Watching…. MSN.COM Poll – Cash Registers Vs. Mobile Payment

The results are not final yet, but in over 120,000 replies so far to a poll on MSN.com many consumers are still saying they overwhelmingly prefer cash registers to mobile apps.

Granted the poll doesnt ask if this is in regards to the gas pump, grocery store restaurant, bar, or retail outlet but the results are none the less interesting.

Post below with your comments on why you think this may be.

POS vs Mobile WHAT DO YOU THINK?

More stores are having salespeople & and even shoppers ring up sales on smartphones & tablet computers.

How do you feel about stores using tablets & smartphones to ring up sales?

12 % I like the technological upgrade. 14,366 votes
59 % I prefer cash registers. 72,498 votes
13 % I’m not sure yet. 16,269 votes
16 % I don’t care. 19,996 votes

Total Responses: 123,129

More to come when final results are released!

RDS Colorado Customer on Bar Rescue – Spike TV Sunday 9:00 CST.

We are pleased to announce that NEW RDS of Colorado customer Solids and Stripes will be featured on Spike TV Sunday March 10 at 9:00 CST. GM Fred Ward and his team were called upon by the show to provide a Point of Sale solution to this great but struggling pool hall / bar in Denver, CO. Congratulations to our new customers on the relaunch of their business and to our team in Colorado for doing such a great job on the technology and services side of the house.

Windows XP Not PCI Compliant in April, 2014

Microsoft Ending life of Operating System

Microsoft has had April 14, 2014 publicized for some time now as being the end of life for its most successful and widely adopted Operating system, Windows XP.  This is creating a serious PCI risk in that many retailers have not paid attention as they are stuck with machines that will no longer be PCI compliant due to this issue.  It is critical that if your company is running a point of sale system with Windows XP that you put in process a plan to move to a platform that is PCI compliant and will be for the foreseeable future.  Not doing so will put your company outside of PCI compliance and opens up your company to all kinds of risks from hackers, spam, viruses and spyware as the operating system will not be receiving any patches after that date.   In addition most manufacturers and developers have stopped developing software and peripherals for the platform leaving retailers finding it difficult to work with newer technologies such as updated scanners, cell phone coupons, loyalty programs, and others.   For more information on if your store might be at risk please contact your local RDS representative for a FREE POS Analysis.

RDS Southeast Showcasing at the 2013 Hospitality Career Expo

Retail Data Systems SE showcasing the Aloha Point of Sale System at the 2013 Hospitality Career Expo Friday February 1st at the Georgia International Convention Center.  RDS staff met with and networked with over 2,500 future employees, customers, hospitality students, teachers and mentors.  Showcasing OUR BRAND and making a lasting first impression on the industries future buyers.  Educating the future of the hospitality industry and training the educators who influence our industry is another way we take pride in the industries we serve.

Who are the big winners in Grocery for the Superbowl?

Infographic from Supermarket News: http://bit.ly/WDIIo9