Technology is a growing trend in POS systems at retailers and restaurants. These payment devices require reliable power. IT professionals in the retail sector know the importance of protecting their POS systems with dependable power to ensure continuous customer checkout and satisfaction.
A power outage can cost retailers thousands of dollars per hour and even more damage to their reputation. On a macro level, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates power outages cost US business $150 billion a year!
Keeping the Registers Ringing
By investing in a reliable Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system, you can safeguard your POS operations, ensure customer satisfaction, and protect your bottom line. Don’t let power outages disrupt your business; power your POS devices with a UPS system you can trust.
It starts with a power protection plan featuring UPS systems to:
- Ensure uninterrupted power to cash registers, POS systems, devices (card readers and scanners), digital signage, audio-visual electronics, and back office equipment during power events.
- Protect POS data and devices from harmful power surges.
- Act as insurance policy for connected equipment.
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When selecting a UPS system for your POS systems, consider the following factors:
Power Capacity: Ensure the UPS can handle the power requirements of your POS system.
Runtime: The desired backup time during power outages will influence the battery capacity of the UPS system.
Surge Protection: Look for a UPS system with robust surge protection capabilities.
Scalability: Consider future expansion plans and choose a UPS system that can be upgraded or expanded as needed.
Maintenance: Opt for a UPS system that is easy to maintain and has reliable customer support.
A Straightforward Solution for Fast Food
For example, a national quick-service restaurant chain with over 12,000 locations needed battery backup for their registers. Each location served an average of 700 customers with over 100 transactions per hour during the peak morning hours. Even a short power outage could result in thousands of dollars in lost revenues.
CyberPower was tasked to provide a single power protection solution for the restaurant’s thousands of POS locations. In turn, CyberPower devised a comprehensive solution custom-built for their power protection needs that could be easily implemented franchise wide. The customer benefited from standard equipment across all its locations, reduced IT expenses, simplified logistics, and gained peace of mind that it was all back by an industry-leading warranty.
By creating a power protection plan for your POS systems, you ensure that your business remains safe and secure during power events, protecting both data and devices from power disruptions. CyberPower can provide customized power protection solutions for both front-of-house and back-of-house needs:
Point of Sale Equipment
Back office
Choose the Right UPS to Protect your POS
CyberPower is a power protection leader in the retail sector. From advanced to basic power protection, CyberPower is your ultimate ally in power. From initial inquiry to installation, CyberPower provides comprehensive, custom solutions for every environment and industry-leading warranties backed by US-based technical support. For more information, visit https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/solutions/point-of-sale/
