Payment Security

New system helps merchants get paid via their mobile device, wherever business takes them.

Mobility, loyalty integration, security and a new partnership made for hot headlines throughout August.

Version 3.0 to focus on flexibility, education and awareness, and security as a shared responsibility.

CSI globalVCard paysystems has joined forces with M3 Accounting + Analytics to align innovative accounts payable solutions to meet the need for more powerful accounting software in the hotel industry.

PAR announces the release of PixelPoint V12 POS Software that enhances POS capabilities.

Next-gen point of sale systems can be central to providing personalized service, but integration is key. The point-of-sale can play an important role in providing such service, while also creating opportunities for increased guest spending. In this month'S Executive Q&A, Jim Dennedy, CEO of Agilysys, talks about how high-tech, tightly-integrated POS systems are providing these opportunities.

The importance of data security in the hospitality industry has increased in recent years with the rise of online bookings and the additional data collection avenues available, such as social media, mobile applications and website booking engines. Data attacks can be costly for hotels; both in the cost of trying to recover data along with lost revenue from future customers choosing a competitor because of the breach. With attacks on the rise and hackers targeting more than credit cards, hotels must remain diligent about data security.

The POS has become a central hub for sales, employee training and tracking, loyalty, guest data and much more. With all those components, deciding upon a POS vendor and strategy are major talking points for restaurant insiders. HT asked a panel of execs to identify important trends and best practices, as well as share what they are looking for in next-generation POS systems. Their responses shed some light on where the industry is – or should be – heading in terms of future-proofing the POS.