Near-Field Communication (or NFC) has been around, in some form, for decades. However, thanks to the growing popularity of smart phones and mobile devices, NFC is now being widely used to make it even easier for tech-savvy individuals to share, shop, and stay up to date anytime, anywhere. In this guide, we'll take an in-depth look at the basics of NFC technology, how it works, and what the future holds for Near-Field Communication.
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We've just gotten back from one of the major events in the industry - South By Southwest (the interactive session). Unfortunately we were late in trying to book a booth on the exhibit floor, so the goal was to learn where our industry and the world are headed, and what to anticipate in the near future. Here are a few takeaways from SXSW 2014. Also, I had to take a picture of this ad I saw on a bus:
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Until recently, point of sale systems were typically aimed at big business. They involved bulky (and often costly) equipment that usually didn't allow small retailers and restaurants to reap the many rewards of POS technologies. However, thanks to the growing popularity of mobile point of sale systems, businesses of any size can increase profits and boost their overall customer service thanks to mobile POS. In this guide, we'll discuss the basics and benefits of mPOS, as well as share a few tips that may help you to decide if it's right for your retail or restaurant business.
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