POS

Stands for Point of Sale. A computerized terminal that is a replacement for a cash register. It has the ability to record and track customer orders, process credit and debit cards, connect to other systems in a network. POS can be physical (in stores, hotels, etc.) and online.

First released1986
Developed byGene Mosher

Interesting facts

Even with today’s technology, POS terminals are highly vulnerable to theft and other criminal activity.

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