Payment Security

New research reveals that widespread smartphone penetration is driving the POS to move to mobile.

Restaurants are beginning to embrace cloud-based point-of-sale as the available solutions catch up to the hype. HT talks to a mixture of operators about the benefits of going server-free, and takes a predictive look at what's next. Between the overall move to mobile POS, and the growing availability of all-in-one cloud solutions, many believe traditional POS terminals will eventually be eliminated.

MokiMobility and Revel Systems have launched an iPad point of sale that meets PCI guidelines.

The point-of-sale landscape was lively in March with news of tableside, mobile and cloud offerings.

Famous Five Dining now offers Tabbedout in all five of its Famous Dave's locations.

ACI Worldwide Survey reveals industry bracing for transition as mobile and compliance take center stage.

Mobile payments intrigue but still confuse some guests, while cloud point-of-sale options interest operators.

For some small and mid-sized operators, marketing their association with an up-and-coming mobile payment brand lends a cool factor and helps them attract new customers. That means the IT and finance folks seeking to build a roadmap for payment must invite marketing to the table, with the goal of building a comprehensive, integrated approach that solves each group's goals. As cloud competes with NFC and EMV looms, these 10 self-assessment questions will help create a mobile payment strategy.