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Pizza Hut deployed fingerprint biometrics as a part of their point of sales (POS) systems in 118 locations throughout East Coast in South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia to reduce employee theft. Before installed the fingerprint reader, restaurant managers used simple ID number to authorize discount, overrides and voids. Moreover, employees also have their own ID number to clock in and out the payroll system. Because managers always need to share their authorization credentials with employees to fix some problems, some fraudulent employees use those credentials to steal money or check out early. By using fingerprint biometrics, restaurants' managers can eliminate the use of ID codes and accurately tying managers and cashiers to their actions.

i do believe that someday the Apple POS systems will replace all the hardware and software POS system widely working in the restaurant. Apple product is becoming one of the inevitable interaction and communication apps taking actions in many fields of industries. And it is able to be much cheaper and faster tool in restaurant. Customers would like to use their own apple products( itouch, ipad, iphone) to finish ordering via the intranet or internal internet. it is not only time-saving but also money-saving approach.

In this annual report, Hospitality Technology investigates the trends and business drivers that are shaping the point of sale landscape. By querying the vendor community, HT recaps the latest innovations, reveals forward-looking plans for technology offerings in 2015, and gleans insights into what trends these suppliers impacting the POS.

This article states that the majority of POS systems that are purchased in 2015 will be upgrades to existing systems. Many systems, especially in Restaurants are going wireless. Over 59 percent of restaurants are looking to upgrade to mobile wallet which will allow them to accept more payment options. As more apps that process payment are developed, like the Starbucks swipe app, POS will have to continue to advance with society's needs and wants.

Cybersecurity is hospitality is a very big issue. Hotels collect very personal data from guests, like names, addresses, credit card information and more. Large hotels have been attacked in recent years and peoples personal information has been stolen. Hotels like everyone else need to update their systems regularly and train staff to know what they should and shouldn't do while in the system.,

This uncovers the dilemma hitting many hospitality businesses, cyber security. It explains why the hospitality industry is at risk and how to prevent against these attacks. It always goes over the simple challenges hospitality faces with this topic.

Every year, NRF hosts a large retail conference in New York City to debut new technology for the new year. At the 2020 Retail's Big Show, some of the most innovative technology was displayed for all to see. Technology including: FaceFirst, Elo, and Kiosk.

According to the article Best Hotel Accounting Software in 2020, if you own a small or medium-sized hotel group, check out Cloudbeds. Cloudbeds is an all-in-one property management, booking, and channel management system that boasts ease of use as one of its primary features: a must-have in order to keep your operations running smoothly. Unlike some competitors in its price range, Cloudbeds allows you to manage multiple properties all from one dashboard. It also serves as a point-of-sale, inventory management, and reservations management program

As the need for a one-stop-shopping experience increase does the demand from the lodging industry for a system that can simplify the process for marketing, reservations, check in, check out and just follow up. The Property Management System (PMS) is designed to do just that, simply the management, administration, reservation and booking. This article speaks about a cloud-based system called Cloudbeds that provides, among other things, Property Management Software for the lodging industry.This PMS is advertised as a way to simplify the reservation process as well as maintaining correct room inventory, rates and availability, housekeeping room status, and ease of retaining guest preferences. The PMS system also sends real-time availability to all online channels. Cloudbeds promise is to "Reduce errors and save time by automatically updating room inventory across all distribution channels with a click". According their website, "Cloudbeds PMS helps you deliver an exceptional guest experience while avoiding costly errors by automating repetitive, manual tasks." The PMS offers: -A Calendar - Reservations tool for direct bookings - Rates and availability Matrix - Reports

Some call it the Uber Effect, some might say it is just a natural shift in generational practices and preferences, but all businesses - and therefore the point of sale - have been disrupted by the transformative power of mobility.

POSLavu, an outstanding wireless point-of-sale system from LAVU that it's a leading developer for restaurants softwares was featured recently on the Kitchen Nightmares TV show by famous chef Gordon Ramsay. This application can be used through your Ipad or Iphone with one single touch you can customize menus, manage seating, take meal orders, and much more. Most importantly it is easy to install and extremely easy to learn.

Amadeus is working with travel agents to ensure their clients get the most personalized experience possible while booking their vacations especially, airfare. After a study done by Amadeus with Frost & Sullivan, the found that many travelers would respond to messages that they can relate with their interests. Also, they found out that travelers would respond to offers related to their locations. The article summarizes that GDS were not providing the most conclusive and personal content to travel agencies. Amadeus has developed 'fare families' for airlines. These fare families are able to combine options and services that appeal to consumers and give travel agents the ability prepare targeted offers with the GDS in place. Additionally, using consumer relationship management data, like spending patterns and social media, will lead to better customer response. Travel agents rely a great deal on global distribution systems. Amadeus is going in the right direction in giving travel agents the proper tools to succeed in a market that is increasingly booking directly with suppliers. This new personalized offers that Amadeus is bringing to the table may actually give travel agents an advantage over the competition.

Marriott International has expanded its partnership with MICROS by selecting the hosted MICROS OPERA Property Management System (PMS) as the property management system (PMS) to be used in all Marriott brands worldwide.MICROS provides property management systems, central reservation and customer information solutions for more than 30,000 hotels worldwide, as well as point-of-sale, loss prevention, and cross-channel functionality for more than 150,000 retail stores worldwide and 17,000 Fuel and Convenience stores.The cloud-based MICROS OPERA enables Marriott to manage international and domestic properties well under on PMS and with information gathering in the same place.

Mobile digital payment company Square announced today on its blog that it will begin selling a "Business in a Box" solution that will act as a full point-of-sale system for iPad-toting business owners. The hardware package starts at $299 and includes two Square Readers, a Heckler Design WindFall iPad Stand, and an APG Vasario 1616 Cash Drawer (as pictured above).

This article talks about the available restaurant systems(POS) for restaurant operations. It highlights the pros and cons so that you are able to decide which will best suit your operations needs. A few that are listed are Ambur, Breadcrumb Pro, and Lavu.

"Introducing ISISPOS, a revolutionary hospitality Point of Sale system that combines Apple innovation with powerful business logic to offer a fully featured and easy to use solution designed for the Restaurant industry." If you are interested in finding out more about this system, you can also go to www.isispos.com. This revolutionary new way to take orders at restaurants is going to change the hospitality industry. The Isis system is far less expensive than Micros and Touch POS systems because everything is built into ONE, using Apple's technology, costing just over $5,000, versus $28,000 for a restaurant that seats 150. It has a $200/month maintenance fee, and this includes all system upgrades, whereas Micros does NOT. Check it out!