Point of sale systems originally started out as computerized cash registers with basic inventory tracking. They’ve come quite a long way.  Most POS software packages have adopted some “beyond the register” functionality including a varying degree of inventory tracking, customer history, and employee labor tracking. Recently, new marketplace trends have emerged, and point of sale ISVs have been introducing new software features to address these trends.

In the July issue of Vertical Systems Reseller Magazine, the CEO of pcAmerica outlines some of the emerging trends and how they expand the role of point of sale beyond traditional register checkout.  Topics include self-checkout for retail stores, self-ordering terminals for quick service restaurants (as well as food service within retail stores), and personalized marketing initiatives.

Vertical Systems Reseller cover July 2009