Cashless Consumer Creates Need for Secure Connectivity

The prevalence of digital payments and automation across industries means that reliable connectivity is imperative for an organization’s success. Not only do businesses rely on an automated Point of Sale to handle a customer’s transaction–both fulfillment and payment– it is often preceded by customers interacting with digital signage, interactive apps, self-serve kiosks, and more. All of these tools require a reliable connection in order to ensure a positive customer experience. 

In the short term, a lost connection equals lost revenue due to an inability to provide that meal or that drink, or importantly to accept payment for them. It also means poor customer experiences with your brand that can have a long lasting impact. That one inconvenience with subpar service can tarnish the reputation of a business and lead to the loss of customers in the long term.

Credit card payments have been outpacing cash transactions for some time now. The use of cash continues to fall, down to…