4 Misconceptions about Cloud based POS

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4 Misconceptions about Cloud Based POS (Point of Sale)

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Cloud based POS

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Cloud based POS systems have moved that main computer off site.

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Cloud based options have allowed for greater flexibility in regard to scale, integration and

remote user management. !

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Misconception 1: The Cloud Is an Unsecure Digital No Man's Land

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Cloud POS Traditional POS

Maintain private highly secure cloud systems that are typically in several

geographic areas typically in different typicaltypically in several geographic

locations.

Would reside on site in a backroom server making it vulnerable to individual hackers as well as

catastrophic failure due to fire, flood and a host of other incidents.

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PUT SIMPLY: Your data is better off in the

Cloud

Misconception 1: The Cloud Is an Unsecure Digital No Man's Land

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Misconception 2: Cloud Based POS Systems Must Be Tethered to the

Internet at All Times

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Almost all quality cloud systems have internal memory. As soon as your internet connection is restored the transactions are

synced to the live server.

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PUT SIMPLY: Your data is generally safe against power outages as

well.

Misconception 2: Cloud Based POS Systems Must Be Tethered to the

Internet at All Times

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Misconception 3: Cloud Based POS Systems Are Difficult to Setup and Operate

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Cloud POS Traditional POS

Downtime with a SaaS is mitigated with remote technical services and downloadable software updates.

Malfunction of a traditional POS system might require a technicians

visit

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Add to this the ability to integrate with other software like your

inventory and accounting systems, cloud based POS can be a great tie in

for all your day to day operations.

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PUT SIMPLY: Cloud POS is easy to set-up and run your business

Misconception 3: Cloud Based POS Systems Are Difficult to Setup and Operate

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Misconception 4: Setup Costs and Transaction Fees for Cloud Based POS is Too High

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Cloud POS Traditional POS

Starts at $0 per month No Long Term Commitment

A standard POS setup can start at $1000

Long Term Commitments

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PUT SIMPLY: Cloud POS is extremely

affordable

Misconception 4: Setup Costs and Transaction Fees for Cloud Based POS is Too High