Point of Sale (POS) stories - Page 8
Once confined to the front of a physical store, where you would exchange cash or present a credit card
as payment for goods and services, Point of Sale today encompasses any ‘point’ at which a checkout is
encountered and payments are made. This includes websites for online shopping, both in Business to
Consumer and Business to Business transactions. Point of Sale infrastructure includes physical devices
such as purpose-designed computers and cash-handling hardware, printers, credit card terminals, and
more. Online POS infrastructure includes payment gateways and other integrated services from, for
example, organisations providing credit services.
Visa's cockup put down to 'very rare' data centre crash
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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martech
51.2 million Visa payments failed to process on Friday 1 June (just in time for after-work drinks) and the company says it all came down to a switch.
Kiwi adoption of contactless payments driving merchant growth
Wed, 30th May 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
The study shows that for contactless merchants, growth in customer numbers (8.3%) was double that experienced by non-contactless merchants (3.5%).
Why Kiwis tend to prefer contactless payment
Tue, 8th May 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Millennials continue to drive contactless payments, with almost 9 in 10 people aged 25 to 34 using contactless technology.
Vend brings buy now, pay later solution to Kiwi SMBs
Tue, 1st May 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Afterpay allows customers to buy in-store instantly, putting down a quarter of the cost and paying over four equal fortnightly instalments.
Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Reckon has launched a new web-based POS solution for SMEs, empowering them to manage sales, inventory, and more from any device, online or offline.
Microsoft, Cisco lead new global cybersecurity coalition CR²
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Microsoft, Cisco, HSBC, Mastercard, AT&T, and JP Morgan Chase have pledged to advance cybersecurity across the globe.
SAP brings MasterCard, HERE and Postmates to connected vehicle marketplace
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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martech
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iot
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commerce systems
SAP Vehicles Network connects vehicles to intelligent, automated services for parking, fueling, food, navigation and payment.
Visa acquires SaaS tech company Fraedom for US$197 million
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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saas
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martech
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commerce systems
Visa acquires Fraedom for USD $197M, expanding its business suite with innovative B2B payment solutions that replace inefficient paper-based systems.
Passion for STEM sparks early for girls in Asia Pacific
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.
Zebra supercharges Winc, saving 1,200 hours of manpower
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Winc upgraded its existing system to Zebra's TC55 to improve driver productivity and enhance customer experience.
Oracle MICROS POS vulnerability may compromise 330,000 POS systems
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
A vulnerability in Oracle's POS systems may affect more than 330,000 payment systems across the globe, putting files and sensitive information at risk.
Vend finds Aus retail sales down by 7%
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Retail spending in the 2017/2018 holiday period dropped by 7% compared to the previous year, according to Vend data.
Auckland among top nine cities for digital payments leadership
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Auckland is named a top digital payments leader, with potential to gain nearly USD $2 billion annually by further reducing cash reliance, a Visa study reveals.
Zebra Technologies speeding up retail checkout times
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Zebra's MP7000 imager is loaded with features for faster-than-ever checkout in cashier-manned and self-checkout lanes.
Introducing Savanna - the IoT platform powering data-driven apps
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Zebra, a provider of rugged mobile devices, believes this data can be leveraged to transform workflows and improve business performance and outcomes.
Vend partners with Commonwealth Bank to be on SMB payments tablets
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
Vend joins forces with Australia's top bank, elevating SMBs with high-tech point-of-sale solutions on CBA's Albert tablets.
How sports have accelerated the transformation at Zebra Technologies
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Zebra Technologies has revolutionised sports analytics by bringing RFID player tracking from the NFL to global sports leagues.
Number of APAC manufacturers with 'smart factories' to triple by 2022
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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manufacturing
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martech
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commerce systems
In a world-leading effort, almost half of APAC manufacturers will have fully connected factories by 2022 with tech use among them expected to surge.
HP launches new POS system to re-energise retail
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
ElitePOS aims to modernise the traditional retail experience for brands with a fresh design, security and performance.
Vend simplifies stock-take process with inventory scanning app
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
The retail point-of-sale provider aims to fill gap in the market for accessible and well-designed mobile inventory counter.