Why Retail VARs Should Consider Tablet POS Hardware With Universal OS Support

By Bernadette Wilson

If you are grappling with the decision of which operating system your tablet point of sale (POS) hardware should support, Paul Rasori, EVP, product and marketing, for Powa Technologies, says the answer could be: Don’t limit yourself to one. In this exclusive interview with Business Solutions, Rasori explains the importance of universal support for iOS, Android, and Windows to you and your merchant IT clients — now and in the future.

BSM: What are the benefits of tablet point of sale (POS) hardware with universal support for iOS, Android, and Windows?

Rasori: Today, a POS system doesn’t simply ring up a sale. POS solutions now run the business, from back-end accounting to customer-facing activities like loyalty programs and beacon-enabled promotions. This evolution has been fueled by the proliferation of powerful consumer technology like smartphones and tablets, along with the greater availability and use of the cloud. Thus the market has evolved into one where there are hundreds, if not thousands, of independent software vendors creating advanced, customizable point of sale applications. Some of these developers are working only in one operating system, some in two, some across all three platforms.

Because many of these powerful applications are being customized to fit the needs of very niche markets, tablet POS hardware that provides universal support for all three operating systems give the channel — and merchants — unmatched freedom to select and use the application that best first their needs.

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