or buy a POS system, you will have to find a processing company to handle any credit card payments.

POS systems don’t just process themselves, or magically make the money appear in your account (though that would be sweet).

So should you bundle the two together?

If you can, yes!

Having a company to service both your POS system and your payment processing is a great way to simplify the two together.

Here are 3 excellent reasons to bundle your POS and payments processing.

• Communication with one company rather than multiple. Having one company to handle your processing and POS support is an invaluable resource, since you’ll be dealing with one company you trust to help grow your company. Chances of being outsourced are minimized.
• Guarantee your machines will talk to each other. If you go with a provider that covers both your POS system and credit card terminals, the machines will complement each other. Dealing with incompatible machines that will not work together will slow up your business.
• Streamlines your business to be more efficient. With the above reasons listed, streamlining your systems into one smooth process will speed up your processes, increasing your efficiency.

These make a great case for bundling your POS and processing together.

 

But there is a condition

Wait what kind of condition?

We don’t like giving one size fits all answers, because they usually are never that simple, and there tend to be exceptions.

About that condition....

 

Do you have the option to bundle them together?

Bundling these two items together is an uncommon thing, and not a huge trend for processors re-sellers of POS systems.

We at BNG Point-of-Sale offer support through our sister company BNG Holdings, but we are one of the few companies that offer such a service.

Finding other companies to do this maybe challenging, and finding a good company to do this is even more challenging.

Companies that offer everything under the sun (we’re looking at you banks) tend to spread themselves thin, and their customer experience suffers greatly.

So if you can find a company that will support both without having to outsource you to another company, bundle it up!

 

Alleviate POS and payments processing issues

If you’d like to learn more about what technologies steps to take with your own business, or would like a free demo, contact us here.

Become a Jedi Master of Your Point-of-Sale System

We’re all big nerds at BNG Point-of-Sale, (hence the name technologies). Part of our love of Point-of-Sale (POS) systems stems from our love of technology advances.

POS systems can aid small business through many services, giving their owners a chance to become the star of their own story.

Here’s some take away lessons you can learn from the Star Wars franchise as a small business owner.

Disclaimer: This blog is not claiming ownership of Star Wars, which belongs to George Lucas and Disney respectively. This is for educational and critiquing purposes, please support the original release.

You’re a very small fighter against a crushing empire

The Rebels in A New Hope are a straggling organization compared to the vast Empire. The reveal of the Death Star shows how much of a disadvantage the Rebels have compared to the villains.

Small business owners face the same situation. They pay a lot of taxes and pay higher fees than their larger companies. What’s worse is smaller companies don’t get the same benefits in tax breaks.

Larger corporations often use corrupt methods of tax evasion by having their corporations partially owned overseas, something not possible for small businesses.

When lost in the vast space as a small business owner; what do you do establish yourself?

Use the force

What was Luke Skywalker’s ultimate weapon?

If you said his lightsaber, go sit in the corner.

Luke’s true weapon was the force, he wasn’t limited to a single weapon, but he used his mind and the force to control the situations around him.

The force can represent your company’s payment processing and POS game plan. It’s more than a piece of machinery.

Recognize that your POS system doesn’t have to be just a piece of junk, but it can be used in multiple ways like the force.

Use it for tracking inventory, to split tabs, assign staff, and count the costs of merchandise. It’s more than a glorified card reader.

Understand your equipment can work with you to make you closer to success.

Find your Yoda/Obi-wan

This step ties into finding your weapon, but far more essential in the world of business.

You could manipulate your equipment however you want, just like Darth Vader.

That doesn’t mean any POS will help your business grow. You also need the support of someone wiser to guide you through using it.

Look for a company who will be your support like Obi-wan and Yoda were to Luke. Don’t try to run your business on your own, pick someone who will give you support.

Like Luke and Obi-Wan’s relationship, it didn’t end when he died. Your relationship with your Point-of-Sale company shouldn’t end at the transaction.

Don’t go with the lowest bidder (or you may end up with Jar Jar Binks), find a company that will be invested in your journey. Look to buy your equipment, and then have a company that will give you a support plan.

Don’t become consumed by the Dark Side

Luke was able to avoid falling to the Dark Side because he had his friends to support him.

Small business owners know they never truly get a “day off”, often working 12+ hour days, not leaving time for family and friends.

In the beginning your business will be time consuming, and we aren’t suggesting you drop everything at your business, but learn to balance your work and life.

How?

Be attuned with your allies, your POS support team should be giving you the means to succeed and not just abandoning you after you buy from them.

Make sure your equipment will help you run your business, rather than take over your life.

If your POS company isn’t interested in becoming your ally, look for another company. "“Search your feelings, you know it to be true.” (Darth Vader).

Learn how to properly use the Force

If you’d like to learn more about what technologies steps to take with your own business, or would like a free demo, contact us here.

