A new generation of dual-screen POS terminals is shifting from plastic to machined aluminum. We look at why heat, EMC and total cost of ownership are driving the change.
Surcharge rules on contactless card payments are tightening across the EU, UK and US. Here is what that means for POS hardware buyers placing orders in 2027.
Right-to-repair laws are moving into commercial hardware. Here is how modular POS design, spare parts and repairability scores are starting to matter for distributors and retail chains.
The checkout counter is becoming a media channel. Larger customer screens, built-in audio and flexible dual-screen configurations are the new POS hardware requirements.
POS retirement is a three-step workflow: back up config, securely wipe storage, dispose through certified e-waste. Field-replaceable SSDs make it far easier.
Wireless scanners, printers and customer displays are reshaping the POS port budget. Distributors should spec 4 USB-A, 1 USB-C, RJ11 and Ethernet as baseline.
Fan-cooled POS terminals fail early in warm, dusty retail environments. Aluminum fanless chassis are becoming the default spec in Southern Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
