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When it comes to mobile point-of-sale technology, are restaurants better off investing in tried-and-true commercial devices or consumer-grade solutions, such as iPads or smartphones? Operators weigh the pros and cons of price, durability, battery life and more.

Study reveals that acceptance of self-service by hospitality organizations runs high when it is presented on the right platform: guests' own devices.

An examination of companies' IT budgets as a percentage of revenue reveals that restaurants are allocating more money toward IT budgets in 2011 than they did in 2009 or 2010.

Covering tableside ordering on the iPod touch to energy-saving printers, this annual supplement showcases the latest POS hardware and software solutions to hit the market.

Next generation mobile payment product is designed to meet current and future PCI PTS, EMV, ZKA, APACS Common Criteria, JTEMS, Interac and other global and country-specific security requirements.

A review of POS shipments from the end of 2010 show that hospitality is moving forward with both expansions and new POS purchases. IHL Group takes a look at POS shipment trends in the foodservice and lodging segments, plus the state of mobile POS systems.

Telkonet will accept any previously sold equipment (branded as Telkonet, EthoStream, or SmartSystems International), which includes energy management and networking equipment.

PAR also offers Epson's award-winning TM-T88V, TM-U220 and EU-T432 receipt printers for its PAR EverServ 2000 and 6000 POS terminals.