Introducing the Revel POS

BNG is now offering Revel iPad POS systems!

(And we're really excited about it)

What is the Revel iPad POS?

Imagine a POS for your business that is entirely customizable. One that gives you all the great features of a robust POS system delivered in the simply-designed and easy-to-use form of an iPad. As it turns out, you don't need to imagine it. The Revel iPad POS is exactly that.

The Revel POS is unique in that it has the ability to fit into a variety of specialized business types and scenarios seamlessly. A POS as versatile as this doesn't come around every day...or ever, for that matter. If you want to learn about some of the specifics, we'll go over some of the Revel iPad's key features and capabilities.

Why Revel iPad POS?

There are plenty of POS systems out there, so why did we choose the Revel iPad POS? We chose Revel because we think it has the most to offer YOU. Revel offers compatibilities that no other iPad POS systems can, including barcode scanners, scales, and much, much more. With one of a kind integration capabilities, an open API, and many incredibly useful applications to choose from, this POS can do it all.

Built for your needs

Utilize the Revel iPad API that allows you to customize as much or as little as you want. Within the back-end side of the POS system, you'll be able to add or remove features as you see fit. This is a fantastic feature because we've all dealt with interfaces before that have a multitude of great features, but are overcrowded and disorganized as a result. This way, you'll be able to choose what you want from all those great features, and remove the extra clutter that you won't be needing. You have the power to set you Revel iPad up to fit YOUR needs, nothing more and nothing less.

Industry-specific features to choose from is another major advantage the Revel POS has over competitors. Scoreboard integration, barcode reading, shipping compliance, and cinema distribution compliance are all examples of features that are perfect for specific business types that are all included on the Revel iPad. This is just a start to the list of useful features available to Revel iPad POS users.

All-In-One Solution

The great thing about the Revel iPad POS is that it does everything you need it to all from an iPad. One the the biggest chores for many businesses is inventory. It is something that most operations rely heavily upon, and can't afford to not have a reliable system in place. Not only does inventory get easier with Revel, it will lower costs in many cases as well. By helping you calculate the amount of waste loss, Revel's Matrix Inventory will help you to determine when and how much you should be ordering. Real time inventory tracking and automatic alerts also ensure you won't get caught off guard without the products and supplies your business relies on. Although inventory management is an important tool the Revel iPad offers, it is just one of many. Another tool that many businesses will find to be crucial is Quickbooks integration and insight reports. Once you set up with Quickbooks integration, automatic syncing will keep you up to date on valuable insight into your business' finances.

Putting Security First

We all know the importance of security when it comes to POS systems, now more than ever. Which is why you should be reassured to hear that Revel's POS systems operate at the highest level of credit card security on the POS market. With no instances of credit card fraud or hacking to date, Revel has the track record to prove it's dedication to providing secure POS systems. Beyond just keeping your data and the data of your clients safe, the Revel iPad POS also offers DTT security integration. You have the ability to view surveillance footage alongside what is being performed on your iPad POS. This feature is extremely beneficial to certain industries, as it is very effective in cutting down on theft and loss.

Retail

The Revel iPad has everything a Retail business needs in a POS. Managing gift cards, loyalty programs, employee scheduling, and so much more can all be done quickly and easily from your Revel iPad POS. Learn more about the Revel iPad's features...

Salon

The Revel iPad was designed to make scheduling easy for salons, spas, and other businesses that take appointments. With an intelligent calendar, appointments can be created and kept organized along with employee schedules and other events. Learn more about about the Revel iPad's features...

Events

Revel is the perfect solution for events, as it is made to handle high-volume and fast-paced settings. Mobile ordering options add even further convenience and speed to the process. Learn more about the Revel iPad's features...

Kiosk

Revel iPad POS systems are made to function perfectly in kiosks. Revel users get the best of both worlds with all of the capabilities and features of a robust traditional POS system, and the mobility and ease-of-use of an iPad. Learn more about the Revel iPad's features...

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Revel - iPad POS Solution

Has your business become big enough that manually tracking your inventory…and your sales…and your customer base has become overwhelming and too time consuming? Have you started to do some research into a point of sale solution and had sticker shock?
Revel POS System - BNG Holdings
Revel Systems has come out with a robust, yet simple point of sale solution that is customizable to nearly any business' needs. It provides a straightforward solution for tracking sales, profitability and your customers, with the capability of being portable.

 

Customer Management

Revel makes managing your customers easier than ever, all from an iPad. Features are included that will make for an enjoyable customer experience. Use features such as loyalty programs to keep customers coming back, and tableside ordering capabilities to speed up processes, which contributes to an overall better customer experience. Mobile businesses can let customers know their exact location through social media integration. Face-to-face video can even be utilized for certain ordering scenarios. And Revel is built to accommodate, including larger text options, voice commands, and keyboard-readiness with Bluetooth, all with quick and easy setup options.

