Integration

With the deadline for merchants to be capable of accepting EMV looming, the hospitality industry as a whole must take appropriate actions to be prepared. Those who don't have the ability to accept EMV credit cards and experiences a breach after that date, will likely bear the responsibility of the cost associated with the fraud. To help have a smooth transition, there are some key steps all operators should be taking prior to October 2015.

As the restaurant industry continues to struggle with POS integration, perhaps operators should look to the hotel space where some progress has been made in integration between multiple systems. The next generation of point of sale must address the latest technology capabilities in addition to providing the data that will help restaurants be truly competitive.