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An exciting offshoot of the computerized point of sale (POS) systems is the development
of wireless POS systems that let your staff conduct transactions wherever they are.
Wireless POS devices are essentially handheld computers or PDAs. They use the
same touch-screen technology found in standard POS stations.
The wireless POS terminal transmits orders back to the base station as they're entered.
This provides a distinct advantage for restaurants: they increase the amount of time
your servers spend on the floor taking orders and interacting with customers, because
they never have to go back to a terminal. Wireless POS systems also provide real-time
information on inventory and availability of specials - without repeated trips back
to a POS terminal.
The wireless POS device can be extremely powerful when combined with a
wireless credit card terminal
. An employee armed with these tools can complete an entire transaction from anywhere
they happen to be.
Wireless POS terminals are understandably more expensive than traditional touch-screen
terminals. However, in restaurants, they can make up for the cost by allowing your
servers to spend more time upselling more desserts and drinks.
Our system uses the iTouch/iPhone wireless device,
a redily available, lower cost, industry standard device.
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