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• Go anywhere: Today's smart terminals are not • Adapt fast to new encryption levels: Because of
only often outfitted with a battery for use away the cloud-based nature of smart terminals, they're
from a source of electricity, but also equipped necessarily running high encryption levels for
with the ability to connect to cellular networks taking payments or transmitting delicate data.
or to function in offline mode, and many can do However, encryption standards change over time,
both. making it a real challenge to quickly upgrade many
standard POS terminals at once. SaaS-dependent
This makes holding outdoor events, taking wares smart terminals are automatically updated as soon
to a tradeshow to raise product awareness or simply as the newest encryption protocols are available,
operating an outdoor cafe monumentally easier. making business owners' data safer than ever
Many customers still don't trust products that without their having to do anything.
rely on a personal cellular telephone to function,
but a smart terminal gives the appearance of In many respects, the smart terminal is the terminal of
professionalism. the future for small to midsize businesses looking for
efficient and sustainable ways to level the playing field.
• Easily adapt to your needs with endlessly There will probably always be an enterprise-level need for
customizable software: Building a custom- much bigger POS systems, but the number of companies
designed program for a smart terminal isn't that can take advantage of smaller, smarter, less intrusive
much more difficult than designing an app for a devices between their sales personnel and their customers
smartphone. The best POS systems offer online is growing fast.
marketplaces, much like the Google Play store,
where you can connect the software a business Jeff White is Chief Technology Officer of TouchSuite, a Boca Raton,
owner needs to the individual's account. Different Florida-based financial technology leader and Inc. 500-ranked company
packages can enable abilities like customer service
records management, time clock capabilities or catering to small- and medium-sized merchants throughout the coun-
QuickBooks integration. try. Jeff can be reached by email at jwhite@touchsuite.com or by phone
at 561.408.0894.

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