When Is It Time To Upgrade Your POS System

In today’s digital age, it is likely that your POS system forms the backbone of your store’s operations. Hence it is important to keep it running smoothly to prevent breakdowns that will cause hiccups in your business operations.

While it is inevitable that IT systems like your POS system will experience wear and tear over time, it is important to perform basic maintenance to prolong its lifespan such as:

1. Keep Your POS System clean: Routinely wipe down your POS system with a damp towel to ensure that vents are not clogged. This also improves hygiene.
2. Keep it dry. Electronics and water do not mix well. Exposing your POS system to a constantly damp environment is a sure-fire way to shorten its lifespan.
3. Keep it cool. While modern POS systems like the ones at MEGAPOS have advanced cooling systems, that doesn’t mean that you should place it near high heat areas such as under direct sunlight or near your stove.
4. Take up maintenance contracts offered by your POS vendor. This ensures that any issues with your POS system’s software and hardware are quickly resolved to prevent further damage.

However, there will come a time where you will have to upgrade your POS system such as these instances we listed below:

Your POS system is outdated

With the current rate of technological advancements, your POS system’s software may not be able to keep up.

In order to follow & capitalize on industry trends and improve your business’s productivity, efficiency and profitability, your POS system may need an upgrade.

By upgrading your POS system to a modern POS, you will be able to enjoy capabilities such as cloud connectivity to manage your operations remotely through an online portal, integration with self-ordering systems, integration with accounting softwares and other productivity-boosting solutions.

Your POS system is showing signs of slowing down

Experience slow responsiveness, lagging or even your POS system freezing up? This could warning sign. You should contact your POS vendor to help find out the root cause to prevent a complete POS system breakdown.

However, do keep in mind that it could be just the case of wear and tear over the years and it is time to upgrade to a modern POS system.

It has been a long time since you bought your POS system.

Has it been more than 8 years since you have gotten your POS system?

Even if there are no major issues experienced, you should start looking for POS system options. There are instances of sudden hard drive failures on old POS systems without much prior warning signs.

To prevent this from happening, it is good to start thinking of upgrading your POS system every 5 years.

You may be pleasantly surprised at how much POS system technology has evolved over the years, allowing you to manage your business more efficiently.

Looking for a new POS system?

If you are in the market looking for a POS system, drop MEGAPOS your contact details and we will be happy to arrange a free demo with you for our modern cloud-based POS systems and other productivity-boosting solutions.