Customer management will make things much better on the business' side of things as well. Keep track of customer information from Revel's CRM. Your customer information will be organized and synchronized with buying data, and can all be exported to the platform of your choice. If you need to make appointments and schedules for your business, this POS will be a big help. Create schedules by individual employee or create a calendar to keep your appointments. Email and text confirmations will help as a reminder for clients as well. Other helpful features include gift card acceptance, a sign on screen option, customized receipt options, and more.

Business Management

Inventory just got simpler with Matrix Inventory, focused on locating and accessing inventory items as easily as possible. Managing your inventory with Revel POS will lower costs by calculating waste loss and helping you determine when and how much to reorder. Real time inventory tracking and automatic alerts ensure you won't be caught without the inventory your business needs.

Revel's inventory capabilities are only the tip of the iceberg. If you want an all-in-one business management experience, Revel is just what you're looking for. Streamline delivery and ordering processes with delivery management and order status tracking from your iPad. Quickbooks integration with automatic syncing lets you gain valuable perspective on your business' finances.There are a wealth of additional abilities at your disposal, including:

Optimization Tools

With many tools to choose from, any business can use a Revel POS to optimize their operation. One impressive feature that proves incredibly useful in unexpected circumstances is the Always On Mode. This allows for the Revel POS to continue functioning normally and accept payments by card even during a power outage or internet slow down. Even during times when most businesses would be forced to halt operations, Revel has you covered.

iPad syncing is another tool that sets the Revel POS apart. With the ability to communicate locally, POS stations can work together for you. This even includes the ability to take an order on one POS, and have the customer pay for that same order on another POS. Orders from mulitple POS stations can be merged and paid for together. iPad syncing allows for a more convenient and speedy experience for customers and employees alike.Some of Revel’s other fantastic tools that will prove useful include:

Customization

Revel POS is highly customizable to the needs of your business. With a vast array of features and options to choose from and customize, the possibilities are endless. Build custom menus unique to your restaurant that update automatically throughout the day, such as breakfast, lunch, and happy hour menus. Then set up custom digital signage on Samsung Smart TVs that are paired with your Revel POS. This is perfect for both advertising opportunities and displaying menus.

If you are still wondering just how customizable Revel POS is, consider this. Included is the Revel Systems POS API, in which you access the back-end side of Revel POS to add or remove features and customize your iPad as much as you’d like, even with third party applications. Ideally, Revel would like to become the perfect POS system for every type of business in every type of scenario. I’d say they’re doing pretty well.

 

Setup

When Revel designed the iPad POS, they didn’t forget about ease of use in the process of making it a powerfully customizable and robust system. After reading about how much can be done with this POS, it’s encouraging to hear that setup and use is quick and easy. Revel’s hardware comes preconfigured to save you from the time and frustration that typically come along with the setup process. Hardware integration is also a breeze, as the Revel POS system communicates seamlessly with card swipes, scanners, scales, printers, and Bluetooth keyboards.

 

Payment

All payments are secured with information encryption, ensuring that data will not be stolen. In fact, card information is encrypted immediately upon being swiped on the Revel iPad POS. Revel card readers come fully encrypted with AES 256 payment encryption keys.

Beyond payment security, payment ease is also a plus. Customers can choose to pay with a card swipe, online, with a mobile device, with PayPal integration, with a gift card, or even with Bitcoin if they wish.

 

Security

In today’s highly automated and online marketplace, security has never been more important.This especially rings true with Revel’s superb security track record. Revel’s POS system is fully compliant with PCI DSS standards to ensure the security of all credit card information. Revel always stays up to date on PCI standards and ensures its POS systems follow the latest requirements. As a result of putting security first, Revel’s POS systems feature the highest level of credit card security on the POS market. Good security practices make for good results, and Revel Systems has never had any trouble with credit card fraud or hacking to date.

DTT security integration gives you the ability to view surveillance footage along side what is being performed on you iPad POS. Monitoring transactions in this way cuts down on theft and loss, making this feature incredibly beneficial to certain industries. And of course, user access options make all important private data and options accessible to only the business owner and anyone the owner specifically gives permission to.

Revel takes all possible measures to ensure the safety of your data, including hosting in a PCI compliant data center. Each single location business operates on a database of its own through Revel’s POS systems, meaning your data is kept separate from all other client’s data. Revel also ensures several layers of redundancy, meaning that your data will never be lost in the case of an unpredictable event.

 

Conclusion

The Revel POS system is undeniably impressive. Who would have thought that a business could be run from an iPad? Combine the powerful capabilities of a  robust POS system and the simplicity and user friendly design of an iPad, and you have the Revel iPad POS. This POS is viable in nearly every business scenario, as it is incredibly diverse in its abilities and has very few limitations. The Revel POS is a great option for start-ups and well-established businesses alike.