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Point of Sale (POS) stories - Page 7

Once confined to the front of a physical store, where you would exchange cash or present a credit card as payment for goods and services, Point of Sale today encompasses any ‘point’ at which a checkout is encountered and payments are made. This includes websites for online shopping, both in Business to Consumer and Business to Business transactions. Point of Sale infrastructure includes physical devices such as purpose-designed computers and cash-handling hardware, printers, credit card terminals, and more. Online POS infrastructure includes payment gateways and other integrated services from, for example, organisations providing credit services.
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Tourists want contactless as spend into NZ grows

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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Visa has released a report showing that tourist spend in NZ is growing and they want to use contactless payment systems.
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Visa's cockup put down to 'very rare' data centre crash

Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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51.2 million Visa payments failed to process on Friday 1 June (just in time for after-work drinks) and the company says it all came down to a switch.
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Kiwi adoption of contactless payments driving merchant growth

Wed, 30th May 2018
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The study shows that for contactless merchants, growth in customer numbers (8.3%) was double that experienced by non-contactless merchants (3.5%).
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ASB first bank in New Zealand to step out with Garmin Pay

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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ASB has teamed up with global wearable device company Garmin to give ASB customers on-the-go the ability to make contactless purchases.
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Visa carves out security roadmap for consumer payment technologies

Tue, 15th May 2018
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The payments industry should now be almost ready to embrace the future of consumer technologies like biometrics, says Visa.
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Increase inventory efficiency with this secure, intuitive solution

Mon, 14th May 2018
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This next generation of the MC3000 series offers everything needed to run current terminal emulation (TE) applications right out of the box.
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Why Kiwis tend to prefer contactless payment

Tue, 8th May 2018
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Millennials continue to drive contactless payments, with almost 9 in 10 people aged 25 to 34 using contactless technology.
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Vend brings buy now, pay later solution to Kiwi SMBs

Tue, 1st May 2018
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Afterpay allows customers to buy in-store instantly, putting down a quarter of the cost and paying over four equal fortnightly instalments.
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Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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Reckon has launched a new web-based POS solution for SMEs, empowering them to manage sales, inventory, and more from any device, online or offline.
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Microsoft, Cisco lead new global cybersecurity coalition CR²

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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Microsoft, Cisco, HSBC, Mastercard, AT&T, and JP Morgan Chase have pledged to advance cybersecurity across the globe.
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SAP brings MasterCard, HERE and Postmates to connected vehicle marketplace

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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SAP Vehicles Network connects vehicles to intelligent, automated services for parking, fueling, food, navigation and payment.
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Visa acquires SaaS tech company Fraedom for US$197 million

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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Visa acquires Fraedom for USD $197M, expanding its business suite with innovative B2B payment solutions that replace inefficient paper-based systems.
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Passion for STEM sparks early for girls in Asia Pacific

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.
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Oracle MICROS POS vulnerability may compromise 330,000 POS systems

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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A vulnerability in Oracle's POS systems may affect more than 330,000 payment systems across the globe, putting files and sensitive information at risk.
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Vend finds Aus retail sales down by 7%

Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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Retail spending in the 2017/2018 holiday period dropped by 7% compared to the previous year, according to Vend data.
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Auckland among top nine cities for digital payments leadership

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Auckland is named a top digital payments leader, with potential to gain nearly USD $2 billion annually by further reducing cash reliance, a Visa study reveals.
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Beware online shoppers, your details may not be safe

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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Mastercard urges New Zealanders to boost their online security as 60% shop online monthly; simple steps like strong passwords can help protect personal details.
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Zebra Technologies speeding up retail checkout times

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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Zebra's MP7000 imager is loaded with features for faster-than-ever checkout in cashier-manned and self-checkout lanes.
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Introducing Savanna - the IoT platform powering data-driven apps

Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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Zebra, a provider of rugged mobile devices, believes this data can be leveraged to transform workflows and improve business performance and outcomes.
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Vend partners with Commonwealth Bank to be on SMB payments tablets

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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Vend joins forces with Australia's top bank, elevating SMBs with high-tech point-of-sale solutions on CBA's Albert tablets.