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Client Technologies
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GoFrugal recognizes the various choices available for deployment of POS terminals / client systems in the store. Each technology offers some advantages and benefits while having its own cost and limitations. Also, each client technology is made for certain specific deployment scenarios and are a complete misfit for certain other scenarios. So, it is very critical that one understands the features, advantages, benefits, cost and limitations of a particular client technology and assess the suitability for your own needs, before choosing to deploy them.
This page gives some overview of the various options available and presents some of the features, benefits and limitations.
WEPOS
Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS) is the first POS operating system platform to provide plug-n-play peripheral support. Extending standard desktop PC plug-n-play support to retail device peripherals, this will enable retailers to quickly install and integrate current and legacy retail device peripherals into a point-of-service system. WEPOS also offers a standard platform optimized for retail and hospitality applications and familiar device management technologies.
Thin Client
Thin client is the computer that is directly controlled from server thinclients don't have their own hard disk so OS directly loads from server. Thin Clients costs less to purchase than PCs, and since they have no moving parts, they have a longer lifespan. Software upgrades and backups can be handled by IT staff at the central server. Thin clients consumes less power as compared to PCs.
Mobile POS
Mobile POS is a billing application that is mobile OS based. It is like a mobile counter. It is connected wirelessly with POS server. It is suitable for fewer item billing. |
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| Below are advantage or drawback of one technology over other. |
Particulars |
WEPOS |
Thin Client |
Desktop |
Mobile POS |
| Data Security and Accessibility |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
| Centralized operations and controls |
2 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
| Lower maintenance cost |
2 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
| Reliability, Robustness and Less Downtime |
2 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
| POS Accessories support |
1 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
| Lower Life-cycle Costs |
2 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
| Modern looks and design |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
| Portability |
3 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
| Works in Offline Mode |
1 |
- |
1 |
2 |
| Only Sale point |
1 |
- |
- |
2 |
| Hardware acquisition cost |
3 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
| Software infrastructure cost |
3 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
| Maintenance and support cost |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
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| Note: Quality rating are given as per 1 [best for that feature] to 4 [the worst performing in that feature] |
| - Not applicable |
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