Evolution To Revolution For Technology In Retail POS

DigiPoS Systems have recognized that the evolution in data control witnessed in the mainstream server market has caused technology to dramatically change to reflect user demands. Client server architecture was in vogue at most data centers where management was striving to gain reduction of costs and apply more systems control. A few years ago "Blade" technology was introduced into the server environment. This was a new streamlining technology that relied upon common chassis design and built in self-diagnostics. This technology become common to numerous servers because functions were not duplicated, but actually shared, thus adding to overall performance and storage and enhancing efficiency and ROI.

The basis of the user benefits of Blade is that the processor elements are housed in the same "cabinet" and are exchangeable and interoperable. The Blade server provides enough power management, diagnostics, I/O, cooling and connectivity for either one processor or many processors within the cabinet. This makes upgrades, maintenance, management, physical space, and operations more efficient and less costly.

The same powerful principals have now been designed into a new retail POS technology from DigiPoS Systems called "Retail Blade." Whether users opt for thin or thick client POS, a significant issue always arises from cable management for power distribution and connection of peripherals. Each specific retail technology requires the host device to handle integration of data power and diagnostics. All of the devices surrounding the cash drawer AND the cash drawer itself need power and they also need to connect with one another. This means the system must accommodate devices such as produce scales; bar code scanners; receipt printers; cheque scanners; and credit card readers – basically all need power data diagnostics and the ability to be connected together.